59 Apache Photos...finally - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72steel · 05-23-2008, 06:02 AM

Before

After

Still lots to do in the interior and eventually the emblems will be rechromed and put back on. I am thinking about chroming out the bumpers and grill eventually too. This was from the thread "Front end question for 59 Apache"

I didnt know how to change the title to let you all know that the pics were up. ANyway, enjoy...

also, if anyone is interested in the old wheels, let me know.

poncho_villa · 05-23-2008, 06:14 AM

I like how you have your exhaust exit. Nice touch! I see you have 5 lug wheels on the front and 6 in the back. Are you planning on a rear end or axle swap so they all match? The chrome you got planned will help the appearance, but thats only my opinion.

72steel · 05-23-2008, 02:03 PM

eventually I will upgrade the whole rear end and suspension but I shot my wad on all the upgrades this round. Next year or winter time I plan to do the rear end.

GRIMSS · 05-23-2008, 02:44 PM

looks good.

b00sted · 05-23-2008, 02:47 PM

Cool Truck.. I love the black look...

72steel · 05-23-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by b00sted

Cool Truck.. I love the black look...

Its actually black base with 4 shades of silver spray done to look like bare metal, it is shaded on some of the lines as well. I will get better pics with a real camera rather than cell phone. I kept the top of the dashboard red and the interior is black primer with black velvet covered door panels.

72BlckButy · 05-23-2008, 03:32 PM

I'm diggin' the black!

1-ton of fun · 05-23-2008, 05:35 PM

looks good! nice work on changing the look, for the better i would say

CAL 58 GMC · 05-23-2008, 06:16 PM

I like it!!

Now you need to change your avatar.

poncho_villa · 05-23-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

I like it!!

Now you need to change your avatar.

Please!

tiggerstoy · 05-24-2008, 02:13 AM

sweet, look's kik a$$

fleetsidefive8 · 05-24-2008, 05:41 AM

very cool change in appearance. good choices

Daniel U · 05-26-2008, 02:14 AM

Looking good. I can't wait to get my truck going again. Maybe I'll get it done while we still have gas powered vehicles? Cool looking truck! Chrome will set it of nicely!

memo43 · 05-29-2008, 12:29 PM

that a sweet looking truck. love the color. what did you do to the bed?
also what size tires are those.

memo

72steel · 06-11-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by memo43

that a sweet looking truck. love the color. what did you do to the bed?
also what size tires are those.

memo

didnt do nothing to the bed yet. I am gonna sand the old stain off and redo it in mahogany. the wheels are 15" but I put a taller tire in the back

05-23-2008, 06:02 AM	#1
72steel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 57	59 Apache Photos...finally Before After Still lots to do in the interior and eventually the emblems will be rechromed and put back on. I am thinking about chroming out the bumpers and grill eventually too. This was from the thread "Front end question for 59 Apache" I didnt know how to change the title to let you all know that the pics were up. ANyway, enjoy... also, if anyone is interested in the old wheels, let me know.

05-23-2008, 06:14 AM	#2
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally I like how you have your exhaust exit. Nice touch! I see you have 5 lug wheels on the front and 6 in the back. Are you planning on a rear end or axle swap so they all match? The chrome you got planned will help the appearance, but thats only my opinion. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

05-23-2008, 02:03 PM	#3
72steel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 57	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally eventually I will upgrade the whole rear end and suspension but I shot my wad on all the upgrades this round. Next year or winter time I plan to do the rear end.

05-23-2008, 02:44 PM	#4
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally looks good. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-23-2008, 02:47 PM	#5
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally Cool Truck.. I love the black look...

05-23-2008, 03:32 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally I'm diggin' the black! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-23-2008, 05:35 PM	#8
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally looks good! nice work on changing the look, for the better i would say __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

05-23-2008, 06:16 PM	#9
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally I like it!! Now you need to change your avatar. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 05-23-2008 at 06:21 PM.

05-24-2008, 02:13 AM	#11
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally sweet, look's kik a$$

05-24-2008, 05:41 AM	#12
fleetsidefive8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: gonzo Posts: 37	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally very cool change in appearance. good choices

05-26-2008, 02:14 AM	#13
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally Looking good. I can't wait to get my truck going again. Maybe I'll get it done while we still have gas powered vehicles? Cool looking truck! Chrome will set it of nicely! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

05-29-2008, 12:29 PM	#14
memo43 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gardnerville NV Posts: 220	Re: 59 Apache Photos...finally that a sweet looking truck. love the color. what did you do to the bed? also what size tires are those. memo __________________ Memo S. Retired US Marine Family Man



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