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02-06-2014, 12:44 PM
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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. |
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02-06-2014, 12:46 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Removed original straight 6...it runs, anyone want this?
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02-06-2014, 12:47 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Boxed frame using Progressive Automotive pre-cut plates. Installed their tubular crossmember.
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02-06-2014, 12:50 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Progressive automotive MII front suspension tacked in. Rear 8.8 w/ triangulated 4 link next to install
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02-06-2014, 12:53 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Looking good buddy and keep the pics coming.
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02-07-2014, 04:56 PM
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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.
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02-07-2014, 05:53 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
looks good! keep on keepin on! too dang cold to work on mine for another month or 2 so i just keep collecting parts....
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02-07-2014, 06:06 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
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02-07-2014, 08:32 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Welcome.
Looks like a real nice start. Kim |
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02-08-2014, 01:18 AM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Nice work so far
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02-08-2014, 11:06 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Installed engine but my headers won't work. Time to look for another set. Any ideas?
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02-08-2014, 11:07 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Headers no good
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02-09-2014, 12:26 AM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
you need camaro headers they are tighter to the block
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02-09-2014, 11:21 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
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02-09-2014, 11:25 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
I'm the third owner of this truck. The guy I bought it from had it for a year and primed the body. Obviously hard to tell how much bondo was used...so it's all going back to bare metal soon. He bought it from first owner after it sat in a barn for many years.
Today I pulled out the rubber floor matts and found and almost perfect floor! Amazing. I've restored three other vehicles and they each had tons of floor pan rot...this truck, nothing. I think the body will be the same way |
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02-09-2014, 11:26 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
That floor looks great.
Kim |
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02-09-2014, 11:26 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Just surface rust under pedal
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02-10-2014, 08:17 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
nice start for sure, minimal rust replacement on that
i hate you guys from tx 
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02-10-2014, 09:11 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
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02-11-2014, 12:12 AM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Think i am actually using these:
http://www.sandersonheaders.com/Sand...Set-1-5/8.html |
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02-11-2014, 12:20 AM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Those are what I put on mine.
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02-11-2014, 12:36 AM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
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02-22-2014, 08:05 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
4 link installed.
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02-22-2014, 09:10 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
good lookin project
! where did you get your 4 bar set up?
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02-22-2014, 09:18 PM
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Re: Another 59 with LS
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Finish weld and add shocks |
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