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Tyler58 · 02-22-2009, 09:46 AM

I didn't think it was very difficult to shave drip rail, more nerves being a first timer.

nuke1 · 02-22-2009, 09:33 PM

Well, Well, you guys sure have got alot done, that is looking great! i think i need my helpers back in the city now to get some more done on my truck. it finally looks like a truck, are we gonna need the spacers for the rims and tires?

Tyler58 · 03-01-2009, 08:52 PM

HI Guys here are a few pictures on mounting shocks. Feel free to give me your opinion, may change or may not.

Tyler58 · 03-01-2009, 08:56 PM

two more pictures

jrsmith_2010 · 03-01-2009, 09:08 PM

I like them, looks good

OrrieG · 03-01-2009, 10:50 PM

Looks great, I'd radius the bottom corner of the top bracket side franges about 1/2-3/4" to match the curves on the lower brackets.

bensimmons_05 · 03-01-2009, 10:54 PM

Hey, That looks sweet!! I'm sure the studs you are using will work perfect, but Autozone has a universal shock mounting stud with bushings and everything in the HELP section.

What was the rear out of again?

nuke1 · 03-02-2009, 01:25 AM

Hey Tyler and Don, i agree with OrrieG, and radius the top brackets aleo to match the lowers, once you have everything cleaned up, i think that they will work great. you have plenty of clearance and what not, for being just a famer and a farmer's son, you guys are doing good. Works well with using the original brace instead of making a new one.

Ben the rear differential is out of a Camaro, same one we used for the front clip.

bensimmons_05 · 03-02-2009, 12:11 PM

ahhh yes its all coming back.... its all coming back to me now.

Chevy-Art · 03-02-2009, 12:45 PM

Awesome project, good luck with it. Great job you guys are doing. Keep us updated.

Tyler58 · 03-07-2009, 11:31 PM

Well thanks to James making such good progress, Tyler thinks we need more pictures on. We finally got fuel tank mounted so we were able to flip frame over and do some welding that needed to be done on the bottom in different places.. Here are some more pictures.

Tyler58 · 03-07-2009, 11:49 PM

We also took front end all apoart to be sand blasted when it warms up. We will do frame and diff. at same time. I also took a picture of the bolts that held steering box on.

Kim57 · 03-08-2009, 12:53 AM

Looking good.
Kim

nuke1 · 03-08-2009, 01:35 AM

Glad too see that the tank i gave you fits perfect, talk about made for it, the way you mounted it looks good Tyler and Don. The mounts look good for the shocks, glad to see that you got that steering box off, after much agony i hear, was it rusted to the frame or...... And all i have to say about those bolts is ouch.

. Way to go, so what are you gonna tackle next, the engine, clean and paint it or the rest of the cab, oh, and i will bring my shrinker out so you can start on that winsheild frame, because you know that you guys want to get on that, sorry, i will come down this weekend to do it, i hope.

Later. James, Harleigh and Dakota at the computer downstairs.

Sal's '55 Chevy · 03-08-2009, 12:10 PM

idk if you noticed but you are using up one of the bed mounts? and where you get the tank from?

OrrieG · 03-08-2009, 12:30 PM

Progress is good, like the radius on the upper mounts, just that little touch makes a difference. I found a few bolts like that on mine when I took it apart, my lower door hinge pins were already in two pieces and the back front spring shackle bolts were a rattle fit. I would think about a piece square tube the same height as the bed cross braces between the rear spring perchs were the crossmember was removed. When loaded the top of the perches will try to deflect inward and might warp the frame.

Tyler58 · 03-09-2009, 10:28 PM

We did not know we were using abed mount deal with it later. the fuel tank is out of a 87 Blazer

nuke1 · 03-10-2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler58

We did not know we were using abed mount deal with it later. the fuel tank is out of a 87 Blazer

Not to show you are wrong Tyler and Don, but it was a 78, lol darn fingers type too quick. later

bensimmons_05 · 03-10-2009, 10:10 PM

Hey guys progress looks GREAT! I'm really interested in the blazer tank. Even to get a BRAND new one at autozone is only $125 Which obviously is WAYYY cheaper than the alterntative fabricated tanks.

Do you have any pictures of how it is mounted?? I would really like to see that, because this is definately the route I will go. Can't wait to see more!!

Tyler58 · 03-11-2009, 08:34 PM

Tyler & I moved the frame outside to sandblast, but not going to happen for a few days because it is -44C. We decided to work on the motor. More pictures

Tyler58 · 03-11-2009, 08:38 PM

Decided to change intake gasket, rear seal and pan gasket a long with new paint job. Here is the start of paint job.

nuke1 · 03-11-2009, 11:01 PM

looking good guys, shiny, shiny.
can not wait to see it soon.

Tyler58 · 03-14-2009, 11:19 PM

Tyler and I were lucky to have James come home to work on windshield eyebrow. Here is a few pictures.

Tyler58 · 03-14-2009, 11:22 PM

more pictures

Tyler58 · 03-14-2009, 11:29 PM

more pictures

02-22-2009, 09:46 AM	#1
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project I didn't think it was very difficult to shave drip rail, more nerves being a first timer. __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238

02-22-2009, 09:33 PM	#2
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Well, Well, you guys sure have got alot done, that is looking great! i think i need my helpers back in the city now to get some more done on my truck. it finally looks like a truck, are we gonna need the spacers for the rims and tires? __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-01-2009, 08:52 PM	#3
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project HI Guys here are a few pictures on mounting shocks. Feel free to give me your opinion, may change or may not. Attached Images __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238

03-01-2009, 08:56 PM	#4
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project two more pictures Attached Images __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238

03-01-2009, 09:08 PM	#5
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project I like them, looks good __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

03-01-2009, 10:50 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Looks great, I'd radius the bottom corner of the top bracket side franges about 1/2-3/4" to match the curves on the lower brackets. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 03-02-2009 at 12:21 PM.

03-01-2009, 10:54 PM	#7
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Hey, That looks sweet!! I'm sure the studs you are using will work perfect, but Autozone has a universal shock mounting stud with bushings and everything in the HELP section. What was the rear out of again? __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

03-02-2009, 01:25 AM	#8
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Hey Tyler and Don, i agree with OrrieG, and radius the top brackets aleo to match the lowers, once you have everything cleaned up, i think that they will work great. you have plenty of clearance and what not, for being just a famer and a farmer's son, you guys are doing good. Works well with using the original brace instead of making a new one. Ben the rear differential is out of a Camaro, same one we used for the front clip. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587 Last edited by nuke1; 03-02-2009 at 01:26 AM.

03-02-2009, 12:11 PM	#9
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project ahhh yes its all coming back.... its all coming back to me now. __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

03-02-2009, 12:45 PM	#10
Chevy-Art Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 99	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Awesome project, good luck with it. Great job you guys are doing. Keep us updated. __________________ 1990 Chevrolet RCSB●LS1/4L60E Scrimpin Ain't Easy

03-07-2009, 11:31 PM	#11
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Well thanks to James making such good progress, Tyler thinks we need more pictures on. We finally got fuel tank mounted so we were able to flip frame over and do some welding that needed to be done on the bottom in different places.. Here are some more pictures. Attached Images __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238

03-07-2009, 11:49 PM	#12
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project We also took front end all apoart to be sand blasted when it warms up. We will do frame and diff. at same time. I also took a picture of the bolts that held steering box on. Attached Images __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238

03-08-2009, 12:53 AM	#13
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Looking good. Kim

03-08-2009, 01:35 AM	#14
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Glad too see that the tank i gave you fits perfect, talk about made for it, the way you mounted it looks good Tyler and Don. The mounts look good for the shocks, glad to see that you got that steering box off, after much agony i hear, was it rusted to the frame or...... And all i have to say about those bolts is ouch.. Way to go, so what are you gonna tackle next, the engine, clean and paint it or the rest of the cab, oh, and i will bring my shrinker out so you can start on that winsheild frame, because you know that you guys want to get on that, sorry, i will come down this weekend to do it, i hope. Later. James, Harleigh and Dakota at the computer downstairs. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-08-2009, 12:10 PM	#15
Sal's '55 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 158	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project idk if you noticed but you are using up one of the bed mounts? and where you get the tank from? __________________ '55 Chevy PU 2nd Series '97 Chevy Silverado XCab '13 GMC Sierra



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03-08-2009, 12:30 PM	#16
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Progress is good, like the radius on the upper mounts, just that little touch makes a difference. I found a few bolts like that on mine when I took it apart, my lower door hinge pins were already in two pieces and the back front spring shackle bolts were a rattle fit. I would think about a piece square tube the same height as the bed cross braces between the rear spring perchs were the crossmember was removed. When loaded the top of the perches will try to deflect inward and might warp the frame. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-09-2009, 10:28 PM	#17
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project We did not know we were using abed mount deal with it later. the fuel tank is out of a 87 Blazer __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238

03-10-2009, 10:10 PM	#19
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Hey guys progress looks GREAT! I'm really interested in the blazer tank. Even to get a BRAND new one at autozone is only $125 Which obviously is WAYYY cheaper than the alterntative fabricated tanks. Do you have any pictures of how it is mounted?? I would really like to see that, because this is definately the route I will go. Can't wait to see more!! __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

03-11-2009, 08:34 PM	#20
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Tyler & I moved the frame outside to sandblast, but not going to happen for a few days because it is -44C. We decided to work on the motor. More pictures Attached Images __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238

03-11-2009, 08:38 PM	#21
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Decided to change intake gasket, rear seal and pan gasket a long with new paint job. Here is the start of paint job. Attached Images __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238

03-11-2009, 11:01 PM	#22
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project looking good guys, shiny, shiny. can not wait to see it soon. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-14-2009, 11:19 PM	#23
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project Tyler and I were lucky to have James come home to work on windshield eyebrow. Here is a few pictures. Attached Images __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238 Last edited by Tyler58; 03-15-2009 at 08:30 AM.

03-14-2009, 11:22 PM	#24
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project more pictures Attached Images __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238

03-14-2009, 11:29 PM	#25
Tyler58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elrose, Saskatchewan Posts: 132	Re: T-Man's 58 Apache project more pictures Attached Images __________________ 01' Monte Carlo 58' Chevrolet apache 98' Chevrolet s-10 Past Owned Dirt bikes. My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=311238

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