1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project - Page 29 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RockTonka · 08-04-2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Everything is looking real good.
Kim

Thank you Kim

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Sweet!

Just making more work for you to straighten out!!

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice work guys. Looking really good!

Thanks AD!

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Very cool!

Appreciate that CD!

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work! I like the body door line change too.

Thanks DW, we just needed a break from sanding through the years of paint on the doors.

On that note, we started on the hood...this time using both paint strippers and sanding. It might have been easier to have these media blasted somewhere, but right now we have more time than money...so it's time we're spending!

RockTonka · 08-04-2015, 11:49 PM

Also pulled the light buckets to start fitting in the halo HIDs...heavy undercoating way back when kept these parts in pristine condition.

lower50's · 08-05-2015, 08:02 AM

Great job!! How did you strip the undercoating off the headlight buckets?

Kim57 · 08-05-2015, 02:09 PM

Buckets look real good.
Kim

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-05-2015, 06:14 PM

Nice work! Pre sandblasting those buckets, they kind of looked questionable huh?

They look perfect after though.

RockTonka · 08-05-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Great job!! How did you strip the undercoating off the headlight buckets?

MY son was able to simply chip the hardened undercoating off before media blasting.

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Buckets look real good.
Kim

Yep, one less thing to worry about.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work! Pre sandblasting those buckets, they kind of looked questionable huh?

They look perfect after though.

Yea, we were kinda wondering what might be underneath...those coatings can be a blessing or a curse, either protecting base metal or holding crap against it.

RockTonka · 08-20-2015, 04:31 AM

Pulled the cab for the last time hopefully...still have alot of work left on it though. Took advantage of the opportunity to pull the chassis out and wash a bit of the dust off before moving the batteries down to the frame...also bolted a few things on to check fit before sending the steps out for powdercoating.

Grizz1963 · 08-20-2015, 08:08 AM

Just busy making up the bracket to move my 66's battery from the engine bay to under the cab.

Yours looks 100 times more slick though.

Kim57 · 08-20-2015, 09:21 AM

Frame sure looks great.
Kim

lower50's · 08-20-2015, 03:20 PM

It always looks funny when ppl mount optima batteries on there side. Great job.

ptc · 08-20-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

It always looks funny when ppl mount optima batteries on there side. Great job.

Can they be mounted upside down?

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-20-2015, 04:41 PM

It is looking great! Keep up the great work!

lower50's · 08-20-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ptc

Can they be mounted upside down?

You can mount in any position

RockTonka · 08-20-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Just busy making up the bracket to move my 66's battery from the engine bay to under the cab.

Yours looks 100 times more slick though.

Thanks Grizz, I took the easy way out and picked up a dual battery box from Ruffstuff Industries. All I had to do was weld a couple tabs off the bottom to mount it where we did.

RockTonka · 08-20-2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Frame sure looks great.
Kim

Thanks Kim, it was getting hard to tell with all the dust collecting on it!

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Originally Posted by lower50's

It always looks funny when ppl mount optima batteries on there side. Great job.

Thanks L50, the all-position capability of these types of batteries opens up lots of options.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It is looking great! Keep up the great work!

We're trying DW, thanks for checking in.

RockTonka · 08-20-2015, 09:54 PM

Based primarily on discussions here regarding the integrity of cheap aftermarket columns, we decided to replace our cheap aftermarket column with a known name brand.

After reviewing available options, we elected to go with a Flaming River column. The difference in quality is evident in both the fit and finish and "feel".

RockTonka · 08-22-2015, 01:54 AM

We picked up the steps from our powder coater this morning...less than a 24 hr turn-around! We really like working with them...Tops Powdercoating in OKC flat out delivers!

My son thought that the mud flaps were boring and had an idea to make them pop. We spent the evening working some 3" x 1/8" aluminum strap into these pieces...we really like how they flow with the rest of the truck.

Grizz1963 · 08-22-2015, 01:58 AM

Very VERY Smart.

This really is an amazing build you are doing.

As mentioned elsewhere before, we may end up driving close by you in October, I still need to get my side mouldings an S/S bed strips from Mar-K but they are holding out on the extra 10% discount, which to us travelling means a lot in the greater scheme of things.

Who knows...?

RockTonka · 08-22-2015, 02:18 AM

Thanks Griz, if y'all make it through OKC and would like...we have plenty of room for y'all to spend the night and maybe let us feed ya a time or two!

**Advanced Design** · 08-22-2015, 07:59 AM

Nice detail on the mud flaps. Carrying the theme on in a tasteful way.

Good idea on getting a quality steering column.

Your truck is so awesome.

Truck Guy99 · 08-22-2015, 10:01 AM

Just saw your in Oklahoma City! I'm in the process of moving to elk city right now would def love to see this truck out some day

Kim57 · 08-22-2015, 10:47 AM

Great details.
Kim

lower50's · 08-24-2015, 07:17 AM

All the details really work well together!! love it

mjh1965 · 08-25-2015, 01:26 PM

Rian (Grizz ) pointed me to this build thread . I am glad he did , very nice truck , and top quality work I will keep watching.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-25-2015, 09:27 PM

The mud flap trim matches and looks killer! The steps look awesome too!

08-04-2015, 11:49 PM	#702
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Also pulled the light buckets to start fitting in the halo HIDs...heavy undercoating way back when kept these parts in pristine condition. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

08-05-2015, 08:02 AM	#703
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Great job!! How did you strip the undercoating off the headlight buckets? __________________ 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

08-05-2015, 02:09 PM	#704
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Buckets look real good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-05-2015, 06:14 PM	#705
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Nice work! Pre sandblasting those buckets, they kind of looked questionable huh? They look perfect after though. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-20-2015, 04:31 AM	#707
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Pulled the cab for the last time hopefully...still have alot of work left on it though. Took advantage of the opportunity to pull the chassis out and wash a bit of the dust off before moving the batteries down to the frame...also bolted a few things on to check fit before sending the steps out for powdercoating. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

08-20-2015, 08:08 AM	#708
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Just busy making up the bracket to move my 66's battery from the engine bay to under the cab. Yours looks 100 times more slick though. __________________ 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.

08-20-2015, 09:21 AM	#709
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Frame sure looks great. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-20-2015, 03:20 PM	#710
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project It always looks funny when ppl mount optima batteries on there side. Great job. __________________ 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

08-20-2015, 04:41 PM	#712
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project It is looking great! Keep up the great work! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-20-2015, 09:54 PM	#716
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Based primarily on discussions here regarding the integrity of cheap aftermarket columns, we decided to replace our cheap aftermarket column with a known name brand. After reviewing available options, we elected to go with a Flaming River column. The difference in quality is evident in both the fit and finish and "feel". Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

08-22-2015, 01:54 AM	#717
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project We picked up the steps from our powder coater this morning...less than a 24 hr turn-around! We really like working with them...Tops Powdercoating in OKC flat out delivers! My son thought that the mud flaps were boring and had an idea to make them pop. We spent the evening working some 3" x 1/8" aluminum strap into these pieces...we really like how they flow with the rest of the truck. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

08-22-2015, 01:58 AM	#718
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Very VERY Smart. This really is an amazing build you are doing. As mentioned elsewhere before, we may end up driving close by you in October, I still need to get my side mouldings an S/S bed strips from Mar-K but they are holding out on the extra 10% discount, which to us travelling means a lot in the greater scheme of things. Who knows...? __________________ 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.

08-22-2015, 02:18 AM	#719
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Thanks Griz, if y'all make it through OKC and would like...we have plenty of room for y'all to spend the night and maybe let us feed ya a time or two! __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

08-22-2015, 07:59 AM	#720
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Nice detail on the mud flaps. Carrying the theme on in a tasteful way. Good idea on getting a quality steering column. Your truck is so awesome. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-22-2015, 10:01 AM	#721
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Just saw your in Oklahoma City! I'm in the process of moving to elk city right now would def love to see this truck out some day __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now



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08-22-2015, 10:47 AM	#722
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Great details. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-24-2015, 07:17 AM	#723
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project All the details really work well together!! love it __________________ 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

08-25-2015, 01:26 PM	#724
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Rian (Grizz ) pointed me to this build thread . I am glad he did , very nice truck , and top quality work I will keep watching. __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

08-25-2015, 09:27 PM	#725
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project The mud flap trim matches and looks killer! The steps look awesome too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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