My '59 Apache

[Cobra427sc]

Hi Kim! Nice Build by the way!! I have a question for you. Do you know the part numbers of the headers you used that finally fit right?
Thanks.
Gerry.

[vht]

Denee, however you want to take this, your rear end looks great!! Glad your driving it now and having fun.

[Denee007]

Yesterday, I found time to install my front and rear sway bars from performance online. They are relatively "easy" to install as the instructions are vague. Just common sense helps a great deal I don't have "Betsy"(sounds like a good old fashioned name) down on the ground yet as the transmission started leaking from what looks like a oil sending switch, and the speedometer o-ring. Plus I want to take some black spray paint and touch up spots underneath, and check nuts and bolts to make sure they're still tight. I have the parts to repair now, maybe tomorrow I'll be able to get it back on the road tomorrow and see how the sway bars do~ I'll report back on the ride soon!
dne'






IN the meantime, I painted my Geo Tracker! It's my daily driver
before:

After: waiting for decals to show up.

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Nice job on the GEO.
Kim

[_Ogre]

it will handle like an over sized go cart
nice work on the geo too

[Stepside Jim]

Denee007, I think the stabilizer bars should make a big difference when you get it back on the road.

I don't mean to steal your thread but the picture of the rear one is a perfect example of something I mentioned on my build thread.

Yours not being dropped you still have plenty of space to have the bar go up over the differential and not hit the bottom of the bed.

For others such as myself who do drop the truck, this is a picture I needed to show why I had to create new mounting zones. This is the same mounting kit I got with my bar and I saw interference right away.

Thanks Denee007, it's always exciting to have you check back in once in a while.

[Denee007]

Thanks y'all!
dne'

[Denee007]

I'm so glad to help when I can, even if it's inadvertently!

Originally Posted by Stepside Jim

Denee007, I think the stabilizer bars should make a big difference when you get it back on the road.

I don't mean to steal your thread but the picture of the rear one is a perfect example of something I mentioned on my build thread.

Yours not being dropped you still have plenty of space to have the bar go up over the differential and not hit the bottom of the bed.

For others such as myself who do drop the truck, this is a picture I needed to show why I had to create new mounting zones. This is the same mounting kit I got with my bar and I saw interference right away.

Thanks Denee007, it's always exciting to have you check back in once in a while.

[Katrina/10]

Nice paint work!

[Denee007]

Thanks Gary!

Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Nice paint work!

[Denee007]

Hi! I drove my Betsy (that name sound OK?), Betsy just seems like a good old fashioned name or how about Betty Lou? or, what's the name of that woman on the side of a fighter airplane? It was a very sexy pose/picture!

oh, anyway, I drove Betsy(what's er name) to the paint store to get some polishing compound, and thus had the opportunity to see how the truck responds to curves, turns, and general driving. IT does drive a little bumpier, but the truck is like Ogre said, "drives like an over sized go-cart", darn, someone else said it would drive like your on rails, and that is a good description as well! Seems like the steering is a little sharper too. It's an incredible upgrade! Now I haven't had Gary step onto the passenger side step, as when he does, the truck tends to lean that direction~ not that he's a whale, he's about 230lbs. But overall, I'm very pleased and really the cost wasn't too bad for the set, and we all know that our own labor is dirt cheap!
dne'

[Katrina/10]

Originally Posted by Denee007

Thanks Gary!

You're welcome, if you lived around here I would be coming to you for paint advice!

Did you do any more work on the little sports car you bought? Triumph, I think?

[Denee007]

Originally Posted by Katrina/10

You're welcome, if you lived around here I would be coming to you for paint advice!

Did you do any more work on the little sports car you bought? Triumph, I think?

Gary, Good question on my TR6! I've pretty much finished my Geo Tracker, I've installed the sway bars on Betsy, I need to install a master cylinder on my 67 Mustang, so, I'm pretty much almost ready to bring the TR6 home. I'm thinking another month, or maybe start on it right after Christmas or after the new year.
dne'

This picture is from my Moms where my TR is kept. In that very same spot is where our barn was where the cows came in the barn to feed(we had two jersey cows) ,and be milked. In that very same spot is where I painted my first car, a '65 GT0, lots of memories where I grew up! I'm going to cry!


Yesterday, I wet sanded my hood on my Tracker and polished it out, it came out great!


OH, I recently purchased a paint shaker/mixer from HF! I mounted it on my metal workbench, but it shook everything off of my workbench! So I mounted it on the wall and now it's great~ very solid and I have bungy straps to make sure the paint can will stay in the shaker, however, I don't walk away while it's shaking anyway. But this shaker is awesome! I've been shaking paints from all over the garage! lol


I always have something to keep myself occupied!
dne'

[Katrina/10]

I really dig the TR6. Last week, a friend gave me a Datsun 260Z. If I can get it running, I am going to paint it the same green color as your car.

[Denee007]

Thanks! I'd really like to see a picture of your Datsun! You're welcome to post here

Originally Posted by Katrina/10

I really dig the TR6. Last week, a friend gave me a Datsun 260Z. If I can get it running, I am going to paint it the same green color as your car.

[Brendan in the "Fort]

Just finished reading this thread. You are an inspiration.
I like you Lil Mule and will be looking for a used Hoyer. I am a retired RN so I know of what you speak. Nack and lower back are pooched.

I bought a 47 Chev 2 ton. I does run. We got it home on a trailer couple weeks ago and my wife was really pleased with it. I have been reading here and downloading info.

I may donate my 89 Gm 1/2 ton daily drive into the 47. The PO had done much work to engine and tranny and it has beat a few tricked out cars off the green light.

But the snow has arrived and I will ammass parts and info till spring.

[Denee007]

Thank you so much! I'm overjoyed that you see and appreciate the value of my Little Mules! OH, and welcome to the forum and congratulations on your newest Toy! I had to see where you live(I'm not very good at geography)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Qu%27Appelle You're going to have to build a large garage for winter work! I look forward to seeing your Truck!
dne'

Originally Posted by Brendan in the "Fort

Just finished reading this thread. You are an inspiration.
I like you Lil Mule and will be looking for a used Hoyer. I am a retired RN so I know of what you speak. Nack and lower back are pooched.

I bought a 47 Chev 2 ton. I does run. We got it home on a trailer couple weeks ago and my wife was really pleased with it. I have been reading here and downloading info.

I may donate my 89 Gm 1/2 ton daily drive into the 47. The PO had done much work to engine and tranny and it has beat a few tricked out cars off the green light.

But the snow has arrived and I will ammass parts and info till spring.

[custom97]

Now I know who to take my truck to for a paint job. Great job on the Apache.

[Denee007]

Let's be clear, I didn't paint the truck, I can't take credit for that paint I wish! but I did paint my tracker and my 67 Mustang The tracker paint job was practice before painting my TR6 in a year or two

Originally Posted by custom97

Now I know who to take my truck to for a paint job. Great job on the Apache.

[Denee007]

I bought these graphics off of eBay I just keep adding things to this little truck! When will it stop!

[_Ogre]

pimping out the tracker?

the shop has an electric paint shaker that looks to be from the 60s or 70s
set the timer and walk away, if you hear it change tone run back before paint is all over the wall and floor
which happens occasionally

[Katrina/10]

Originally Posted by Denee007

Thanks! I'd really like to see a picture of your Datsun! You're welcome to post here

Here the 260, not much to look at, but I will see what I can do with it. The intake manifold is removed, and there is a stud broken off in the aluminum head. Does your Triumph have SU carburetors?

[Denee007]

Pimping? silly~ I think the checkered stripes look really "benign". I think of pimping would have the tiny tires and fuzzy stuff on the seats.
Now when it comes to paint shaking, I don't walk away from it while it's doing its thing. In fact, after about 3 or 4 minutes, I stop it and check it to make sure the screw is not backing off. I can't imagine paint, especially car paints and primers going all over the place! lol
dne'

Originally Posted by _Ogre

pimping out the tracker?

the shop has an electric paint shaker that looks to be from the 60s or 70s
set the timer and walk away, if you hear it change tone run back before paint is all over the wall and floor
which happens occasionally

[Denee007]

Thanks for posting that pic! That's a nice looking project with great potential. Yes, I my TR has the SU carbs. I sent mine to a fella on the www.6-pack.org site that knows these carburetors and let him overhaul them.
Now how are you going to get that broken bolt out?
dne'

Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Here the 260, not much to look at, but I will see what I can do with it. The intake manifold is removed, and there is a stud broken off in the aluminum head. Does your Triumph have SU carburetors?

[Denee007]

Gary allowed me to install my Christmas present! He wanted me to wait until after Christmas, but he saw how bored I've been. It wasn't too bad, the aluminum frame was kind of testy to put together. I installed it by myself and it wasn't bad. It appears flat in the picture, but it has a 2" radius? for water run off. I mainly wanted it to keep leaves out and lessen the amount of work to keep the bed area nice. I'm pleased!
dne'