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Topnos
4th-February-2008, 11:11 AM
I just wanted to say hello and let everyone know I just picked up a car I have always wanted, a 66 Chevy II. My passion for the Chevy II goes back to when I had a 69 Camaro and a good friend of mine had a 67 Chevy II. The body lines and shape of the car are awesome. It my opinion, when a car like this is done right, it is one BAD ride!

Now to the car, the 66 is a non-ss 400 car. I plan on going back with a carbed 400 SB with a streetable 600 or so HP. I plan on adding a power adder, just haven't decided on whether it should be NOS, a supercharger, or both. I plan on creating a mix between a Pro-Street and a Pro-Touring for the car. I must admit, I still have a love for the Pro-Street version, but want to make sure the car handles as close to "on-rails" as possible while still hooking up for the 1/4 mile. I plan on the build taking about 3-4 years.

I just finished a build for my father-in-law, and it should be completely done in the next month or so. We had an extreme 8 month build, just to get the truck to a point where it could be delivered in time for Christmas, especially since it was to be a present to my father-in-law from my mother-in-law. Just to let you know, I did the grunt work, my mother-in-law funded it. This is the reason I plan on taking some time with this build. I need some rest and time off. Here is a link to the build, check it out and let me know what you think.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=236750&highlight=green+county

Anyways, this site is awesome, and the members on it provide good and detailed information. I look forward to continuing my research on this site, and starting a new build thread for everyone to look at and offer suggestions. I'll post some pics of the car I picked up this weekend once I get them uploaded onto my computer at home. However, the car needs the driver's floor pan patched and the whole trunk pan (which is already removed). Both L & R quarters might need to be replaced, if not patched, but that is a decision to be made later.

Thanks and keep up the good work!

DANNO
4th-February-2008, 11:28 AM
Welcome aboard! Enjoy!!:D

klean63
4th-February-2008, 11:35 AM
Welcome to the site.

Sounds like ya got some big plans for your car.
Keep us posted of your progress, and enjoy the site.

admin
5th-February-2008, 07:53 PM
Thanks and welcome aboard... When you get a chance, post a profile of your '67.

Little Red Wagon!
5th-February-2008, 08:58 PM
Welcome to the site, U will love it here. I was just checking out your Father-in-law new ride/truck. And man that look's Bad A*%! Yea I just sold my 67 C-10 two week's ago and seeing you F/law's truck just makes me miss mine that much more.

OH, by the way. What part of Houston are you from? I live on the south side in Clear Lake.

Topnos
6th-February-2008, 09:15 AM
Little Red Wagon!,

I am out in the Sugar Land area. Thanks for the kind words on the 70 C-10. Doing that build in 8 months, with two boys playing soccer and baseball, was a nightmare at times. However, as most of you all know, I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Little Red Wagon!
6th-February-2008, 06:56 PM
Little Red Wagon!,

I am out in the Sugar Land area. Thanks for the kind words on the 70 C-10. Doing that build in 8 months, with two boys playing soccer and baseball, was a nightmare at times. However, as most of you all know, I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I think that is the best part about building truck's/car's. All the memories of you and you pal's/family working on them together and having fun(most of the time). Hey maybe one day we can get together and check out each other's ride.

mrrepodude
6th-February-2008, 07:14 PM
welcome aboard, enuf car talk...let's talk Redfish'n:D


Jim

novanutcase
7th-February-2008, 12:45 AM
Welcome fellow 66'er!:)

John

veno
7th-February-2008, 09:53 AM
Welcome Fellow Texan.:thumbsup:..

This is a great site.. and with millions joining every day:grouphug:. it's sure to get better... the only other thing we need to do here is move the site to Houston!

seriously.. welcome and you will find great wisdom and knowledge here as well as brash humor.