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*R.A.D* · 02-01-2011, 05:16 PM

i went to work today cause we only got twenty four inches of snow

Fat Mike · 02-01-2011, 10:23 PM

Finally got all the c-notch all welded up. I will be attaching it to the inside of each side of the frame probably tommorrow.

Kim57 · 02-02-2011, 01:11 AM

Thay look good Mike.
Kim

nikwho · 02-02-2011, 01:15 AM

Hey Mike! Its looking good. I cant wait to see your c notch all done. Hey, didn't you make your own air bag brackets/buckets? I seem to remember that. Do you have pics or specs? I dont want to spend $110 bucks on those if I can just go grab some pipe and some plate and fab them up. Mostly just need to know the diameter of the round plate on top and the diameter and depth of the round stock that you welded to it. Also what you're doing on the bottom(lower a-arm). Thanks, Nik

Fat Mike · 02-02-2011, 01:34 AM

Nikwho look under my Project 47 GMC post #20 and you will see the brackets I made. I got precut lower brackets with the mounting holes and vavle holes already precut for $6 a piece. I got some 5" by 3/16" round tube to make the sides, then drilled a hole threw the center and welded a nut to the backside of it. Used some all thread and there you go. Built all 4 for about $40.

Fat Mike · 02-02-2011, 09:44 PM

I worked on the 59 today and got some of the boring stuff done. Moved and drilled the rear body mounts. Have not figured out if I should weld a nut to the backside or if I should do something similiar to how Kawbe fastened his seats to the floorboards. Also, found the center line of the rear c-notch and I got everything close to where it is going to go. Posted a picture of how I am going to attach the gussets to the frame. There will be one on the top and bottom. I was thinking of welding a piece of 2X6 piece of tubing on the inside of the rear frame where I will be welding the new narrowed frame will go. After looking at Grimms build I will use some 1/4", 2"X4" tubing sideways and weld it to the inside of the frame. Then I will still box it in with 3/16" plate. Finally weld the new frame to the boxing plate. NEED SOME FEEDBACK!
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Fat Mike · 02-02-2011, 09:49 PM

Here is a few more pictures!

ratty 46 · 02-03-2011, 11:42 PM

Oh .... I like the web gussetts ....

Ratty 46

Fat Mike · 02-04-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ratty 46

Oh .... I like the web gussetts ....

Ratty 46

Thank you! I thought they were pretty cool also.

jjjmm56 · 02-04-2011, 11:45 AM

Mike you've really come a long way, not only with your project but also with your skills. Keep up the good work.

Fat Mike · 02-04-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjmm56

Mike you've really come a long way, not only with your project but also with your skills. Keep up the good work.

Thank you and everyone else. I have learned everything from you guys! I love this website.

troy54gmc · 02-04-2011, 10:44 PM

lookin good Mike. great job on the frame bro....

Fat Mike · 02-05-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by troy54gmc

lookin good Mike. great job on the frame bro....

Thank you Troy. I was trying to get it to look just like yours.

*R.A.D* · 02-05-2011, 07:28 PM

fat mike your doing great keep the pictures coming

BC Toy chest · 02-06-2011, 03:20 AM

Looks really gr8 Fat Mike & the web gussetts are realy different I like that.

Fat Mike · 02-06-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by R.A.D

fat mike your doing great keep the pictures coming

Thank you RAD! Do you have a build thread? If not you should start one. Would really like to see it.

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Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

Looks really gr8 Fat Mike & the web gussetts are realy different I like that.

Thank you BC Toy Chest! How is your build going? Haven't seen you post anything in awhile. Look forward to some new posts.

Kabwe · 02-09-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Mike

Thank you BC Toy Chest! How is your build going? Haven't seen you post anything in awhile. Look forward to some new posts.

He's not going to post anything he is just a looky-loo and a butthead.lol

Nice work Fatmike, everything is looking good.

BC Toy chest · 02-14-2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

He's not going to post anything he is just a looky-loo and a butthead.lol

Look a here it's Mr. Butthead to you. And ohh yeah I got your Butthead my 'Lil trouble making friend, haha

Fat Mike · 02-14-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

Look a here it's Mr. Butthead to you. And ohh yeah I got your Butthead my 'Lil trouble making friend, haha

Sometimes I would think you guys aren't friends!! LOL

ratty 46 · 02-17-2011, 09:09 PM

WOW ... that set ups a bit .... wild & looks like a lot of fab work. But ... wtf ... go for it.

Ta got me hooked ....

Ratty 46

99 to Life · 02-17-2011, 09:30 PM

ummm, I think that is wayyy overkill. You would get a better ride not having
it on the axle or above in this case, so I am told. But it would take less psi to get it up rather than
below the axle. I don't like the fact that you would have no bed. I think there are far better ways to run the rear. but it really depends on what you are going for.

Fat Mike · 02-18-2011, 02:46 PM

Here is another setup I really like!
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*R.A.D* · 02-18-2011, 08:11 PM

cool build it how you want it

troy54gmc · 02-20-2011, 01:59 AM

Man Mike that hurts my eyes just trying to figure out what goes where..

hey check out chevyrestoguys build he did a cantilever setup on the outside of the frame and it looks sweet.

troy54gmc · 03-27-2011, 05:07 PM

Hey Mike. what happened to you buddy? havent heard from you in a couple of months. How is the build coming????

02-01-2011, 05:16 PM	#1
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" i went to work today cause we only got twenty four inches of snow

02-02-2011, 01:11 AM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Thay look good Mike. Kim

02-02-2011, 01:15 AM	#4
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Hey Mike! Its looking good. I cant wait to see your c notch all done. Hey, didn't you make your own air bag brackets/buckets? I seem to remember that. Do you have pics or specs? I dont want to spend $110 bucks on those if I can just go grab some pipe and some plate and fab them up. Mostly just need to know the diameter of the round plate on top and the diameter and depth of the round stock that you welded to it. Also what you're doing on the bottom(lower a-arm). Thanks, Nik __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

02-02-2011, 01:34 AM	#5
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Nikwho look under my Project 47 GMC post #20 and you will see the brackets I made. I got precut lower brackets with the mounting holes and vavle holes already precut for $6 a piece. I got some 5" by 3/16" round tube to make the sides, then drilled a hole threw the center and welded a nut to the backside of it. Used some all thread and there you go. Built all 4 for about $40. __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

02-02-2011, 09:44 PM	#6
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" I worked on the 59 today and got some of the boring stuff done. Moved and drilled the rear body mounts. Have not figured out if I should weld a nut to the backside or if I should do something similiar to how Kawbe fastened his seats to the floorboards. Also, found the center line of the rear c-notch and I got everything close to where it is going to go. Posted a picture of how I am going to attach the gussets to the frame. There will be one on the top and bottom. I was thinking of welding a piece of 2X6 piece of tubing on the inside of the rear frame where I will be welding the new narrowed frame will go. After looking at Grimms build I will use some 1/4", 2"X4" tubing sideways and weld it to the inside of the frame. Then I will still box it in with 3/16" plate. Finally weld the new frame to the boxing plate. NEED SOME FEEDBACK! __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848 Last edited by Fat Mike; 02-02-2011 at 10:51 PM.

02-01-2011, 10:23 PM	#2
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Finally got all the c-notch all welded up. I will be attaching it to the inside of each side of the frame probably tommorrow. Attached Images __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

02-02-2011, 09:49 PM	#7
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Here is a few more pictures! Attached Images __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

02-03-2011, 11:42 PM	#8
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Oh .... I like the web gussetts .... Ratty 46

02-04-2011, 11:45 AM	#10
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Mike you've really come a long way, not only with your project but also with your skills. Keep up the good work.

02-04-2011, 10:44 PM	#12
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" lookin good Mike. great job on the frame bro....

02-05-2011, 07:28 PM	#14
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" fat mike your doing great keep the pictures coming

02-06-2011, 03:20 AM	#15
BC Toy chest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 914	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Looks really gr8 Fat Mike & the web gussetts are realy different I like that. __________________ *I'm not tail-gating, I'm drafting.* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432758

02-17-2011, 09:09 PM	#20
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" WOW ... that set ups a bit .... wild & looks like a lot of fab work. But ... wtf ... go for it. Ta got me hooked .... Ratty 46

02-17-2011, 09:30 PM	#21
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" ummm, I think that is wayyy overkill. You would get a better ride not having it on the axle or above in this case, so I am told. But it would take less psi to get it up rather than below the axle. I don't like the fact that you would have no bed. I think there are far better ways to run the rear. but it really depends on what you are going for. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com Last edited by 99 to Life; 02-17-2011 at 09:30 PM.

02-18-2011, 02:46 PM	#22
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Here is another setup I really like! __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848



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02-18-2011, 08:11 PM	#23
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" cool build it how you want it

02-20-2011, 01:59 AM	#24
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Man Mike that hurts my eyes just trying to figure out what goes where.. hey check out chevyrestoguys build he did a cantilever setup on the outside of the frame and it looks sweet.

03-27-2011, 05:07 PM	#25
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: Project 59 Apache "1st Build" Hey Mike. what happened to you buddy? havent heard from you in a couple of months. How is the build coming????

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