Gibby's 66 Build Thread - Restomod, Coyote, Luber

[Gibby66]

Long time stalker of several build threads, time to start my own thread to thank everyone that has unknowingly inspired me and helped me and to maybe give back others.

This is my first build, it is a 66 U14. Plan includes:
- Coyote / 5 Speed Manual / Atlas Twin Stick
- Upgrade to a Currie custom F9 Rear and a TBP D44 Mag Front
- Wilwood Disc Brakes
- 3.5” SL, 2” BL
- Bilstein Shocks
- Convert to a full top
- Other goodies as we go (Dakota Digital, Audio System, etc.)

Work done so far:

- Stripped everything down to the frame
- Bagged and tagged all of the parts
- Welded in new motor mounts (previously a 6 Cyl), front shock hoops, rear inboard shock hoop, drop track bar bracket, TBP's extended radius arm brackets, and lower part of both rear bumper horns
- Had the Frame media blasted
- Painted the frame with KBS Rust Seal and Blacktop

No forecast on when I hope to finish it, but thinking at least 1.5 – 2 years is a good conservative time frame.

 

[luke]

nice! great start. got the foundation started! keep rollin!

 

[sbeard73]

Cool

I'm gonna follow you brother, maybe it will be the kick in the butt I need to get back to work on my 74 Sport.

 

[Gibby66]

Parts have started arriving

Don't you love that feeling when parts start showing up? It's like Christmas....

 

[drock]

Looks like a great start with good parts.

 

[bronkenn]

Don't you love that feeling when parts start showing up? It's like Christmas....

I love it, the wife, not so much. Ken

 

[Gibby66]

Front End is pretty much done. Need to adjust the track bar to center it and attach the brake lines, but I am happy with how it is coming out. Currie F9 Rear End is supposed to be here this week. A little bit at a time.

 

[AZ73]

Welcome and nice start! 1-2 years is what I said 6 years ago....... I'm rooting for ya!

 

[Gibby66]

It's been a while

Over 2 years since I started and I am nearing the finish line. Did a crappy job keeping this thread alive. Over the next month or so I will try to get things updated. Plenty of pics. Here are some more from March/April 2018....

Aside from getting the rear end centered I also moved it back 1" to center it better in the arch. Started panel replacement.

 

[Gibby66]

Some from June/July 2018. More panel replacement/mock up.

 

[Spaggyroe]

Nice Rig!!!

 

[powert]

What transmission are you planning to use?

 

[sprdv1]

Get after it... let's see that finished product soon. ;D

Over 2 years since I started and I am nearing the finish line. Did a crappy job keeping this thread alive. Over the next month or so I will try to get things updated. Plenty of pics. Here are some more from March/April 2018....

Aside from getting the rear end centered I also moved it back 1" to center it better in the arch. Started panel replacement.