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Old 05-25-2015, 04:41 PM   #1
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New guy's intro.

Long time lurker to these boards, but just last weekend picked myself up a reason to post.

1961 Apache, all original south Sask. (Canada) farm truck in storage from the late 70's till last year. I picked it up off the second owner for what I consider to be a good deal, trailered it home (central AB) and am now starting to go through it. Just the necessary stuff right now to get it ready for commuting, the fun stuff will come later.

I'm glad to be on board and I'm sure I'll be bugging you all with some questions along the way.

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Old 05-25-2015, 04:56 PM   #2
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Welcome! Looks like you found a good project truck.
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Old 05-25-2015, 05:05 PM   #3
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And were going to be bugging you for more pictures! Inside, out & underneath!
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Old 05-25-2015, 05:16 PM   #4
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Re: New guy's intro.

Welcome, Great looking truck.
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Old 05-25-2015, 05:41 PM   #5
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Re: New guy's intro.

saw that over on the hamb yesterday, love the factory 2 tone in 61!
looks like a great start.
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Old 05-25-2015, 05:58 PM   #6
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Re: New guy's intro.

Welcome to the forum Graham. Appears to be a sweet ride with tons of potential. Looking forward to future updates!
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Old 05-25-2015, 06:21 PM   #7
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Re: New guy's intro.

Welcome to the forum! I like the look of the truck. Good luck with the project!
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Old 05-26-2015, 01:10 AM   #8
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Welcome to the forum Graham. Appears to be a sweet ride with tons of potential. Looking forward to future updates!
I'll try to post updates as things "progress" with this beater. I'm also ear-holes deep in a model A as well so for now this pickup will be getting a glorified spit shine and I'll abuse it much like I abused the '49 Ford tudor I had for the past three years and recently sold.

As an aside, thanks for the awesome thread on tachometers. I have a weird affinity for those damn gauges and I've got a small pile going. I pick them up at swaps and my rules are simple 1. predate the 70's and 2. cost no more than $10. While I'm pretty happy with my little collection, none of which are for a 6cl so now I have an excuse to keep lookin'
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Old 05-25-2015, 06:50 PM   #9
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Welcome Graham!!! Nice rig you have. Is AB initials for Alberta? What is your location?
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Old 05-26-2015, 12:55 AM   #10
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

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And were going to be bugging you for more pictures! Inside, out & underneath!
On it. Forgot tonight but I'll try to grab a few tomorrow when I wrap up the rear brakes.

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Welcome Graham!!! Nice rig you have. Is AB initials for Alberta? What is your location?
Red Deer area.
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Old 05-25-2015, 08:07 PM   #11
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Thats nice any more pic's.?
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Old 05-25-2015, 08:44 PM   #12
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Welcome Graham from Texas! Looks like a great start!!
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Old 05-25-2015, 09:28 PM   #13
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Love it! But....more pics!
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Old 05-25-2015, 09:45 PM   #14
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Good start
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Old 05-25-2015, 09:51 PM   #15
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Looks like you found a keeper and welcome
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Old 05-25-2015, 09:58 PM   #16
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Welcome looks like a great truck to start with.
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Old 05-25-2015, 10:10 PM   #17
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Welcome aboard.
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Old 05-25-2015, 11:45 PM   #18
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Welcome to the forum Graham

I agree that looks like a decent truck to work with. Keep us updated with your progress.
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Old 05-26-2015, 01:12 AM   #19
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Re: New guy's intro.

sweet! I'm in the same boat myself.. just waiting to get mine back on the road.
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Old 05-26-2015, 08:30 AM   #20
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Very nice. Great plans to just get it road ready first. I would leave the paint as is.
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Old 05-26-2015, 08:32 AM   #21
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nice truck - really like the grill and twin lights on that '61.

regular updates on your progress please, I'll be watching from the other side of the pond.
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Old 05-26-2015, 08:59 AM   #22
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Re: New guy's intro.

Welcome that is one Good looking Rig !!
Got to love those hoods.

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Old 05-26-2015, 01:21 PM   #23
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Great looking project that you found. As mentioned above we would love to see more pics!!!
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Re: New guy's intro.

Welcome to the board Graham.

I see you registered in 2013, so you probably know the score.

Hope to see your progress and that you have loads of fun with your cool truck.
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Old 05-26-2015, 06:27 PM   #25
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Awesome.

Welcome from sunny Arizona. Another truck's life saved by a board member. Does my heart good to see this happening over and over again.
Awesome looking truck to start with.
Keep us posted with progress pics.
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