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Old 08-16-2023, 11:58 AM   #326
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Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build

Here is a pic of Levi's 58. I just don't want to copy it. (It looks great!)
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Old 08-16-2023, 01:10 PM   #327
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Yeah, that's pretty sweet. How about option D:
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Old 08-22-2023, 07:35 AM   #328
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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
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Old 08-22-2023, 12:26 PM   #329
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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 (=
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Old 08-25-2023, 07:38 PM   #330
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Getting closer:
3d scanning helps.
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Old 08-29-2023, 04:47 PM   #331
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Taillight design. Based off 61 impala, but with back lit turn signal like the front vents. The lens will be 61 impala.
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Old 08-30-2023, 09:53 AM   #332
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jealous of the scanner, what are you using?
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Old 08-30-2023, 11:29 AM   #333
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I believe Hammer Fab is using a Peel.3d scanner
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Old 08-30-2023, 09:54 PM   #334
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I think A looks classic, B looks ehhh! C looks slick and D looks modern. And the engine bay flat out looks Amazing!
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Old 08-30-2023, 11:07 PM   #335
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I think A looks classic, B looks ehhh! C looks slick and D looks modern. And the engine bay flat out looks Amazing!
Thank you.
She started up today and will be at the Triple Crown of Rodding show next weekend in Tennessee. mainly to show the bare metal work done to date.
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Old 08-31-2023, 11:27 AM   #336
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Thank you.
She started up today and will be at the Triple Crown of Rodding show next weekend in Tennessee. mainly to show the bare metal work done to date.
Lookin forward to seeing her done. I'll be following bud
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Old 08-31-2023, 12:28 PM   #337
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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.
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Old 08-31-2023, 12:39 PM   #338
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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
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Old 09-03-2023, 08:28 PM   #339
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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.
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Old 09-06-2023, 02:07 PM   #340
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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).
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Old 09-06-2023, 05:00 PM   #341
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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
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Old 09-13-2023, 03:01 PM   #342
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Great show in Nashville. Got to meet Chip Foose and Dave Kindig. Made the trip well worth it. Also got to see my truck and hang out with Levi Green. Very good trip.
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Old 09-14-2023, 09:53 AM   #343
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Awesome!!!!
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Old 09-19-2023, 08:27 AM   #344
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very nice. if it werent for the litle bit of color it would look like a black and white photo.
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Old 09-22-2023, 01:53 AM   #345
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TD

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Old 10-09-2023, 01:15 PM   #346
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Time to get the interior figured out: Phil Cato is doing the interior.
Seat getting dialed in with the impala center. The emblem will be swapped out for a 1954 Pontiac chieftain emblem(Apache).
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Old 10-09-2023, 11:03 PM   #347
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Fantastic build! Sat down and went through the entire build thread in one sitting, I couldn't stop, just had to see what was next. You sir have an amazing vision and there is so much talent and design creativity here it just blows me away. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. I can't wait to see those Impala taillights leaving in a cloud of tire smoke.
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Old 01-13-2024, 04:23 PM   #348
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Lots of updates: Electrical, Windows and door nu-relic switches installed with modified studs to accommodate the Chrysler inner handles that match the Impala knobs on the dash(who da thunk...)
Skid plate finished with tow hook, Inner fenders done. That was a big project to make nice and solid. Stake pockets bottoms finished. Rear suspension needed major beefing(before and after pic). Done. Ride height set and adjusted.
It's been a busy last couple months...Getting so close!
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