Did you post an intro? Obviously, the chassis in its original configuration did not let the wheel sit center to the fender. The rear wheels feature longitudinal, semi-elliptic, two-stage leaf spring and direct double-action shock absorbers. Fender emblems are still above fender line, but are now oval-shaped, as opposed to previous versions in script. At locations, it was called the Blue Chip Series. I don't give a damn if you posted an intro at all, I seldom read them anyway. The Apache came with two options for drivetrain.
But I havent done it, I just keep riding. If you are into cutting and welding, the 70s Camaro or even that 77 Monte front subframe will work, and you can use the rearend also. This was necessary to clear the uppercontrol arms. Several transmissions were available including a three-speed synchromesh with optional overdrive, a heavy-duty three-speed, a four-speed automatic and a four-speed synchromesh. As track is wider and frame, suspension, steering, and brakes are all larger and heavier. Or is that just the 4x4s. The Task Force Series ran from late 1955 second series through 1959.
I think the truck would be easier than the Merc but Merc man is right after you do the swap there is fabrication for ever to get the details right. Take a look at what I am doing. In 1959, they introduced the El Camino. Fender emblems are still above fender line, but are now oval-shaped, as opposed to previous versions in script. Camaro, Nova stubs are pretty easy as well. Hood is flatter with two spears on top, similar to the.
Two-piece fender emblems are mounted above horizontal fender line. I used a Volare sub on my stock frame. Replcement parts and dropped spindles are pricey but damn that front end worked good. The Task Force pickups were given power steering, power brakes, overdrive for half-ton pickups, 12-volt electrical system, tubeless tires, and key-turn starts. Also available was the Model 3124 Cameo Carrier.
These are the strongest frames on the market which is especially important on fiberglass cars. Found an 88 pickup, swapped to that, found it was bent. Doing this, however, created another problem as the rear axle hardly had any travel; the axle tube would hit the frame sometimes. I have had the car for 5 years, and have only worked on it as time has allowed. The rails are fully welded, and the corner welds smoothed. An optional side mounted tire carrier could also be purchased. For 1955, the all-new Chevy Trucks were called 'Task Force.
Call or email for information and pricing for your specific needs. The key is to match the wheelbase. Specify 1955 2 nd Ser. Anything more then that just won't tuck inside the wheel well. Cory We've put a couple of 55-57 truck bodies on the S-10 chassic. Other features of the truck included shrouded headlights in visored fenders, concealed running boards, an egg crate grille, and an optional 'full view wraparound window. Hood is flatter with two spears on top, similar to the.
If possible, start with a running truck with a worthless body, and go from there. You get disc brakes, power steering, mounts for your V8 and trans. I would almost guarantee that if you spent a straight 40 hour work week on a project of this magnitude, you'd be left with a car that is 35-40% completed. I still have the stock stuff on a couple of my old trucks, it works, believe it or not. I thought a chassis swap would be a piece of cake on my car, but the actual body placement over the newer chassis was the easy part. I'm assuming that my truck had the rear end issue because the donor truck was a long bed. The Apache has several brake options, with the standard, Hydrovac brakes and optional rugged air hydraulic and full air brakes also available.
There was little difference between the 1958 and 1959 Apache, although 1959 was the last year it was available with the Powr-Pak, four-wheel-drive conversion offered by the Northwestern Auto Parts Company. Our frames are built using heavy. I'm open to any frame swaping ideas. The wheelbase size for the half-ton pickup measured 114-inches. I measured a 74 stepside one as a donor and they seemed to be pretty close. There were given a shorter and wider grille which ran the width of the front end.
Found an 88 pickup, swapped to that, found it was bent. How much work are you willing to tackle? I would be happy to answer any questions I can, been messing with this truck and with others like for a long time. The medium-duty trucks were called Vikings and the heavy-duty trucks were called Spartans. I haven't gotten to try it yet but this to me looks like a way to basically channel the truck without actually cutting anything. The front wheels of the 1959 Chevrolet Apache were equipped with reverse Elliot I beam front axle suspension, with inclined kingpins, longitudinal, semi-elliptic leaf springs and direct double-action shock absorbers. Specify 1955 2 nd Ser.