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tdishon · 06-24-2020, 07:39 PM

Here we go. Getting busy on this project again. Bed mounted and fenders widened. Step is a little work.

**youngrodder** · 06-25-2020, 07:52 AM

Nice job on the fenders...it looks stock

Marc

tdishon · 06-25-2020, 11:30 AM

We added 1.5" and it looks very stock to the naked eye. I needed the room for the factory offset Corvette wheel. I was able to get a p355 tire on the 19x12.

**Rickysnickers** · 06-26-2020, 10:29 AM

Wow, that fender work is phenomenal!

**joedoh** · 06-26-2020, 12:48 PM

beautiful fab!

tdishon · 07-14-2020, 06:48 PM

Here is a pic looking back. Hard to tell it's 1.5" wider.

tdishon · 07-23-2020, 11:14 PM

Getting bed floor situated. Need a 4" floor lift and decided to have a tilt up floor.
I had my old tailgate and thought the script would look good on the back of the floor lift.

**youngrodder** · 07-24-2020, 09:39 AM

Nice detail on the rear bed sill. Looking good..

Marc

duramax55 · 07-24-2020, 10:32 PM

where did you get your tailgate release from ????? first time i see one like that awsome

tdishon · 07-24-2020, 10:34 PM

Mar-k. Very nice quality. The whole bed is from them.
The tailgate has two bear claw latches and works smooth.

tdishon · 08-01-2020, 05:46 PM

Bed floor coming together.

**slammed57** · 08-01-2020, 08:37 PM

beautiful fab work sir!

BLAC · 08-09-2020, 06:23 PM

Looks great! is that bed tilt setup a kit or did you fab that? I just ordered a couple "bed tonneau cover" gas struts and a couple ball mounts... not sure if its going to work until Mr Amazon drops it off

tdishon · 08-13-2020, 10:46 PM

It's not a kit. We are building a design we laid out on paper with Camaro trunk hinges and an electric assisted bear claw latch. The rest is 1" square tubing. The bed wood will attach with Mar-k strips and some threaded wood inserts from the underside. I didn't want to use the L strip on the bed sides. I wanted to have the wood bump up to the sides with no carriage bolts.

tdishon · 08-22-2020, 09:35 PM

Tilt bed framing done and working. I have several rubber adjusters in several places that keep all squeeks away.

Jason 56 · 08-23-2020, 06:20 PM

Truck is looking great! Your fab work is top notch!

tdishon · 08-23-2020, 11:01 PM

Thanks, Moving on to do the wood in the bed next.

**Rickysnickers** · 08-24-2020, 09:06 AM

Wow, amazing work!!!

**joedoh** · 08-25-2020, 08:03 PM

meaty!

tdishon · 11-10-2020, 12:28 PM

Bed floor dialed in and done. Ready for wood. Added 60lb gas struts to lift and keep from lifting all the way up. Quick disconnects make lifting all the way up easy. I kept the gas helpers on the hinge, they keep it straight up when I remove the long struts.

daveshilling · 11-10-2020, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdishon

Bed floor dialed in and done. Ready for wood. Added 60lb gas struts to lift and keep from lifting all the way up. Quick disconnects make lifting all the way up easy. I kept the gas helpers on the hinge, they keep it straight up when I remove the long struts.

Can I just shamelessly steal this entire setup?

ChuckDriver · 11-22-2020, 06:16 PM

Nice job on the tilt bed floor!

Russell Ashley · 11-23-2020, 02:37 PM

I just read back through this entire thread and all I can say is "WOW". And that 55 Plymouth grill looks right at home in this truck.

tdishon · 01-17-2021, 08:33 PM

Update

**Rickysnickers** · 01-18-2021, 11:19 AM

Looking good!

06-24-2020, 07:39 PM	#76
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Here we go. Getting busy on this project again. Bed mounted and fenders widened. Step is a little work. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

06-25-2020, 07:52 AM	#77
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Nice job on the fenders...it looks stock Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

06-25-2020, 11:30 AM	#78
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build We added 1.5" and it looks very stock to the naked eye. I needed the room for the factory offset Corvette wheel. I was able to get a p355 tire on the 19x12. __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

06-26-2020, 10:29 AM	#79
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,024	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Wow, that fender work is phenomenal!

06-26-2020, 12:48 PM	#80
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build beautiful fab! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

07-14-2020, 06:48 PM	#81
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Here is a pic looking back. Hard to tell it's 1.5" wider. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

07-23-2020, 11:14 PM	#82
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Getting bed floor situated. Need a 4" floor lift and decided to have a tilt up floor. I had my old tailgate and thought the script would look good on the back of the floor lift. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

07-24-2020, 09:39 AM	#83
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Nice detail on the rear bed sill. Looking good.. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

07-24-2020, 10:32 PM	#84
duramax55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Aubigny Posts: 212	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build where did you get your tailgate release from ????? first time i see one like that awsome

07-24-2020, 10:34 PM	#85
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Mar-k. Very nice quality. The whole bed is from them. The tailgate has two bear claw latches and works smooth. __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

08-01-2020, 05:46 PM	#86
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Bed floor coming together. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

08-01-2020, 08:37 PM	#87
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 704	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build beautiful fab work sir! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

08-09-2020, 06:23 PM	#88
BLAC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Culver City, CA Posts: 62	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Looks great! is that bed tilt setup a kit or did you fab that? I just ordered a couple "bed tonneau cover" gas struts and a couple ball mounts... not sure if its going to work until Mr Amazon drops it off __________________ 1959 Apache Fleetside Short Bed

08-13-2020, 10:46 PM	#89
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build It's not a kit. We are building a design we laid out on paper with Camaro trunk hinges and an electric assisted bear claw latch. The rest is 1" square tubing. The bed wood will attach with Mar-k strips and some threaded wood inserts from the underside. I didn't want to use the L strip on the bed sides. I wanted to have the wood bump up to the sides with no carriage bolts. __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

08-22-2020, 09:35 PM	#90
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Tilt bed framing done and working. I have several rubber adjusters in several places that keep all squeeks away. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)



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08-23-2020, 06:20 PM	#91
Jason 56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Ishpeming, mi Posts: 625	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Truck is looking great! Your fab work is top notch! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780018 Jason’s 56 build

08-23-2020, 11:01 PM	#92
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Thanks, Moving on to do the wood in the bed next. __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

08-24-2020, 09:06 AM	#93
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,024	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Wow, amazing work!!!

08-25-2020, 08:03 PM	#94
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build meaty! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

11-10-2020, 12:28 PM	#95
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Bed floor dialed in and done. Ready for wood. Added 60lb gas struts to lift and keep from lifting all the way up. Quick disconnects make lifting all the way up easy. I kept the gas helpers on the hinge, they keep it straight up when I remove the long struts. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

11-22-2020, 06:16 PM	#97
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Nice job on the tilt bed floor! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-23-2020, 02:37 PM	#98
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,646	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build I just read back through this entire thread and all I can say is "WOW". And that 55 Plymouth grill looks right at home in this truck.

01-17-2021, 08:33 PM	#99
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Update Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

01-18-2021, 11:19 AM	#100
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