1961 Chevy Apache aka Cowboy Cadillac

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Originally Posted by ColinsChopShop

Currently I am not shore how i am going cut the frame when shorting it. But I would love to keep the X-frame.

I recall hearing that the "x" pieces of the frame fit really well for boxing the outer rails, if you decide to do something like that. But don't take my word for it. Hopefully someone can offer some x-frame shortening ideas.

[ColinsChopShop]

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

I recall hearing that the "x" pieces of the frame fit really well for boxing the outer rails, if you decide to do something like that. But don't take my word for it. Hopefully someone can offer some x-frame shortening ideas.

Thanks for the Idea I will keep that in mind once im ready to start cutting, and shorting the frame.

Colin

[ColinsChopShop]

So now that I know what engine im going to be using in the truck witch is a small block Chevy does anyone have an suggestions on ether 4 or 5 speed manual transmissions that are good reliable and will fit with the stock bench seat. thanks

[ColinsChopShop]

So I picked up a front end off of a 77 Chevy truck over the week end. I'm going to use it to replace the current front suspension and get rid of the torsion bars.

[ColinsChopShop]

I haven't posted in a wile due to being without a computer so ill update yall with the progress that I have made on the truck since iv been gone.

Over the summer at a swap meet i scored this steering wheel and a 1961 licence plate.

[ColinsChopShop]

I also have worked on getting the interior taken apart.

Then the last picture is a drawling i did of what i want the truck to look like when its finished.

[el_bole]

Originally Posted by ColinsChopShop

I also have worked on getting the interior taken apart.

Then the last picture is a drawling i did of what i want the truck to look like when its finished.

Great score on steering wheel and plates....I like where you're going with your build....dig the tail pipes....