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Old 10-15-2014, 01:04 AM   #1
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My 66 Project

Well I've had this pickup for 18 months. Built a small block for it and installed a TH400 a year ago. Now its time to go completely thru it. Installing 4 wheel disc brakes. Mid 80's Camaro rearend is mocked up and ready for caliper brackets and calipers. Its narrower then the stock reared. Went with Camaro due to the 5 on 4.75" bolt pattern. More choices for rims. Looking at a 4.5" front drop and 6" rear. Installing 81 c-10 front cross member with power steering. Installed Tilt Column already. Going to install blazer tank in rear frame and still deciding where to run the filler neck. Not going to do in bed fill. Frame is going to be boxed in and all unnecessary holes filled and smoothed out. All wiring, brake lines and fuel lines will be inside frame. There will be access panels that can be removed to do any work on lines or wiring. Have some rust in floor boards and passenger rocker. Doors have a little rust but nothing too major. Also replacing the lower valance on the hood and filling the seams. As you can see the front bed panel need to be replaced. Already have one to go with. I will post pics as I go.
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Old 10-27-2014, 01:36 AM   #2
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Re: My 66 Project

OK, got the rear brakes all mocked up.
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Old 10-27-2014, 01:40 AM   #3
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Re: My 66 Project

Front end is together. Forgot to have the u-bolts and A-Arm nuts powder coated. Going to pull the engine, front end and Install the new front end.
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Old 10-27-2014, 01:47 AM   #4
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Re: My 66 Project

Fabricated mounting plate for brake booster and installed it. Booster is installed also.
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Old 10-27-2014, 01:50 AM   #5
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Front End off, Engine pulled and crossmember pulled out. New crossmember installed and engine back in. Long day but it was worth it. Have to finish the steering linkage and shortening the steering shaft to fit on the power steering gearbox.
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Old 10-27-2014, 02:15 PM   #6
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Re: My 66 Project

Hi an welcome aboard! Nice truck to start with. Diggin the plans.
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Old 10-31-2014, 09:49 PM   #7
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Thanks TJ
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Old 11-29-2014, 02:06 PM   #8
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Well got the 4 link tacked in place. Master cylinder is on and brakes have been bled. Brakes work awesome and a picture of the old trailing arms.....
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Old 11-29-2014, 07:57 PM   #9
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Brakes are nice....even when you don't need them. LOL!
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Old 01-14-2015, 10:59 PM   #10
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Re: My 66 Project

The rear mounted fuel tank is mounted. Next is pulling the cab to finish the boxing of the frame and run the exhaust.
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Old 01-14-2015, 11:05 PM   #11
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Re: My 66 Project

Wheel wells are widened and ready for body work.
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Old 01-15-2015, 03:56 AM   #12
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Re: My 66 Project

Nice work.

I do like the look of widened arches.
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Old 01-15-2015, 12:58 PM   #13
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Nice work.
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Old 01-15-2015, 02:09 PM   #14
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Re: My 66 Project

Thanks Grizz and TJ. The widened wells are for 20X15's.
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Old 10-07-2015, 10:24 PM   #15
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Re: My 66 Project

Well I've been busy working on my truck as much as I have been able to.. Here are some more pics of my progress.
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Old 10-07-2015, 10:26 PM   #16
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View of Rear
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Old 10-07-2015, 10:28 PM   #17
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Re: My 66 Project

Wood and strips are fitted and wheel wells are mocked up.
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Old 10-07-2015, 10:32 PM   #18
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Bear claw latches for tailgate.
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Old 10-07-2015, 10:38 PM   #19
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One more of the rear tires and fuel tank...
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Old 10-07-2015, 10:50 PM   #20
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Re: My 66 Project

Here's the one I like the most.. The fuel filler neck is ran up inside the rear tail light on the drivers side. Let me know your thoughts.. Check out the video.
http://youtu.be/dogP1sb1-Uc
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Old 10-08-2015, 05:19 AM   #21
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Re: My 66 Project

Thats cool, could you share some more info on the fuel fill tail light??
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Old 10-08-2015, 06:58 AM   #22
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Looking great so far!
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Old 10-08-2015, 09:17 AM   #23
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Re: My 66 Project

Northern 85: what information are you looking for?
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Old 10-11-2015, 08:55 AM   #24
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Are you going to have a switch in the cab to operate it?
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Old 10-11-2015, 10:42 AM   #25
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It's operated by a key fob remote.
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