1961 Apache LB Stepside Build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ApacheIvan · 11-08-2011, 02:30 PM

New to the forums here! Found this to be one of the best for this truck. I just found a really nice builder. No rust to speak of. No patch panels.. no rust in the floors, cab corners.. needs a lot of TLC.. but a good foundation for a great build. I don't have it home yet but that should be changing in a day or so. So far the truck looks like it is on a 25 yr old restoration. All the electrical works!! The only issue with getting it running is there is water in the oil. I am hopeful that it is as simple as a head gasket.. This will be a daily driver and I will restore it slowly. I cant wait to get it home for a thorough inspection.

Here are a few pictures I snapped the day I paid it off.

I will rebuild the top end and get it running.. will work on stripping down the body and get it painted.. want to get some paint on it and redo the bed floor. Should be a nice truck when it is all said and done.

Alan's Classic · 11-08-2011, 08:44 PM

Welcome aboard. Looks like a good starting point.

**Corts60** · 11-08-2011, 10:54 PM

Wow! That thing looks really straight and original. Nice score.

Welcome aboard from Victoria! I actually grew up in Sacramento.

**Captainfab** · 11-09-2011, 12:43 AM

Welcome to the forum

I agree.....looks like a good solid truck to build.

ApacheIvan · 06-09-2017, 01:05 AM

Fixed the head gasket, found a trailer to match the stepside, filled both with a lot of our belongings, drove it from California to Boston MA. and sold it for 5 times what I paid for it. NEVER EVER again, 3000 miles over the Rockies in an old truck with a Stovebolt 235.. It made it, but I almost didn't

11-08-2011, 02:30 PM	#1
ApacheIvan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dallas TX. Posts: 1,053	1961 Apache LB Stepside Build New to the forums here! Found this to be one of the best for this truck. I just found a really nice builder. No rust to speak of. No patch panels.. no rust in the floors, cab corners.. needs a lot of TLC.. but a good foundation for a great build. I don't have it home yet but that should be changing in a day or so. So far the truck looks like it is on a 25 yr old restoration. All the electrical works!! The only issue with getting it running is there is water in the oil. I am hopeful that it is as simple as a head gasket.. This will be a daily driver and I will restore it slowly. I cant wait to get it home for a thorough inspection. Here are a few pictures I snapped the day I paid it off. I will rebuild the top end and get it running.. will work on stripping down the body and get it painted.. want to get some paint on it and redo the bed floor. Should be a nice truck when it is all said and done.

11-08-2011, 08:44 PM	#2
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1961 Apache LB Stepside Build Welcome aboard. Looks like a good starting point. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-08-2011, 10:54 PM	#3
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 1961 Apache LB Stepside Build Wow! That thing looks really straight and original. Nice score. Welcome aboard from Victoria! I actually grew up in Sacramento. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

11-09-2011, 12:43 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1961 Apache LB Stepside Build Welcome to the forum I agree.....looks like a good solid truck to build. __________________ 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

06-09-2017, 01:05 AM	#5
ApacheIvan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dallas TX. Posts: 1,053	Re: 1961 Apache LB Stepside Build Fixed the head gasket, found a trailer to match the stepside, filled both with a lot of our belongings, drove it from California to Boston MA. and sold it for 5 times what I paid for it. NEVER EVER again, 3000 miles over the Rockies in an old truck with a Stovebolt 235.. It made it, but I almost didn't

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