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[kepi]

I just qualified for this site. I bought a '66 step side a few days ago, now I get to have the fun of seeing what I can do with it. I don't have the skills that some of you have, so I'm going to have someone do the bodywork and painting for me. But I'm going to do what I can. Here's what I have to start with.

[FetchMeAPepsi]

That's a beauty. Welcome to the fenderside club! You wanna see no skills? Check out my build thread under builds etc. and watch me bang on my fingers a few times. The good news is these trucks are tough so even with no skills you cant really mess them up too much. They fix right back up!:lolflag: Too the guys here will talk you through anything you're likely to run up against. They've all been there and done it before.

[Foley]

Nice truck Kepi. I can't tell for sure, but I like that shade of red on that body style. Is that a finished color or red oxide primer? Tons of information and expert help in this forum, and like FMP says, welcome to the Fenderside club! Bob C.

[kepi]

That's just primer. It has a long way until it's a finished project.

[jbgroby]

You got the V-6 under the bonnet?

[kepi]

Yep the V 6 is still there. The previous owner changed it from column shift to floor shift, but kept it three speed. I'm not sure if I should change it back, switch to a 4 speed transmission, or just leave it.

[jbgroby]

4 speeds are nice, esp if you can get an SM420 (granny low). Got some pics of the rest of the truck/engine/interior? I'm just about ready to button my my ride after 13 years.

[62Stepside]

Welcome! You've got a solid looking start to a great build!

[kepi]

Here's a few more pics of the truck.

[WDShaffer]

Someone did the same thing to my fender side-put a floor shifter in. The braket broke every 6 months, even after I fabricated a new braket from 3/16 steel. It is parked now, with a M-21 4-speed waiting to go in, with Hurst shifter linkage.

[6066gmcguy]

Nice looking truck you have there. Welcome to the group.