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Old Mar 25, 2021 | 08:03 PM
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Here’s my 66’

So, this is my new project. It’s a 66’ short bed 2wd w/ 240 6 cyl, 3 spd. From what I have seen, there’s a lot of the original truck here. I plan to upgrade it a little at a time. Hope to put a nice interior in it, but leave the charm on the outside. Truck will be lowered, hopefully a V8 swap with auto tranny. I have installed the mirrors, I beam inserts, replaced the grommet around the filler neck, replaced the wiper arms, & have a ton of parts & pieces waiting to be inst

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Old Mar 25, 2021 | 08:06 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2021 | 08:10 PM
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very nice! good luck
 
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Old Mar 25, 2021 | 08:35 PM
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Nice truck.Good luck with your project.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 05:32 AM
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Thanks fellas
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 08:53 AM
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Nice solid looking truck. A great foundation for putting time and money into.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 09:35 AM
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Looks good. Congrats on the new project. Is that a Holley Sniper screen I see?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 12:42 PM
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Looks good. Congrats on the new project. Is that a Holley Sniper screen I see?
That’s my cheater speedo until I get my cable replaced
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamey Eaton
That’s my cheater speedo until I get my cable replaced
Gotcha. The nice thing about these trucks is they are easy to work on. I have been working on mine for going on 2 years now doing little things like you are, after the 7 years my dad put into it. They are a blast to drive and you will always get thumbs up and compliments. Welcome to the club.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jjriley97
Gotcha. The nice thing about these trucks is they are easy to work on. I have been working on mine for going on 2 years now doing little things like you are, after the 7 years my dad put into it. They are a blast to drive and you will always get thumbs up and compliments. Welcome to the club.
For sure!! Right now, she’s my daily. It’s funny how many people wave, give thumbs up, or ask if you want to sell it. My son has a 29’ Model A, so I had to have something to tinker on too
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 05:02 PM
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Nice truck, I have a sweet spot for the 66 2wd short box. That was my first vehicle. Mine had the 352 V-8. Rebuilt it with 428 heads, Performer manifold, Carter AFB, C-6, and a locked rear end. I could never get a handle for the window to stay on. I replaced all the parts inside the door and the handle problem still remained.
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Very nice. Good luck with your new project!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 07:38 PM
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She got a new battery, hood emblem, & LED taillights today
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 07:42 PM
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This pic is about a month old, but she’s wearing her new back wheels. Hopefully I can find two matching for the front
 
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