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Rc4mike · 02-06-2014, 12:44 PM

I started this project about 2 months ago. About time to start a build thread!

1959 Chev Apache step side.
Plan on installing 5.3 LM7 from a wrecked 2002 suburban.

Rc4mike · 02-06-2014, 12:46 PM

Removed original straight 6...it runs, anyone want this?

Rc4mike · 02-06-2014, 12:47 PM

Boxed frame using Progressive Automotive pre-cut plates. Installed their tubular crossmember.

Rc4mike · 02-06-2014, 12:50 PM

Progressive automotive MII front suspension tacked in. Rear 8.8 w/ triangulated 4 link next to install

Kabwe · 02-06-2014, 12:53 PM

Looking good buddy and keep the pics coming.

Rc4mike · 02-07-2014, 04:56 PM

Body back on. Axle moved 1.75" forward. Time to burn front end in and then start on engine mounts, etc.

Kim57 · 02-07-2014, 08:32 PM

Welcome.
Looks like a real nice start.
Kim

**JML55** · 02-08-2014, 01:18 AM

Nice work so far

Rc4mike · 02-08-2014, 11:06 PM

Installed engine but my headers won't work. Time to look for another set. Any ideas?

Rc4mike · 02-08-2014, 11:07 PM

Headers no good

blue57 · 02-09-2014, 12:26 AM

you need camaro headers they are tighter to the block

Kim57 · 02-09-2014, 11:26 PM

That floor looks great.
Kim

_Ogre · 02-10-2014, 08:17 PM

nice start for sure, minimal rust replacement on that
i hate you guys from tx

Rc4mike · 02-10-2014, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

nice start for sure, minimal rust replacement on that
i hate you guys from tx

Yep, we are lucky here.. No salt on the roads! This truck spent its first 54 years in arkansas. Many of them put away in a barn. Looks like little rust around lower door hinge mounts on body...but very minor. Nice to not have to spend all my time fixing rust like I have w my past projects.

blue57 · 02-11-2014, 12:12 AM

Think i am actually using these:
http://www.sandersonheaders.com/Sand...Set-1-5/8.html

Rc4mike · 02-11-2014, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue57

Think i am actually using these:
http://www.sandersonheaders.com/Sand...Set-1-5/8.html

I talked w Sanderson today... Getting same ones.

Kim57 · 02-11-2014, 12:20 AM

Those are what I put on mine.
Kim

Rc4mike · 02-22-2014, 08:05 PM

4 link installed.

ZR2RICK · 02-22-2014, 09:10 PM

good lookin project
! where did you get your 4 bar set up?

Rc4mike · 02-22-2014, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZR2RICK

good lookin project
! where did you get your 4 bar set up?

Paul Horton welder series. Nice kit. Still Need to
Finish weld and add shocks

Rc4mike · 02-22-2014, 09:19 PM

Front mounts

Rc4mike · 07-03-2014, 09:07 AM

Test

Rc4mike · 07-03-2014, 09:12 AM

Test to add build thread

Spblack · 02-22-2014, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rc4mike

4 link installed.

going with a ford 8.8? got any better pics of the gas tank your using? nice progress.

Rc4mike · 02-24-2014, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spblack

going with a ford 8.8? got any better pics of the gas tank your using? nice progress.

Yes 8.8 w disc brakes.

Tank is a suburban tank w pump just like the guys on Trucks did.

02-06-2014, 12:44 PM	#1
Rc4mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Parker tx Posts: 118	Another 59 with LS I started this project about 2 months ago. About time to start a build thread! 1959 Chev Apache step side. Plan on installing 5.3 LM7 from a wrecked 2002 suburban. Attached Images

02-06-2014, 12:46 PM	#2
Rc4mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Parker tx Posts: 118	Re: Another 59 with LS Removed original straight 6...it runs, anyone want this? Attached Images

02-06-2014, 12:47 PM	#3
Rc4mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Parker tx Posts: 118	Re: Another 59 with LS Boxed frame using Progressive Automotive pre-cut plates. Installed their tubular crossmember. Attached Images

02-06-2014, 12:50 PM	#4
Rc4mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Parker tx Posts: 118	Re: Another 59 with LS Progressive automotive MII front suspension tacked in. Rear 8.8 w/ triangulated 4 link next to install Attached Images

02-06-2014, 12:53 PM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Another 59 with LS Looking good buddy and keep the pics coming.

02-07-2014, 04:56 PM	#6
Rc4mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Parker tx Posts: 118	Re: Another 59 with LS Body back on. Axle moved 1.75" forward. Time to burn front end in and then start on engine mounts, etc. Attached Images

02-07-2014, 08:32 PM	#7
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Another 59 with LS Welcome. Looks like a real nice start. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-08-2014, 01:18 AM	#8
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Another 59 with LS Nice work so far __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

02-08-2014, 11:06 PM	#9
Rc4mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Parker tx Posts: 118	Re: Another 59 with LS Installed engine but my headers won't work. Time to look for another set. Any ideas? Attached Images

02-08-2014, 11:07 PM	#10
Rc4mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Parker tx Posts: 118	Re: Another 59 with LS Headers no good Attached Images

02-09-2014, 12:26 AM	#11
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	Re: Another 59 with LS you need camaro headers they are tighter to the block __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522711

02-09-2014, 11:26 PM	#12
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Another 59 with LS That floor looks great. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-10-2014, 08:17 PM	#13
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Another 59 with LS nice start for sure, minimal rust replacement on that i hate you guys from tx __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

02-11-2014, 12:12 AM	#15
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	Re: Another 59 with LS Think i am actually using these: http://www.sandersonheaders.com/Sand...Set-1-5/8.html __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522711

02-11-2014, 12:20 AM	#17
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Another 59 with LS Those are what I put on mine. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107



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02-22-2014, 08:05 PM	#18
Rc4mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Parker tx Posts: 118	Re: Another 59 with LS 4 link installed. Attached Images

02-22-2014, 09:10 PM	#19
ZR2RICK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Caldwell, Idaho,United States Posts: 143	Re: Another 59 with LS good lookin project ! where did you get your 4 bar set up? __________________ Learn to deal with reality, or reality will deal with you.

02-22-2014, 09:19 PM	#21
Rc4mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Parker tx Posts: 118	Re: Another 59 with LS Front mounts Attached Images

07-03-2014, 09:07 AM	#22
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