Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hardwaa · 07-16-2019, 10:48 PM

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.

hardwaa · 07-16-2019, 10:50 PM

More base line pics.

hardwaa · 07-16-2019, 10:56 PM

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.

hardwaa · 07-16-2019, 11:00 PM

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.

hardwaa · 07-16-2019, 11:08 PM

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!

hardwaa · 07-16-2019, 11:10 PM

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

LostMy65 · 07-21-2019, 11:11 PM

The newer bumper looks like it belongs.
I like it.

Grizz1963 · 07-22-2019, 02:23 AM

Liking this.

Looks like you are your local area C10 Whisperer.

hardwaa · 07-23-2019, 11:31 PM

Some painting today.

hardwaa · 07-27-2019, 10:15 AM

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

notsolo · 07-27-2019, 10:23 AM

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

okndn · 08-02-2019, 12:37 PM

I like what your doing on this

hardwaa · 08-03-2019, 10:37 AM

Thanks for all the comments. More progress pics!!

hardwaa · 08-03-2019, 10:39 AM

Before.

hardwaa · 08-03-2019, 10:41 AM

After.

**raylube** · 08-03-2019, 11:23 AM

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

07-16-2019, 10:48 PM	#1
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	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. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-16-2019, 10:50 PM	#2
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. More base line pics. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-16-2019, 10:56 PM	#3
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. 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. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-16-2019, 11:00 PM	#4
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. 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. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-16-2019, 11:08 PM	#5
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. 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! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-16-2019, 11:10 PM	#6
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. I had to cut off most of the exhaust. They spent some time routing this. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-21-2019, 11:11 PM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. The newer bumper looks like it belongs. I like it. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-22-2019, 02:23 AM	#8
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,611	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. Liking this. Looks like you are your local area C10 Whisperer. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

07-23-2019, 11:31 PM	#9
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. Some painting today. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-27-2019, 10:15 AM	#10
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. Didn’t like the Neptune Green. So repainted wheels. Cardinal RED!! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-27-2019, 10:23 AM	#11
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,485	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. Good looking truck, chevy back up lights are a nice touch also. Cardinal red looks great. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

08-02-2019, 12:37 PM	#12
okndn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Skiatook, OK Posts: 33	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. I like what your doing on this

08-03-2019, 10:37 AM	#13
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. Thanks for all the comments. More progress pics!! __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

08-03-2019, 10:39 AM	#14
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. Before. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

08-03-2019, 10:41 AM	#15
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 849	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. After. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's



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08-03-2019, 11:23 AM	#16
raylube Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Preston Idaho Posts: 279	Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover. Cool truck. Wondering about the tailgate latch and strap setup?

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