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Old 09-07-2016, 07:06 PM   #1
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Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

Hello - I am new to the board but have been a long-time lurker. Figured I would post some pictures of my 59 which has been going through a transformation for the last 10 months.

The project started off with what I thought was a good, driver quality truck that had been "updated" in the late 80s and again in 2003. It had a mild SBC, 700r4 and some nice accessories like a March serpentine system, Vintage Air, BeCool radiator, etc. Unfortunately, it also had the most poorly fab'd rack/steering box/column config you have ever seen and as a result, it handled like a shopping cart. It was scary.

So, since it had already been cut on we decided it was a good starting point for a bagged, LS sleeper. In January of this year, I dropped it off at Hale's Speed Shop in Lewisville, TX and things got moving pretty quickly.

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I missed a few pictures at the start of the tear down but it was stripped to the frame in 1 day.

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We were able to sell the entire drive train to another gear head

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Chassis fab under way with 4 link, bag mounts and temporary rear end.

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Front end was setup and LS motor mounts were fab'd using a plastic LS block. Around this time, Nathan Hale convinced me to go with a turbo and you can see the turbo manifold in this pic.

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Old 09-07-2016, 08:16 PM   #2
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Old 09-07-2016, 09:01 PM   #3
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Re: Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

Gonna be a bad ride when you get back on the road..looks good..
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Old 09-07-2016, 10:00 PM   #4
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Re: Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

What a tease...
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Old 09-07-2016, 10:38 PM   #5
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Re: Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

Built LQ9 (6.0) should make just over 1,000 HP to the tires with 88MM turbo....on pump gas.

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Should be on the road this month and will ride just a little higher than it appears here.

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Old 09-07-2016, 10:43 PM   #6
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Re: Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

Wow looks awesome and happy to see another LS build, I can steal ideas off of.. lol
What Oil pan did you use and is the passenger back valve cover just about to touch the firewall? Thanks!!
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Old 09-07-2016, 11:02 PM   #7
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Wow looks awesome and happy to see another LS build, I can steal ideas off of.. lol
What Oil pan did you use and is the passenger back valve cover just about to touch the firewall? Thanks!!
Yes, the passenger valve cover is about to hit the firewall. We were changing transmission mounts the day that picture was taken so the mount was out and the motor was tilted back more than normal. With the mount in place, there is about 1 inch of clearance between the valve cover and firewall. The new valve covers don't have the coil mount posts on them which also gives it more clearance.

The oil pan is from an F body (Camaro). It's GM part # 12558762.
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Old 09-07-2016, 11:10 PM   #8
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1000hp...88mm turbo...dang it boy..you gonna have to give more details than that..haha..I agree with 71 4x4...you just teasing us..
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Old 09-07-2016, 11:30 PM   #9
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1000hp...88mm turbo...dang it boy..you gonna have to give more details than that..haha..I agree with 71 4x4...you just teasing us..
The motor has a Texas Speed 4.125" crank and super I-beam rods, Diamond pistons (10:1), custom cam grind, stainless valves, PAC beehive springs, titanium retainers, etc.

The intake is a Holley Hi Ram with 105MM throttle body and 160# injectors.

Transmission is a Tremec T-56 Magnum with a McLeod RXT clutch.

Rear end is a Ford 9" from Quick Performance.
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Old 09-08-2016, 06:40 AM   #10
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Incredible detail on the frame. Keep the photos coming. dug
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Old 09-08-2016, 10:20 AM   #11
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Re: Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

welcome.
Very cool build.
Should be pretty wicked when done.
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Old 09-08-2016, 10:36 AM   #12
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Camaro/firebird fuel tank?
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Old 09-08-2016, 11:07 AM   #13
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Camaro/firebird fuel tank?
The tank pictured was just used during fabrication. The one in the truck now is the same size but is an Aeromotive Stealth for a 64-68 Mustang.

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Old 09-09-2016, 11:16 AM   #14
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Re: Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

Nice.
Holley Dominator EFI ???
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Old 09-09-2016, 06:46 PM   #15
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Nice.
Holley Dominator EFI ???
No, stock GM ECU reworked by the tuner.
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Old 09-10-2016, 02:25 AM   #16
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Re: Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

"59"

That rear suspension is real slick....

What a nasty looking mill.

Keep on keepin on

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Old 09-15-2016, 09:24 PM   #17
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Here is a pic of the transmission tunnel a few people have asked about.

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Re: Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

Wow Looks Awesome and Thanks for the Information on the Oil pan and motor placement!! That is a huge help to me and looks like now ill be doing a tunnel after seeing your last pic!! Truck looks awesome and any chance you have a pic of the driver side of the motor with the steering?? Thanks Again and cant wait to see more!!
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Old 09-21-2016, 04:10 PM   #19
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Re: Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

Nice build!!
Just read it and want to see more!!

Motor is looking pretty Angry
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Old 09-21-2016, 05:43 PM   #20
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Great build! Please post lots of pic's!!!
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Very cool build, love the tunnel
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Old 09-25-2016, 11:38 PM   #22
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This is such an awesome build! Love what Hales Speed Shop is doing.
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Old 09-26-2016, 12:52 PM   #23
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So nice! Wondering if you have any more info/pics on how you did the front control arm mounts!

I just took on another build a 58 Apache that I'm bagging, got it laid out with a heidts mustang II front and narrowed control arms but the arms stick way way up and liked what you did.

What size rims and tires are you using?
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Old 09-26-2016, 01:30 PM   #24
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Re: Bagged, turbo LS, 59 Apache build

Hale's makes some very cool rides. Should be fun with all that HP. I don't understand why they 2 link everything though. I would think that with the amount of work and time put into each ride they would opt for a better rear suspension set up.
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Old 10-02-2016, 10:59 AM   #25
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Rolling to Good Guys Lone Star Nationals today.
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