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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Saw at Pick-N-Pull today:
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09-19-2021, 05:09 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
And some Redneck Windchimes:
 And a fuzzy picture on how to hold fasteners with MIG wire for painting:  And primer: 
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09-19-2021, 08:29 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
That thing I made y'all are guessing at?
More metal added. Still more metal to come: 
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
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09-22-2021, 10:30 AM
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I prefer 6.5" speakers up front, but I cannot fit those in this dash. I bought a pair of 5.25" Rockford Fosgate speakers, and angling them slightly -might- give me a bit better soundstage. Also bought a Pioneer head unit, and y'all are going to hate me for cutting the dash, but it's not like a dash hole is the only thing keeping this truck from originality (grin).
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09-19-2021, 09:38 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
I've also done the redneck windchimes many times
 I like the tip on bolts. I'll have to use that with the flux core wire I got with my welder that I'll probably never use to actually weld with
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09-20-2021, 09:21 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Painted some driveline parts:
 
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09-20-2021, 09:39 PM
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Detroit TrueTrac ordered. I love those diffs...
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09-21-2021, 06:20 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
great looking finish on the axle and trailing arms.
I have been trying to find an eaton truetrac - nobody seems to have them in stock at the moment... Quote:
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09-22-2021, 01:05 AM
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For my Ford 9", it's one diff for all gears.
For the 12-bolt in my '77 C10, you have to run 3.73:1 and up gears; they don't have one for taller gears. I've ordered all of mine from Summit Racing out of the states.
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Ah - didn't spot the Ford 9 - that should handle that turbo motor :-)
Summit have usually been good at getting stuff but even they have a shortage of 12 bolt stuff - maybe everyones building trucks :-) plenty more for me to be doing though so Ill be patient... Quote:
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09-22-2021, 05:25 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
I didn't think about speakers. Will they be under the dash in the factory spot, or are you going to mount it on the firewall, pointing towards the cab?
A single din, Pioneer unit fits well in the factory location. Want to trade dash cutouts?
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09-22-2021, 10:28 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
In the original spot under the dash. I need to add/lengthen some slots.
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09-22-2021, 10:47 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
I bet that will sound better with the angle than just both pointed straight up.
I might have to steal your idea on that
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09-22-2021, 10:55 PM
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I have two 5.25" 2-way in my '77, both pointing straight up. Marginal "sound stage" and next to zero "stereo" effect. I'm hoping this makes a difference.
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09-23-2021, 07:56 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
And some assembly:
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09-24-2021, 10:11 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
that is "some assembly" - nice jump on the chassis build
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Added a flange, and then welded some studs to the dash and this:
 Added a some extra slats: 
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09-26-2021, 04:59 PM
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I really enjoy your videos as well as reading this thread.
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09-26-2021, 10:47 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Great work on the videos.
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09-27-2021, 11:25 PM
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And some impending disassembly:
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09-29-2021, 12:14 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
The 4L80E is freaking MINT inside. Super clean, and all the clutches are in spec!
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09-29-2021, 03:02 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Ordered a full set of gaskets, new sprags just 'cuz, a TH400 direct piston, and extra friction and steel, and stuff to rollerize everything.
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