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62 Barnfind · 02-21-2022, 08:30 PM

I really like your bed cap ends. What did you use?

tdishon · 02-21-2022, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

I really like your bed cap ends. What did you use?

1/2" steel. #Hammerfab

**youngrodder** · 02-22-2022, 09:20 AM

Very nice detail. I love the look of metal finished fab work.

Marc

57FleetsideC4 · 02-22-2022, 09:50 AM

Excellent Work!! Steve

dsraven · 02-22-2022, 10:17 AM

nice attention to detail there. look at the cross sills and other hidden stuff. some time spent for sure.
you will have a nice show truck, if you can afford to get it out of the shop when completed, haha. goona be gorgeous. do you have any pics of the mock up unit from the side, all assembled? love that bare, finished steel, they have some skilled metal guys for sure.

tdishon · 02-22-2022, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

nice attention to detail there. look at the cross sills and other hidden stuff. some time spent for sure.
you will have a nice show truck, if you can afford to get it out of the shop when completed, haha. goona be gorgeous. do you have any pics of the mock up unit from the side, all assembled? love that bare, finished steel, they have some skilled metal guys for sure.

Thx!
No mock up as of yet. Probably after doors are completed and gapped.

tdishon · 03-05-2022, 12:39 PM

Door jams about complete. Boxed in the switch mechanism with access panel.

tdishon · 03-17-2022, 09:56 PM

On to drip rails. I love them and they create a nice body line that takes away from the German arm helmet look. So just making them look laser straight.

tdishon · 03-17-2022, 10:05 PM

Bumper starting to come together and lower tailgate valance. Now time to work in exhaust and license plate into lower bumper. Looks too clean with no license plate and exhaust. That will all change... Also adding some weld-in tailgate anti-rattles that look good. #Hammerfab

Russell Ashley · 03-19-2022, 10:16 AM

Very nice. I have seen some vehicles that have had the drip rails removed and looked good, but I think a TF looks better when they are not removed.

dsraven · 03-19-2022, 10:24 AM

looks really nice and smooth. where will you place the license plate?

dsraven · 03-19-2022, 10:27 AM

have you chosen tail lights and decided where they will go?

tdishon · 03-19-2022, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

have you chosen tail lights and decided where they will go?

Decided on 1961 Impala tail lights. One on each rear fender.

tdishon · 03-19-2022, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

looks really nice and smooth. where will you place the license plate?

Nice and smooth until the exhaust and license plate are integrated. LOL. Probably in the lower section of the bumper. It just looked darn good with nothing, but gotta keep it legal.

tdishon · 03-19-2022, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Very nice. I have seen some vehicles that have had the drip rails removed and looked good, but I think a TF looks better when they are not removed.

Completely agree on both points. I have seen some nice shaved drip rails with 1/4" round bar welded on and smoothed to create a slight lip, but decided to keep the rail completely.

dsraven · 03-19-2022, 02:24 PM

Impala lights should look cool. Will you do a single on each side, a double, considering a back up light as well? Possibly a high Mount brake light somewhere?

greystoke · 03-19-2022, 05:22 PM

If you can provide some details on how that rear bumper was made..for example is it a stock bumper that's been hammer fabbed?

tdishon · 03-19-2022, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by greystoke

If you can provide some details on how that rear bumper was made..for example is it a stock bumper that's been hammer fabbed?

The front is 51 Caddy. The rear is off the front of a 51 Caddy too. Just the ends. The center section was made along with the top. Here are some build pics.

tdishon · 03-19-2022, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

Impala lights should look cool. Will you do a single on each side, a double, considering a back up light as well? Possibly a high Mount brake light somewhere?

Just a single on each side. I like the looks on the Apache HammerFab won SEMA with in 2019. Not sure on the backup light yet.

tdishon · 03-19-2022, 08:09 PM

More of the rear bumper parts build pics. The rear end pieces were flipped upside down.

**G&R's57GMC** · 03-22-2022, 07:44 PM

Thanks for the details on the rear bumper .
I saw one on a show truck and have been trying to find out how .

Yours looks Great ! You are a Master of body work ! This is one awesome build !

6DoF · 03-23-2022, 08:14 AM

dsraven · 03-23-2022, 10:23 AM

what are the rear bumper sections actually from?

tdishon · 03-23-2022, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

what are the rear bumper sections actually from?

The ends are from a 1951 Cadillac front bumper. The center and top sections were made.

dsraven · 03-24-2022, 11:14 AM

ok, thanks. I was just curious. you have made yours wider than what I have done. looks good with those wide fenders. finish work is really nice. keep posting pics, it keeps the rest of us motivated.

02-21-2022, 08:30 PM	#201
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salado, Tx Posts: 1,375	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build I really like your bed cap ends. What did you use? __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

02-22-2022, 09:20 AM	#203
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Very nice detail. I love the look of metal finished fab work. 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

02-22-2022, 09:50 AM	#204
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 484	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Excellent Work!! Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054

02-22-2022, 10:17 AM	#205
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,337	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build nice attention to detail there. look at the cross sills and other hidden stuff. some time spent for sure. you will have a nice show truck, if you can afford to get it out of the shop when completed, haha. goona be gorgeous. do you have any pics of the mock up unit from the side, all assembled? love that bare, finished steel, they have some skilled metal guys for sure.

03-05-2022, 12:39 PM	#207
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Door jams about complete. Boxed in the switch mechanism with access panel. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

03-17-2022, 09:56 PM	#208
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build On to drip rails. I love them and they create a nice body line that takes away from the German arm helmet look. So just making them look laser straight. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

03-17-2022, 10:05 PM	#209
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Bumper starting to come together and lower tailgate valance. Now time to work in exhaust and license plate into lower bumper. Looks too clean with no license plate and exhaust. That will all change... Also adding some weld-in tailgate anti-rattles that look good. #Hammerfab Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

03-19-2022, 10:16 AM	#210
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Very nice. I have seen some vehicles that have had the drip rails removed and looked good, but I think a TF looks better when they are not removed.

03-19-2022, 10:24 AM	#211
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,337	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build looks really nice and smooth. where will you place the license plate?

03-19-2022, 10:27 AM	#212
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,337	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build have you chosen tail lights and decided where they will go?

03-19-2022, 02:24 PM	#216
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,337	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Impala lights should look cool. Will you do a single on each side, a double, considering a back up light as well? Possibly a high Mount brake light somewhere?

03-19-2022, 05:22 PM	#217
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build If you can provide some details on how that rear bumper was made..for example is it a stock bumper that's been hammer fabbed? __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

03-19-2022, 08:09 PM	#220
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build More of the rear bumper parts build pics. The rear end pieces were flipped upside down. Attached Images __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

03-22-2022, 07:44 PM	#221
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build Thanks for the details on the rear bumper . I saw one on a show truck and have been trying to find out how . Yours looks Great ! You are a Master of body work ! This is one awesome build ! __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275 Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 03-22-2022 at 07:54 PM.

03-23-2022, 08:14 AM	#222
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03-23-2022, 10:23 AM	#223
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,337	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build what are the rear bumper sections actually from?

03-24-2022, 11:14 AM	#225
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,337	Re: 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build ok, thanks. I was just curious. you have made yours wider than what I have done. looks good with those wide fenders. finish work is really nice. keep posting pics, it keeps the rest of us motivated.

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