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Re: My '59 Apache
Maybe I'd just better stick with the original equipment eh? The site that I'm on for the TR~ 6-pack.org are die hards when it comes to their TR's!
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Finally Tires n Wheels, and seat belts installed
This morning, everything finally showed up! Patrick, the man who ordered all the stuff had gone on vacation; kind of messed things up. So, he himself installed the wheels/tires himself, and was very apologetic. That's OK!
I removed the Tacoma seat belts and installed the one from Juliano's! They're really nice! I had the holes already so installation was easy enough. ![]() ![]() ![]() I'm very pleased with the setup! I'm ready for the Nifty50ees this upcoming weekend! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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It looks real sharp.
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Those wheels are a game changer for sure. They make it look like a whole different truck. Damn that looks good
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Re: My '59 Apache
That whole truck looks great !!!!! Great job
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Yes that is nice. I really like the seat
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Two words...... BAD ASS!!!
![]() What is the overall width of those seats, and does the steering column center on the driver seat? They look MUCH more comfy than mine! I remember back in your post somewhere that your seat wasn't exactly what you thought you wanted, did they work out after all, or are these different? Beautiful job! Posted via Mobile Device
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I love compliments!
![]() Now JR, as for the seats, I'll have to go out there and measure the width. The steering column doesn't match up to the center of the seat perfectly but the look and the comfort level of the seat make the ride much better, so I can put up with it being a little off. It has some cush to it which seems to absorb some of the bumps as well as my suspension. Plus the center console comes down for drinks and an arm rest, another plus! It came out of a 2002 2nd row Tahoe. You know, when I bought it, I thought it was Tan, I must be partially color blind! lol But again, I'll get a measurement for you~ ![]() Thanks again!!! Quote:
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Great work, Denee! The wheels and tires look perfect.
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Thank you dmack! I'm looking for a reason to drive somewhere, but I have so many errands! Maybe this evening when the Sun has gone down a bit!
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Re: My '59 Apache
Looks amazing! Gotta love white letter BFG's!!
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Thank you
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007.. followed through your build I am impressed with your skills. I know guys that can't hold a candle to you. I too like building them better than driving them. really enjoyed your work
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Denee, I have really enjoyed reading over your build, twice, and just want to tell you how much I admire your work and determination. Your truck looks great and you should be proud. I just bought a 51 chev PU, and am looking forward to working on it. I also have a 72 chevelle that we cruise around in now. Keep posting any little thing you do to the truck and remind your husband every day how lucky he is, but he probably knows that!
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Wow~ cffisher, I like being called "007!"
![]() Now vht~you read my build twice? ![]() ![]() ![]() obviously me, a little upset when I cranked my engine to go to the Nifty50ees and the engine had a miss~! ![]() dne' ![]()
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Diggin' the TA's, great old school look to match the truck. Here is a set of L70's without the white letters we had on the Nova in 73, biggest street tire you could get at that time. One of the scariest cars I ever drove, but it made us a lot of money in the Ft. Hood / Waco area.
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I love your car! That's exactly the look I love on classic cars!
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This was last years project 73 Nova
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I'd like once in my life to take a ride in a really fast car! That's incredibly fast looking, and a neat car~ !
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Mid 11's at 125 or so on the street. Was geared for street racing. 1st and 2nd came up real fast, hit fourth at about 95 on the speedo, would chirp the tires. Short and light 2dr post was pretty squirley out of the hole but settled down at speed. This was before NOS, just ran on race gas. That was fun times, rebuilding engines in the trailer living room....
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Are those 60's Impala taillights?? Nice looking set up.
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Howdy!
I know some of you know I've been battling my rear end! no, not that rear end! lol I kept looking and looking for a rear end for my truck. I even went to Dave Chapman's shop by invitation, The Hollister Road company, and looked upon his 2000 ZR2 S10 rear that's going in a project/customers truck, but the gearing wasn't right for me. I have a TH350 and want lower rpms at highway speeds. Dave mentioned about we could overhaul my axle, he has the know how~ I went home and looked again, so I got the spur to take my rear axle down to the nut! that's right, I took that rear end all apart looking for what's wrong, then I loaded the lighter stuff and headed over to Dave's place~ he examined it, got on his computer, and compared prices on new everything~ Rock Auto had the best price for a 308 gearing, and I ordered it all, about 325.oo total, plus Dave had a coupon for 15 bucks off! I'm fortunate to have him close by, he has a wealth of knowledge and a treat for me to be around one of my peers! ![]() ![]() One other thing I didn't do, but really didn't realize, the axle perches on the axle I have are 42.5", Dave had one I could compare, and it's 41.5"! I know it's only an inch, but when I installed this rear end the other day(weeks ago), I had to use my porta power to spread the springs apart so the perch pins would match the leaf springs! I'm going to fix that and put the perches where they belong! So, Dave Chapman saves the day again! ![]() Thank you Dave! ![]() dne' Most of the bearings were pitted badly, and the spider gears didn't look very good either. The Ring and pinion were definitely questionable. The price for a new ring and Pinion was very reasonable, so I ordered those too! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=590455&page=2 ![]() ![]()
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Looking at the spider cage it looks like the pinion got into it at some time or another.
When I started mine I bought a 79 Camaro for parts. I used the front sus and it had a 308 possi dif in it . With the wheels and tires from the Camaro it fit just by moving the spring pads. The engine was bad in the Camaro but I am not going to use it anyway. Rich My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185 |
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Yeah Rich, that marring resulted from my stupidpidity! I didn't tighten the pinion nut enough when I replaced the pinion seal and yoke. Hopefully that won't happen again!
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We all learn from our mistakes. and I have made some myself over the years.
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