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1961 Chevy Apache
My name is Danny from CA . I'm new to the site and new to the whole classic truck community. I recently purchased this 4 speed 1961 Chevy Apache
About truck it runs and drives. It has a 350 Chevy swapped in, but the guy i bought i fought gave me the original 283 and 3 on the tree transmission. it needs a new bed, seat and i few other things |
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12-08-2015, 07:22 AM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Is -61 the last year when Apache was a model name?
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12-08-2015, 07:31 AM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Good looking truck. Lots of info here and folks to help you along the old truck road. Take some time and do some reading in the FAQ section a great place to learn a lot of how these trucks repaired and upgraded.
Jimmy
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12-08-2015, 09:40 AM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
you have a lot more to start with than I did, congrats. Lets your dreams run WILD!
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12-08-2015, 10:01 AM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Looks like a great truck to start with. Nice find
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12-08-2015, 10:35 AM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
I'm partial to the color combo anyhows.....BYW did you know your colors are flipped
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12-08-2015, 11:29 AM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Welcome from the South Bay,nice looking truck.
You will find a ton of info here. What's your plan for it?
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12-08-2015, 11:30 AM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Welcome aboard and nice truck! Be sure to hang onto that 283. They are good motors.
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12-08-2015, 11:49 AM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Welcome to the forums! Looks like you have a great start.
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12-08-2015, 12:06 PM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Sorry, I forgot to welcome you to the forum and I admire your truck I really like 60-61 whit the "big" hood.
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12-08-2015, 12:07 PM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Great score! Nice to see another 61' on board. Like many have already said do your research.....I bought things for my 61' I thought I needed or thought would fit and just wasted time and money.....You have a great start!!!!
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12-08-2015, 02:13 PM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
great looking truck. congrats
BenkeBird: Yes, the "Apache" name ended in 61.
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12-08-2015, 03:23 PM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
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12-08-2015, 04:07 PM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Welcome, I seen that truck on Craigslist, great truck. What part of California are you from?
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12-08-2015, 07:33 PM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
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12-08-2015, 07:35 PM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Thanks to everybody for the warm welcome to the site.
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12-08-2015, 07:46 PM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
oh and here is a pic of the engine I forgot to post.
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12-08-2015, 08:10 PM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
I like it!!
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12-09-2015, 01:19 AM
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Re: 1961 Chevy Apache
Welcome to the forum Danny
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