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The1960APE · 08-18-2015, 09:12 AM

Hi guys,

New member here. I just picked up a 1960 Apache 10, I jumped on the Rat Rod wagon and want to get this project rolling. I am wondering the best way to lower the truck and retain ride quality. I am not trying to put it right on the ground but would like to get the tires tucked up in the fenders, somewhere around 10 inches in the rear, right now it measures 22 inches from the bottom of the rear fender to the ground, I think about 10 inches would be ideal. I would like to relocate the fuel tank also! I am leaning towards a 5.3 LS implant as well! Below is a link to the wheels I was looking at, can you run a 16x10 rear and 16x8 front without issues?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/usw-54-7060/overview/

flashed · 08-18-2015, 09:42 AM

Welcome ,that looks like a great start .

TJ's Chevy · 08-18-2015, 10:03 AM

Shiny truck to start with! Welcome aboard.

The1960APE · 08-18-2015, 10:11 AM

Thanks guys, and all help, advice and/or suggestions are greatly welcomed and appreciated! This is my first truck build, lots of cars in the past but no trucks!

**pimpston65** · 08-18-2015, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The1960APE

Thanks guys, and all help, advice and/or suggestions are greatly welcomed and appreciated! This is my first truck build, lots of cars in the past but no trucks!

yeah give up on trucks, stick to cars!!! oh and sell it to me...

The1960APE · 08-18-2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

yeah give up on trucks, stick to cars!!! oh and sell it to me...

I probably gave way too much for it, you might slap me for the price!

doobiebro · 08-18-2015, 10:22 AM

Not sure on the wheel size, but ride height 10" you might have to c notch the rear. My 60 I installed 2 1/2" drop spindles and turned the torsion bars (front) and (rear) installed 4" drop coil springs..here is a pic

The1960APE · 08-18-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by doobiebro

Not sure on the wheel size, but ride height 10" you might have to c notch the rear. My 60 I installed 2 1/2" drop spindles and turned the torsion bars (front) and (rear) installed 4" drop coil springs..here is a pic

That is perfect...... I love it! thats what I am looking for!

verdell · 08-18-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The1960APE

That is perfect...... I love it! thats what I am looking for!

Welcome to the Forum! You have an awesome looking truck to start out with. It's great to see another wrap around windshield join, especially a 60-61! LOL ...X2 what Doobie said earlier, this is a 2.5" drop spindle torsion bar adjusted front end. I went from 4" lowered coils in the rear to bags tho. These guys on this forum are awesome...Enjoy your Truck!

Vicimpala13 · 11-24-2016, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Welcome ,that looks like a great start .

Nice truck, Im new also , Hood luck on your project , I own a 61 GMC longbed truck , we call it the Frog ....

The1960APE · 11-28-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicimpala13

Nice truck, Im new also , Hood luck on your project , I own a 61 GMC longbed truck , we call it the Frog ....

Thanks,

We are anticipating it being ready to drive in Jan, then comes interior......UGH

The1960APE · 08-18-2015, 10:22 AM

Does any company re-pop that center "Chevrolet" grill? I cannot locate one!

doobiebro · 08-18-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The1960APE

Does any company re-pop that center "Chevrolet" grill? I cannot locate one!

no one repops 60 grill. You have a 61 grill and hood pods..

The1960APE · 08-18-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by doobiebro

no one repops 60 grill. You have a 61 grill..

Heck I may have a 61 truck then, I had no clue, the seller told me it was a 60, but since it came from GA all I have is a bill of sale, it checks out though!

TJ's Chevy · 08-18-2015, 11:07 AM

Lotta times the 60 and 61 get mixed up...sometimes you can have a 60 with 61 parts. lol I'd check the title.

joe dirt · 08-18-2015, 03:03 PM

yup, definitely a 61 front end...sweet truck by the way

1963c-10 · 08-18-2015, 04:24 PM

Welcome to the forum from another NC member. Get the title resolved with NC since its an antique out of state transfer before you do anything with the truck requiring money. Have you verified the frame and VIN # are the same. Very important with NC. I have done several antique titles from out of state and NC can be fun to deal with, but that will be the 1st thing they will want to come see.

The frame vin # is on the driver side just over the a arm. Cab vin should be on the cab A pillar once you open the door. Once you have clear NC title....spend and play away.

Great looking project though and looks like it'll be a fun build. Keep us posted with pics and updates and if you make it down to the sandhills be sure to let me know. We have a good group of 60-66 guys down here!!

**DPowers** · 08-18-2015, 10:54 PM

Welcome from just a state away.

**Captainfab** · 08-19-2015, 12:28 AM

Welcome to the forum

The stepsides have less room for tires and wheels than the fleetsides do. Keep that in mind with the examples given here.

**61ChevyPanel** · 08-19-2015, 01:33 AM

Us '60/'61 guys welcome you. We need the company. Not many parts that are '60'-62 exclusively are reproduced or available in catalogs such as LMC and Brothers. The Apache 10 hood badges are the only '61 parts I know of that are reproduced. Your hood bow tie is for an inline 6 truck. The V8s have a V under the bow tie. I haven't found one of those yet.

Mine is the white Panel, getting ready for the road after 20 years of storage.

The blue one belongs to a guy named Stewie but looks a little like yours.

Daryl

Northwest Outlaw · 08-20-2015, 03:36 PM

Good looking truck, a lot better than mine! I was also told the wrong year by the seller. He had it listed as a '62 even though the title WITH HIS NAME ONE IT in the glove box read '61! hahahaha. Hood pods are the give away, and the awesome wrap around window.
Gonna follow this thread as it's basically the same as my project.
Here's a pic of my 61 Apache "BoomStick", not nearly as clean as yours.

The1960APE · 08-21-2015, 09:51 AM

You guys were dead on, It is indeed a 1961, CRAP my name is the1960APE.....Dang it LOL

**Clyde65** · 08-24-2015, 04:05 PM

you probably have an HO32, not a very friendly rear IMO, just because they only come in like two ratios and parts arent easy to find. I would pull the axles and have them filled/redrilled for 5 lug. probably around $100-150.

The1960APE · 08-24-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

you probably have an HO32, not a very friendly rear IMO, just because they only come in like two ratios and parts arent easy to find. I would pull the axles and have them filled/redrilled for 5 lug. probably around $100-150.

I did read about the 2 ratios' I defiantly hope it isn't a 3:90

**61ChevyPanel** · 08-24-2015, 05:51 PM

I broke both axles in my original rear end after I got my V8 and nitrous. You may consider upgrading the rear if you're going to run a strong V8. I swapped in a '64 truck 12 bolt posi. Correct width but did have to weld brackets to mount it. I think a new high-performance 5 lug axle axle conversion kit for the 12 bolt is about $300.

08-18-2015, 09:12 AM	#1
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	New member with a 1960 Hi guys, New member here. I just picked up a 1960 Apache 10, I jumped on the Rat Rod wagon and want to get this project rolling. I am wondering the best way to lower the truck and retain ride quality. I am not trying to put it right on the ground but would like to get the tires tucked up in the fenders, somewhere around 10 inches in the rear, right now it measures 22 inches from the bottom of the rear fender to the ground, I think about 10 inches would be ideal. I would like to relocate the fuel tank also! I am leaning towards a 5.3 LS implant as well! Below is a link to the wheels I was looking at, can you run a 16x10 rear and 16x8 front without issues? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/usw-54-7060/overview/

08-18-2015, 09:42 AM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: New member with a 1960 Welcome ,that looks like a great start .

08-18-2015, 10:03 AM	#3
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: New member with a 1960 Shiny truck to start with! Welcome aboard. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-18-2015, 10:11 AM	#4
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Thanks guys, and all help, advice and/or suggestions are greatly welcomed and appreciated! This is my first truck build, lots of cars in the past but no trucks!

08-18-2015, 10:22 AM	#7
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: New member with a 1960 Not sure on the wheel size, but ride height 10" you might have to c notch the rear. My 60 I installed 2 1/2" drop spindles and turned the torsion bars (front) and (rear) installed 4" drop coil springs..here is a pic Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

08-18-2015, 10:22 AM	#12
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Does any company re-pop that center "Chevrolet" grill? I cannot locate one!

08-18-2015, 11:07 AM	#15
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: New member with a 1960 Lotta times the 60 and 61 get mixed up...sometimes you can have a 60 with 61 parts. lol I'd check the title. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-18-2015, 03:03 PM	#16
joe dirt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: portland oregon Posts: 292	Re: New member with a 1960 yup, definitely a 61 front end...sweet truck by the way __________________ 1961 c10 longbed - gone 1964 c10 swb

08-18-2015, 04:24 PM	#17
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: New member with a 1960 Welcome to the forum from another NC member. Get the title resolved with NC since its an antique out of state transfer before you do anything with the truck requiring money. Have you verified the frame and VIN # are the same. Very important with NC. I have done several antique titles from out of state and NC can be fun to deal with, but that will be the 1st thing they will want to come see. The frame vin # is on the driver side just over the a arm. Cab vin should be on the cab A pillar once you open the door. Once you have clear NC title....spend and play away. Great looking project though and looks like it'll be a fun build. Keep us posted with pics and updates and if you make it down to the sandhills be sure to let me know. We have a good group of 60-66 guys down here!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

08-18-2015, 10:54 PM	#18
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: New member with a 1960 Welcome from just a state away. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

08-19-2015, 12:28 AM	#19
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: New member with a 1960 Welcome to the forum The stepsides have less room for tires and wheels than the fleetsides do. Keep that in mind with the examples given here. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-19-2015, 01:33 AM	#20
61ChevyPanel Active Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 113	Re: New member with a 1960 Us '60/'61 guys welcome you. We need the company. Not many parts that are '60'-62 exclusively are reproduced or available in catalogs such as LMC and Brothers. The Apache 10 hood badges are the only '61 parts I know of that are reproduced. Your hood bow tie is for an inline 6 truck. The V8s have a V under the bow tie. I haven't found one of those yet. Mine is the white Panel, getting ready for the road after 20 years of storage. The blue one belongs to a guy named Stewie but looks a little like yours. Daryl Attached Images

08-20-2015, 03:36 PM	#21
Northwest Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 228	Re: New member with a 1960 Good looking truck, a lot better than mine! I was also told the wrong year by the seller. He had it listed as a '62 even though the title WITH HIS NAME ONE IT in the glove box read '61! hahahaha. Hood pods are the give away, and the awesome wrap around window. Gonna follow this thread as it's basically the same as my project. Here's a pic of my 61 Apache "BoomStick", not nearly as clean as yours. Attached Images __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache "BoomStick" -First build, lots of plans, little experience. What's the worst that could happen? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694506

08-21-2015, 09:51 AM	#22
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 You guys were dead on, It is indeed a 1961, CRAP my name is the1960APE.....Dang it LOL

08-24-2015, 04:05 PM	#23
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: New member with a 1960 you probably have an HO32, not a very friendly rear IMO, just because they only come in like two ratios and parts arent easy to find. I would pull the axles and have them filled/redrilled for 5 lug. probably around $100-150. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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08-24-2015, 05:51 PM	#25
61ChevyPanel Active Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 113	Re: New member with a 1960 I broke both axles in my original rear end after I got my V8 and nitrous. You may consider upgrading the rear if you're going to run a strong V8. I swapped in a '64 truck 12 bolt posi. Correct width but did have to weld brackets to mount it. I think a new high-performance 5 lug axle axle conversion kit for the 12 bolt is about $300.

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