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07-16-2019, 10:48 PM
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Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Doing some work on a friends 1961 Apache. He bought it a couple years ago and wants me to give it a mini makeover. The truck is a sold runner driver with some dated upgrades. 350/350trans, front disc brakes, power steering, mid 70’s car? tilt column, aftermarket gauges, diamond plate bed floor. Here is what I started with.
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07-16-2019, 10:50 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
More base line pics.
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07-16-2019, 10:56 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
I gave it a good wash and a once over. Removed some old funky from it. I dig this truck. It’s not perfect or high dollar but it’s got a Cool Vibe. We are not trying to shake the world just give it a little more attitude.
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07-16-2019, 11:00 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
My biggest complaint about the truck is the Pink stripe. The stripe is kind of cool, I am just not a pink guy. Even after the wash the stripe was still pink. I was hoping it was a oxidized maroon, maybe it’s just faded.
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07-16-2019, 11:08 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
I put the right hood back on it then I lowered the front, adjusted the torsions turns out this truck already had dropped spindles...COOL! In the rear I put in a CPP rear 5” dropped cool. I used old rims, tires, caps off my Beater 61. What a difference!
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07-16-2019, 11:10 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
I had to cut off most of the exhaust. They spent some time routing this.
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07-21-2019, 02:09 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Painting the wheels Neptune Green. 1961 stock Chevy truck color.
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07-21-2019, 11:11 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
The newer bumper looks like it belongs.
I like it.
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07-22-2019, 02:23 AM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Liking this.
Looks like you are your local area C10 Whisperer.
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07-23-2019, 11:31 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Some painting today.
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07-27-2019, 10:15 AM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Didn’t like the Neptune Green. So repainted wheels. Cardinal RED!!
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07-27-2019, 10:23 AM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Good looking truck, chevy back up lights are a nice touch also. Cardinal red looks great.
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07-27-2019, 04:02 PM
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Cheap. Easy.
BIG Difference!
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07-27-2019, 04:05 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Love these 61’s.
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07-28-2019, 11:59 AM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Painted fronts this AM. This Cardinal Red is such a cool color and it’s a stock color for the year.
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08-02-2019, 12:37 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
I like what your doing on this
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08-03-2019, 10:37 AM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Thanks for all the comments. More progress pics!!
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08-03-2019, 10:39 AM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Before.
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08-03-2019, 10:41 AM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
After.
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08-03-2019, 11:23 AM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Cool truck. Wondering about the tailgate latch and strap setup?
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08-05-2019, 11:49 AM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
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08-06-2019, 11:29 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Before. As mentioned earlier. Mid 70’s tilt column added to truck and steering ing wheel is Horrific.
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08-06-2019, 11:32 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
After. Added a 1960 truck steering wheel and horn button. Also added a 60-66 column shift knob. Way BETTER!!
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08-06-2019, 11:34 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
Before.
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08-06-2019, 11:37 PM
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Re: Derek’s 1961 Apache older restoration makeover.
After. What a difference some spay paint can make! Still need to find the 1961 grill insert. Chrome bumpers are next!
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