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demian5 · 04-15-2019, 11:36 AM

This weekend I had to get the truck back together and rolling so I could get my car out of the garage to take to a show.

Got it all together, drop 2 1/2" spindles, all new ball joints and a arm shafts but didn't put shocks on yet - and the thing dropped to the ground and rested on the tires on the wheel wells. The 2 1/2" spindles shouldn't have dropped it that much!?

Turned out that the torsion bars were swapped side to side (or they are twisted evenly the opposite way), and the "bump" stops were the shocks being fully compressed!

Anyways, here is how it sits now. Looks pretty good. I am concerned about the adjusters hanging down so low...

Does anyone know if the torsion bars are left and right? If the are not and are supposed to be the same (and straight at the front and back), maybe I just get some others and put them in and the adjusters wont be so low?

demian5 · 04-15-2019, 11:42 AM

You can see the adjusters in this picture.

Isaiah92260 · 04-18-2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by demian5

You can see the adjusters in this picture.

How much did you lower the rear and what did you use? Looks good like that

demian5 · 04-18-2019, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Isaiah92260

How much did you lower the rear and what did you use? Looks good like that

4" drop springs.

However, the first picture the truck has a mid-80s caprice rear diff (5-lug).

The after picture is a 66 c10 12-bolt (6-lug).

It took quite a bit to get that in as the saddles for the trailing arms are wider, the shocks bolt at the rear of the trailing arms, to the frame (among other issues).

demian5 · 05-09-2019, 10:57 AM

Got it at ride height and getting sorted.

**PGSigns** · 05-10-2019, 06:36 AM

Looks good. Its coming together nicely.
Jimmy

**MusicMan70** · 05-10-2019, 11:39 AM

Really like that stance that you attained and PS upgrade looks nice too!

**The Rocknrod** · 05-10-2019, 01:58 PM

What size tires and rims are those.

**slepysal** · 05-11-2019, 01:10 AM

looks good!!!

demian5 · 05-14-2019, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What size tires and rims are those.

22" steel GM transit wheels. I dunno the tire size off tht etop of my head. Maybe a 235 30 22?

LostMy65 · 05-14-2019, 09:55 PM

It looks like you're using 73+ motor mounts.
Are they welded to the frame?

demian5 · 05-15-2019, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

It looks like you're using 73+ motor mounts.
Are they welded to the frame?

They have bolts.

demian5 · 06-21-2019, 12:17 PM

No more side pipes!

But it appears the hangers were simply drilled through the floor and steps on the bed! So the muffler shop didn't want to remove them, said that is on me. No worries.

However, when I was younger, there was (and for me still is) integrity to do a job right. I picked up the truck and the collectors were leaking bad. I mentioned something, they put it on the lift. They said it wasn't their responsibility to replace the collector gaskets. In fact, they just whacked them off about 3" back and welded the new exhaust to the old collector pipes. Didn't even tighten the bolts!

So I went and purchased NEW copper ones and they put them on with new bolts. no extra charge by the way.

When getting a complete exhaust, the guys I used to take my stuff to would always make new collectors and pipes complete.

Maybe its just me...

Ronzo · 06-21-2019, 03:54 PM

Love your truck man.

doobiebro · 06-21-2019, 05:06 PM

Looking Good

**slepysal** · 06-21-2019, 06:23 PM

Right on man

04-15-2019, 11:36 AM	#1
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache This weekend I had to get the truck back together and rolling so I could get my car out of the garage to take to a show. Got it all together, drop 2 1/2" spindles, all new ball joints and a arm shafts but didn't put shocks on yet - and the thing dropped to the ground and rested on the tires on the wheel wells. The 2 1/2" spindles shouldn't have dropped it that much!? Turned out that the torsion bars were swapped side to side (or they are twisted evenly the opposite way), and the "bump" stops were the shocks being fully compressed! Anyways, here is how it sits now. Looks pretty good. I am concerned about the adjusters hanging down so low... Does anyone know if the torsion bars are left and right? If the are not and are supposed to be the same (and straight at the front and back), maybe I just get some others and put them in and the adjusters wont be so low? Attached Images __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

04-15-2019, 11:42 AM	#2
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache You can see the adjusters in this picture. Attached Images __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-09-2019, 10:57 AM	#5
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache Got it at ride height and getting sorted. Attached Images __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-10-2019, 06:36 AM	#6
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache Looks good. Its coming together nicely. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

05-10-2019, 11:39 AM	#7
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache Really like that stance that you attained and PS upgrade looks nice too! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

05-10-2019, 01:58 PM	#8
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache What size tires and rims are those. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-11-2019, 01:10 AM	#9
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache looks good!!! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

05-14-2019, 09:55 PM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache It looks like you're using 73+ motor mounts. Are they welded to the frame? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-21-2019, 12:17 PM	#13
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache No more side pipes! But it appears the hangers were simply drilled through the floor and steps on the bed! So the muffler shop didn't want to remove them, said that is on me. No worries. However, when I was younger, there was (and for me still is) integrity to do a job right. I picked up the truck and the collectors were leaking bad. I mentioned something, they put it on the lift. They said it wasn't their responsibility to replace the collector gaskets. In fact, they just whacked them off about 3" back and welded the new exhaust to the old collector pipes. Didn't even tighten the bolts! So I went and purchased NEW copper ones and they put them on with new bolts. no extra charge by the way. When getting a complete exhaust, the guys I used to take my stuff to would always make new collectors and pipes complete. Maybe its just me... Attached Images __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

06-21-2019, 03:54 PM	#14
Ronzo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ft Whoopup, Ab Posts: 317	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache Love your truck man.

06-21-2019, 05:06 PM	#15
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache Looking Good __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

06-21-2019, 06:23 PM	#16
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Before and current - Progress made on the 1960 apache Right on man __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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