Fall 1994 - This photo was taken shortly after dad purchased the truck from his brother (my uncle). My uncle bought it when he was living in Texas and drove it up to Maine when he moved back.
The truck still has its original (we assume) 283 engine and 3 speed manual transmission.
We have plans to eventually replace the 283 with a 327. In the meantime, we cleaned and painted the 283. Later, we found out that the correct color for the '66 truck V8 engine was gray. When we install the 327 we will paint it gray.
March 1998 -The rocker panels were full of bondo. Once that was removed, it revealed the large rust holes.
The rocker panels were repaired with metal patches that were made by a friend with a sheet metal brake. The repair pieces (in red and gray primer) are laying on the frame in this photo.
April 1998 - The RH rocker panel after repair.
May 1998 - Top of the cab with a fresh coat of white paint.