Another 1959 Apache build!

[Wheelie]

Got the front suspension back on for now. Im doing the steering as well so I can get it back to the shop. I installed the lower column bearing to the original cut column today. and rehung the front sheet metal to get it off the back porch to make the wife happy.

[Kim57]

Looks good.
I sure like those wheels.
Kim

[ChuckDriver]

Wheels are cool!

[Spblack]

this truck has the perfect patina paint...you did good.

[Spblack]

some ford king ranch style leather seats would look great in there with that paint.

[mvitale27]

How heavy would you say the bed totally assembled is? And how did you move it? Getting ready to take mine off and move it into the garage so I was just wondering if this is something I could do with the help of one buddy or if I need a few buddies and/or the engine jack. Thanks

[OrrieG]

With the tailgate off and rotted wood, three strong guys or 4 average will do. I use my cherry picker, its a commercial model with extended boom to put it back on.

[mvitale27]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

With the tailgate off and rotted wood, three strong guys or 4 average will do. I use my cherry picker, its a commercial model with extended boom to put it back on.

Thanks for the info Orrie. I have a cherry picker that would do the job but my truck is on a slight decline right now and the jack would probably roll down the driveway. Looks like I will be having some buddies over and buying a case of beer this weekend. I have the "bonus" welded in sheetmetal over the stock wood bed option!

[Wheelie]

Thx y'all. I am glad to see it finally looking like I want.

The bed was moved by me and the wife and a few furniture dollies. Its not too heavy. I am able to stand it up all by myself. It is completely assembled minus the bed wood. Also a engine hoist and chains works well too.

[Wheelie]

Heres the little 420HP engine. Its mated to the muncie 4 speed. I just want a manual vehicle again!

[Kim57]

Very nice.
Kim

[_Ogre]

looks good wheelie.
i figured after you bought the bender i'd see a full tubular frame under this baby

[ChuckDriver]

Looks nice sitting in there!

[Wheelie]

Thanks guys!

Funny story about that Ogre….I sent a fellow employee to fetch the steel for me. He came back with 1.75 od SQUARE tubing. I assumed he knew that most people use round tubing but we all know what assume means! So to keep to the theme of being on a tight budget I made do with what I had and used the square tubing to make the trans mount/ crossmember.

[Red Foreman]

Looking good so far, nice choice of wheels & you gotta love them Vette valve covers. Good work!

[Wheelie]

totally off topic but I thought y'all might get a kick out of one of my other projects. My 66 A100. Really its one of the many reasons the truck is sitting. but.. its about to go home and the trucks going to the shop.

[Softpatch]

any updates.?

[michaelt55]

what type and size wheels are those on your truck?

[empi1776]

Really nice truck. I got a 59 swb last week and plan on doing the same.
what year clip did u use.
I would like to see your truck sometime.
Thanks
Danny

[Softpatch]

Bump

[Wheelie]

knocking the dust off this thread to show some progress. We modified the seat frame to accept a solid foam base and seat back and POR15 it. Modified the floor cover the clear the Trans. Also started exhaust fabrication and began mocking up the Wilwood pedal assembly. More to come!

[Kim57]

Looks good.
Kim

[Wheelie]

Originally Posted by Spblack

some ford king ranch style leather seats would look great in there with that paint.

Agreed, The seat is going to interior next week hopefully. I plan on using that type of weathered leather. It fits my theme perfectly.

[Wheelie]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks good.
Kim

Thanks!

[ptc]

Looks good ---- get 'r' done!!!!