59 Apache project
 

1959 Chevrolet Apache SWB Fleetside project

.030 over 350 with Duntov 30-30 cam, Edelbrock carb. And manifold, block hugger headers with 3” exhaust, HEI distributor, 400TH transmission, Lokar shifter, Olds 8.2” 3.73 rear end. Mono leaf suspension with front disc brake conversion. Poly bushings front and back. It’s still a little rough but it’s coming along. 1965 Thunderbird bucket seats, 1954 Chevy steering wheel


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Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

looks like a nice truck.

Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

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Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

nice progress

Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

Nice looking truck.
Those mono leafs are looking a little tired.
Should they be that flat?

Brian

Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

Lots of progress, looking good.

Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

That's how I got them, havent put any miles on the truck yet so I don't know, probably not. Once I get it moving I can then work on the suspension some more.



More progress on the body:



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Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

After paint

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Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

Cool truck, I can't get enough of these fleetside 58, 59's. Any plans to paint the bullets on the bedsides (wink, wink, hint, hint)?

Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

I'm not going to paint the bullets, but I am going to do some red and white pin striping on the tailgate, hood and maybe on the bed sides.

Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

Its looking good man.

Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

Nice looking truck.
Kim

Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

nice truck.

Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project
 

I need some help figuring out how to connect the TH400 transmission to the stock speedometer.

What are you guy doing for a speedo?