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Apache1961 · 09-16-2019, 12:46 PM

Love the build, finally someone working on a '61 that I can use to copy ideas from. Re-purposing newer OEM parts on projects is my favorite way to build. I have a long bed fleetside C20 that will eventually get a 6.0 LS, NV4500 5 speed, and all of the '87 C20 suspension that I have sitting in garage.

Things like can the x-frame be shortened, and is there room to fit a gas tank in the rear have not been done on a 61 from the research I have done. So I will hold tight and see how yours turn out. I want to do a hidden hitch behind the license plate and hide the fuel filler behind the left taillight. Mine will be used more as a daily, fun to drive truck that I can potentially use to pull my car trailer. I am only going to dropping it a couple inches front and rear and plan on keeping it a long bed for now.

But thanks for updating your build thread, can't wait to see more updates.

09-16-2019, 12:46 PM	#107
Apache1961 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Bridgewater, MI Posts: 10	Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache Love the build, finally someone working on a '61 that I can use to copy ideas from. Re-purposing newer OEM parts on projects is my favorite way to build. I have a long bed fleetside C20 that will eventually get a 6.0 LS, NV4500 5 speed, and all of the '87 C20 suspension that I have sitting in garage. Things like can the x-frame be shortened, and is there room to fit a gas tank in the rear have not been done on a 61 from the research I have done. So I will hold tight and see how yours turn out. I want to do a hidden hitch behind the license plate and hide the fuel filler behind the left taillight. Mine will be used more as a daily, fun to drive truck that I can potentially use to pull my car trailer. I am only going to dropping it a couple inches front and rear and plan on keeping it a long bed for now. But thanks for updating your build thread, can't wait to see more updates.