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JIMBO59 · 07-13-2006, 01:43 AM

Hi, I'm Jimbo And New To The Site. I Am Currently Ripping Down A 59 Apache/big Window For A Ground Up Resto. Apaches Rule

texascowboy593 · 07-13-2006, 03:57 AM

Welcome to the board!

bronx · 07-13-2006, 05:29 AM

Let us see some pics of your project.

HOTFUN · 07-13-2006, 09:01 AM

Welcome to the board and let's see some pictures of your truck.

Jebb1978 · 07-13-2006, 12:49 PM

WELCOME JIMBO!
If you are looking for anything check out Jsbgump's load of parts, dirt cheap and he is in Ft. Worth.

Igotachevyor2 · 07-13-2006, 01:10 PM

welcome

krue · 07-13-2006, 01:16 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! We are trying to get ya'll an Apache club similar to the Blazer club, 4x4 club etc. It doesn't mean a whole lot, but every little bit helps.

Igotachevyor2 · 07-13-2006, 01:20 PM

JIMBO59 · 07-14-2006, 01:10 AM

Here She Is The Day I Bought Her

JIMBO59 · 07-14-2006, 01:12 AM

More Pics

HOTFUN · 07-14-2006, 10:21 AM

Nice truck. I love the big back window.

JIMBO59 · 07-15-2006, 12:13 AM

Not Many Big Windows Around Anymore.tons Of Small Window Ones.

JIMBO59 · 11-08-2006, 02:34 AM

Hi Guys, Its Been A Looong Time Since I Posted. Getting The Frame Back From Powder Coat This Week.scored A Posi 3.08 Rear End For 250.00. Been Real Busy Finding Parts For My Old Girl.i Decided Rather Than Going With A Big Block I Am Going To Hot Rod That Straight Six I Have. I Will Post Some New Picks As Soon As I Get The Rolling Chassis Together..

texascowboy593 · 11-08-2006, 02:45 AM

We were wondering where you've been hiding! Good to here some progress has been made! Look foward to some pics!!!

JIMBO59 · 11-08-2006, 02:23 PM

Hey Cowboy, Yep Been Busy.just Bought 3 More Parts Trucks To Keep My 59 Resto Going. Parting Out And Selling Sure Takes Alot Of Time But Its Fun And I Enjoy It.

elcamino72 · 11-08-2006, 04:54 PM

BIG BLOCK, BIG BLOCK, BIG BLOCK ... but then again I'm partial since I have a '59 Apache 3100 402cu big block with TH400 tranny and 4.10gears!!!

JIMBO59 · 02-02-2007, 01:59 AM

well, i have been busy. powder coat guy tried to screw me. quoted 450 and the tried to git 900.00 out of me after i dropped it off to him. i left with the frame still on the trailer. doing mockup right now. going to por-15 the frame after my bad experiance. check out the pics.

JIMBO59 · 02-02-2007, 02:06 AM

big block was sold and i went with a 30 over 350 and 400 tubo trans. camaro rear end 3.08. getting there slow but sure. having a ball doing it too. if everything goes as planned i will have a rolling chassis by mon.

texascowboy593 · 02-02-2007, 02:21 AM

Fantastic progress! I was wondering where you've been! Keep up the good work!

dwcsr · 02-02-2007, 07:27 PM

looking good.

jds319 · 02-02-2007, 09:07 PM

What year camaro did you pull the rear end from? Looks like a great fit!

Igotachevyor2 · 02-03-2007, 10:11 AM

nice progress keep the pictures coming

JIMBO59 · 02-03-2007, 12:56 PM

thanks guys, the rear end i bought for 250.00. it was out of a 78 camaro. 3.08 posi.

JIMBO59 · 02-03-2007, 12:58 PM

hey cowboy, as you know the weather has not been helpin things lately. moved to tx. to get away from the white stuff. it followed me. lol

JIMBO59 · 03-08-2007, 11:11 PM

Finally More Progress And Pics. Frame Sprayed With Uncut Por-15. Great Stuff To Use. Thanks For All The Fantastic Info On The Site.

07-13-2006, 01:43 AM	#1
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	59 Apache Big Window Hi, I'm Jimbo And New To The Site. I Am Currently Ripping Down A 59 Apache/big Window For A Ground Up Resto. Apaches Rule Last edited by JIMBO59; 04-03-2007 at 03:17 PM. Reason: cause i could

07-13-2006, 03:57 AM	#2
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Welcome to the board! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

07-13-2006, 05:29 AM	#3
bronx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: norway Posts: 46	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Let us see some pics of your project. __________________ -57 GMC stepside -79 Bronco xlt -69 Opel Admiral -76 Opel commodore

07-13-2006, 09:01 AM	#4
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Welcome to the board and let's see some pictures of your truck. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

07-13-2006, 12:49 PM	#5
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 59 Apache Big Window WELCOME JIMBO! If you are looking for anything check out Jsbgump's load of parts, dirt cheap and he is in Ft. Worth. __________________ 1959 GMC project

07-13-2006, 01:10 PM	#6
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 59 Apache Big Window welcome __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

07-13-2006, 01:16 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! We are trying to get ya'll an Apache club similar to the Blazer club, 4x4 club etc. It doesn't mean a whole lot, but every little bit helps. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-13-2006, 01:20 PM	#8
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 59 Apache Big Window __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

07-14-2006, 01:10 AM	#9
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Here She Is The Day I Bought Her Attached Images

07-14-2006, 01:12 AM	#10
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 59 Apache Big Window More Pics Attached Images

07-14-2006, 10:21 AM	#11
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Nice truck. I love the big back window. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

07-15-2006, 12:13 AM	#12
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Not Many Big Windows Around Anymore.tons Of Small Window Ones.

11-08-2006, 02:34 AM	#13
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Hi Guys, Its Been A Looong Time Since I Posted. Getting The Frame Back From Powder Coat This Week.scored A Posi 3.08 Rear End For 250.00. Been Real Busy Finding Parts For My Old Girl.i Decided Rather Than Going With A Big Block I Am Going To Hot Rod That Straight Six I Have. I Will Post Some New Picks As Soon As I Get The Rolling Chassis Together.. __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY

11-08-2006, 02:45 AM	#14
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 59 Apache Big Window We were wondering where you've been hiding! Good to here some progress has been made! Look foward to some pics!!! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

11-08-2006, 02:23 PM	#15
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Hey Cowboy, Yep Been Busy.just Bought 3 More Parts Trucks To Keep My 59 Resto Going. Parting Out And Selling Sure Takes Alot Of Time But Its Fun And I Enjoy It. __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY



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11-08-2006, 04:54 PM	#16
elcamino72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 29	Re: 59 Apache Big Window BIG BLOCK, BIG BLOCK, BIG BLOCK ... but then again I'm partial since I have a '59 Apache 3100 402cu big block with TH400 tranny and 4.10gears!!! __________________ Bryan Shook Collector Vehicle Fraud - Click Here!!!

02-02-2007, 01:59 AM	#17
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 59 Apache Big Window well, i have been busy. powder coat guy tried to screw me. quoted 450 and the tried to git 900.00 out of me after i dropped it off to him. i left with the frame still on the trailer. doing mockup right now. going to por-15 the frame after my bad experiance. check out the pics. Attached Images __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY

02-02-2007, 02:06 AM	#18
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 59 Apache Big Window big block was sold and i went with a 30 over 350 and 400 tubo trans. camaro rear end 3.08. getting there slow but sure. having a ball doing it too. if everything goes as planned i will have a rolling chassis by mon. Attached Images __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY

02-02-2007, 02:21 AM	#19
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Fantastic progress! I was wondering where you've been! Keep up the good work! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

02-02-2007, 07:27 PM	#20
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 59 Apache Big Window looking good.

02-02-2007, 09:07 PM	#21
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: 59 Apache Big Window What year camaro did you pull the rear end from? Looks like a great fit! __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

02-03-2007, 10:11 AM	#22
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: 59 Apache Big Window nice progress keep the pictures coming __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

02-03-2007, 12:56 PM	#23
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 59 Apache Big Window thanks guys, the rear end i bought for 250.00. it was out of a 78 camaro. 3.08 posi. __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY

02-03-2007, 12:58 PM	#24
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 59 Apache Big Window hey cowboy, as you know the weather has not been helpin things lately. moved to tx. to get away from the white stuff. it followed me. lol __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY

03-08-2007, 11:11 PM	#25
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 59 Apache Big Window Finally More Progress And Pics. Frame Sprayed With Uncut Por-15. Great Stuff To Use. Thanks For All The Fantastic Info On The Site. Attached Images __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY

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