Not meant to be a sexual innuendo;). I've really been enjoying driving my 66 and soaking up lots of ego boosting comments. However, the bed is...
I was just looking through Ebay Collector cars, Projects/Barn finds, and noticed a 66 GMC factory 4x4 V-8. There's only a day left in bidding....
Well folks, I'm happy to say my 66 C10 short fleetside is finished and being driven regularly. I probably shouldn't say finished because as you...
While trying to figure out the cause of harmonic vibrations in my 66 C-10, I had a conversation with a very elderly gentleman who once owned a GM...
Now that Ratnest is basically a daily driver, I'm focused on working out a few minor issues that I can prioritize and get to one by one. I've...
My 66 is not lowered and sits pretty high...maybe because of the 89 Suburban front and rear end. The bottom of the door sills are 13" above the...
During the build of Ratnest, I used the rear end and front suspension from an 89 Suburban. This gave me 5 lugs all around and disc brakes up...
Yesterday I hosted a "food/beverage/bench-racing gathering" in appreciation for all the help from local friends during the build of the "Rat". As...
Last night while pondering the fun and frustration of the last 14 months of building Ratnest (66 C10), I was happy that the Rat is now a...
I've got about 600 miles on my 66 C10 with 350 crate motor. It still runs too hot for me. With the stock, rodded-out radiator, a fan shroud,...
Today, I did the first real test drive of Ratnest. A younger... wild and redneck "gear-head" friend was with me. I drove about 10 miles to a gas...
Recently I bought a set of SBC Mickey Thompson valve covers to put on my 350 crate motor. They are probably 70's era and in great shape. I had...
Finally finished installation of the "Bare Bonz" wiring kit. Believe it or not, all lights, etc. work as they are supposed to. I decided to...
Can anyone tell me where to find instructions and/or photos of the 66 C10 stock headlight assemblies. I have all the parts, including the...
As I've mentioned before, my 66 C10 (Ratnest) was a bonafide basket case. Today, I think I may have finally identified one of the rusty parts...
My 66 C10 will be road-ready in a couple weeks. I'm keeping the original gas pedal linkage. After doing the carpet and floor insulation, my new...
Does anyone have a suggestion of how I can mount a spare tire inside the bed of my 66 C10 short Fleetside. I plan to haul my Harley occasionally...
Today I installed Mac's Auto Parts.... Model A Ford Tailgate Latches on my 66 C10. They are attractive, simple and cheap. They are part number...
The oak bed planks that came with my 66 short fleetside truck (basket case) were unused, but weathered, dry and stained. They were factory made,...
I chose not to spend $100-150 for a new repop shroud and decided to make one. Never made one before, but why not try! My flex fan is about 18...
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