ol rusty

alright guys, i bought this 66 long fleet for 500 bucks and a case of beer. it needs a ton of work but im going to keep the 250 cid and three on the tree and just slam it to the ground. me and my buddy got it to turn over the other day but it need a set of points(got them ordered). rebuilding my drums front and rear hopefully next week. got to figure something out for a gas tank cause mines a rust bucket..lol... but here is some pics for you guys.. on a side note, im going to keep the patina....this is going to be my rat til i get my 61 caddy im hoping to buy.

Good looking project, and a heck of a deal. She's gona make a nice hot rod. Makes me feel old that you had to order a points set. When I was young, even Kmart had points hanging on the rack.....lol

Smokin' deal. I always liked the lines on those trucks.

Loved seeing this on FB and that you saved it. Good score and it will be a blast! You keeping the wagon wheels or going something different?

Later,

Lee

Bought a gas tank from tanks inc for my 66.

Sweet! New or used?

Later,

Lee

wow! I cant believe your local shop doesnt keep points in stock

i have the original steel wheels that are the same color as the truck. and i'll have to check out those gas tanks. oh and i found the right points but i got to get a gas tank, rebuild the brakes, and make some wide whites out of thin white walls. hope to drive it soon. just waiting on some cash flow..  

Mine was a brand new tank. $160 plus the ride. Just rebuilt the brakes on mine also if you need any parts numbers.

junkyard junky wrote:Mine was a brand new tank. $160 plus the ride.  Just rebuilt the brakes on mine also if you need any parts numbers.

cool, thanks for the info on it.i'll get with you on the parts numbers for the brakes.  

pepboys speedshop wrote:wow! I cant believe your local shop doesnt keep points in stock

they had some in stock but they were the wrong set, they went to something else...lol...and wouldnt work in my truck with out modifying the dizzy. but i found the right set at another shop called precision auto,they had it on the shelf. and they shop has been around for YEARS from what i hear. like the early 70's or something....

SouthGaKidd,
Congrats on the truck!

My nephew has a few for parts if you need anything.He is located in Habersham County.

Happy Wrenching.

JESTER64 wrote:SouthGaKidd,
Congrats on the truck!

My nephew has a few for parts if you need anything.He is located in Habersham County.

Happy Wrenching.

man THANKS ALOT!!! i will let you know if i need something but what i really need is a better cab to start with, but if i have to patch mine i will. i have big ol holes in my floor pans.  

I know the feeling.He has a few.Hes a member here too.Country04

I could be persuaded to sell my 66 long wheelbase fleetside!

this is some of the bad floor spots...




the fresh air vents..




passenger side floor and that pink stuff is bondo over the hole...  

JESTER64 wrote:I know the feeling.He has a few.Hes a member here too.Country04

I could be persuaded to sell my 66 long wheelbase fleetside!

send me a message let me know what you want for it....and do you have pics?

well, i went to see about the caddy and it was gone but the guy said he had a old truck for sale too. it is tucked back in the weeds. so i told him i would check it out and if all goes well i will be buying another c10, i think this one is a 65 (could be 66). but it is a short wheel base fleet with a 283 v8, auto trans and its the big window cab. the funny thing is that it is the cab on this one is in WAY better shape, and its a swb. think im gonna just use ol rusty as the parts truck and cut it up for the sheet metal patch's. this truck will not need much at all...soooooo fingers crossed i get it.

Good luck. Hopefully it works out.

thanks reb, i want this one cause its a better base to start with. also, i wanted a 283v8 big window swb....lol....so it just happen to be the truck i have been after. i really just settled with the 66 (ol rusty) to get into the hot rod hobby, but it will better server as a donor. i hate to cut up old steel but it will save another...   

Looking forward to pics of the swb...cool find! Sounds like the smart way to go with these two rigs too.

Later,

Lee

ok guys, after saving for a couple weeks i finally got the new 66 swb. it needs a little attention but now where near as much as the 66 lwb (ol rusty). so here are the pics and i will get more of the tear down on sunday.    

well i didnt start the taking the truck apart today but i did get it cleaned out. so here are some pics of what me and the wife got done today.










my wife got the glass all cleaned up.


thats all for now. gonna hit it hard this week.

Cool stuff. I like it when Amy comes out to help.

well me and two of my friends got the bed off this week. also im going to be renting a single stall shop to have a dry and lighted place to work on the truck. hear are some picks of what we got done. also i gave my best friend my 66 lwb 230 and we are getting it running soon to just cruise around in to shows and leaving it RATTY....lol.... i couldnt bring my self to cut it up after we got it to fire up and run with just some points and a 2 gallon gas can...  

Nice to see people working together. Always good to have some help.