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    1. #1
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      59 Apache/c6 Corvette build thread

      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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    2. #2
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      Progressive Chassis showed up:Name:  45FC370A-5178-4949-9D74-33E89049E2B0_zpsn33v6dmz.jpeg
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    3. #3
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      unboxed and Corvette Cradles installedName:  102BA157-C675-481C-ACBE-4CE8D5504CC3_zpsbpkyvkhi.jpeg
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    4. #4
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      Drive train installed. Set engine back about 2", but torque tube still too short.Name:  4E2643D5-2B08-47C4-8C1A-31B83C5D9670_zpsavel2rwm.jpeg
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    5. #5
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      Fabbed up motor mounts to move engine back to clear blower pulley from rack.Name:  35D7DF80-D7BA-4730-9348-1F40E5A3AB86_zpskkqpmb30.jpeg
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    6. #6
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      Your off to a nice start, good luck with your project.

      Joe

    7. #7
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      nice work, !!
      69 mustang in the built
      70 cuda 440 in restoration

    8. #8
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      http://www.c5-c6torquetube.com

      Very cool build.


      Don
      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
      1959 Apache Fleetside

    9. #9
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      Yep, Gamel street rods took care of the torque tube. They installed a larger drive shaft and ZR1 couplers.
      I'm a couple months behind with pics.
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      very cool!...
      im doing the same thing with a '10 vette into 70 firebird. also in AZ... im in chandler, where are you located? lets exchange notes and ideas! marc

    11. #11
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      ha!! I just saw your using progressive stuff also...thought it looked familiar they are good guys and
      Gamel street rods !
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      01blacks4: pm sent

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      Thanks for the positive feedback!
      Looking forward to a unique build.

    14. #14
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      Cutting out the old dash and putting in the 59 Impala dash. It was about 4" too wide. decided to take it out of the middle to line up the steering column with the factory location(hole in the floor).
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      Moved dash forward about 2 more inches.Name:  7DA3301D-DEC4-4CED-8C82-86F622825E0D_zpsv1agzzg5.JPEG
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      nice build, can't wait to see how this one goes!
      Eddie

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      I too am using the stock front suspension cradle from a C5-C6 corvette. I have to fab my top rails and could use some measurements from you. If that is ok with you these are what I need.
      1. Face to face of the upper mounts across the top.
      2. Angle of upper control arms.
      3. Height of the upper control arms compared to a set spot on the cradle.
      4. static caster.
      I can provide a drawing of what I want in the next few days if that would make it easier.

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      Egoman- PM sent

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      These are the measurements that I am looking for.
      A is the degrees of the upper control arm
      B is the distance between the mounting surfaces on the opposite sides
      C is the distance from the center of the forward mounting bolt to the center of the control arm attaching bolt.
      D is the vertical distance from the top of the sub-frame to the center of the control arm attaching bolt.
      E may be redundant but its the distance from the top of the rear sub-frame attaching point to the center of the control arm attaching bolt.


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      Egoman: To the best of my ability
      A= 5 degrees
      B= 35-1/2"
      C= 2-7/8"
      D= 6-3/8"
      E= 8-1/4"

      Hope this helps



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