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hardwaa · 12-22-2018, 05:00 PM

Merry Christmas and Thanks for all the comments.

Grizz1963 · 12-23-2018, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa

Merry Christmas and Thanks for all the comments.

Right back at ya, and thank you for the entertainment.

You are getting me inspired to get my finger out and back to my C10 once the summer comes back and the Blazer is done.

hardwaa · 01-05-2019, 11:42 PM

Goofing off tonight at a local hangout with 2 friends.

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.

Grizz1963 · 01-18-2019, 06:13 PM

I used to love driving my 66 and seeing people take photos.

Or being spoken to when parked up.

They are good trucks, yours is lovely..

hardwaa · 02-10-2019, 09:45 PM

More FUN in the 61. Out and about running parts and grabbing lunch.

hardwaa · 02-10-2019, 09:50 PM

Quick update. The side windows have never worked since I bought this truck. Finally pulled the inop noisy/rattly parts out of the doors. BIG DIFFERENCE truck is way quieter!! Took the 61 out for a drive with the wife the weather was KILLER!

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

kdad · 03-02-2019, 12:04 PM

Are those heater boxes in the bed of the truck?

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.

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

LostMy65 · 03-10-2019, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa

I cannot express how much FUN I have with this truck or how handy it is to throw crap in. Here is a bunch of random pics of The Beater working.

Yep, It's a cool looking truck that you can use as a truck with nothing to worry about.

hardwaa · 03-20-2019, 11:23 PM

More FUN stuff in the bed of the Beater. Pics from last Thursday.

hardwaa · 03-20-2019, 11:25 PM

Pics from goodguys last Saturday in Scottsdale.

hardwaa · 03-20-2019, 11:30 PM

Pics from Phoenix Bugorama last Sunday. Hauled some parts to sell for a buddy and hauled home our treasures we bought in the swap. Other pics are us parked in the pits having FUN.

Grizz1963 · 03-21-2019, 03:49 AM

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LOVE IT !!

Love the mini bike.
Home built??

And of course Swapmeet season..... I posted my purchases in my thread from the weekend too.....

Thank you for sharing.

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!

aggie91 · 03-28-2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa

More FUN stuff in the bed of the Beater. Pics from last Thursday.

How about some more info and details on this little scooter?

**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!

12-22-2018, 05:00 PM	#26
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Merry Christmas and Thanks for all the comments. __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

01-05-2019, 11:42 PM	#28
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Goofing off tonight at a local hangout with 2 friends. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

01-12-2019, 01:47 AM	#29
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	#30
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	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	#31
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

01-18-2019, 06:13 PM	#32
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater I used to love driving my 66 and seeing people take photos. Or being spoken to when parked up. They are good trucks, yours is lovely.. __________________ 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.

02-10-2019, 09:45 PM	#33
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater More FUN in the 61. Out and about running parts and grabbing lunch. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

02-10-2019, 09:50 PM	#34
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Quick update. The side windows have never worked since I bought this truck. Finally pulled the inop noisy/rattly parts out of the doors. BIG DIFFERENCE truck is way quieter!! Took the 61 out for a drive with the wife the weather was KILLER! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

02-10-2019, 10:26 PM	#35
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	#36
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	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	#37
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	#38
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	#41
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..

03-20-2019, 11:23 PM	#43
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater More FUN stuff in the bed of the Beater. Pics from last Thursday. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

03-20-2019, 11:25 PM	#44
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Pics from goodguys last Saturday in Scottsdale. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's



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03-20-2019, 11:30 PM	#45
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater Pics from Phoenix Bugorama last Sunday. Hauled some parts to sell for a buddy and hauled home our treasures we bought in the swap. Other pics are us parked in the pits having FUN. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

03-21-2019, 03:49 AM	#46
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: 1961 Chevy Apache My Beater . LOVE IT !! Love the mini bike. Home built?? And of course Swapmeet season..... I posted my purchases in my thread from the weekend too..... Thank you for sharing. __________________ 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.

03-22-2019, 09:51 AM	#47
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	#48
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	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	#50
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	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!

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