LULU

A 1966 Chevy Pick-Up Truck

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Lulu is a 1966 Chevy Pick Up Truck that I bought at a garage sale because I thought she had character (rust, peeling, sagging paint, etc.) and I liked her pink flames. Of course, I bought her without driving her, and when we somehow limped home, I parked her in one of the front fields while I thought "I must be insane!" It took me two weeks to decided that insanity is good. Was it sane to think man could walk on the moon? So, I bought a socket set, ordered some manuals, and went to a friends son (who knows car stuff) and offered him a deal: I would give him my Toyota if he would help me put a new engine in Lulu. The rest, as they say, is history. Lulu and I have been together ever since (a little more than a year). And Boy, am I (no-we are) having Fun!

• She's a daily driver -- 80-100 miles, 6-7 days a week.
• 250 Engine; and just about everything else in the engine compartment has been repaired or replaced.
• Turbo 350 Tranny (courtesy of Bill's Automatic Transmission, Morgan Hill, CA (408) 799-4221; they did a very nice job).
• I've rewired her,
• Done basic brake work,
• I've installed a new steering column.

Future Plan's

• Power Steering -- rack and pinon?
• Disc Brakes
• Independent front suspension?
• 350 Engine
• When I get to the body, white base coat, violet pearl topcoat, and of course, new pink flames.

Here are some nice resources and links:

• Vintage Chevrolet Club of America

I'm new to this car stuff so if you have any installation ideas, suggestions, or comments, particularly concerning Lulu's Future Plans, please contact me at mhtruck@hotcity.com