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Another 59 with LS
I started this project about 2 months ago. About time to start a build thread!
1959 Chev Apache step side. Plan on installing 5.3 LM7 from a wrecked 2002 suburban. |
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Removed original straight 6...it runs, anyone want this?
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Boxed frame using Progressive Automotive pre-cut plates. Installed their tubular crossmember.
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Progressive automotive MII front suspension tacked in. Rear 8.8 w/ triangulated 4 link next to install
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Looking good buddy and keep the pics coming.
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Body back on. Axle moved 1.75" forward. Time to burn front end in and then start on engine mounts, etc.
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Welcome.
Looks like a real nice start. Kim |
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Nice work so far
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Installed engine but my headers won't work. Time to look for another set. Any ideas?
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Headers no good
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Re: Another 59 with LS
you need camaro headers they are tighter to the block
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Re: Another 59 with LS
That floor looks great.
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Re: Another 59 with LS
nice start for sure, minimal rust replacement on that
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Yep, we are lucky here.. No salt on the roads! This truck spent its first 54 years in arkansas. Many of them put away in a barn. Looks like little rust around lower door hinge mounts on body...but very minor. Nice to not have to spend all my time fixing rust like I have w my past projects.
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Think i am actually using these:
http://www.sandersonheaders.com/Sand...Set-1-5/8.html |
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Re: Another 59 with LS
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Those are what I put on mine.
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Re: Another 59 with LS
4 link installed.
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Re: Another 59 with LS
good lookin project
! where did you get your 4 bar set up?
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Front mounts
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Test
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Re: Another 59 with LS
Test to add build thread
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Re: Another 59 with LS
going with a ford 8.8? got any better pics of the gas tank your using? nice progress.
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Re: Another 59 with LS
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Tank is a suburban tank w pump just like the guys on Trucks did. |
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