My 1959 apache project

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

So true that non-car/truck people have no idea what it takes just to own and drive a 60 year old vehicle much less what it takes to make one look as nice as yours is now.

I'm 60 now (incredibly), my dad passed in 1990 at only age 66 after 20 years of heart attacks and strokes. He'd be 92 now if he were around. He might not have been able to help but he'd have definitely gotten a lot of joy out of watching me have a nice one like yours. His was a small window '59 Fleetside long bed I "helped" him install a 283 in to replace the 235 six, and later replaced that with a 348. It was a truly fast truck in its time and I've always wanted a TF since then. If I ever stumble upon a 348/409 at a somewhat reasonable price I'm definitely buying it for my truck.

Originally Posted by Gribbs

Amazing work and I have been following you since the beginning of this build because I too have a short bed, big window, deluxe trim fleetside apache that is coming together from the ground up. I also stumbled into an econoline van build that I think you just convinced me to sell, so I can finish off my '59. The good looking craftsmanship is moving us man! Keep up the good work

Thanks!!! Id love to see some pics!