New Guy 61 Apache 10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Branman1971 · 09-30-2013, 08:42 PM

Howdy from Texas. I picked up this 61 Apache and might have bit off more than I can chew. It needs lots of work but it runs. It didn't have any brakes when I got it but they cleaned up and are working now. There's been a lot of less than professional repairs made that I got to work out but I love the body style and I am excited. Glad to have this forum.
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bama63 · 09-30-2013, 09:17 PM

nice score!

Ta2Don · 09-30-2013, 09:46 PM

and Welcome Aboard!!!
Awesome truck to start with... Tons of Great folks out here an a Wealth of info...

If ya can't find something with a search, just ask...

There are a bunch of people who are willing to share their knowledge. This board is the reason my build has taken the direction it has. I was gonna build an engine and change to a manual trans... Long Story short, mine is in the rolling chassis stage now, cab is on a stand, bed and front clip are waiting some attention...

anyway, again, welcome aboard, have fun with your build and remember to take lots of pics... for sharing, but mostly for reference material later...

Branman1971 · 09-30-2013, 10:02 PM

Thanks guys! I have been lurking for a while and already learned a bunch. Couple more pics.

**Captainfab** · 10-01-2013, 12:54 AM

Welcome to the forum

I think a lot of us have had those thoughts of having bit off more than we can chew. I would suggest just focusing on one area at a time, as you did with the brakes. Work on each area until you are at least satisfied for now and move to the next thing. What does really help is if you can keep it running and driving as much as possible.

Branman1971 · 10-01-2013, 06:00 PM

What's the story on the double hump hoods? I see trucks from 60 to 66 that have them and some do not. Was it an option back then for all years?
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mr andrerson · 10-01-2013, 06:10 PM

welcome Branman!! dig that truck already! i see the belt off the power steering pump.. is that why they put the suicide/brody knob on the steering wheel? If memory serves... and im sure there are folks with more info than i... those double hump/cat eye hoods were only for the 1960-61-62 trucks with many being replaced after (even by dealerships) with the flat hoods.

1963c-10 · 10-01-2013, 06:16 PM

Welcome and nice looking 61 you picked up there. Nice to see its still got the correct hood. You don't see them as much as the 62-66 hoods. Keep us posted on the progress.

And 60-61 mr anderson on the hoods. And GMC had different hood "pods" than the chevies also.

61_FL_Apache · 10-01-2013, 08:02 PM

Im kinda partial to the 61 Apache!!

Nice truck!! Now get to work!!

donthekawguy · 10-01-2013, 08:26 PM

Sweet ruck! Do the safety things first which you did the most important already. Get it running good and suspension work. Drive it then start on the cosmetic. With my truck I don't care about the cost because I'll be buried in it. lol

Branman1971 · 10-02-2013, 12:03 AM

Thanks guys. Installed new kickdown cable and while front was lifted tranny fluid started leaking out of tailshaft of the tranny. Hope that's not a big problem. And mr anderson, I do hope to install power steering on this thing.

donthekawguy · 10-02-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Branman1971

Thanks guys. Installed new kickdown cable and while front was lifted tranny fluid started leaking out of tailshaft of the tranny. Hope that's not a big problem. And mr anderson, I do hope to install power steering on this thing.

Was the driveline out at the time? If so no biggy. If not replace the seal no biggy.

Branman1971 · 10-02-2013, 01:23 AM

No the yoke was still installed. Easy to change seal?
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09-30-2013, 08:42 PM	#1
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	New Guy 61 Apache 10 Howdy from Texas. I picked up this 61 Apache and might have bit off more than I can chew. It needs lots of work but it runs. It didn't have any brakes when I got it but they cleaned up and are working now. There's been a lot of less than professional repairs made that I got to work out but I love the body style and I am excited. Glad to have this forum. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images Last edited by Branman1971; 09-30-2013 at 08:58 PM. Reason: Add Pic

09-30-2013, 09:17 PM	#2
bama63 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: gadsden, alabama Posts: 468	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 nice score! __________________ Due to financial constraints, the light at the end of the tunnel will be shut off until further notice

09-30-2013, 09:46 PM	#3
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 and Welcome Aboard!!! Awesome truck to start with... Tons of Great folks out here an a Wealth of info... If ya can't find something with a search, just ask... There are a bunch of people who are willing to share their knowledge. This board is the reason my build has taken the direction it has. I was gonna build an engine and change to a manual trans... Long Story short, mine is in the rolling chassis stage now, cab is on a stand, bed and front clip are waiting some attention... anyway, again, welcome aboard, have fun with your build and remember to take lots of pics... for sharing, but mostly for reference material later... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

09-30-2013, 10:02 PM	#4
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 Thanks guys! I have been lurking for a while and already learned a bunch. Couple more pics. Attached Images

10-01-2013, 12:54 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 Welcome to the forum I think a lot of us have had those thoughts of having bit off more than we can chew. I would suggest just focusing on one area at a time, as you did with the brakes. Work on each area until you are at least satisfied for now and move to the next thing. What does really help is if you can keep it running and driving as much as possible. __________________ 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

10-01-2013, 06:00 PM	#6
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 What's the story on the double hump hoods? I see trucks from 60 to 66 that have them and some do not. Was it an option back then for all years? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

10-01-2013, 06:10 PM	#7
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 welcome Branman!! dig that truck already! i see the belt off the power steering pump.. is that why they put the suicide/brody knob on the steering wheel? If memory serves... and im sure there are folks with more info than i... those double hump/cat eye hoods were only for the 1960-61-62 trucks with many being replaced after (even by dealerships) with the flat hoods.

10-01-2013, 06:16 PM	#8
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 Welcome and nice looking 61 you picked up there. Nice to see its still got the correct hood. You don't see them as much as the 62-66 hoods. Keep us posted on the progress. And 60-61 mr anderson on the hoods. And GMC had different hood "pods" than the chevies also. __________________ 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

10-01-2013, 08:02 PM	#9
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 Im kinda partial to the 61 Apache!! Nice truck!! Now get to work!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

10-01-2013, 08:26 PM	#10
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 Sweet ruck! Do the safety things first which you did the most important already. Get it running good and suspension work. Drive it then start on the cosmetic. With my truck I don't care about the cost because I'll be buried in it. lol __________________ 66 shorty

10-02-2013, 12:03 AM	#11
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 Thanks guys. Installed new kickdown cable and while front was lifted tranny fluid started leaking out of tailshaft of the tranny. Hope that's not a big problem. And mr anderson, I do hope to install power steering on this thing. __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

10-02-2013, 01:23 AM	#13
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: New Guy 61 Apache 10 No the yoke was still installed. Easy to change seal? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

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