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Nut Case · 09-04-2016, 02:27 AM

"CMAC"

Hey it isn't old it's "Fresh"!!!

You just freshened it up.

Great job, strong work

Keep on keepin on

Nut Case

dug224 · 09-04-2016, 06:05 AM

Stunning!

Foot Stomper · 09-04-2016, 09:23 AM

4000 miles? That's clearly "daily driver" status! Fantastic!

great looking truck!

murd969 · 09-04-2016, 04:41 PM

Nice looking build. I like the way it turned out. I'm going through similar issues with gaps etc with my doors now so I know exactly what you went through.

**CMACDONALD1** · 09-05-2016, 07:45 PM

Thanks guys! It's been a blast this summer and hopefully we have a decent fall before it gets tucked away for winter.

lower50's · 09-08-2016, 08:23 AM

4000mi is awesome!!! Truck is looking great.

**CMACDONALD1** · 09-08-2016, 05:41 PM

Thanks Lower50's.

**Fleet '66** · 10-15-2016, 02:17 PM

I just finished reading your entire thread. You have a beautiful truck and did a great job on documenting the build. I hope you get to enjoy all the hard work and are able to put on another 4000+miles in the next season.
I have always liked the TF fleetsides. I picked up a short fleet box for my '58 step side a while back and hope to either convert the '58 or find another recipient for it.

**CMACDONALD1** · 10-15-2016, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleet '66

I just finished reading your entire thread. You have a beautiful truck and did a great job on documenting the build. I hope you get to enjoy all the hard work and are able to put on another 4000+miles in the next season.
I have always liked the TF fleetsides. I picked up a short fleet box for my '58 step side a while back and hope to either convert the '58 or find another recipient for it.

Thanks Fleet 66! Truck is officially parked for the winter. I picked up a overdrive transmission recently so I will be putting that in within the next few weeks. Yeah I hope to put a few miles on next summer for sure and it will be a lot better with an overdrive.

lower50's · 10-17-2016, 07:36 AM

So much more comfortable with OD, and should be better on fuel.

**CMACDONALD1** · 10-17-2016, 03:39 PM

I should have put an overdrive in right away but the turbo 350 just worked too good to warrant a change out. Now that I have made a few longer trips with it that overdrive will be awesome.

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-24-2016, 01:51 PM

Finally was able to find a little bit of time to pull out the turbo 350 and get the overdrive in. Just waiting for my drive shaft to get finished up and add oil.

ChuckDriver · 11-24-2016, 07:49 PM

The 700R4 was one of the best mods so far for my truck, you're going to enjoy the overdrive for sure!!

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-25-2016, 11:51 AM

I'm really looking forward to taking it out for a drive. I still have to figure out the best way to hook up the lockup converter.

RockinKees · 11-25-2016, 12:53 PM

I'm with Chuckdriver, the best swap you'll ever make!!!

I hooked up the converter with a manual switch, via a relay connected to the brakeswitch, so if you hit the brake, the lock up falls off.
It works for me

ChuckDriver · 11-25-2016, 11:26 PM

I used this from Bowler Transmission, works great!

https://www.bowlertransmissions.com/...ontrol-module/

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-26-2016, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

I used this from Bowler Transmission, works great!

https://www.bowlertransmissions.com/...ontrol-module/

I will have a look into this option for sure. Thanks chuckdriver.

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-06-2017, 06:15 PM

Snow has once again arrived and sadly the truck is back into hibernation. Was a great season of cruising though.

Russell Ashley · 11-06-2017, 07:25 PM

Looks like a nice place to hibernate. Nice rides and shop you have there.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-06-2017, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMACDONALD1

Snow has once again arrived and sadly the truck is back into hibernation. Was a great season of cruising though.

Can you tell me what rims, sizes & tires you’re using? Any closer photos? They look to be EXACTLY what I had planned on using on my ‘55 until I got a deal on some BOyds Smoothies that i’m Not sure I’m in love with.

Great looking truck!

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-06-2017, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Looks like a nice place to hibernate. Nice rides and shop you have there.

Thanks! Yeah its not a bad place to hibernate haha.

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-06-2017, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Can you tell me what rims, sizes & tires you’re using? Any closer photos? They look to be EXACTLY what I had planned on using on my ‘55 until I got a deal on some BOyds Smoothies that i’m Not sure I’m in love with.

Great looking truck!

I will dig up some pictures and tire sizes for you.

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-06-2017, 08:28 PM

I have staggered wheels 20’s on the rear and 18’s on the front the rear tires are 255 45 20 and the front are 235 50 18. Sorry my phone turns the pictures sometimes for some reason but you can get a good idea of what the rims look like.

lower50's · 11-07-2017, 12:38 AM

Nice play house. Snow is coming here soon too.

**slammed57** · 11-24-2017, 02:36 PM

wheww! love this truck great stance and the bed looks killer!

09-04-2016, 02:27 AM	#226
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" "CMAC" Hey it isn't old it's "Fresh"!!! You just freshened it up. Great job, strong work Keep on keepin on Nut Case __________________ Been there, wrecked that

09-04-2016, 06:05 AM	#227
dug224 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 996	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" Stunning! __________________ My Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515876

09-04-2016, 09:23 AM	#228
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" 4000 miles? That's clearly "daily driver" status! Fantastic! great looking truck! __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

09-04-2016, 04:41 PM	#229
murd969 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 378	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" Nice looking build. I like the way it turned out. I'm going through similar issues with gaps etc with my doors now so I know exactly what you went through. __________________ 1956 Chevy 3100 C4 Suspension Build Instagram: murd969

09-05-2016, 07:45 PM	#230
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" Thanks guys! It's been a blast this summer and hopefully we have a decent fall before it gets tucked away for winter. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

09-08-2016, 08:23 AM	#231
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" 4000mi is awesome!!! Truck is looking great. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

09-08-2016, 05:41 PM	#232
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" Thanks Lower50's. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

10-15-2016, 02:17 PM	#233
Fleet '66 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 112	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" I just finished reading your entire thread. You have a beautiful truck and did a great job on documenting the build. I hope you get to enjoy all the hard work and are able to put on another 4000+miles in the next season. I have always liked the TF fleetsides. I picked up a short fleet box for my '58 step side a while back and hope to either convert the '58 or find another recipient for it. __________________ Fleet '66 ***************** '66 C-10 SWB 350 w/3 spd OD 4:11's - driver/project...future T-5 trans upgrade '64 C-10 LWB BBW near future project - "The Wife's Ride" '58 "Apache"Stepside BBW w/'75 K-10 4x4 conversion 331 w/350TH and NP 205 transfer 3:73's - occasional driver/ show

10-17-2016, 07:36 AM	#235
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" So much more comfortable with OD, and should be better on fuel. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-17-2016, 03:39 PM	#236
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" I should have put an overdrive in right away but the turbo 350 just worked too good to warrant a change out. Now that I have made a few longer trips with it that overdrive will be awesome. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

11-24-2016, 01:51 PM	#237
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" Finally was able to find a little bit of time to pull out the turbo 350 and get the overdrive in. Just waiting for my drive shaft to get finished up and add oil. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

11-24-2016, 07:49 PM	#238
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" The 700R4 was one of the best mods so far for my truck, you're going to enjoy the overdrive for sure!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-25-2016, 11:51 AM	#239
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" I'm really looking forward to taking it out for a drive. I still have to figure out the best way to hook up the lockup converter. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

11-25-2016, 12:53 PM	#240
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" I'm with Chuckdriver, the best swap you'll ever make!!! I hooked up the converter with a manual switch, via a relay connected to the brakeswitch, so if you hit the brake, the lock up falls off. It works for me __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

11-25-2016, 11:26 PM	#241
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" I used this from Bowler Transmission, works great! https://www.bowlertransmissions.com/...ontrol-module/ __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57



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11-06-2017, 06:15 PM	#243
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" Snow has once again arrived and sadly the truck is back into hibernation. Was a great season of cruising though. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

11-06-2017, 07:25 PM	#244
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" Looks like a nice place to hibernate. Nice rides and shop you have there.

11-06-2017, 08:28 PM	#248
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" I have staggered wheels 20’s on the rear and 18’s on the front the rear tires are 255 45 20 and the front are 235 50 18. Sorry my phone turns the pictures sometimes for some reason but you can get a good idea of what the rims look like. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

11-07-2017, 12:38 AM	#249
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" Nice play house. Snow is coming here soon too. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

11-24-2017, 02:36 PM	#250
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 707	Re: 1959 short Fleetside Apache AKA "Henry" wheww! love this truck great stance and the bed looks killer! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

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