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Grizz1963 · 06-14-2019, 03:34 AM

I love the “Ugly Snouts” for sure.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=Ugly+snout

And it seems many people do.

Different is good in this game.

hardwaa · 06-16-2019, 03:08 PM

Just to give u guys an idea on how much I LOVE my 61. I sold both of these last week and never thought about selling the 61!! Before and after pics.

Grizz1963 · 06-16-2019, 03:37 PM

Funny that.

Selling and not selling cars.

My 66 C10, despite being in bits is not for sale, but I maintain that I am not attached to my toys.

My Blazer is for sale at the moment as I have seen another interesting car.

hardwaa · 07-04-2019, 07:35 AM

More FUN in the 61!! I have been working on assembling my longblock for my vw fastback. I was able to bring the engine home last Saturday, in style!! The truck ran like a champ despite the Heat. A good 45 miles round trip.

realvc · 07-04-2019, 10:18 AM

Great pics. of your truck in action. Very cool even in your heat.

hardwaa · 08-29-2019, 07:46 PM

Progress. Time for a rear end swap. Excited to get the rear 5 spoke wheels on the truck. My truck has a 3:90 rear in it. Figured since I was changing rear might as well get a better rear ratio. I look in glove box for factory code sticker. I pulled rear cover to verify. I just learned that the Ring gear has a stamp on to verify ratio.

hardwaa · 08-29-2019, 07:47 PM

Always nice to use the 61 for work.

realvc · 08-30-2019, 03:46 AM

Congrats. on your new to you rear end.

**Captainfab** · 08-30-2019, 11:01 PM

What is the width of a S10 Blazer diff?

hardwaa · 09-09-2019, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

What is the width of a S10 Blazer diff?

The S-10 rear end I am using is 59” between wheel mount surface’s. Below is a diagram careful though I am no arteest, drawing not to scale, dimensions are correct though. There is a narrower s-10 I found lots of them they measure 54.5” between WMS’s.

**Captainfab** · 09-09-2019, 11:39 PM

Thanks for the reply and info.

hardwaa · 09-15-2019, 04:58 PM

Update.

CC's 62 · 09-15-2019, 05:02 PM

Looks good! What size tires and wheels? Let's see em on the truck.

hardwaa · 09-15-2019, 09:59 PM

Progress.
In front of pass wheel tube.
Behind pass wheel tube.

RDrancher · 09-15-2019, 10:44 PM

Cool truck. Have any updated pics under the hood or the interior?

hardwaa · 09-26-2019, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDrancher

Cool truck. Have any updated pics under the hood or the interior?

Nope.

hardwaa · 09-26-2019, 07:28 PM

Test drive today...So Happy with result.

hardwaa · 10-11-2019, 09:32 AM

Really happy with the reader end swap. 3.90 rear gear to a 3.42 made a big difference.

hardwaa · 10-11-2019, 09:33 AM

So good to have the BEATER back to work.

Grizz1963 · 10-13-2019, 01:12 AM

Missed the last update as I was busy with dealing with life.

Your truck and attention to detail makes me grin here.

Looking good working.

hardwaa · 10-13-2019, 06:48 PM

Couple pics of panhard bar change. This happened at same time as rear swap.

hardwaa · 11-02-2019, 07:59 AM

Borrowed a buddy’s air compressor.

hardwaa · 11-11-2019, 12:51 AM

Put my favorite factory HOTROD steering wheel in the BEATER. 1958-1962 Corvette steering wheel.

hardwaa · 11-11-2019, 12:54 AM

Capped my wheel tubes today. Before and After.

RDrancher · 11-11-2019, 02:48 PM

Now that's a steering wheel I never thought of using, but I like it.

06-14-2019, 03:34 AM	#76
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater I love the “Ugly Snouts” for sure. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=Ugly+snout And it seems many people do. Different is good in this game. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

06-16-2019, 03:08 PM	#77
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Just to give u guys an idea on how much I LOVE my 61. I sold both of these last week and never thought about selling the 61!! Before and after pics. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

06-16-2019, 03:37 PM	#78
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Funny that. Selling and not selling cars. My 66 C10, despite being in bits is not for sale, but I maintain that I am not attached to my toys. My Blazer is for sale at the moment as I have seen another interesting car. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

07-04-2019, 07:35 AM	#79
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater More FUN in the 61!! I have been working on assembling my longblock for my vw fastback. I was able to bring the engine home last Saturday, in style!! The truck ran like a champ despite the Heat. A good 45 miles round trip. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-04-2019, 10:18 AM	#80
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Great pics. of your truck in action. Very cool even in your heat. __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old"

08-29-2019, 07:46 PM	#81
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Progress. Time for a rear end swap. Excited to get the rear 5 spoke wheels on the truck. My truck has a 3:90 rear in it. Figured since I was changing rear might as well get a better rear ratio. I look in glove box for factory code sticker. I pulled rear cover to verify. I just learned that the Ring gear has a stamp on to verify ratio. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

08-29-2019, 07:47 PM	#82
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Always nice to use the 61 for work. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

08-30-2019, 03:46 AM	#83
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Congrats. on your new to you rear end. __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old"

08-30-2019, 11:01 PM	#84
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater What is the width of a S10 Blazer diff? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-09-2019, 11:39 PM	#86
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Thanks for the reply and info. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-15-2019, 04:58 PM	#87
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Update. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

09-15-2019, 05:02 PM	#88
CC's 62 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 26	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Looks good! What size tires and wheels? Let's see em on the truck.

09-15-2019, 09:59 PM	#89
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Progress. In front of pass wheel tube. Behind pass wheel tube. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

09-15-2019, 10:44 PM	#90
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Cool truck. Have any updated pics under the hood or the interior? __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

09-26-2019, 07:28 PM	#92
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Test drive today...So Happy with result. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's



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10-11-2019, 09:32 AM	#93
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Really happy with the reader end swap. 3.90 rear gear to a 3.42 made a big difference. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

10-11-2019, 09:33 AM	#94
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater So good to have the BEATER back to work. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

10-13-2019, 01:12 AM	#95
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Missed the last update as I was busy with dealing with life. Your truck and attention to detail makes me grin here. Looking good working. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

10-13-2019, 06:48 PM	#96
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Couple pics of panhard bar change. This happened at same time as rear swap. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

11-02-2019, 07:59 AM	#97
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Borrowed a buddy’s air compressor. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

11-11-2019, 12:51 AM	#98
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Put my favorite factory HOTROD steering wheel in the BEATER. 1958-1962 Corvette steering wheel. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

11-11-2019, 12:54 AM	#99
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Capped my wheel tubes today. Before and After. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

11-11-2019, 02:48 PM	#100
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Now that's a steering wheel I never thought of using, but I like it. __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

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