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Delmo · 08-30-2011, 12:10 AM

Hello there 47-59 guys and gals. Well I'm building a 59 Apache for a good friend and thought I would throw up some pics and keep y'all posted on it's progress. I welcome advice from you guys as there is a ton of talent here.

I gotta tell ya that building stuff for Sam is what all fabricators and builders hope for. He's got great style ( in trucks, not sure about wardrobe) and really trusts my opinion. So with that said he sends me down to San Diego to check out a 59 Apache CL find. She was a little rusty but Sams likes em dirty so I loaded er up and brought it home for some upgrades.
Here is the plan:
No limit front IFS and 4 link
LS 5.3 with a 4L60E
Camaro disc brake rear
Some new wire
Radiator upgrade
Some sort of fuel tank out back
He's still trying to talk me into the triple roll bar with 8 lights. Hahaha J/K

2dwn4u · 08-30-2011, 12:15 AM

Thats going to be a fun project , keep us posted with pics

Micks72 · 08-30-2011, 12:24 AM

we have jackalopes out her in the A.V.

OrrieG · 08-30-2011, 12:45 AM

Saw some in southern Oregon a couple of weeks ago. Nice find, original road too.

disturbinglykool · 08-30-2011, 06:18 PM

Looking good baby!

OrrieG · 08-30-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Saw some in southern Oregon a couple of weeks ago. Nice find, original road too.

Ment radio, but you guys knew that.

thirdstreettito · 08-30-2011, 06:51 PM

Yay! Another Del build!

Rude Dude · 08-30-2011, 08:28 PM

Delmo maybe you can talk Porterbuilt into designing a new suspension for 55-59 TF's

kart34 · 08-30-2011, 09:56 PM

rusty ? Thats sweet aged patina !!!! Way cool !!!

thirdstreettito · 08-30-2011, 10:16 PM

Delmo, all your builds do is clog up the forum with CRAP!

Custom
Radical
Awesome
Pickups

Fat Mike · 08-30-2011, 10:40 PM

I can't wait to see what you are going to do with this project. I always look at your other builds and they are bad a$$! Good look and post alot of pictures!!!

Delmo · 08-30-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Delmo, all your builds do is clog up the forum with CRAP!

Custom
Radical
Awesome
Pickups

Hahaha I know I know. Sorrrrrry.

Delmo · 08-31-2011, 01:08 AM

So I'll spare you the gruesome details of pulling the engine and trans. She came apart surprisingly well considering how old and untouched everything is. Other than the one front frame horn the chassis is in great shape.

mosesburb · 08-31-2011, 01:30 AM

Looks good man!! People back east wish their '99 trucks frames were that rust-free and solid.

Yezzi · 08-31-2011, 11:12 PM

Approved!

Delmo · 09-01-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Yezzi

Approved!

Thanks buddy.

So with the body off I got right at it and welded all the No limit stuff together. It went together very nice, with a nice clean frame you can get one of these rolling in a couple days. Here is the progress.

2dwn4u · 09-01-2011, 10:12 PM

Nice!!! no time to play around,,,, are you going to powder coat the frame?

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Originally Posted by Delmo

Thanks buddy.

So with the body off I got right at it and welded all the No limit stuff together. It went together very nice, with a nice clean frame you can get one of these rolling in a couple days. Here is the progress.

Yezzi · 09-04-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2dwn4u

Nice!!! no time to play around,,,, are you going to powder coat the frame?

I don't always build trucks, but when I do, I prefer Delmo!

tooslo60 · 09-01-2011, 09:53 PM

Please tell me you plan on keeping that beautiful patina.

hotrodrookie · 09-01-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tooslo60

Please tell me you plan on keeping that beautiful patina.

no kidding. if you're gonna go through the pain of body work and paint, do you want to trade sheet metal and cabs with me?

1959 Apache 3600 · 09-01-2011, 10:33 PM

Your truck looks brand new compared to mine when I brought it home. Mine's still untouched, haven't started playing with it yet. I'm planning on keeping the patina for sure. Probably lose the box and flatbed it.
Got a 454 and TH400 to swap in.

Delmo · 09-02-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1959 Apache 3600

Your truck looks brand new compared to mine when I brought it home. Mine's still untouched, haven't started playing with it yet. I'm planning on keeping the patina for sure. Probably lose the box and flatbed it.
Got a 454 and TH400 to swap in.

Sounds cool man, get it goin.

Yep she is stayin as is with the exception of door rubbers and felts etc. Just sent the frame out yesterday to get coated and took a spin down to the The Truck Shop to pick up some goodies. Complete teardown, chassis welded and coated within the week.
Here is a quick shot of the power plant.

mosesburb · 09-02-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Delmo

Sounds cool man, get it goin.
Here is a quick shot of the power plant.

What is that orange motor in the background that looks like it has a big old Paxton on it??

Delmo · 09-02-2011, 10:48 PM

That's a Model A 4 banger with a 1955 Kaiser supercharger. It's going to be on the block asap for a full rebuild. It's begging to be stuck in an old roadster.

mosesburb · 09-03-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Delmo

That's a Model A 4 banger with a 1955 Kaiser supercharger. It's going to be on the block asap for a full rebuild. It's begging to be stuck in an old roadster.

Coool!! That blower looks massive compared to the motor from this angle.

08-30-2011, 12:10 AM	#1
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Jackalope Hello there 47-59 guys and gals. Well I'm building a 59 Apache for a good friend and thought I would throw up some pics and keep y'all posted on it's progress. I welcome advice from you guys as there is a ton of talent here. I gotta tell ya that building stuff for Sam is what all fabricators and builders hope for. He's got great style ( in trucks, not sure about wardrobe) and really trusts my opinion. So with that said he sends me down to San Diego to check out a 59 Apache CL find. She was a little rusty but Sams likes em dirty so I loaded er up and brought it home for some upgrades. Here is the plan: No limit front IFS and 4 link LS 5.3 with a 4L60E Camaro disc brake rear Some new wire Radiator upgrade Some sort of fuel tank out back He's still trying to talk me into the triple roll bar with 8 lights. Hahaha J/K

08-30-2011, 12:15 AM	#2
2dwn4u Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 69	Re: Jackalope Thats going to be a fun project , keep us posted with pics

08-30-2011, 12:24 AM	#3
Micks72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 140	Re: Jackalope we have jackalopes out her in the A.V. __________________ *Mick* 1972 C20 Deluxe MADE IN the U.S.A.

08-30-2011, 12:45 AM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Jackalope Saw some in southern Oregon a couple of weeks ago. Nice find, original road too. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-30-2011, 06:18 PM	#5
disturbinglykool Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 248	Re: Jackalope Looking good baby!

08-30-2011, 06:51 PM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Jackalope Yay! Another Del build! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-30-2011, 08:28 PM	#8
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Jackalope Delmo maybe you can talk Porterbuilt into designing a new suspension for 55-59 TF's

08-30-2011, 09:56 PM	#9
kart34 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Posts: 673	Re: Jackalope rusty ? Thats sweet aged patina !!!! Way cool !!! __________________ edited by staff

08-30-2011, 10:16 PM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Jackalope Delmo, all your builds do is clog up the forum with CRAP! Custom Radical Awesome Pickups __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-30-2011, 10:40 PM	#11
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Jackalope I can't wait to see what you are going to do with this project. I always look at your other builds and they are bad a$$! Good look and post alot of pictures!!! __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

08-31-2011, 01:08 AM	#13
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Jackalope So I'll spare you the gruesome details of pulling the engine and trans. She came apart surprisingly well considering how old and untouched everything is. Other than the one front frame horn the chassis is in great shape.

08-31-2011, 01:30 AM	#14
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: Jackalope Looks good man!! People back east wish their '99 trucks frames were that rust-free and solid. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

08-31-2011, 11:12 PM	#15
Yezzi Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,176	Re: Jackalope Approved!

09-01-2011, 09:53 PM	#19
tooslo60 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Longview WA Posts: 141	Re: Jackalope Please tell me you plan on keeping that beautiful patina.

09-01-2011, 10:33 PM	#21
1959 Apache 3600 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Iowa Posts: 147	Re: Jackalope Your truck looks brand new compared to mine when I brought it home. Mine's still untouched, haven't started playing with it yet. I'm planning on keeping the patina for sure. Probably lose the box and flatbed it. Got a 454 and TH400 to swap in.



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09-02-2011, 10:48 PM	#24
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Jackalope That's a Model A 4 banger with a 1955 Kaiser supercharger. It's going to be on the block asap for a full rebuild. It's begging to be stuck in an old roadster.

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