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bobski · 02-02-2013, 11:08 AM

That apache is looking sweet! Im in bailey if you ever need a hand..
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Task Force Era · 02-03-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bobski

That apache is looking sweet! Im in bailey if you ever need a hand..
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Ahh no way! You're right next door. I'll keep that in mind man!
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Task Force Era · 02-13-2013, 12:06 PM

Just a few quick updates...

Brake booster and pedals are mounted up!!

Pedals ended up in the stock location just about

Got my bullet caps and lug nuts to match for the cragars. Still need tires

Started on the floor boards. Gonna replace the section from the seat mounting humps to the fire wall. My fabricator bead rolled it for that factory look...

Shouldn't be to long and this frame will be laying on the concrete!!

Kim57 · 02-13-2013, 06:46 PM

Looking good.
Kim

Wheelie · 02-13-2013, 10:33 PM

Nice progress!

Task Force Era · 02-14-2013, 12:17 PM

Complete floor from the back of the cab to the firewall ready to go in!!

dubie · 02-14-2013, 06:16 PM

Here's a shot of one that is on an S10 chassis that I saved a while ago.

Task Force Era · 02-15-2013, 08:51 AM

Looks like some pretty good clearance there and that truck is sick!!!

silvereagle07 · 03-23-2013, 06:48 PM

Nice build. I'm nearby too if you need some help. Check out the NC SC section. We are trying to get a gathering together. Eastern NC.
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_Ogre · 03-24-2013, 04:22 PM

nice build. good progress if you started in dec.
mabel is a little over used for trucks, no one has claim to the cleetside name

i bought my truck when i was living in morganton nc.

meter swinger · 03-25-2013, 12:45 PM

I saw that MichiganMetalWorks is making s10 arms to custom specs for s10 swaps needing longer Aarms. Might open up some possibilities for some TF truck builders.
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Task Force Era · 04-12-2013, 04:36 PM

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Nice build. I'm nearby too if you need some help. Check out the NC SC section. We are trying to get a gathering together. Eastern NC.
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Ohh really? Sounds awesome. I'll look into that for sure!

Task Force Era · 04-12-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

nice build. good progress if you started in dec.
mabel is a little over used for trucks, no one has claim to the cleetside name

i bought my truck when i was living in morganton nc.

Cleetside kinda does have a good ring to it, lol

Task Force Era · 04-12-2013, 04:37 PM

Been kinda slow on progress lately. My friend had to finish up a F word 64 F-100 he was working on so we could get the 59 in the shop. Buuuuuuttt.....

Got the floors hand built. Everything is welded up now. Haven't taken a pic yet though...

Got my wheels painted a charcoal grey. Slapped some tires and bullet caps on and did a little test fitting. Threw on a bedside for ****s and giggles...

iPhone edited,

dubie · 04-12-2013, 05:01 PM

damn that looks cool!!! Are you planning on lowering it? It would look wicked if it was dropped 6 inches

Task Force Era · 04-12-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dubie

damn that looks cool!!! Are you planning on lowering it? It would look wicked if it was dropped 6 inches

Ohh it's gonna be lowered alright. More like a foot, lol. The rockers will be in the dirt!! Got all my air ride parts already. Once the cab comes off next, we're gonna spray the inside and underneath then the air bags are gonna be installed!!

Kim57 · 04-12-2013, 05:14 PM

The wheels look real nice and that edited pic is sweet.
Kim

packrat42 · 06-23-2013, 11:58 PM

Any updates on this? This thing is sick. How's the track width? I was under the impression that the s10s were too narrow, not sure just wondering.

xpickup · 06-24-2013, 10:05 AM

Aftermath59, nice fab work. I love the fleetside beds on these trucks. I can not wait to see it on the ground.

Shannon

dubie · 10-22-2013, 11:03 AM

just bringing this back from the dead to see if there are any updates

SCHRUMGMC · 10-24-2013, 04:25 PM

I'd like to see some Updates

made2drag · 10-25-2013, 11:13 AM

awesome build so far!....i was also wondering about the s10 swap. looks like a great way to get it on the road quick! next time you have a chance...snap some more pics for us!

cant wait to see this bagged and laying out.

RhatterNTatter · 11-05-2013, 03:36 PM

Liked the thread....I have a 58 Chevy 3200 (Alice) on an S10 frame...I did not do this build but am doing some other project trucks like a 59 GMC fleetside (short), a 54 Chevy 5 window, 54 GMC 5 window and a 67 long bed big back window..looking to do some frame swaps for some of these. I have a K1500 frame that I got in some dealing and it looks like a pretty good swap for the 59 GMC....the guy before me laid down a 58 cab, the doghouse, and the bed and it looked great. BTW....my 58 is Alice.

dubie · 11-05-2013, 04:05 PM

i saw this truck when it was for sale on Ebay. When you have time, I'd love to see pictures of how the body is mounted on the frame

RhatterNTatter · 11-05-2013, 04:31 PM

Yeah, will do but may be a little bit since I am currently setting up a shop space and transferring vehicles etc. I am interested in the same thing and have poked around a little bit. Looks like the builder did pretty solid job with everything and did a good job on all the basics. She does need some adjustment for power steering belt tension and maybe some clearance inside of the wheels (like spacers). The pictures I included give you a general idea that the frame is a little narrow which leaves room for wider tires (good) but would not look as desirable without the wider tires (bad) in my opinion. I am in the process of changing out the grill to a refurbished chrome grill, and chrome headlight covers, and a chrome bumper....and will most likely add the stainless trim around the outside of the cab area as well. Also going to change out the side view mirror on DS to a chrome long arm peep style and match it on the PS. And, have right seat for it since it had a really crappy seat or have one from a 95 K1500 cab that I might use...with a Mexican blanket. She also needs a windshield wiper motor and blades, arms installed. Turns out none of the gages are reading so will address that as well. I will make a thread when I start the 59 GMC frame swap but that will be a personal truck and I will put a lot of time and effort into that one so it will be a longer project.....the two 54 5 window trucks will be flips and I want to get them done and ready to sell ASAP. Not sure what I am going to do with the 67 yet except to rob it of a built 355 that I intend to use on one of the 54s.

02-02-2013, 11:08 AM	#26
bobski Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wilson, nc Posts: 41	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame That apache is looking sweet! Im in bailey if you ever need a hand.. Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2013, 12:06 PM	#28
Task Force Era Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wilson, N.C Posts: 410	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Just a few quick updates... Brake booster and pedals are mounted up!! Pedals ended up in the stock location just about Got my bullet caps and lug nuts to match for the cragars. Still need tires Started on the floor boards. Gonna replace the section from the seat mounting humps to the fire wall. My fabricator bead rolled it for that factory look... Shouldn't be to long and this frame will be laying on the concrete!! __________________ WWW.TASKFORCEERA.COM '47-'59 Chevrolet Truck Clothing

02-13-2013, 06:46 PM	#29
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Looking good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-13-2013, 10:33 PM	#30
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Nice progress! __________________ My '59 Build Thread

02-14-2013, 12:17 PM	#31
Task Force Era Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wilson, N.C Posts: 410	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Complete floor from the back of the cab to the firewall ready to go in!! __________________ WWW.TASKFORCEERA.COM '47-'59 Chevrolet Truck Clothing

02-14-2013, 06:16 PM	#32
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Here's a shot of one that is on an S10 chassis that I saved a while ago. Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

02-15-2013, 08:51 AM	#33
Task Force Era Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wilson, N.C Posts: 410	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Looks like some pretty good clearance there and that truck is sick!!! __________________ WWW.TASKFORCEERA.COM '47-'59 Chevrolet Truck Clothing

03-23-2013, 06:48 PM	#34
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Nice build. I'm nearby too if you need some help. Check out the NC SC section. We are trying to get a gathering together. Eastern NC. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-24-2013, 04:22 PM	#35
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame nice build. good progress if you started in dec. mabel is a little over used for trucks, no one has claim to the cleetside name i bought my truck when i was living in morganton nc. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-25-2013, 12:45 PM	#36
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame I saw that MichiganMetalWorks is making s10 arms to custom specs for s10 swaps needing longer Aarms. Might open up some possibilities for some TF truck builders. Posted via Mobile Device

04-12-2013, 04:37 PM	#39
Task Force Era Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wilson, N.C Posts: 410	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Been kinda slow on progress lately. My friend had to finish up a F word 64 F-100 he was working on so we could get the 59 in the shop. Buuuuuuttt..... Got the floors hand built. Everything is welded up now. Haven't taken a pic yet though... Got my wheels painted a charcoal grey. Slapped some tires and bullet caps on and did a little test fitting. Threw on a bedside for **s and giggles... iPhone edited, __________________ WWW.TASKFORCEERA.COM '47-'59 Chevrolet Truck Clothing**

04-12-2013, 05:01 PM	#40
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame damn that looks cool!!! Are you planning on lowering it? It would look wicked if it was dropped 6 inches __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-12-2013, 05:14 PM	#42
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame The wheels look real nice and that edited pic is sweet. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-23-2013, 11:58 PM	#43
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Any updates on this? This thing is sick. How's the track width? I was under the impression that the s10s were too narrow, not sure just wondering. __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

06-24-2013, 10:05 AM	#44
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Aftermath59, nice fab work. I love the fleetside beds on these trucks. I can not wait to see it on the ground. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually



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10-22-2013, 11:03 AM	#45
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame just bringing this back from the dead to see if there are any updates __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-24-2013, 04:25 PM	#46
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame I'd like to see some Updates __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

10-25-2013, 11:13 AM	#47
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame awesome build so far!....i was also wondering about the s10 swap. looks like a great way to get it on the road quick! next time you have a chance...snap some more pics for us! cant wait to see this bagged and laying out. __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

11-05-2013, 03:36 PM	#48
RhatterNTatter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 25	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Liked the thread....I have a 58 Chevy 3200 (Alice) on an S10 frame...I did not do this build but am doing some other project trucks like a 59 GMC fleetside (short), a 54 Chevy 5 window, 54 GMC 5 window and a 67 long bed big back window..looking to do some frame swaps for some of these. I have a K1500 frame that I got in some dealing and it looks like a pretty good swap for the 59 GMC....the guy before me laid down a 58 cab, the doghouse, and the bed and it looked great. BTW....my 58 is Alice. Attached Images

11-05-2013, 04:05 PM	#49
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame i saw this truck when it was for sale on Ebay. When you have time, I'd love to see pictures of how the body is mounted on the frame __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

11-05-2013, 04:31 PM	#50
RhatterNTatter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 25	Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame Yeah, will do but may be a little bit since I am currently setting up a shop space and transferring vehicles etc. I am interested in the same thing and have poked around a little bit. Looks like the builder did pretty solid job with everything and did a good job on all the basics. She does need some adjustment for power steering belt tension and maybe some clearance inside of the wheels (like spacers). The pictures I included give you a general idea that the frame is a little narrow which leaves room for wider tires (good) but would not look as desirable without the wider tires (bad) in my opinion. I am in the process of changing out the grill to a refurbished chrome grill, and chrome headlight covers, and a chrome bumper....and will most likely add the stainless trim around the outside of the cab area as well. Also going to change out the side view mirror on DS to a chrome long arm peep style and match it on the PS. And, have right seat for it since it had a really crappy seat or have one from a 95 K1500 cab that I might use...with a Mexican blanket. She also needs a windshield wiper motor and blades, arms installed. Turns out none of the gages are reading so will address that as well. I will make a thread when I start the 59 GMC frame swap but that will be a personal truck and I will put a lot of time and effort into that one so it will be a longer project.....the two 54 5 window trucks will be flips and I want to get them done and ready to sell ASAP. Not sure what I am going to do with the 67 yet except to rob it of a built 355 that I intend to use on one of the 54s.

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