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**DPowers** · 08-30-2016, 10:30 PM

Rocking it

The1960APE · 08-31-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Rocking it

Thank you sir.... I really have the truck fever after this, I've lost interest in my 65 Olds 442 build.... All these wonderful builds in here are a AWESOME

**DPowers** · 08-31-2016, 04:15 PM

The Olds can come my way if you are needing more room for your truck...

The1960APE · 08-31-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

The Olds can come my way if you are needing more room for your truck...

LOL....I may trade Olds for Dollars!

The1960APE · 09-02-2016, 09:44 AM

And the nightmare begins!!!

**Joe Pass** · 09-02-2016, 11:32 AM

Fun Times.........

**DPowers** · 09-02-2016, 08:53 PM

oooohhhh fun times ahead for you.

**66ChevyMax** · 09-02-2016, 10:01 PM

Wiring goes faster than it seems, focus on one area at a time. Truck is looking sweet

The1960APE · 09-06-2016, 11:31 AM

Thanks guys, Maybe this junk will crank one day soon!

The1960APE · 09-07-2016, 08:11 AM

Wheel tubs are in! I like how they turned out!

The1960APE · 09-07-2016, 08:54 AM

I really like this ride height, the problem is that the torsion bars are all the way down right now, keep in mind that the glass, bumper, hood, and a few more items are not installed which might drop the truck a little more. Its my understanding that the ride quality is awful with the bars all the way down, does anyone have any creative ideas on how to keep the ride height very close to what is pictured without having a horrible ride quality?

62stepside longbox · 09-07-2016, 10:59 AM

Well the only way to get low on a 60-62 truck and keep the handling would be to get drop spindals. But if you want to be cheap (I call it thrifty) and worry less about ride you could make or get someone to make torsion keys that lower the truck but don't hang down like the stock keys do

forestb · 09-07-2016, 11:31 AM

They always look good when they are to low to drive.

The1960APE · 09-07-2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Well the only way to get low on a 60-62 truck and keep the handling would be to get drop spindals. But if you want to be cheap (I call it thrifty) and worry less about ride you could make or get someone to make torsion keys that lower the truck but don't hang down like the stock keys do

I am running drop spindles. In the picture that's with drop spindles and the torsion bars as low as they will go, the keys don't hang down very far on mine but they were modified.

The1960APE · 09-08-2016, 12:19 PM

We have wood!

**66ChevyMax** · 09-08-2016, 12:25 PM

Always good to see that

flashed · 09-08-2016, 02:39 PM

That wood looks great .

The1960APE · 09-20-2016, 10:27 AM

The bed is almost finalized!

62stepside longbox · 09-20-2016, 10:48 AM

Man that is sweet, looks so nice that you could eat off it lol

**Joe Pass** · 09-20-2016, 12:47 PM

What a contrast...pretty cool

The1960APE · 09-20-2016, 02:00 PM

Thanks guys!
Now If I could find a nice set of Chrome turn signal bezels I would be happy, happy, happy!
Hopefully the bed will be finalized, the rear end will be back in, and the exhaust, wiring, final paint work under the hood can commence!

**DPowers** · 09-20-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The1960APE

Thanks guys!
Now If I could find a nice set of Chrome turn signal bezels I would be happy, happy, happy!
Hopefully the bed will be finalized, the rear end will be back in, and the exhaust, wiring, final paint work under the hood can commence!

Looks good. Will keep my eyes open for you on the bezels.
You stopping by Maggie Valley Swap meet this weekend?

The1960APE · 09-20-2016, 03:21 PM

We may try to swing through this weekend!

The1960APE · 09-22-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Looks good. Will keep my eyes open for you on the bezels.
You stopping by Maggie Valley Swap meet this weekend?

Bring me a chrome grill insert! LOL

The1960APE · 09-22-2016, 12:25 PM

We got a little clear on the bed today!

08-30-2016, 10:30 PM	#176
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: New member with a 1960 Rocking it __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

08-31-2016, 04:15 PM	#178
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: New member with a 1960 The Olds can come my way if you are needing more room for your truck... __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

09-02-2016, 09:44 AM	#180
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 And the nightmare begins!!! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

09-02-2016, 11:32 AM	#181
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New member with a 1960 Fun Times......... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

09-02-2016, 08:53 PM	#182
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: New member with a 1960 oooohhhh fun times ahead for you. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

09-02-2016, 10:01 PM	#183
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: New member with a 1960 Wiring goes faster than it seems, focus on one area at a time. Truck is looking sweet __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

09-06-2016, 11:31 AM	#184
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Thanks guys, Maybe this junk will crank one day soon! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

09-07-2016, 08:11 AM	#185
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Wheel tubs are in! I like how they turned out! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

09-07-2016, 08:54 AM	#186
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 I really like this ride height, the problem is that the torsion bars are all the way down right now, keep in mind that the glass, bumper, hood, and a few more items are not installed which might drop the truck a little more. Its my understanding that the ride quality is awful with the bars all the way down, does anyone have any creative ideas on how to keep the ride height very close to what is pictured without having a horrible ride quality? __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

09-07-2016, 10:59 AM	#187
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: New member with a 1960 Well the only way to get low on a 60-62 truck and keep the handling would be to get drop spindals. But if you want to be cheap (I call it thrifty) and worry less about ride you could make or get someone to make torsion keys that lower the truck but don't hang down like the stock keys do __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

09-07-2016, 11:31 AM	#188
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: New member with a 1960 They always look good when they are to low to drive.

09-08-2016, 12:19 PM	#190
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 We have wood! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

09-08-2016, 12:25 PM	#191
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: New member with a 1960 Always good to see that __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

09-08-2016, 02:39 PM	#192
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: New member with a 1960 That wood looks great .

09-20-2016, 10:27 AM	#193
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 The bed is almost finalized! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735



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09-20-2016, 10:48 AM	#194
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: New member with a 1960 Man that is sweet, looks so nice that you could eat off it lol __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

09-20-2016, 12:47 PM	#195
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New member with a 1960 What a contrast...pretty cool __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

09-20-2016, 02:00 PM	#196
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Thanks guys! Now If I could find a nice set of Chrome turn signal bezels I would be happy, happy, happy! Hopefully the bed will be finalized, the rear end will be back in, and the exhaust, wiring, final paint work under the hood can commence! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

09-20-2016, 03:21 PM	#198
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 We may try to swing through this weekend! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

09-22-2016, 12:25 PM	#200
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 We got a little clear on the bed today! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

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