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tdishon · 08-16-2023, 11:58 AM

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

daveshilling · 08-16-2023, 01:10 PM

Yeah, that's pretty sweet. How about option D:

6DoF · 08-22-2023, 07:35 AM

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 · 08-22-2023, 12:26 PM

Quote:

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 · 08-25-2023, 07:38 PM

Getting closer:
3d scanning helps.

tdishon · 08-29-2023, 04:47 PM

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

6DoF · 08-30-2023, 09:53 AM

jealous of the scanner, what are you using?

tdishon · 08-30-2023, 11:29 AM

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

**slammed57** · 08-30-2023, 09:54 PM

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

tdishon · 08-30-2023, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by slammed57

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.

**slammed57** · 08-31-2023, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tdishon

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

dsraven · 08-31-2023, 12:28 PM

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 · 08-31-2023, 12:39 PM

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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** · 09-03-2023, 08:28 PM

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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 · 09-06-2023, 02:07 PM

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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** · 09-06-2023, 05:00 PM

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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

tdishon · 09-13-2023, 03:01 PM

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.

**Rickysnickers** · 09-14-2023, 09:53 AM

Awesome!!!!

dsraven · 09-19-2023, 08:27 AM

very nice. if it werent for the litle bit of color it would look like a black and white photo.

Nut Case · 09-22-2023, 01:53 AM

TD

Strong work!!!!!!

Keep on Keepin on

Nutz

tdishon · 10-09-2023, 01:15 PM

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).

**Fleet '66** · 10-09-2023, 11:03 PM

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.

tdishon · 01-13-2024, 04:23 PM

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!

08-16-2023, 11:58 AM	#326
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	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!) Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

08-16-2023, 01:10 PM	#327
daveshilling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: roseville Posts: 823	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Yeah, that's pretty sweet. How about option D: Attached Images __________________ My Current Trucks: 1958 Apache BBW 4.8LS/4l60 "Lucky" Built By Me 1958 GMC BBW LS1/4l60 "The Kraken" Built By Delmo

08-22-2023, 07:35 AM	#328
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build 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

08-25-2023, 07:38 PM	#330
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Getting closer: 3d scanning helps. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

08-29-2023, 04:47 PM	#331
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Taillight design. Based off 61 impala, but with back lit turn signal like the front vents. The lens will be 61 impala. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

08-30-2023, 09:53 AM	#332
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build jealous of the scanner, what are you using?

08-30-2023, 11:29 AM	#333
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build I believe Hammer Fab is using a Peel.3d scanner __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

08-30-2023, 09:54 PM	#334
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build I think A looks classic, B looks ehhh! C looks slick and D looks modern. And the engine bay flat out looks Amazing! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

08-31-2023, 12:28 PM	#337
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,174	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build 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.

09-13-2023, 03:01 PM	#342
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build 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. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

09-14-2023, 09:53 AM	#343
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,017	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Awesome!!!!

09-19-2023, 08:27 AM	#344
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,174	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build very nice. if it werent for the litle bit of color it would look like a black and white photo.

09-22-2023, 01:53 AM	#345
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build TD Strong work!!!!!! Keep on Keepin on Nutz __________________ Been there, wrecked that

10-09-2023, 01:15 PM	#346
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build 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). Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

10-09-2023, 11:03 PM	#347
Fleet '66 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 112	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build 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. __________________ Fleet '66 ***************** '66 C-10 SWB 350 w/3 spd OD 4:11's - driver/project...future T-5 trans upgrade '64 C-10 LWB BBW near future project - "The Wife's Ride" '58 "Apache"Stepside BBW w/'75 K-10 4x4 conversion 331 w/350TH and NP 205 transfer 3:73's - occasional driver/ show



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01-13-2024, 04:23 PM	#348
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build 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! Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

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