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09-17-2013, 08:59 AM
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"El Lechero" 59 Apache
1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100
Project to-do list: -Patina exterior -Restored Inner parts -Air ride suspension -Fully restored interior, frame, drive train Parts: -Porterbuilt front and back Dropmember -Accuair air managment -14'' Baer brakes all around -22' wheels (undecided style) -461 Big Block/ 700r4 monster transmission (taking from my last unfinished project) -Champion aluminum radiator w/16'' electric fan. -Interior: -Billet instrucment cluster -Vintage air -ididit column -all complete new door parts: vent assy, window assy,... -new hinges, bolt on bear claw latched -American Auto Wire Harness -Moldings... And the list goes on...will keep the thread updated as I go. PB stuff should be getting here in about a month. 2 month wait but well worth it. Mean while I have to complete a few patches on the cab.
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1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 |
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09-17-2013, 09:04 AM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Purchased truck near Texoma, TX and hauled back to Houston.
Few pictures on damage that needs repair.
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1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:40 PM. |
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09-17-2013, 09:06 AM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Front clip is off.
Bench seat striped and sent to get powered coated -Mexican blanket that I might use on seat
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1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:37 PM. |
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09-17-2013, 09:10 AM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Replacing floors,
Headlight assembly before power coated.
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1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:35 PM. |
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09-17-2013, 10:59 AM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Looks like a cool project.
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09-17-2013, 12:08 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Front floor replaced and lower hinge area and inner pillar.
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1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 |
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09-17-2013, 12:20 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Front floors are complete including lower pillars
Assembled the accuair air management setup.
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1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:34 PM. |
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09-17-2013, 12:23 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Put my instrument cluster together and pre-fitted.
Repaired lower inner doors. -washed with detergent -por-15 lower inner door.
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1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:29 PM. |
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09-17-2013, 12:25 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Front Clip
-Detergent washed and Por-15 and im planning on spraying some bed liner over all Por-15 items. Items back from the powder coater. -radiator support -bench seat -headlight parts -misc...
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1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:45 PM. |
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09-17-2013, 03:47 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Nice, this is gunna be good. I am taking a similar approach...just toned down a bit on the drivetrain and suspension.
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09-17-2013, 04:35 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Looks good so far! Poncho Style!
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09-17-2013, 05:39 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
You're doing a real nice job on the repairs.
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09-17-2013, 09:46 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
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09-17-2013, 10:24 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Looking good
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09-18-2013, 01:34 AM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Good job jumpin on that rust from the git go!
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09-18-2013, 02:26 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Great looking truck. You could always send me those bed spears
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09-18-2013, 03:04 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Looking good, sgtusmc is right, you want the shaved look, send them to him!
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09-18-2013, 05:17 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Nice work, lets see more!!
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09-19-2013, 06:52 AM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Your truck is looking really nice
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09-20-2013, 12:09 AM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
♡ it. Cant do no better than a fleetside, and that will break necks when its done.
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09-20-2013, 04:16 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
ditto on the spear trim!!!!!!!!!!! thats a gold mine to find in it's self!!!!!!
 i'll send a UPS driver by to pick them up...... 
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09-23-2013, 12:37 AM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Installed foam seals on vent doors.
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1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 |
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09-23-2013, 11:46 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Got my baer brakes in....13'' front and rears.
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09-24-2013, 10:09 AM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Those are nice.
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09-24-2013, 03:02 PM
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Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
Huge!!
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