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**66ChevyMax** · 11-23-2011, 01:35 AM

Eaton Posi is in, Back Lash is at .008.

Question, I got the 5x5 axles in, I am planning on rear disk and the stud holes are 1/2" dia. what size stud am I looking for? I stopped by Autozone today no help there, even took the axle in....

SCOTI · 11-23-2011, 02:13 AM

6-lug stuff was 7/16" studs, 5-lug went to 1/2".

**66ChevyMax** · 11-23-2011, 02:14 AM

What length you think?

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

6-lug stuff was 7/16" studs, 5-lug went to 1/2".

Alan's Classic · 11-23-2011, 08:52 PM

Dude, your doing some awesome work!!

**66ChevyMax** · 11-24-2011, 12:10 AM

I just hope it rides as good as it looks.

Thanks Alan, I am really enjoying this build. It's much different than my previous builds, the shop space, frame off, the quality of aftermarket parts and last but not least my bolt bins from Fastenal. Man me and my Dad where the king of the coffee cans full of bolts....

The plan is coming together, looking everywhere for wheels and tires, looks like a LS3 with T56 Magnum is a very good possiblity.

ChevyTruckGuy · 11-24-2011, 12:36 AM

Nice, this truck will be better then original im sure. Keep up the good work. Happy holiday's....

**Captainfab** · 11-24-2011, 02:07 AM

Very nice

This is a build I'm definitely watching.....

**66ChevyMax** · 12-01-2011, 12:30 AM

Thank you, please do I know i will be needing your advise more than you need mine.

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Very nice

This is a build I'm definitely watching.....

**66ChevyMax** · 12-01-2011, 12:29 AM

Thanks, I hope so, I have four kids 3 are boys and the youngest is 10. I would hope this truck would make another 45 years for them.

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Originally Posted by ChevyTruckGuy

Nice, this truck will be better then original im sure. Keep up the good work. Happy holiday's....

SCOTI · 11-24-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

I just hope it rides as good as it looks.

Thanks Alan, I am really enjoying this build. It's much different than my previous builds, the shop space, frame off, the quality of aftermarket parts and last but not least my bolt bins from Fastenal. Man me and my Dad where the king of the coffee cans full of bolts....

The plan is coming together, looking everywhere for wheels and tires, looks like a LS3 with T56 Magnum is a very good possiblity.

Are you looking for something specific?

**66ChevyMax** · 11-24-2011, 09:26 PM

No, maybe that's the problem. Not looking for classic more late model.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Are you looking for something specific?

**66ChevyMax** · 11-26-2011, 05:18 PM

I really like these (Boss 338), can get 8" front and 9.5" on rear.

fattyarbuckle · 12-01-2011, 12:12 AM

Schwing!!!!

Alan's Classic · 12-04-2011, 10:25 PM

Those wheels look like a nice choice. I'm speechless over the LS3. BTW I changed your thread name as requested.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-04-2011, 10:36 PM

Thank you sir, yes I stare at it a lot

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Those wheels look like a nice choice. I'm speechless over the LS3. BTW I changed your thread name as requested.

E911manager · 12-05-2011, 12:35 PM

You will need more than 9.5-10 inches of rubber on the ground with that beast of an engine. BTW, nice shop.. It is almost as nice as mine!!!! LOL, no seriously, LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!! Nice build and with the sentimental value the selling price should be in the "unobtainable" range....

**66ChevyMax** · 12-05-2011, 03:22 PM

I've been watching your build, your shop has much better lighting and ventilation

. I have already told my kids, there will be no selling of this truck. This build has been good therapy for my Mom she can't wait to take a ride in it.

As I get older I'm more interested in 30 to 75 than 0 to 60 I hope it will hook up for that???

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Originally Posted by E911manager

You will need more than 9.5-10 inches of rubber on the ground with that beast of an engine. BTW, nice shop.. It is almost as nice as mine!!!! LOL, no seriously, LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!! Nice build and with the sentimental value the selling price should be in the "unobtainable" range....

E911manager · 12-05-2011, 03:29 PM

My brother sold my grandpa's 63 GMC about 3 years ago to a group of metal salvaging pirates that happened by the house one day. I didnt talk to him for a year. If I could have found it then I would have used it, but it was probably used to pay the federal debt to China.... I bet it has been turned into steel rebar for China's interstate system. Boy there is some salt in a wound... But since I couldnt get it I settled for a replacement.

Oh and you should be able to do 30-75 sideways...

**66ChevyMax** · 12-05-2011, 06:35 PM

My Dad called me and asked me if I wanted the truck before he sold it. We were about to have our 4th child and I needed a bigger house so I told him to sell it so he could get a late model truck. That one cost me big time, but water under the bridge now.

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Originally Posted by E911manager

My brother sold my grandpa's 63 GMC about 3 years ago to a group of metal salvaging pirates that happened by the house one day. I didnt talk to him for a year. If I could have found it then I would have used it, but it was probably used to pay the federal debt to China.... I bet it has been turned into steel rebar for China's interstate system. Boy there is some salt in a wound... But since I couldnt get it I settled for a replacement.

Oh and you should be able to do 30-75 sideways...

LOL I hope so!

65Custom · 12-05-2011, 08:53 PM

Nice build, I'm liking what I see and great history.

**Clyde65** · 12-05-2011, 01:15 PM

So....are ya gonna put Mesquite wood in the bed??????

Nice build and very nice shop too, I definitely have shop envy!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-05-2011, 03:32 PM

Yes I am, I have several pieces of furniture in the house that I made from Mesquite, it's a beautiful wood with a clear finish, nice redish brown color. Also the wood is very hevy so maybe it will help with traction

. My back yard is full of Mesquite Trees!

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

So....are ya gonna put Mesquite wood in the bed??????

Nice build and very nice shop too, I definitely have shop envy!

**Clyde65** · 12-05-2011, 05:23 PM

I looked into getting Mesquite wood for my truck, I just love the red-ish color when it is dried, besides it is almost indestructible and heavy as heck, but what I found was it is too expensive for me to buy ready to sand and finish.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-05-2011, 05:53 PM

I buy mine unfinished and run it through my planer and joiner (tuff on blades), price is not too bad unfinihsed but still a pricey wood. I also like hickory another heavy hard wood, my kitchen cabinets are knotty hickory.

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I looked into getting Mesquite wood for my truck, I just love the red-ish color when it is dried, besides it is almost indestructible and heavy as heck, but what I found was it is too expensive for me to buy ready to sand and finish.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-07-2011, 12:13 AM

Got the lower half of the strong arm in today, this thing is stout!

11-23-2011, 01:35 AM	#1
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Eaton Posi is in, Back Lash is at .008. Question, I got the 5x5 axles in, I am planning on rear disk and the stud holes are 1/2" dia. what size stud am I looking for? I stopped by Autozone today no help there, even took the axle in.... __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-23-2011, 02:13 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,917	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 6-lug stuff was 7/16" studs, 5-lug went to 1/2". __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-23-2011, 08:52 PM	#4
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Dude, your doing some awesome work!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-24-2011, 12:10 AM	#5
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 I just hope it rides as good as it looks. Thanks Alan, I am really enjoying this build. It's much different than my previous builds, the shop space, frame off, the quality of aftermarket parts and last but not least my bolt bins from Fastenal. Man me and my Dad where the king of the coffee cans full of bolts.... The plan is coming together, looking everywhere for wheels and tires, looks like a LS3 with T56 Magnum is a very good possiblity. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-24-2011, 12:36 AM	#6
ChevyTruckGuy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hesperia, Ca ( Southern California ) Posts: 184	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Nice, this truck will be better then original im sure. Keep up the good work. Happy holiday's.... __________________ 1966 Chevy C 20 Lwb (Now a project)5.7 400hp 1996 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab Lwb (Daily Driver) 5.7 2000 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab Lowered 4/4 4.3 (For Fun) 2008 GMC Sierra Ex Cab 5.3 (once a month driver) Wife's 74 Ranchero 500 351 Cleveland (One Owner) My name is Mike and im in So. Cal (Hi Desert)

11-24-2011, 02:07 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Very nice This is a build I'm definitely watching..... __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-26-2011, 05:18 PM	#12
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 I really like these (Boss 338), can get 8" front and 9.5" on rear. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-01-2011, 12:12 AM	#13
fattyarbuckle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St. Louis Mo. Posts: 282	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Schwing!!!!

12-04-2011, 10:25 PM	#14
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Those wheels look like a nice choice. I'm speechless over the LS3. BTW I changed your thread name as requested. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-05-2011, 12:35 PM	#16
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride You will need more than 9.5-10 inches of rubber on the ground with that beast of an engine. BTW, nice shop.. It is almost as nice as mine!!!! LOL, no seriously, LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!! Nice build and with the sentimental value the selling price should be in the "unobtainable" range.... __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-05-2011, 03:29 PM	#18
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride My brother sold my grandpa's 63 GMC about 3 years ago to a group of metal salvaging pirates that happened by the house one day. I didnt talk to him for a year. If I could have found it then I would have used it, but it was probably used to pay the federal debt to China.... I bet it has been turned into steel rebar for China's interstate system. Boy there is some salt in a wound... But since I couldnt get it I settled for a replacement. Oh and you should be able to do 30-75 sideways... __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-05-2011, 08:53 PM	#20
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 483	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Nice build, I'm liking what I see and great history. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

12-05-2011, 01:15 PM	#21
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride So....are ya gonna put Mesquite wood in the bed?????? Nice build and very nice shop too, I definitely have shop envy! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-05-2011, 05:23 PM	#23
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I looked into getting Mesquite wood for my truck, I just love the red-ish color when it is dried, besides it is almost indestructible and heavy as heck, but what I found was it is too expensive for me to buy ready to sand and finish. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-07-2011, 12:13 AM	#25
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the lower half of the strong arm in today, this thing is stout! __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763



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