59 Apache/C6 Corvette build

[dsraven]

B is a cool option if you can get it there with other stuff in the way ahead of that. A is also nice. I like to keep the tips high so no dragging them on curb exits, driveways and speed mountains. You already know to use quality hangers on the tips and/or a short flex pipe ahead of them so they dont rattle on anything as the vehicle and engine flex.

[coldrider]

Badass truck no matter which way you go, but I'd vote A, too. Somehow I can't imagine you going with round tips with everything else being so customized.

I keep going back to your post 299 pics, have you considered a shape similar to what you did with the turn signal ducts?

[youngrodder]

I love B as the arch of the top of the tips mirrors the arch of the tops of the rear fenders (which I'm sure was planned). Very unique solution. The round tips look nice but much more common.

My 2 cents.

Marc

[chevytrucks31225]

I'm in favor of B as well A reminds me of a Ram truck how their exhaust exits

[Rickysnickers]

Hands down, B

[nvrdone]

To me A is very traditional but doesnt seem to fit the flow of the truck. I think B fits better with the overall look. But remember you are building the truck for your own pleasure.

[dsraven]

curious, any idea what you will do for tail lights? the B option would fit really nicely wth some custom tail lights with the same shape of lense.
it's only money, right?

[tdishon]

Originally Posted by dsraven

curious, any idea what you will do for tail lights? the B option would fit really nicely wth some custom tail lights with the same shape of lense.
it's only money, right?

I have an impala dash and love the 61 taillights. Going that route.(I think) LOL

[daveshilling]

I like Option C

[tdishon]

Originally Posted by daveshilling

I like Option C

Well, I love that option C... I have had about 5 other drawings since the original one. One of them looked just like your option C. Same look on Levi Green's(Hammer Fab) 58 Apache. However due to muffler location and room, I need to go with an outer exhaust location. I think the tips will be custom machined and cool. The tail lights are a 61 Impala (ish) on the rear fenders.

[tdishon]

Here is a pic of Levi's 58. I just don't want to copy it. (It looks great!)

[slammed57]

I think A looks classic, B looks ehhh! C looks slick and D looks modern. And the engine bay flat out looks Amazing!

[dsraven]

with a build like yu have going there I think you need to decide on a tail light that fits with the rest of the build and then design a tail pipe outlet that fits with the scheme of the whole build and also the tail lights shape. that way the eye doesn't pick it all apart when looking at it from the rear.see what the local laws say you need to have for height of the lights, size, lumens etc, also whether or not you will need a third eye brake light somewhere, and whether or not you need to have side marker lights. since your build is obviously not a stock truck the local authorities may pull you over just cuz they wanna see it or cuz they don't like customs. whatever, you wanna also be as safe as possible. the newest standards got put in place for a reason so why not do as much as possible to make the truck visible under all circumstances. just my thoughts and views, but to me, a resto mod has ALL the stuff new vehicles have packed into an old body shape.

[6DoF]

my eye likes some form of C. maybe slightly more full vs triangle'd, but keep the flat inside n bottom.

D reminds me too much of the new GM HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 tips

[daveshilling]

Originally Posted by 6DoF

my eye likes some form of C. maybe slightly more full vs triangle'd, but keep the flat inside n bottom.

D reminds me too much of the new GM HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 tips

Note: C and D are my bootleg, unofficial designs and not affiliated with HammerFab or TDishon (=

[tdishon]

Getting closer:
3d scanning helps.

[tdishon]

Taillight design. Based off 61 impala, but with back lit turn signal like the front vents. The lens will be 61 impala.

[6DoF]

jealous of the scanner, what are you using?

[tdishon]

I believe Hammer Fab is using a Peel.3d scanner

[dsraven]

gonna be awesome. do you have any recent pics from all sides? I wont be able to get to the show, a long commute. lol.

[tdishon]

Originally Posted by dsraven

gonna be awesome. do you have any recent pics from all sides? I wont be able to get to the show, a long commute. lol.

I might fly out to the show. I'll get some current pics

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by tdishon

I might fly out to the show. I'll get some current pics

IF your there on Saturday, Let me know if you'll be there. I'll stop on by and shake hands with you and check your truck out. Mike.

[tdishon]

Originally Posted by slammed57

IF your there on Saturday, Let me know if you'll be there. I'll stop on by and shake hands with you and check your truck out. Mike.

Well, I will be there Friday and flying home Sat morning. Stop by and say hi to Levi Green(owner of Hammer Fab).

[slammed57]

Originally Posted by tdishon

Well, I will be there Friday and flying home Sat morning. Stop by and say hi to Levi Green(owner of Hammer Fab).

OK Will Do! have a good time Bud

[Rickysnickers]

Awesome!!!!