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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Fuel filler tube fabricated out of stainless. Tank inlet was 2" and the filler neck was 2-1/4." I had bought an exhaust reducer, but it really didn't fit well, so I hand-flared the 2" to match a 2-1/4" section I had laying around. Filler neck uses original (but new) rubber seal.
   And we have working headlights! 
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01-22-2023, 04:41 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Came out nice.
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01-22-2023, 05:41 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Great videos and a fantastic truck is here
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01-28-2023, 12:34 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
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02-05-2023, 02:39 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Air Ride gauges hidden in what used to be the ash tray:
 Plus two Viair 400's: 
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02-25-2023, 09:57 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Slow slow progress of late. Bed back on, bumper on, fenders got welting:
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02-26-2023, 04:27 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Progress....
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02-26-2023, 10:23 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Taillights added, wheels on, aired out:
  
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02-26-2023, 11:19 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
And to celebrate, I changed my Avatar.
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02-27-2023, 12:35 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Wow!
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02-27-2023, 12:40 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
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dannnnnnnnnnnnng! that looks just about perfect!
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02-27-2023, 03:13 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Yes.
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02-27-2023, 12:40 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Looks amazing!! Hope I get to see it in person some day!
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02-27-2023, 03:13 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Looks awesome
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02-27-2023, 11:25 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to see some miles put on it
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02-27-2023, 11:45 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Looks great!
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02-28-2023, 07:41 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Looking good Skinny!!
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03-01-2023, 07:56 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
That's one awesome looking C10!
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03-01-2023, 02:53 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
That looks great! Do you plan to do any sort of center/hub cap or just ride it how it sits? Either way, I dig it!
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03-01-2023, 09:38 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
I want Spider Caps, but they are $80 a piece, so I don't have any. Yet.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Just absolutely gorgeous.
It works so well together. Well done.
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Thanks!
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03-19-2023, 10:55 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Decided to sell my (formerly) daily driver '77 C10. Haven't quite figured out what to ask - the problem I have is the mechanicals have ALL been rebuilt or replaced in the 60,000 miles I've owned it.
The body, on the other hand, is showing the typical rust for a 46 year old Chevy that sees winter. People really only see the body, not the stuff underneath. I really, really, do not want to do more bodywork.
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Sold my '77. Ordering more parts for the '61 tonight (BIG-HONKIN-GRIN).
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