Bringing Dad's 58 home - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

indynick · 03-14-2012, 12:22 PM

Hi all, my name is Nick. I am currently in Indiana, but grew up in the Southern California area.
Above are a few pics of my Dad's Original 1958 Apache. This was sold by my sister out of spite. After almost 17 years, I am going to be bringing it home with me where it belongs.

I have been lurking here since about 2 weeks ago and decided to join. Looking forward to meeting some of you eventually.

Southcity · 03-14-2012, 12:32 PM

Awesome truck and from the pics it looks to be mostly original. Many would kill to have that natural patina your truck has. What are your plans for the truck?

**leddzepp** · 03-14-2012, 02:01 PM

I am from So Cal also....and my dad has a 58 apache just like that one

Welcome to the board!

indynick · 03-14-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southcity

Awesome truck and from the pics it looks to be mostly original. Many would kill to have that natural patina your truck has. What are your plans for the truck?

Thanks...Currently, I am planning on getting it here and then just being able to drive it a bit. Long term, like 2 years , is a complete frame-off restoration, a mild suspension drop. Dropped front axle,flip the rear and that's about it after the frame off. I'll more than likely drive it this year,spring/summer then it's in the heated garage til next spring.
I have many memories in this truck with my dad. If it weren't his, I'd end up bagging it, and making a rat out of it. I love the patina it has.

1ATony · 03-15-2012, 01:27 PM

Welcome to the site I love those trucks.

**Ron 586** · 03-15-2012, 07:45 PM

Welcome to the site from Big Sandy, West Tennessee.

That is a gem. That it belonged to your dad makes it a "priceless gem" What does it have for a drive train?.

indynick · 03-15-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron 586

Welcome to the site from Big Sandy, West Tennessee.

That is a gem. That it belonged to your dad makes it a "priceless gem" What does it have for a drive train?.

Thanks Tony and Ron, as for running gear, it has and I will keep the original 283 in it with the three on the tree. Plenty of power for cruise nights and I have always loved the three speed in it.

03-14-2012, 12:22 PM	#1
indynick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Posts: 31	Bringing Dad's 58 home Hi all, my name is Nick. I am currently in Indiana, but grew up in the Southern California area. Above are a few pics of my Dad's Original 1958 Apache. This was sold by my sister out of spite. After almost 17 years, I am going to be bringing it home with me where it belongs. I have been lurking here since about 2 weeks ago and decided to join. Looking forward to meeting some of you eventually.

03-14-2012, 12:32 PM	#2
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: Bringing Dad's 58 home Awesome truck and from the pics it looks to be mostly original. Many would kill to have that natural patina your truck has. What are your plans for the truck? __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

03-14-2012, 02:01 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,994	Re: Bringing Dad's 58 home I am from So Cal also....and my dad has a 58 apache just like that one Welcome to the board! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

03-15-2012, 01:27 PM	#5
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Bringing Dad's 58 home Welcome to the site I love those trucks.

03-15-2012, 07:45 PM	#6
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Bringing Dad's 58 home Welcome to the site from Big Sandy, West Tennessee. That is a gem. That it belonged to your dad makes it a "priceless gem" What does it have for a drive train?. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.