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The1960APE · 09-26-2016, 07:43 AM

Shine on you crazy Apache!!!!!!! LOL

Fatherof3 · 09-26-2016, 11:04 AM

Looks great!

Anybody have experience the longevity of clear over rust?

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The1960APE · 09-26-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatherof3

Looks great!

Anybody have experience the longevity of clear over rust?

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Excellent question, we have been using a formula of baking soda and water to neutralize the rust process, before clearing but I cannot answer that! the raw amount of clear coated rat rods in existence is surely some testament of how it could possibly stand up, on the other hand I haven't heard any complaints about anyone having to re-clear coat their rat rods..... LOL now I am wondering .....

The1960APE · 09-27-2016, 12:12 PM

Working that rear end!

The1960APE · 09-29-2016, 02:44 PM

Wrapping this rear suspension up!

RockinKees · 09-29-2016, 03:18 PM

Sometimes I read threads at other forums then my usual '47-'59 board.
Normally I just read, but this is something else!

This is going to be an awesome truck!
Page after page great enginering

Fantastic build, I follow along, if you don't mind!
Thanks!!

**Joe Pass** · 09-29-2016, 06:28 PM

This is crazy...lol....Lots of work...

The1960APE · 09-30-2016, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Sometimes I read threads at other forums then my usual '47-'59 board.
Normally I just read, but this is something else!

This is going to be an awesome truck!
Page after page great enginering

Fantastic build, I follow along, if you don't mind!
Thanks!!

Thank you very much!

The1960APE · 09-30-2016, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

This is crazy...lol....Lots of work...

Thanks Joe....I think...LOL
It should really help with the handling and body roll!

The1960APE · 10-04-2016, 09:09 AM

The rear suspension is buttoned up minus shocks, we are waiting on some double adjustable Strange coil overs, I am not sure if I should run the lowering springs without the coil over springs, or just run the springs on the coil overs.
Earlier I had asked for some ideas for heat/AC vents, I really don't like the looks of the plastic vents that screw to the bottom of the dash.... So we came up with the below idea.......

The back side (in the door jamb) had to be cut out and a fitting fabricated to attach to the AC/Heat duct hose up in the dash, the jamb area will then be welded back and smoothed out before painting the jambs, for the center I had a spare door that was the same color and had already been clear coated so we used that metal from the door panel to build the vent housing!

The1960APE · 10-06-2016, 07:50 AM

A little more heat/AC vent progress.

The1960APE · 10-12-2016, 12:58 PM

For those of you that have LS swapped your trucks, what are you using for a throttle pedal ?

The1960APE · 10-13-2016, 03:32 PM

The side vents are buttoned up, I know they aren't for everyone but I really like them!

forestb · 10-13-2016, 04:26 PM

wow that's cool (pun intended)

62stepside longbox · 10-13-2016, 07:27 PM

Looks great, good use of that blank space

**Joe Pass** · 10-13-2016, 09:49 PM

well thought out.....

The1960APE · 10-18-2016, 08:53 AM

Thanks for all the compliments guys. I don't have any pics but the 1 piece power windows are now in and working! They were a bit of a pain but I think they will work fine for the longevity of the truck!
A friend put together a little video of the truck and progress. Click the link below!

https://vimeo.com/187586186

The1960APE · 10-18-2016, 02:08 PM

thepartsguy · 10-18-2016, 02:20 PM

Is that a magnetic brake by the shop door?

forestb · 10-18-2016, 02:25 PM

I wish I had done one peace windows after dealing with all the whether stripping of the regular ones.

The1960APE · 10-18-2016, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forestb

I wish I had done one peace windows after dealing with all the whether stripping of the regular ones.

The only thing I didn't like is that they roll up crooked, not straight up and down like factory, that's the only way they will work correctly, it looks odd... very odd but works awesome!

The1960APE · 10-18-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ls60apache

looks like you are making great progress. keep it up , it inspires me..heres a pic of my l92 head 6.0

Hows your truck coming?

**67cheby** · 10-18-2016, 04:13 PM

Nicely done, i dig that coolant tank!

AJCK87 · 10-19-2016, 01:27 AM

Those vents are awesome! Great idea and use of space, beauty

The1960APE · 10-19-2016, 11:58 AM

Thanks guys. I love getting feedback!

09-26-2016, 07:43 AM	#201
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Shine on you crazy Apache!!!!!!! LOL __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

09-26-2016, 11:04 AM	#202
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	Re: New member with a 1960 Looks great! Anybody have experience the longevity of clear over rust? . __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52

09-27-2016, 12:12 PM	#204
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Working that rear end! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

09-29-2016, 02:44 PM	#205
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Wrapping this rear suspension up! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

09-29-2016, 03:18 PM	#206
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: New member with a 1960 Sometimes I read threads at other forums then my usual '47-'59 board. Normally I just read, but this is something else! This is going to be an awesome truck! Page after page great enginering Fantastic build, I follow along, if you don't mind! Thanks!! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

09-29-2016, 06:28 PM	#207
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New member with a 1960 This is crazy...lol....Lots of work... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

10-04-2016, 09:09 AM	#210
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 The rear suspension is buttoned up minus shocks, we are waiting on some double adjustable Strange coil overs, I am not sure if I should run the lowering springs without the coil over springs, or just run the springs on the coil overs. Earlier I had asked for some ideas for heat/AC vents, I really don't like the looks of the plastic vents that screw to the bottom of the dash.... So we came up with the below idea....... The back side (in the door jamb) had to be cut out and a fitting fabricated to attach to the AC/Heat duct hose up in the dash, the jamb area will then be welded back and smoothed out before painting the jambs, for the center I had a spare door that was the same color and had already been clear coated so we used that metal from the door panel to build the vent housing! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

10-06-2016, 07:50 AM	#211
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 A little more heat/AC vent progress. __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

10-12-2016, 12:58 PM	#212
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 For those of you that have LS swapped your trucks, what are you using for a throttle pedal ? __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

10-13-2016, 03:32 PM	#213
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 The side vents are buttoned up, I know they aren't for everyone but I really like them! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

10-13-2016, 04:26 PM	#214
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	Re: New member with a 1960 wow that's cool (pun intended)

10-13-2016, 07:27 PM	#215
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: New member with a 1960 Looks great, good use of that blank space __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

10-13-2016, 09:49 PM	#216
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New member with a 1960 well thought out..... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

10-18-2016, 08:53 AM	#217
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Thanks for all the compliments guys. I don't have any pics but the 1 piece power windows are now in and working! They were a bit of a pain but I think they will work fine for the longevity of the truck! A friend put together a little video of the truck and progress. Click the link below! https://vimeo.com/187586186 __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

10-18-2016, 02:08 PM	#218
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735



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10-18-2016, 02:20 PM	#219
thepartsguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kalispell, MT. Posts: 90	Re: New member with a 1960 Is that a magnetic brake by the shop door? __________________ 63 C10 65 Chevy Custom Cab w/ Big Back Window 66 C30 72 skylark w/ 454 65 K10 May the bridges I burn light the way....

10-18-2016, 02:25 PM	#220
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	Re: New member with a 1960 I wish I had done one peace windows after dealing with all the whether stripping of the regular ones.

10-18-2016, 04:13 PM	#223
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: New member with a 1960 Nicely done, i dig that coolant tank! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-19-2016, 01:27 AM	#224
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: New member with a 1960 Those vents are awesome! Great idea and use of space, beauty

10-19-2016, 11:58 AM	#225
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	Re: New member with a 1960 Thanks guys. I love getting feedback! __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

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