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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #45 on: November 21, 2018, 02:33:28 PM »
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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #46 on: November 23, 2018, 02:23:51 PM »
Quote from: M4wdFab on November 21, 2018, 10:10:12 AM
looks like LS headers Finally came down to gen1 header prices.  they were ridiculous prices for a while with nothing around cheap. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Racing-Block-Hugger-Stainless-Steel-Exhaust-Headers-For-Chevy-LS1-LS6-Shorty-/172671274038

wow thats cheap
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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #47 on: December 03, 2018, 11:59:38 AM »
Engine and tranny mounts in.



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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #48 on: January 12, 2019, 01:35:13 PM »
progress has slowed on this project.

I tore my knee up this fall.   

Started with a Downhill MTB crash and then trying to ski on it at first snow this ski season.

MCL and Meniscus tear on my right knee.  Surgery required.   fuck.

You dont even realize how much time you spend on a knee or crouching and standing when working in the shop.

Working on the tranny tunnel now.  Needed to bring the tranny up into the cab area and clear tunnel space for the rear driveshaft when the truck is aired out and in the parked position.

slow going, but feels weird if im not in the shop this time of year...

 
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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #49 on: January 12, 2019, 01:59:29 PM »
Injuries suck. Take it easy but do what you need to keep sane.
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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #50 on: January 12, 2019, 05:32:50 PM »
i should talk to you.  they told me i had an MCL sprain.  its still messed up and hurts for days after i carry stuff up stairs.  other wise tolerable. 

I think my my pain tolerance is just way more from normal back issues. 

bah! 
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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #51 on: February 03, 2019, 01:12:18 PM »
31 gal fuel tank


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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #52 on: February 03, 2019, 01:47:34 PM »
Tranny tunnel

top will be removable access panel




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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #53 on: March 10, 2019, 11:25:20 PM »

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #54 on: March 10, 2019, 11:35:12 PM »
As my knee starts to feel better I have gotten back into the shop.
Started working on raising the bed floor to clear notch and tanks.

Found a set of stainless block hugger exhaust manifolds that only took a little bit of mods to clear the pass side motor mount.

Also built a custom brake pedal set up with a 8" dual diaphram booster and 1- 1/8" master.

Got a bench seat mounted.   Fits perfect. 

Steering linkage is also done.

Air tank and dual compressors in too.

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #55 on: March 10, 2019, 11:40:45 PM »


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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #56 on: March 10, 2019, 11:46:04 PM »


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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #57 on: March 11, 2019, 07:57:34 AM »
Obviously, you plan to drive this thing when the weather breaks...

Nice work!
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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #58 on: March 11, 2019, 09:09:56 AM »
truck looks great
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I never wanted a red car.. always thought they were tacky and common...
I now have 4 very not common cars and they are all red.. :o

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #59 on: March 11, 2019, 09:21:27 AM »
Quote from: Wingman on March 11, 2019, 07:57:34 AM
Obviously, you plan to drive this thing when the weather breaks...

Nice work!

maybe by fall.         when the weather breaks the roadster is just too fun!
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