66 Chevy Cgt
 

I started this project about 2 years ago. I wanted a a low static ride height truck on 22's that would handle with big power.
My concept: 66 Chevy C10. I call it a Cgt.
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I got Dale Gerry to build a frame for me. I wanted a low static ride height on 22's
with big power. Dale built me a mostly complete frame that I modified here and there. 9 inch with 4 bar. C6 spindles 1 1/4" front sway bar, 1 1/8" rear

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Other than the frame work that Dale did for me I have done everything else. Finished the metalwork in the spring of last year.
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Nice to have the frame rolling with LT4 8 speed auto. Went with 15" Wilwood brakes up front and 14" out back.

Covid was a good excuse to stay home last summer and do body and paint.
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Had a few buddies over for the marriage of frame cab and box.
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Got some doors and fenders added.
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Very nice. I'm loving it...

Well that looks like a lot of fun! Very nice build.

Can you explain the name? What does "Cgt" stand for...?

GT version of a C10?

On

Get your correct front wheels yet?

C10- Cgt my gt version of a C10

You got it!

They say 2 weeks

Duhh!! :bang::bang: Now is get it. I sat there and racked my brain trying to figure it out before I asked the stupid question.

Been working on the details

I'm really digging this build. I was wondering on the thread title too. <akes sense. I'm glad to see you have the large rear window. Having the small one would of looked weird IMO Did you paint the frame of powder coat it?

I painted the frame and powder coated the suspension pieces. I am working out of my poor mans paint booth on assembly so I can't paint the remaining pieces I need done until I get the truck rolling. My Mom moved into my assembly room /suite and my other two bays have my Tourliner and 34. It sucks not having enough space.

You're doing great work, thanks for posting!

The truck looks great. Love the color choices and I'm glad to see you're keeping a lot of the trim pieces. These earlier C10s have really grown on me lately. You're building it the same way I would. Good luck with it!

Thank you. I have always liked these trucks. I like them modified but don't want to change the stockish charm if you know what I mean. Here are some pictures of the interior in progress. Dakota RTX dash with stock A/C vents, but with vintage air. The dash is essentially stock looking but I went with black accents for the
"GT" look. Radio is a stock unit, but I had it reworked to control the Audison amp/dsp which powers 2 10" subs, 2 6.5" mids and tweeters. Purists will scream when they see I have cut my virgin doors for speakers but with these trucks you don't have much room and I didn't want kick speakers. There will be grills that match the door panels so you won't actually see them. Modified Budnik wheel, Column shifter with paddles. A/C controls and glove box will be black.
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Nice build!

Is the blue a factory color?

Picked it out of a PPG Esstentials colour book

WTF! This is pretty kool to say the least.Can't say enough about the creativity with your build...West Coast of Canada eh? Damn nice work ...

Thank you. I see your In Vancouver maybe we will run into each other. I live in Port Alberni. Maybe we have? I try to go to as many shows as I can. You may have seen me in my Tourliner.
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I'm over on the Island quite a bit during the summer fishing and golfing.Mostly Courtenay/Comox it's relaxing and then some.I take my Camaro over as much as possible.I'll keep an eye out for your rides...very nice

I love the pickup, your doing a beautiful job on it. I was going to ask if there was anywhere we could check out the Tourliner, I love the COEs. Your a talented guy. Keep us posted.

Thank you. I have a lot of fun with the Tourliner. It was much work and is something that I could not do again. Here are some links:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/...atch_permalink

https://www.flickr.com/photos/909015...l5F1YA_KmKWKXk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRAwC3HKAZM&t=18s

C10 GT = Cgt

Love the project, I knew you were in BC before looking at your location. Your house/property layout is what I wish Alberta had.

I put this on the EFI and super charger section but thought I would try here also. I am trying to build a custom air intake/airfilter but cannot meet the specs that GM lays out for the MAF location. They want straight 4" pipe 6"(min) long with the MAF in the center and 10" away from the throttle body. With my intake the most I could get is 2" before the MAF of straight pipe and 1" after, but packages very nicely. I am pretty close to 10" away from the throttle body. I could just pipe down the front of the engine and exceed their specs but it would not be as cool. How critical is it? Deal breaker?
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Here is an article that comes out in March on the Tourliner.

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My experience with it is on the LS3 I put in my wifes FJ40. Using a blade type MAF, I was trying to take advantage of an open area to locate it in but got too close to the elbow (about 4"...). It would start fine but not idle...unless you unplugged the MAF.
It definitely needs at least the 6" of straight air BEFORE the MAF...not sure how critical it is after.


Jeff-

Thx. I did a redesign and now exceed the the GM spec

Getting closer.
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This truck is a thing of beauty. I love this model of truck. I had a 62 short bed, big window that I had planned to do. I ended up selling it and wish I hadn’t. Probably sold it because I actually prefer a 65-66 due to the a-pillar instead of the knee-knocker. LOL!!

That red truck looks like it would have been a good start. I think all of the 60-66's have their own charm.

It was a very solid truck. The bed sides were perfect. The top rails of them weren't beat up or anything. I have 68 C10 short bed big window and decided to keep it between the two.

Should have kept it. I have a '64, '67/8, Squarebody dually, & a CC OBS '99. Having 4 consecutive generations of Chevy trucks is not a bad thing (other than finding room to keep them)....

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