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namloc · 01-12-2019, 01:47 AM

Cool story, Cool truck ,Cool build. Have fun .

hardwaa · 01-17-2019, 09:40 PM

Taking pics today of a friends 41 Ford today and 2 guys pull up in a SUV and say love your truck what year is it? I say it’s a 41 Ford...and they say “No! We are talking about the B I t c h en Chevy!” I smiled and said it’s a 1961 they gave me thumbs up and drove away. Funny story to share.

jhrusk · 01-18-2019, 10:58 AM

Yes absolutely the Chevy.

roll_the_dice · 02-10-2019, 10:26 PM

Love your truck! I have a soft spot for the 61 Apache...my dad had one in white. Just found a picture of it in 1968 the other day...

hardwaa · 02-24-2019, 08:26 PM

Out at the NHRA Arizona Nationals today. Drove my BEATER. Had to stop and take this pic.

mckee · 02-26-2019, 05:28 PM

Hardwaa like the wheels that were on it when you bought the truck. Im looking to put those on my 64 step. Question? did the front wheels hit or rub any thing when turning. I would be grateful for any information. Mckee

hardwaa · 03-08-2019, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mckee

Hardwaa like the wheels that were on it when you bought the truck. Im looking to put those on my 64 step. Question? did the front wheels hit or rub any thing when turning. I would be grateful for any information. Mckee

I only drove the truck down the street and back. I don't remember any clearance issues.

kdad · 03-02-2019, 12:04 PM

Are those heater boxes in the bed of the truck?

hardwaa · 03-08-2019, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kdad

Are those heater boxes in the bed of the truck?

Yes. original Porsche 356. Good eye.

kdad · 03-08-2019, 12:35 PM

Worked on a ton of volks and Porsches over the years. Know a heater box from a mile away.. LOL

kdad · 03-22-2019, 09:51 AM

DAMMIT!
Ok I gotta have a mini bike. LOL seriously where did you find that sweet beauty?

hardwaa · 03-24-2019, 02:44 PM

Custom bed mat for the BEATER. 1 of my neighbors was throwing this large 1/4” thick mat away. I grabbed it and trimmed the excess. Now the 61 is ready for more work!

**Palf70Step** · 03-28-2019, 02:53 PM

I love my 81, but seeing your truck makes me miss the old 64. Your truck is great!

realvc · 03-28-2019, 04:11 PM

Great thread about your cool truck.
Thanks for sharing.

hardwaa · 04-03-2019, 06:35 AM

More FUN with the 61! Saturday Morning Deluxe Customs, A local shop had a swap and shine. So me and the wifey took the 61 over to check it out. On the way home we went by the Arizona Model A Club swapmeet. Next we headed to the Gilbert Farmers market followed by the Riparian preserve. Lastly we hit the grocery store before we returned home. The weather was Great mid 70’s! We put 72 miles on the Beater during our adventure Saturday morning.

hardwaa · 04-03-2019, 06:44 AM

Sunday morning helped a Buddy on his VW project. He was able to drive it for the first time. Naturally the 61 was there to carry tools I brought and used the truck to go grab some gas before we could test drive the VW.

Grizz1963 · 04-03-2019, 02:50 PM

I knoelw I keep posting on here. But I love your truck and how you use it.

A bit like Prozac my van.

Always useful and always puts a smile on my face

Daniel U · 05-12-2019, 04:27 PM

Very cool pickup! I plan on doing the front disc/drop spindle and new coils eventually on my 1960 Apache, as well as getting the gas tank out of the cab soon. I look forward to watching this thread.

hardwaa · 05-17-2019, 01:45 AM

Update!!
New shoes.
Changed to 5 lug front rotors. Also had them drilled for 5 x 4.75 Chevy car pattern. Front wheels are 15 x 5” wide.
I am going to need to swap the rear end so I can run the 15 x 8.5” rear wheels

Grizz1963 · 05-17-2019, 02:21 AM

............ And I love it.

Looking good.

Daniel U · 05-17-2019, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardwaa

Update!!
New shoes.
Changed to 5 lug front rotors. Also had them drilled for 5 x 4.75 Chevy car pattern. Front wheels are 15 x 5” wide.
I am going to need to swap the rear end so I can run the 15 x 8.5” rear wheels

Those look GREAT!

hardwaa · 05-22-2019, 01:01 AM

New rear tires today mounted on black steelies. Steelies temporarily until I can swap rear end. Feels great to drive my 61. BEATER again.

Grizz1963 · 05-22-2019, 03:22 AM

Change is constant.

These are toys, so make us happy.

Looking at the old wheels again, and the new, I love the new wheels (happy to fit a set to either of my trucks) but I think I prefer the previous look, it was just soooo slick, blending into the paint and a lifetime of use.

Looking forward to seeing the rears fitted.

Was out in the Blazer last night, and also loved it.

**Palf70Step** · 05-17-2019, 07:22 AM

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-29-2019, 07:40 PM

Looks great!

01-12-2019, 01:47 AM	#1
namloc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: seattle wa Posts: 492	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Cool story, Cool truck ,Cool build. Have fun . __________________ The Snortin' Bull

01-17-2019, 09:40 PM	#2
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Taking pics today of a friends 41 Ford today and 2 guys pull up in a SUV and say love your truck what year is it? I say it’s a 41 Ford...and they say “No! We are talking about the B I t c h en Chevy!” I smiled and said it’s a 1961 they gave me thumbs up and drove away. Funny story to share. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

01-18-2019, 10:58 AM	#3
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Yes absolutely the Chevy. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

02-10-2019, 10:26 PM	#4
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Love your truck! I have a soft spot for the 61 Apache...my dad had one in white. Just found a picture of it in 1968 the other day... __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

02-24-2019, 08:26 PM	#5
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Out at the NHRA Arizona Nationals today. Drove my BEATER. Had to stop and take this pic. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

02-26-2019, 05:28 PM	#6
mckee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Bernardino, CA. Posts: 5	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Hardwaa like the wheels that were on it when you bought the truck. Im looking to put those on my 64 step. Question? did the front wheels hit or rub any thing when turning. I would be grateful for any information. Mckee

03-02-2019, 12:04 PM	#8
kdad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hollister, California Posts: 230	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Are those heater boxes in the bed of the truck? __________________ Check out my build here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768039 She may not be the prom queen but at least she puts out..

03-08-2019, 12:35 PM	#10
kdad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hollister, California Posts: 230	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Worked on a ton of volks and Porsches over the years. Know a heater box from a mile away.. LOL __________________ Check out my build here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768039 She may not be the prom queen but at least she puts out..

03-22-2019, 09:51 AM	#11
kdad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hollister, California Posts: 230	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater DAMMIT! Ok I gotta have a mini bike. LOL seriously where did you find that sweet beauty? __________________ Check out my build here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768039 She may not be the prom queen but at least she puts out..

03-24-2019, 02:44 PM	#12
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Custom bed mat for the BEATER. 1 of my neighbors was throwing this large 1/4” thick mat away. I grabbed it and trimmed the excess. Now the 61 is ready for more work! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

03-28-2019, 02:53 PM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater I love my 81, but seeing your truck makes me miss the old 64. Your truck is great! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-28-2019, 04:11 PM	#14
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Great thread about your cool truck. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old"

04-03-2019, 06:35 AM	#15
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater More FUN with the 61! Saturday Morning Deluxe Customs, A local shop had a swap and shine. So me and the wifey took the 61 over to check it out. On the way home we went by the Arizona Model A Club swapmeet. Next we headed to the Gilbert Farmers market followed by the Riparian preserve. Lastly we hit the grocery store before we returned home. The weather was Great mid 70’s! We put 72 miles on the Beater during our adventure Saturday morning. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

04-03-2019, 06:44 AM	#16
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Sunday morning helped a Buddy on his VW project. He was able to drive it for the first time. Naturally the 61 was there to carry tools I brought and used the truck to go grab some gas before we could test drive the VW. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

04-03-2019, 02:50 PM	#17
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,509	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater I knoelw I keep posting on here. But I love your truck and how you use it. A bit like Prozac my van. Always useful and always puts a smile on my face __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.



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05-12-2019, 04:27 PM	#18
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Very cool pickup! I plan on doing the front disc/drop spindle and new coils eventually on my 1960 Apache, as well as getting the gas tank out of the cab soon. I look forward to watching this thread. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

05-17-2019, 01:45 AM	#19
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Update!! New shoes. Changed to 5 lug front rotors. Also had them drilled for 5 x 4.75 Chevy car pattern. Front wheels are 15 x 5” wide. I am going to need to swap the rear end so I can run the 15 x 8.5” rear wheels Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

05-17-2019, 02:21 AM	#20
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,509	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater ............ And I love it. Looking good. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

05-22-2019, 01:01 AM	#22
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater New rear tires today mounted on black steelies. Steelies temporarily until I can swap rear end. Feels great to drive my 61. BEATER again. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

05-22-2019, 03:22 AM	#23
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,509	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Change is constant. These are toys, so make us happy. Looking at the old wheels again, and the new, I love the new wheels (happy to fit a set to either of my trucks) but I think I prefer the previous look, it was just soooo slick, blending into the paint and a lifetime of use. Looking forward to seeing the rears fitted. Was out in the Blazer last night, and also loved it. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

05-17-2019, 07:22 AM	#24
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-29-2019, 07:40 PM	#25
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,441	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Looks great! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

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