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reddzx · 10-16-2010, 05:59 PM

1959 Chevrolet Apache SWB Fleetside project

.030 over 350 with Duntov 30-30 cam, Edelbrock carb. And manifold, block hugger headers with 3” exhaust, HEI distributor, 400TH transmission, Lokar shifter, Olds 8.2” 3.73 rear end. Mono leaf suspension with front disc brake conversion. Poly bushings front and back. It’s still a little rough but it’s coming along. 1965 Thunderbird bucket seats, 1954 Chevy steering wheel

*R.A.D* · 10-16-2010, 07:20 PM

looks like a nice truck.

reddzx · 10-28-2010, 07:45 AM

*R.A.D* · 10-28-2010, 08:01 AM

nice progress

entourageguy · 10-28-2010, 08:58 AM

Nice looking truck.
Those mono leafs are looking a little tired.
Should they be that flat?

Brian

OrrieG · 10-28-2010, 12:14 PM

Lots of progress, looking good.

reddzx · 10-29-2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

Nice looking truck.
Those mono leafs are looking a little tired.
Should they be that flat?

Brian

That's how I got them, havent put any miles on the truck yet so I don't know, probably not. Once I get it moving I can then work on the suspension some more.

More progress on the body:

reddzx · 03-01-2011, 04:17 PM

After paint

**LEEVON** · 03-01-2011, 05:27 PM

Cool truck, I can't get enough of these fleetside 58, 59's. Any plans to paint the bullets on the bedsides (wink, wink, hint, hint)?

reddzx · 03-01-2011, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Cool truck, I can't get enough of these fleetside 58, 59's. Any plans to paint the bullets on the bedsides (wink, wink, hint, hint)?

I'm not going to paint the bullets, but I am going to do some red and white pin striping on the tailgate, hood and maybe on the bed sides.

Kabwe · 03-01-2011, 06:43 PM

Its looking good man.

Kim57 · 03-01-2011, 07:14 PM

Nice looking truck.
Kim

**CHIZZLER** · 03-01-2011, 11:17 PM

nice truck.

reddzx · 03-10-2011, 03:17 PM

I need some help figuring out how to connect the TH400 transmission to the stock speedometer.

What are you guy doing for a speedo?

10-16-2010, 05:59 PM	#1
reddzx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 18	59 Apache project 1959 Chevrolet Apache SWB Fleetside project .030 over 350 with Duntov 30-30 cam, Edelbrock carb. And manifold, block hugger headers with 3” exhaust, HEI distributor, 400TH transmission, Lokar shifter, Olds 8.2” 3.73 rear end. Mono leaf suspension with front disc brake conversion. Poly bushings front and back. It’s still a little rough but it’s coming along. 1965 Thunderbird bucket seats, 1954 Chevy steering wheel __________________ 1959 Apache Fleetside 1985 Corvette Coupe 1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo Last edited by reddzx; 03-11-2011 at 09:43 PM.

10-16-2010, 07:20 PM	#2
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project looks like a nice truck.

10-28-2010, 07:45 AM	#3
reddzx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 18	Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project __________________ 1959 Apache Fleetside 1985 Corvette Coupe 1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo

10-28-2010, 08:01 AM	#4
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project nice progress

10-28-2010, 08:58 AM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project Nice looking truck. Those mono leafs are looking a little tired. Should they be that flat? Brian __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

10-28-2010, 12:14 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project Lots of progress, looking good. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-01-2011, 04:17 PM	#8
reddzx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 18	Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project After paint __________________ 1959 Apache Fleetside 1985 Corvette Coupe 1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo Last edited by reddzx; 03-01-2011 at 04:57 PM.

03-01-2011, 05:27 PM	#9
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project Cool truck, I can't get enough of these fleetside 58, 59's. Any plans to paint the bullets on the bedsides (wink, wink, hint, hint)? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-01-2011, 06:43 PM	#11
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project Its looking good man.

03-01-2011, 07:14 PM	#12
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project Nice looking truck. Kim

03-01-2011, 11:17 PM	#13
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03-10-2011, 03:17 PM	#14
reddzx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 18	Re: 59 Fleetside SWB project I need some help figuring out how to connect the TH400 transmission to the stock speedometer. What are you guy doing for a speedo? __________________ 1959 Apache Fleetside 1985 Corvette Coupe 1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo



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