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Thanks so much! It is titled as a 66 c10 since the vin numbers are on the body and not the frame 👍🏻

Thank you so much for your support!

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Yup! 5.3 vortec from a 2001 tahoe

Tongue and groove pine stained and then epoxy

Ok no problem 👍🏻

Thanks! Its flmangarage@gmail.com

I agree! But wheels and tires are expensive, will have to save up

Check out ez chassis swap website 👍🏻

Thank you so much! I worked on it every day after work and on weekends for about 6 months. Not sure how many hrs but a lot! I have about 22k in it at the moment, including cost of the truck (3500)

Is there anyone local to you to help out?

Yes i used a lowering kit, i don’t remember the tire size off top of my head, i will check and report back!

Thanks so much!! 🙌🏻

@@jake-dw2fw thank you so much! I tried to keep it on a budget as best i could!

That is a great tip, thanks for sharing!

If i were to sell it, i would have to get $35,000.

Thank you so much! These are mostly personal preference things, i will be replacing the mirrors soon though. What do you mean by chrome deletes? Thank you so much for your view and comment!!

@@FLManGarage of course, and as you should. with a build like this you would be insane to not do it how YOU want to do it. I"m just some guy on the internet. chrome deletes - was surprised at the window vent trim and instrument cluster bezels turning black. there's a lot of color going on in the interior. white, chrome, black, brown/beige and the original creme on the door panel. imo, three colors is top, four if there's an accent color that flows. again, bad ass job on this build.

The vent windows and cluster were in pretty rough shape and it was just easier/cheaper to black them out then re chrome. I agree on the many interior colors, i have actually since wrapped the door panels in the same color as the seat. I may change the chrome on the glove box door since it has blinded me more than once 😄 Thanks again!

I prefer the old look, i think it tells the story of how this truck survived over the past 60 years. My goal was to build a truck that drives like new, but retains its old look. It would cost probably another $20,000 to buy new panels, body work, paint. And then it just looks like every other restored truck This way it keeps its uniqueness, but I understand this look is not for everyone and i respect your opinion! My next truck project will be a full restoration including body work and paint! Thank you for your view and comment!

Thank you! Yes, this should be much more fun to drive now!

Thanks so much! Yes it is a prebuilt kit from ez chassis swap!

@@FLManGarage wow. Very lucky for living in a country where this kind of thing exists.

Agreed!

It is a sign to start working on yours!! 😃

Thank you so much!! 😃

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Thank you so much! 🙌🏻

You are 100% right. The problem is the cab is far back as it can go right now and if i move the bed back then theres a huge can between the can and bed. Im not sure if it was a flaw in the kit i used or how i welded it up, for my first project it came out pretty good, but would definitely do some things differently if i were to do it again!

Thank you so much! Not sure how many hours, it was a lot lol! I worked on it nearly every day after work and on weekends for about 6 months. I will definitely be bringing it to car shows when i can!

@FLManGarage 6months is mental! That's so fast for all this work completed, I followed you on IG. Turned on all notifications, please post about it if you're bringing it out. Where ish in Florida?

Will do! Im in central florida, im actually bringing it to a small show tomorrow in ocala I believe, but i think that’s pretty far from you This was my first major project so i was excited to work on it and get it done!

@@FLManGarage That's amazing! Especially as your first major project. Ocala isn't too far, but I'm very busy right now. Good to know it's possible in the future and you don't live in like the panhandle or something lol! I feel like this would be a great car to bring to the freedom factory!

I would love to bring it to freedom factory some time!! Will have to keep an eye out for shows there

Thank you so much for your kind words and support!!

I like it this way 👍🏻

Thank you!!

Lol! I thought that was the end for my camera!

Thank you so much for your support!!

Kazoo 12 or kazoo 24?

Ooo i know this one, can I get platform and 12 3/4s for twelve hundred Trebek

You got a good ear! It was a 12 3/4 🙌🏻

Thank you so much! And that is good to hear! Mine has been doing good as well so far with the fluid swap!

Not quite, i paid $280 for the bike and trailer. I fixed up the trailer and sold it for $300, so was close to getting the bike for free

Thanks so much!

Thank you! And i will look into that 👍🏻

it did and does run just fine, however, i plan to build a 6.0 with a 4l80e for this truck in the future which is why i did not want to spend any more money on this 5.3

Thank you for your comment and support! I will try to answer all questions here! 1. It is a short bed “stepside” 2. The bed is 6.5 feet long 3. I will definitely be putting the barn door style mirrors back on soon 4. The truck is now an automatic using the 4L60E transmission 5. I will eventually put a new cluster in, but it is quite expensive (>$1600) 6. Heating and cooling are next up on my list! It will be done as good as I can! 7. I don’t have plans at the moment to fix the drip tray above the windshield, I store the truck indoors and don’t drive it in the rain much so I don’t think rust will be too much of an immediate concern 8. The battery is typically under the hood, but there wasn’t a good place for it since it goes on the opposite side of the engine compared to the 1966, putting it behind the seat makes it easy access for wiring and keeps the engine bay looking less cluttered 9. MPG is around 15 city to 20 highway 10. I think it would have been much more money keeping original frame, just disc brake conversion can be over 2k and I got a whole Tahoe with engine, transmission, brakes, suspension etc for $300 11. It drives so much smoother with the tahoe frame/suspension/power steering. It is a newer frame and technology by 30 years! 12. Yes! It drives super smooth, like a new car! 13. The bed gap is kind of hard to explain and it is not super noticeable in person 14. Thank you! I love the patina look as well, it’s definitely an opinion thing, as many people don’t like it, but I would never paint this truck Thank you again for your comment and enthusiasm God bless!

Thank you so much! 🙌🏻

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Its stained, and sealed in epoxy, but also wont be driven in the rain 👍🏻. We will see how long it lasts and when it does rot, will swap it out with something else

Thanks! Definitely want better wheels, just expensive. For the filler neck it was just a fun idea/project. I needed a fill neck in the rear for the tahoe tank and didnt want to cut a hole in the side of the bed Thanks for your view and comment!

Thank you so much for your support!! 😃

Thank you so much!!

That is what i was leaning towards as well! 👍🏻

I was surprised to see the motor was pretty clean on the inside for the most part!

Definitely going to replace all wiring and chrome parts! Luckily i basically got it for free considering i sold the trailer for more than i paid for it all 👍🏻

U buy for me? 🙏

Thank you!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Thank you for your kind words! At the time of the exhaust stud, i didnt have a welder unfortunately. It is holding up good enough for now, but will definitely be building an engine for this truck in the future!

@ nice! It’s impressive how many comments you’ve responded too! I’m a diesel mechanic and would like to make videos sometime, just a little camera shy😆

I reply to all comments on youtube 😃 i was definitely camera shy at first and still don’t enjoy talking in front of the camera. Thats another reason why i am glad this format is enjoyable to so many. I dont have to talk, and the viewer doesnt have to watch me stumble over words 😁

@@FLManGarage Haha, Definitely I might have to steal your format and try it out sometime. I have a some good ideas for builds but hard to find time😁 what do you do for a living? Did you just do this on your weekends and stuff?

I am a pharmacist by trade, i just do this stuff after work and on weekends 😃