New Guy - '61 Apache - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rbonitz · 02-25-2013, 09:13 AM

I've been lurking and getting information here for a while so I figured I'd introduce myself. I've got a bunch of muscle cars - do most work myself (except bodywork and paint).

I've been working on '61 Apache for a while when I have downtime between other projects - I bought it a couple of years ago. Originally a 6 cylinder but previous owner installed a 305. Floors were pretty bad so I welded in new floors - also rewired everything with a an American Autowire harness. - Just getting everything back together now. I hope to get this back on the road before my other project ('60 Corvette Restomod) returns from body shop. I don't think I'll do anything with body on this one- just get this on the road and enjoy it.

By chance I watched the movie Billy Jack this weekend - not a great flick, but the truck appears identical to mine.

Anyway, here it is.... Not quite concourse, but nice "Patina"...

My Photo Stream-335 by rbonitz2000, on Flickr

My Photo Stream-327 by rbonitz2000, on Flickr

Realnoisy · 02-25-2013, 09:34 AM

Nice truck!

Welcome to the forum!

awbrown · 02-25-2013, 10:06 AM

I love it !!!

Wrenchbender Ret · 02-25-2013, 11:32 AM

Nice truck. I would leave it like that. A silicone type wax might spiff it up a bit.

**aerotruk63** · 02-25-2013, 11:42 AM

Never gets tiring to see more photo's. Welcome!

markeb01 · 02-25-2013, 11:47 AM

Welcome to the forum! Great looking truck and the floor sure turned out nice. Enjoy.

glos55 · 02-25-2013, 11:47 AM

Nice Truck!! Welcome!!

**slepysal** · 02-25-2013, 11:55 AM

welcome.... you know I like it !

1963c-10 · 02-25-2013, 12:04 PM

Great looking truck

64tantruck · 02-25-2013, 06:11 PM

Welcome to the forum. I am currently rebuilding a 61 apache,

Glenn

**Captainfab** · 02-26-2013, 12:49 AM

Welcome to the forum

**MusicMan70** · 02-26-2013, 01:07 AM

I dig it!

Grizz1963 · 02-26-2013, 03:26 AM

Welcome.

You had my attention at '61

Be good to see some (any) photos of your other cars and projects, regardless of point in process.

Some of us do like photos on here.
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rbonitz · 02-26-2013, 08:09 AM

Thanks all.... I've been using this site for info on the '61 for so long I figured I should say Hi.

Here's a picture of some of my others. 1968 Firebird and 1968 Shelby (GT500KR convertible) - 1959 Caddy in the back.

Showroom 028 by rbonitz2000, on Flickr

Somehow I ended up with red white and blue 1968 convertibles and didn't realize it until the firebird came back from the paint shop.

IMG_0813[1] by rbonitz2000, on Flickr

Jeff La · 02-26-2013, 08:35 AM

Nice cars and a nice truck, welcome

TehNewGuy · 02-26-2013, 08:49 AM

great looking cars, the garage bays are awesome! Welcome aboard!!!
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61_FL_Apache · 02-26-2013, 07:08 PM

Man! I need a collection like that..

02-25-2013, 09:13 AM	#1
rbonitz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lionville, PA Posts: 5	New Guy - '61 Apache I've been lurking and getting information here for a while so I figured I'd introduce myself. I've got a bunch of muscle cars - do most work myself (except bodywork and paint). I've been working on '61 Apache for a while when I have downtime between other projects - I bought it a couple of years ago. Originally a 6 cylinder but previous owner installed a 305. Floors were pretty bad so I welded in new floors - also rewired everything with a an American Autowire harness. - Just getting everything back together now. I hope to get this back on the road before my other project ('60 Corvette Restomod) returns from body shop. I don't think I'll do anything with body on this one- just get this on the road and enjoy it. By chance I watched the movie Billy Jack this weekend - not a great flick, but the truck appears identical to mine. Anyway, here it is.... Not quite concourse, but nice "Patina"... My Photo Stream-335 by rbonitz2000, on Flickr My Photo Stream-327 by rbonitz2000, on Flickr

02-25-2013, 09:34 AM	#2
Realnoisy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 229	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Nice truck! Welcome to the forum!

02-25-2013, 10:06 AM	#3
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache I love it !!!

02-25-2013, 11:32 AM	#4
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Nice truck. I would leave it like that. A silicone type wax might spiff it up a bit.

02-25-2013, 11:42 AM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Never gets tiring to see more photo's. Welcome! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

02-25-2013, 11:47 AM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Welcome to the forum! Great looking truck and the floor sure turned out nice. Enjoy. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

02-25-2013, 11:47 AM	#7
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Nice Truck!! Welcome!! __________________ LIFE IS SHORT HAVE FUN

02-25-2013, 11:55 AM	#8
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache welcome.... you know I like it ! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

02-25-2013, 12:04 PM	#9
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Great looking truck __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

02-25-2013, 06:11 PM	#10
64tantruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jamesville NY Posts: 225	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Welcome to the forum. I am currently rebuilding a 61 apache, Glenn __________________ Glenn Korec Jamesville NY 64 C20 350ci Turbo 350 tranny 3.73 gear with air ride. 61 Apache10 (wife's truck) 327ci powerglide. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=570100

02-26-2013, 12:49 AM	#11
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Welcome to the forum __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-26-2013, 01:07 AM	#12
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache I dig it! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

02-26-2013, 03:26 AM	#13
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,581	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Welcome. You had my attention at '61 Be good to see some (any) photos of your other cars and projects, regardless of point in process. Some of us do like photos on here. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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.

02-26-2013, 08:09 AM	#14
rbonitz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lionville, PA Posts: 5	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Thanks all.... I've been using this site for info on the '61 for so long I figured I should say Hi. Here's a picture of some of my others. 1968 Firebird and 1968 Shelby (GT500KR convertible) - 1959 Caddy in the back. Showroom 028 by rbonitz2000, on Flickr Somehow I ended up with red white and blue 1968 convertibles and didn't realize it until the firebird came back from the paint shop. IMG_0813[1] by rbonitz2000, on Flickr

02-26-2013, 08:35 AM	#15
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Nice cars and a nice truck, welcome



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02-26-2013, 08:49 AM	#16
TehNewGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 86	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache great looking cars, the garage bays are awesome! Welcome aboard!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 LWB Fleet- Project

02-26-2013, 07:08 PM	#17
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: New Guy - '61 Apache Man! I need a collection like that.. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

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