My 1959 apache project
 

Traded my 54 belair project for a 59 apache project id like to upgrade suspension engine and use it as a daily driver.

Pics of when i picked it up
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...C71E95D2DF.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...124935DE98.jpg

Has a 250 straight 6 with a 3 on the tree right now
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Got it home switched up the wheels n tires
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...1283623816.jpg
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Scuffed it tinted some primer just for now
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...026EE767F3.jpg
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Im currently looking for a big window cab the stainless trim for the bed which ive heard is really hard to find.
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Your truck looks really great. Its amazing how much primer will change the look of a truck.

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Damn fine Apache project. I like how you're keeping it simple so far. It helps to show off the clean lines on a fleetside
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Thanks, cab has rust so do front fenders nothing some patch panels cant repair on fenders. Yeah color primer can change a vehicle ALOT, im going to the turlock swapmeet tomorrow hope to find some parts. Just picked up 4 "fleetside" emblems and a cleaner front hood emblems

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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...771EC35E36.jpg
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Nice looking truck.
Kim

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Thanks got some updated pics from today ill post later.
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Picked up some chrome today at swapmeet
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...DA3937C320.jpg
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What's up! We're recent instagram followers, lol.... Love your truck though. It's in way better shape than mine is. And that was a damn good score on the chrome parts at the swap meet!

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SWEET!! Whats your IG NAME??? Thanks!
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bro_jackson... Dunno where that came from, lol

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Ahhhh cool!! Lol
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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...EAD1AC4EEB.jpg
Gotta yank this eye sore out clean up engine area and put together a small block for it while i save up to upgrade suspension. Picked up a v8 cross member today ill leave it 3 speed manual for now.
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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps55eafe0e.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psd1d9a986.jpg
Got me a good 350 combo, no out of pocket just labor
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Nice score on the engine/trans.
Kim

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good looking truck.

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That is a very nice looking truck.

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tpimuncie,
Just curious, what brand/kind of primer did you use? WAs it white and the paint shop tinted it for you or did you tint it yourself? If so, with what? I'd like to do mine in a sort of Sage or light Army green.

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Ive done this for years, pops used to buy 67-72 trucks we would clean them up make them run tint the primer and sell them.


i use cheap grey lacquer primer add base coat or single stage paint
(no hardener) just add the color until you like it. then add the lacquer thinner and you have colored primer. :metal:

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Thanks for the comments, ive been cleaning up the motor it had tons of grease build up on it. ill post pics when i get ready to spray it i will be painting it "harley orange" with couple coats of automotive clear they come out really nice

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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps88f4d6ff.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psd607ff05.jpg
Sprayed the engine on my lunch today
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That came out real nice.
Kim

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Thanks its actually orange but looks red in this pic

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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps65b54d4b.jpg
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Looks nice man. I have a soft spot in my heart for the 59 I learned to drive in one. We still have it too. Swb step side 235 3 on the tree. Old blue.

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Nice! Pics!
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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps10d7012c.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps91b5dba0.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psf70db2b3.jpg

Did some trading today, came up on a cab with trim and rear glass.
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Nice find.
Kim

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Thanks!
Switched it up on the engine going this route
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psf944453e.jpg
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Both ways look real nice.
Kim

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That's a beautiful engine!!
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Thank you! i think this is more suitable for the look im after, i traded my white wall tires for the big window cab so im ebaying both sets of caps hoping to get some $$ together for next months pomona swapmeet. I want to purchase a mustang 2 kit and get this thing rolling right. wish me luck!

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Looks nice! Trying to clean my engine up this week.
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Engine looks good! I too am building my engine this week. cant wait!

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THANKS! SWEET!!!:chevy:

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Picked up some new running gear for the apache today

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psaf436d16.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps271b02dd.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps8acd1135.jpg
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Wow! Those parts look in really good condition! Good for you; )
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