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**Joe Pass** · 05-22-2017, 02:33 PM

I like how you split the torsion bar cross member with the exhaust above....I may rethink mine, my x pipe now has a skid plate...lol
You can gain a little more clearance if needed on the torsion key bolts...see my link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=659224&page=3
Great work as usual !!!
Joe

The1960APE · 05-22-2017, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

I like how you split the torsion bar cross member with the exhaust above....I may rethink mine, my x pipe now has a skid plate...lol
You can gain a little more clearance if needed on the torsion key bolts...see my link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=659224&page=3
Great work as usual !!!
Joe

Thank Joe, We are currently scratching our heads on a few plans regarding the Keys, One of them is doing exactly as you guided me to do! It looks like you gained 1/2 - 3/4 clearance?

forestb · 05-22-2017, 04:36 PM

While your truck is up in the air would you mind measuring these to spots on the frame for me?

**Joe Pass** · 05-22-2017, 05:14 PM

Gained 3/4" is correct....they are now above my skip plate about an inch.

The1960APE · 05-23-2017, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Gained 3/4" is correct....they are now above my skip plate about an inch.

Good deal, I will get you some measurements today!

The1960APE · 05-23-2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

While your truck is up in the air would you mind measuring these to spots on the frame for me?

36" in the back, 33" in the front!

forestb · 05-23-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The1960APE

36" in the back, 33" in the front!

awesome thanks

The1960APE · 05-23-2017, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

awesome thanks

Your Welcome! I hope your project is going well!

The1960APE · 05-23-2017, 01:27 PM

So we tested everything out today...Lights, signals, horn, etc....Wheeeeew. It all works! I changed all lighting over to LED, Holy CRAP!!!!! Those lights are bright, its all 4 dim all 4 bright, I'm guessing they may be too bright!

**66ChevyMax** · 05-23-2017, 02:07 PM

The1960APE · 05-23-2017, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

all you guys need to come to NC, lets tune in the smoker, buy a keg and have an Apache cranking party!!!!!!

**DPowers** · 05-23-2017, 04:19 PM

I'm in- just give me a time and place.

Northwest Outlaw · 05-24-2017, 07:55 PM

Stop teasing us, give us a video!!!

The1960APE · 05-25-2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Northwest Outlaw

Stop teasing us, give us a video!!!

We ended up having some sensor connection issues....

still waiting

ls60apache · 05-26-2017, 10:33 PM

that exhaust system looks like art work...are you going to use some sort of heat shield between the mufflers and bed wood. they look close.

The1960APE · 06-06-2017, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ls60apache

that exhaust system looks like art work...are you going to use some sort of heat shield between the mufflers and bed wood. they look close.

Thank you sir!
Yes we are going to have the entire bottom of the bed lined with more than likely Lava shield!

The1960APE · 06-07-2017, 08:47 AM

This is the very first startup after changing MAP sensor and finding a coil pack wiring issue!

https://youtu.be/nFdc2Gzw14Y

https://youtu.be/ToaRJGs5okI

**Joe Pass** · 06-07-2017, 01:16 PM

nice work....congrats...

The1960APE · 06-08-2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

nice work....congrats...

Thanks!!

The1960APE · 06-08-2017, 11:29 AM

Today is the big day..........
Its 11:28 my time right now, I've got time for a hot dog, Fill the truck and heading down to Greer SC for Dyno time......
Any guesses on HP/TQ ?

Northwest Outlaw · 06-08-2017, 12:24 PM

my guess: Good, but never enough!
best of luck and be sure to get some film for us to drool over

The1960APE · 06-09-2017, 09:18 AM

Dyno videos!

https://youtu.be/1oQas7keX2w

https://youtu.be/hoXZRm6Wwzg

**66ChevyMax** · 07-12-2017, 05:36 PM

Oh my sweetness, she will be a hand full!

The1960APE · 08-11-2017, 09:34 AM

The interior has began.....

forestb · 08-11-2017, 11:37 AM

What heat shielding and sound deadening did you use?

05-22-2017, 02:33 PM	#401
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New member with a 1960 I like how you split the torsion bar cross member with the exhaust above....I may rethink mine, my x pipe now has a skid plate...lol You can gain a little more clearance if needed on the torsion key bolts...see my link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=659224&page=3 Great work as usual !!! Joe __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

05-22-2017, 04:36 PM	#403
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,590	Re: New member with a 1960 While your truck is up in the air would you mind measuring these to spots on the frame for me? Attached Images

05-22-2017, 05:14 PM	#404
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New member with a 1960 Gained 3/4" is correct....they are now above my skip plate about an inch. __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

05-23-2017, 01:27 PM	#409
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 So we tested everything out today...Lights, signals, horn, etc....Wheeeeew. It all works! I changed all lighting over to LED, Holy CRAP!!!!! Those lights are bright, its all 4 dim all 4 bright, I'm guessing they may be too bright! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

05-23-2017, 02:07 PM	#410
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: New member with a 1960 __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

05-23-2017, 04:19 PM	#412
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,438	Re: New member with a 1960 I'm in- just give me a time and place. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

05-24-2017, 07:55 PM	#413
Northwest Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 228	Re: New member with a 1960 Stop teasing us, give us a video!!! __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache "BoomStick" -First build, lots of plans, little experience. What's the worst that could happen? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694506

05-26-2017, 10:33 PM	#415
ls60apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: stony creek va Posts: 236	Re: New member with a 1960 that exhaust system looks like art work...are you going to use some sort of heat shield between the mufflers and bed wood. they look close.

06-07-2017, 08:47 AM	#417
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 This is the very first startup after changing MAP sensor and finding a coil pack wiring issue! https://youtu.be/nFdc2Gzw14Y https://youtu.be/ToaRJGs5okI __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

06-07-2017, 01:16 PM	#418
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New member with a 1960 nice work....congrats... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

06-08-2017, 11:29 AM	#420
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Today is the big day.......... Its 11:28 my time right now, I've got time for a hot dog, Fill the truck and heading down to Greer SC for Dyno time...... Any guesses on HP/TQ ? __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

06-08-2017, 12:24 PM	#421
Northwest Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 228	Re: New member with a 1960 my guess: Good, but never enough! best of luck and be sure to get some film for us to drool over __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache "BoomStick" -First build, lots of plans, little experience. What's the worst that could happen? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694506

06-09-2017, 09:18 AM	#422
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Dyno videos! https://youtu.be/1oQas7keX2w https://youtu.be/hoXZRm6Wwzg __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

07-12-2017, 05:36 PM	#423
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: New member with a 1960 Oh my sweetness, she will be a hand full! __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

08-11-2017, 09:34 AM	#424
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 The interior has began..... Attached Images __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735



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08-11-2017, 11:37 AM	#425
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,590	Re: New member with a 1960 What heat shielding and sound deadening did you use?

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