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10-22-2012, 05:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: El Centro , Ca
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Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
Hey !! just bought a 60 apache 20 for $500 , and im just here to get some ideas and admire everyones work . this site is great ... hope to put more pics up soon .
Question : will i have a problem lowering this thing because its an 8 lug 3/4 ton versus the 1/2 ton models ?? im a newbie any help would be great . Automatic V8 , not sure what motor size Thanks |
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10-22-2012, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Auburn WA
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Re: Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
I used 1/2 ton drop coils to lower mine.
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10-22-2012, 06:09 PM
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Re: Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
Coils in the front or back ? I have torsion in front. Where did u buy the rear coils ?
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10-22-2012, 06:40 PM
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Location: Corona, ca
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Re: Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
Love the cab! BBW and the curved front are the top in my list. Good luck witht your build.
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10-22-2012, 07:03 PM
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 Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Burbank CA
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Re: Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
Hello and welcome. I'm liking what I see so far. Great start!
Just in case you were not aware, It's OK to leave your truck at stock height. ...no really, it is. 
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10-22-2012, 07:31 PM
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Re: Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
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10-22-2012, 08:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
With the tortion bars, you can loosen them up and bring the front down.. Thats what I did.. You just have to watch out for the adjustment bolts hitting speed bumps or what ever else is low to the ground.
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10-22-2012, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: El Centro , Ca
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Re: Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
I can totally appreciate the stock look , but I'm more of a southern cali cruiser type . How far can I lower with a tortion lower ?? and also wondering if anyone has tried a power booster for the drum brakes??
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10-22-2012, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ogden, Utah
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Re: Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
sweet truck man! love the 60-61 look
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10-23-2012, 02:28 AM
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Location: Gold Bar, WA
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Re: Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
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Some came factory with power drum brakes...might be able to find one in a wrecking yard. My 63 chevy truck and 60 GMC both have it....even tho the 63 is gonna get hydroboost power brakes as part of the 4x4 conversion. 
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10-24-2012, 12:45 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Introduction !! 1960 Apache 20
Welcome to the forum
 A '60 with a factory V8 and an auto trans is somewhat rare. The motor mounts and trans crossmember alone are worth what you paid for the whole truck. If it is original the engine will be a 283.
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