1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project

[RockTonka]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Frame sure looks great.
Kim

Thanks Kim, it was getting hard to tell with all the dust collecting on it!

Originally Posted by lower50's

It always looks funny when ppl mount optima batteries on there side. Great job.

Thanks L50, the all-position capability of these types of batteries opens up lots of options.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It is looking great! Keep up the great work!

We're trying DW, thanks for checking in.

[RockTonka]

Based primarily on discussions here regarding the integrity of cheap aftermarket columns, we decided to replace our cheap aftermarket column with a known name brand.
After reviewing available options, we elected to go with a Flaming River column. The difference in quality is evident in both the fit and finish and "feel".

[RockTonka]

We picked up the steps from our powder coater this morning...less than a 24 hr turn-around! We really like working with them...Tops Powdercoating in OKC flat out delivers!

My son thought that the mud flaps were boring and had an idea to make them pop. We spent the evening working some 3" x 1/8" aluminum strap into these pieces...we really like how they flow with the rest of the truck.

[Grizz1963]

Very VERY Smart.

This really is an amazing build you are doing.

As mentioned elsewhere before, we may end up driving close by you in October, I still need to get my side mouldings an S/S bed strips from Mar-K but they are holding out on the extra 10% discount, which to us travelling means a lot in the greater scheme of things.

Who knows...?

[RockTonka]

Thanks Griz, if y'all make it through OKC and would like...we have plenty of room for y'all to spend the night and maybe let us feed ya a time or two!