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tdishon · 10-30-2021, 11:57 PM

Yep. The arm rests always bug me when they are in the wrong spot or don't match up with the middle rest. I agree that this a very important part of the build so I wanted to get it addressed now because this will be a driver.

6DoF · 11-01-2021, 07:57 AM

i like the dash, well played.

with my Yukon seat, i ended up in a similar spot as you with the factory cluster about 1.5" offset. for my cobble fix, i re-drilled the mount for the column to the dash offset. if you look close, it looks funny with the V offset from the shaft ... but when sitting in there the cluster is centered in your vision thru the wheel and the wheel is close enough to center to not feel odd.

dsraven · 11-02-2021, 10:40 PM

was it jeep who had the wheel offset from the pedals etc? can't remember (my name half the time. lol).

6DoF · 11-03-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

was it jeep who had the wheel offset from the pedals etc? can't remember (my name half the time. lol).

it's been a while since i've had stock brackets or seats ... but i think you are right. if i remember correctly there was a seat to wheel offset in old wranglers.

tdishon · 11-03-2021, 12:52 PM

I think alot of old vehicles compensated for the large steering wheel by moving it to the right an inch or two. Hardly noticeable. but with a smaller wheel and power steering, it becomes more obvious.

tdishon · 12-09-2021, 11:27 PM

Dash done. Lots of work on ashtray to hold A/C controls. But it is in and I like the dash not narrowed with the position of the seat now. The transition needed some work, but looks amazing now.

tdishon · 12-09-2021, 11:37 PM

More dash and A/C controls:

tdishon · 12-09-2021, 11:50 PM

Stereo mount fixed too

tdishon · 12-09-2021, 11:53 PM

Now on to the grill. Hammer Fab is blowing away my expectations!
mixing the GMC with the Chevy ends. The ends are enlarged to fill the space and will be blinker and cooling intakes.

6DoF · 12-10-2021, 07:47 AM

the metal work is amazing

**youngrodder** · 12-10-2021, 11:09 AM

Very slick...

Marc

57FleetsideC4 · 12-10-2021, 11:22 AM

Beautiful work!! It's going to be a masterpiece! Steve

tdishon · 12-11-2021, 12:57 AM

Thanks guys.

Either the grill and side vents will look right or a little monstrous.

dsraven · 12-11-2021, 01:57 AM

It only matters if you like it that's what counts. Awesome metalworking keep the pics coming, curious to see the finished dash too.

tdishon · 12-11-2021, 12:26 PM

Here is a vid of the dash ashtray conversion operation. Looks very stock.
https://youtu.be/8v0zcyD9Nms

dsraven · 12-11-2021, 04:50 PM

link doesn't work, just sends an error code

tdishon · 12-11-2021, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

link doesn't work, just sends an error code

I moved it to Youtube. Hopefully will work now.

tdishon · 12-20-2021, 11:42 PM

Progress

gottattooz · 12-21-2021, 11:57 AM

Killer job on the grille.

-Josh

tdishon · 01-01-2022, 06:10 PM

Front getting dialed in. Lots of slicing and dicing the 51 Caddy bumper to fit just right.

Jason 56 · 01-02-2022, 09:39 AM

I like the bumper. I tried to modify my old one and couldn’t get anything I like. That is going to be one custom ride when they’re done!

57FleetsideC4 · 01-02-2022, 10:49 AM

That's going to be killer when done. Fantastic fab skills. Steve

daveshilling · 01-11-2022, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tdishon

Front getting dialed in. Lots of slicing and dicing the 51 Caddy bumper to fit just right.

Someone call a veterinarian, because this puppy is sick!!

Ask him how much to make another one (=

dsraven · 01-11-2022, 10:09 AM

It would be cool to see a front/side pic from further back if you get primer on stuff. Are you planning on fresh paint, some fresh paint buffed to look like sunbaked paint or maybe some homespun rusty patina?

tdishon · 01-13-2022, 10:40 PM

Baby steps. 59 Chevy V8 hood emblem or 55-57 GMC hood vent?

10-30-2021, 11:57 PM	#1
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Yep. The arm rests always bug me when they are in the wrong spot or don't match up with the middle rest. I agree that this a very important part of the build so I wanted to get it addressed now because this will be a driver. __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

11-01-2021, 07:57 AM	#2
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,057	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build i like the dash, well played. with my Yukon seat, i ended up in a similar spot as you with the factory cluster about 1.5" offset. for my cobble fix, i re-drilled the mount for the column to the dash offset. if you look close, it looks funny with the V offset from the shaft ... but when sitting in there the cluster is centered in your vision thru the wheel and the wheel is close enough to center to not feel odd.

11-02-2021, 10:40 PM	#3
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,942	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build was it jeep who had the wheel offset from the pedals etc? can't remember (my name half the time. lol).

11-03-2021, 12:52 PM	#5
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build I think alot of old vehicles compensated for the large steering wheel by moving it to the right an inch or two. Hardly noticeable. but with a smaller wheel and power steering, it becomes more obvious. __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

12-09-2021, 11:27 PM	#6
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Dash done. Lots of work on ashtray to hold A/C controls. But it is in and I like the dash not narrowed with the position of the seat now. The transition needed some work, but looks amazing now. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

12-09-2021, 11:37 PM	#7
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build More dash and A/C controls: Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

12-09-2021, 11:50 PM	#8
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Stereo mount fixed too Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

12-09-2021, 11:53 PM	#9
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Now on to the grill. Hammer Fab is blowing away my expectations! mixing the GMC with the Chevy ends. The ends are enlarged to fill the space and will be blinker and cooling intakes. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

12-10-2021, 07:47 AM	#10
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,057	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build the metal work is amazing

12-10-2021, 11:09 AM	#11
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,766	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Very slick... 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

12-10-2021, 11:22 AM	#12
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 462	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Beautiful work!! It's going to be a masterpiece! Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054

12-11-2021, 12:57 AM	#13
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Thanks guys. Either the grill and side vents will look right or a little monstrous. __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

12-11-2021, 01:57 AM	#14
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,942	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build It only matters if you like it that's what counts. Awesome metalworking keep the pics coming, curious to see the finished dash too.

12-11-2021, 12:26 PM	#15
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Here is a vid of the dash ashtray conversion operation. Looks very stock. https://youtu.be/8v0zcyD9Nms __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast) Last edited by tdishon; 12-11-2021 at 06:07 PM.

12-11-2021, 04:50 PM	#16
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,942	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build link doesn't work, just sends an error code



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12-20-2021, 11:42 PM	#18
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Progress Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

12-21-2021, 11:57 AM	#19
gottattooz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampton, Ga Posts: 888	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Killer job on the grille. -Josh __________________ 1967 Buick Special wagon 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 1958 Chevy Panel Truck 2017 Suzuki M109R

01-01-2022, 06:10 PM	#20
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Front getting dialed in. Lots of slicing and dicing the 51 Caddy bumper to fit just right. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

01-02-2022, 09:39 AM	#21
Jason 56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Ishpeming, mi Posts: 613	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build I like the bumper. I tried to modify my old one and couldn’t get anything I like. That is going to be one custom ride when they’re done! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780018 Jason’s 56 build

01-02-2022, 10:49 AM	#22
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 462	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build That's going to be killer when done. Fantastic fab skills. Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054

01-11-2022, 10:09 AM	#24
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,942	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build It would be cool to see a front/side pic from further back if you get primer on stuff. Are you planning on fresh paint, some fresh paint buffed to look like sunbaked paint or maybe some homespun rusty patina?

01-13-2022, 10:40 PM	#25
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Baby steps. 59 Chevy V8 hood emblem or 55-57 GMC hood vent? Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

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