Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
 

Doing some work on a friends 1961 Apache. He bought it a couple years ago and wants me to give it a mini makeover. The truck is a sold runner driver with some dated upgrades. 350/350trans, front disc brakes, power steering, mid 70’s car? tilt column, aftermarket gauges, diamond plate bed floor. Here is what I started with.

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More base line pics.

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I gave it a good wash and a once over. Removed some old funky from it. I dig this truck. It’s not perfect or high dollar but it’s got a Cool Vibe. We are not trying to shake the world just give it a little more attitude.

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My biggest complaint about the truck is the Pink stripe. The stripe is kind of cool, I am just not a pink guy. Even after the wash the stripe was still pink. I was hoping it was a oxidized maroon, maybe it’s just faded.

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I put the right hood back on it then I lowered the front, adjusted the torsions turns out this truck already had dropped spindles...COOL! In the rear I put in a CPP rear 5” dropped cool. I used old rims, tires, caps off my Beater 61. What a difference!

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I had to cut off most of the exhaust. They spent some time routing this.

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Painting the wheels Neptune Green. 1961 stock Chevy truck color.

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The newer bumper looks like it belongs.
I like it.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1563332357

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Liking this.

Looks like you are your local area C10 Whisperer.

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Some painting today.

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Didn’t like the Neptune Green. So repainted wheels. Cardinal RED!!

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Good looking truck, chevy back up lights are a nice touch also. Cardinal red looks great.

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Cheap. Easy.
BIG Difference!

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Love these 61’s.

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Painted fronts this AM. This Cardinal Red is such a cool color and it’s a stock color for the year.

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I like what your doing on this

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Thanks for all the comments. More progress pics!!

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Before.

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After.

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Cool truck. Wondering about the tailgate latch and strap setup?

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No idea. Assuming it’s from a station wagon. It’s a cool Idea.

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Before. As mentioned earlier. Mid 70’s tilt column added to truck and steering ing wheel is Horrific.

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After. Added a 1960 truck steering wheel and horn button. Also added a 60-66 column shift knob. Way BETTER!!

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Before.

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After. What a difference some spay paint can make! Still need to find the 1961 grill insert. Chrome bumpers are next!