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Old 07-19-2018, 11:15 AM
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Default 59 Apache/C6 Corvette build

So I have built a few resto-mods in the past and just sold my twin turbo & supercharged Grand National and am ready to move on to my next project that will be my passion. As I'm getting older I have been really loving old trucks... So I thought I would spends a couple years building a 59 Chevy Apache with all Corvette C6 Grand Sport and ZR1 components.
I live in Arizona and sourced a good body.

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Old 07-19-2018, 11:19 AM
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Progressive Chassis delivered(about 6 month lead time).
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Old 07-19-2018, 11:23 AM
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Unboxed and Corvette cradles installed.
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Old 07-19-2018, 11:32 AM
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Looks like a good start, gotta love them Arizona bodies...

What part of Arizona are you in? I'm a recent transplant to the Peoria area.
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Old 07-19-2018, 11:39 AM
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I'm a couple months behind on this thread. I have it posted on a couple other sites and thought I would get up to speed here. I'm also in Peoria. Around 75th & 101
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Drive train installed. Set engine back about 2", but torque tube still too short.
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Fabbed up motor mounts to move engine back to clear blower pulley from rack.
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Old 07-19-2018, 12:08 PM
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Chassis update: Just about current. This last month I sent out the torque tube to Gamel Street Rods to extend 2" and install a larger drive shaft with ZR1 couplers. The rear end is from RPM. ZR1 Stage4 with 3:42 and Wavetrac.
I have the body at my buddys shop. I'll get some pics of that up next. Cutting out the GMC dash to install a 59 Impala dash.
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Old 07-19-2018, 08:38 PM
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Welcome to the site. Very cool build you have going.
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What a nice setup this is going to be.
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That's going to handle just fine I'm thinking! Very cool build...
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