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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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I'm also in Peoria. Around 75th & 101
Not that far away at all, I'm near 75th Ave and Happy Valley. Thinking of running up to Gateway Classic Cars Cars-N-Coffee this Saturday morning for a bit.

Chassis looks fantastic!!
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Unboxed and Corvette cradles installed.
Awesome build! I’ll be following along for sure!

Do you have more pictures of the front cradle mounts? I happen to be getting ready to do a C6 from on my 57, and I was wondering if the cradle would fit.
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Old 07-25-2018, 03:44 PM
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Awesome build! I’ll be following along for sure!

Do you have more pictures of the front cradle mounts? I happen to be getting ready to do a C6 from on my 57, and I was wondering if the cradle would fit.
Dobbertin has a lot of good dimensional information on his website. I’m going to use his adaptors on my 56 Cameo.

http://rick486.wixsite.com/dobbertinperformance

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Old 07-25-2018, 05:41 PM
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Cool Build Don!

I will follow the progress for sure, Love the Apache body style!

Didn't realize Dobbertin was still at it building cars.
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