Some updates on the 66...

my66longbed · Post by **my66longbed** » April 11, 2009, 10:37 pm

Getting ready for summer. I got finally got my new wheels and tires on the truck. I am very happy with the over all look and stance. I have to admit these new wheels and tires changed the entire look of the truck. The new rubber really make the drive nice.

I also got a great deal on a brad new vintage air heater/defroster. I decided to run colored heater lines. I wanted to do stainless lines, but the cost of them vs. the colored was the main driver. I think it looks pretty good. I put the pics up on my site, here is a link:

http://van-houten.org/josh_projects/66- ... index.html

Let me know what you think!!

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » April 11, 2009, 10:43 pm

''Let me know what you think!!''

you want to know what i think ?........
quite honestly, when i see a truck like this...i get a little jealous....

LOOKS NICE

Post by **Greg D** » April 11, 2009, 11:12 pm

Very Nice!!!!

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » April 12, 2009, 12:39 am

That looks great!, I like the Blue to, what pulleys are they?

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » April 12, 2009, 1:44 am

Nicely done 66.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » April 12, 2009, 8:13 am

with DCarr. a sweet looking ride. Anthony

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » April 12, 2009, 10:37 am

very nice.

kstones63 · Post by **kstones63** » April 12, 2009, 11:02 am

Seeing thoe pics of your truck will definitely get us all motivated to get ours done.
Looks great.

Kevin

jhewitt · Post by **jhewitt** » April 12, 2009, 4:07 pm

Looks GREAT so that box under the dash is the AIR and HEATER all in ONE setup? I haven't seen a setup as such in one of these trucks yet, I'd like to see a setup closeup with pics and how to do it on mine!

Gary Seymour · Post by **Gary Seymour** » April 12, 2009, 6:12 pm

Very, VERY nice! First class ride right there! I'd be extremely proud to own that truck.

itsmywifestruck · Post by **itsmywifestruck** » April 12, 2009, 6:29 pm

Very slick ride there. And that blue is very sweet.

ROb

"Whitey Ford" · Post by **"Whitey Ford"** » April 13, 2009, 8:44 am

Why you son of a ........ I was going to do that EXACT same thing with the old V8 symbol on my truck. ahahha well looks good. I was also thinking of putting the spears back on mine so I guess I will jsut put the spears on since I think both would be a little too much. Truck looks great though. Congrats

Truckfarmer2 · Post by **Truckfarmer2** » April 13, 2009, 9:33 am

Looked like the V8 emblems from an Explorer. Wanted to do the same thing, remove the 66 emblems and just add the V8 emblem.

my66longbed · Post by **my66longbed** » April 13, 2009, 3:40 pm

Alan -- Thanks!, the pulleys are from March Perf. http://www.marchperf.com/ . I really like them. top notch quality and very easy to keep clean...

Iceman -- I just wanted to say thank you to you... You have helped me get a lot of small parts here and there... Still need to finish the visors I recently just got from you.

jhewitt -- Yeah I will get some pics and part numbers for you. It does not do AC, just heat and air. Very small, easy install, and easily heats the entire cab.

I like how the V8 emblems came out. It was a gamble. It was something I thought would be a little different. They look good with the blue. I am debating now weather or not to do a silver pin strip down the length of the truck. Help break up the blue a little. I have a hard time picturing what it will look like...

Thanks for the feedback, you guys are always too kind.

qwertyd10n · Post by **qwertyd10n** » April 13, 2009, 11:45 pm

Nice truck!

Where can I get some of those spark plug wire organizers? They are sweet!

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » April 14, 2009, 1:11 am

I like those too qwerty. found some at JEGS. http://www.jegs.com/p/Billet+Specialtie ... 3/10002/-1 Anthony

my66longbed · Post by **my66longbed** » April 14, 2009, 8:01 am

The spark plug wire organizers I picked up at my local Advance Automotive parts store. They were re-branded under Mr. Gasket, they were 49.95.