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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

Fuel filler tube fabricated out of stainless. Tank inlet was 2" and the filler neck was 2-1/4." I had bought an exhaust reducer, but it really didn't fit well, so I hand-flared the 2" to match a 2-1/4" section I had laying around. Filler neck uses original (but new) rubber seal.

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And we have working headlights!

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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

Great videos and a fantastic truck is here

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Air Ride gauges hidden in what used to be the ash tray:

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Plus two Viair 400's:

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Slow slow progress of late. Bed back on, bumper on, fenders got welting:

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And to celebrate, I changed my Avatar.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyG (Post 9182166)

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dannnnnnnnnnnnng! that looks just about perfect!

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Looks amazing!! Hope I get to see it in person some day!

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Looks awesome :metal:

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Absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to see some miles put on it

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Looking good Skinny!!

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That's one awesome looking C10!

Rick

Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

That looks great! Do you plan to do any sort of center/hub cap or just ride it how it sits? Either way, I dig it!

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I want Spider Caps, but they are $80 a piece, so I don't have any. Yet.

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Just absolutely gorgeous.

It works so well together.

Well done.

Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

Decided to sell my (formerly) daily driver '77 C10. Haven't quite figured out what to ask - the problem I have is the mechanicals have ALL been rebuilt or replaced in the 60,000 miles I've owned it.

The body, on the other hand, is showing the typical rust for a 46 year old Chevy that sees winter.

People really only see the body, not the stuff underneath.

I really, really, do not want to do more bodywork.

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Sold my '77. Ordering more parts for the '61 tonight (BIG-HONKIN-GRIN).

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