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Devillusion · 04-07-2015, 01:54 AM

Well, collection has started on parts and supplies for the build. Nothing much will happen for a while yet. Will take some time I would presume to find everything I need....but stranger things have happened.

So far...dragged home the 59, bought a 67 GM 1 ton 2wd frame, swapped in an 84 front suspension (getting swapped to SRW from DRW), everything is bolted in. Next step is to lay the cab and front clip on the chassis to figure out body mounts. Looks like it should work out to be a super simple swap. This will accomodate the 95 P pump 12V cummins/NV4500 trans, and D80 rear quite well. Will shorten frame when cab and clip are mounted. Hump in frame looks like it should give me no issues what so ever. Hoping the body will drop low over the frame.

Plan is to make this an all around toy.....no real use other than to have fun and cruise in. Mileage is not my main concern....useable power is.

Devillusion · 04-07-2015, 01:57 AM

Forgot to mention that I picked bought a parts truck....59 long box fleet 2wd, same colour etc, just a long box brother. Bought from pictures only, looks to be in decent condition, and an excellent parts truck. Should be home in the next week or two.

Patience · 07-01-2015, 12:42 PM

Look forward to seeing your progress... I'm planning on putting a 12v in mine as well!

04-07-2015, 01:54 AM	#1
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	59 Apache short fleet cummins project Well, collection has started on parts and supplies for the build. Nothing much will happen for a while yet. Will take some time I would presume to find everything I need....but stranger things have happened. So far...dragged home the 59, bought a 67 GM 1 ton 2wd frame, swapped in an 84 front suspension (getting swapped to SRW from DRW), everything is bolted in. Next step is to lay the cab and front clip on the chassis to figure out body mounts. Looks like it should work out to be a super simple swap. This will accomodate the 95 P pump 12V cummins/NV4500 trans, and D80 rear quite well. Will shorten frame when cab and clip are mounted. Hump in frame looks like it should give me no issues what so ever. Hoping the body will drop low over the frame. Plan is to make this an all around toy.....no real use other than to have fun and cruise in. Mileage is not my main concern....useable power is. Attached Images __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

04-07-2015, 01:57 AM	#2
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: 59 Apache short fleet cummins project Forgot to mention that I picked bought a parts truck....59 long box fleet 2wd, same colour etc, just a long box brother. Bought from pictures only, looks to be in decent condition, and an excellent parts truck. Should be home in the next week or two. __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

07-01-2015, 12:42 PM	#3
Patience Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Re: 59 Apache short fleet cummins project Look forward to seeing your progress... I'm planning on putting a 12v in mine as well!



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