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Igotachevyor2 · 01-17-2006, 12:21 AM

I traded for my 58 just outside Decatur AL. supposedly passed through the family since bought. I was looking for early 70s short wheelbase to make a street rod/daily driver but when i found the apache i couldnt look away so i set it up and rode my bike down and swapped it for the chevy and drove it back.on the way back it got hungry and ate 2 distributor drive gears 4 lifters and the cam now that the holidays are gone its time to revive her. i will be posting pics of the progress as i go.

some of the specs so far
350 4 bolt motor boreds .060
World Products Sportsman-II Heads
Elderbrock Performer Air Gap Intake
Hooker Headers
Holley carb
Cloyes noisy gear set
Crane Cams Energizer 274 HO6
Electric Fan
K&N Air Filter
POS dual exhaust
3 on the tree trans
stock rear and brakes
stock interior except for the blazer bucket seats

16x10 American Racing wheels
rear Goodyear 285/60/16s
front Goodyear 225/60/16s

here are a few i have up to date..

jay-dawg · 01-17-2006, 03:41 AM

I say good score!

wbkinsey · 01-17-2006, 11:05 AM

A big window and an original radio set-up. Sweet! are you planning on keeping the chrome up front? Nice start so have fun.
Bruce

Joe67 · 01-17-2006, 11:19 AM

Great project! I love old trucks

CAL 58 GMC · 01-17-2006, 09:40 PM

Cool!!! Looks like a good solid truck to start with. As your project goes on I will be looking out for your post.

al's71gmc · 01-17-2006, 10:42 PM

Nice truck and Welcome from Nevada.

Igotachevyor2 · 02-16-2006, 01:02 AM

couple of new pics now that its back on the road also got new front tire size

i still have a few bugs to work out but it was still smokin the tires when i shifted in to third gear

58Apache · 02-16-2006, 10:37 PM

Sweet! A real radio! Mine was gone long ago Im sure. Oooo a chrome grille and bumper....... we want to switch ours to chrome. Nice project!

Igotachevyor2 · 06-25-2006, 09:14 AM

Well i have had my truck for a while now and done some light tinkering on it but now its time to start taking it apart and work on the cancer areas thought i would post some pics as it is and the areas of concern also i have a crack in the a pillar on the right side wanted to see if this was a common problem or if it was something the p.o. did from romping to hard on the go pedal...

Igotachevyor2 · 06-25-2006, 09:22 AM

Igotachevyor2 · 06-25-2006, 09:29 AM

there must have been a antena there at one time

dwcsr · 06-25-2006, 11:59 AM

all the hard to fix stuff is in good shape. thats a good base to start with. keep us up to date on what you do.

Igotachevyor2 · 06-25-2006, 02:33 PM

well i got it in my shop and up off the ground im gonna try to get the bed off today

found that pesky brake fluid leak

entourageguy · 06-25-2006, 03:30 PM

Love the shop lots of fresh air ... well ventilated. Also love the battery hold-down. Watch those fast stops as a upside down battery on a hot manifold is not fun.... Good luck on the project.

Igotachevyor2 · 06-25-2006, 05:20 PM

i knew i would find a bunjee some where

Igotachevyor2 · 06-25-2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

Love the shop lots of fresh air ... well ventilated. Also love the battery hold-down. Watch those fast stops as a upside down battery on a hot manifold is not fun.... Good luck on the project.

yeah it does the job just a lil airish in the winter

84 400 · 06-25-2006, 05:37 PM

great work man keep us posted!

Apache · 06-28-2006, 11:07 PM

Good truck to start with looks like. Good luck with it.

Jebb1978 · 06-29-2006, 01:55 AM

That shop is HUGE

. It looks simular to mine.

Great to see you tearin in, she's a worthy project!

HOTFUN · 07-01-2006, 01:12 PM

Wow that is a nice original truck. That frame is amazing clean for rust and looks like original paint. Good luck. Mark

Igotachevyor2 · 07-04-2006, 12:14 PM

thanks for the comments guys hopefully i can start sand blasting in a week or so i had loaned out my paint guns to my brother a while back and of course they have never made it home so i bought new ones yesterday want be long and i can start making the ol truck look good again.

Igotachevyor2 · 07-09-2006, 07:34 PM

i have been nursing a summer flu for the past 5 days or so and finally went stir crazy sitting in the house all weekend so i went and put my doner truck in the shop this evening im going to use the tranny and a few other parts on the 58 the rest will put my K5 4x4 back on the road

here is a few pics its nothing special but the engine runs like a top and has plenty of power

Sam59 · 01-16-2007, 03:39 PM

lookin good! nice chrome on the front!

check out my '59

Igotachevyor2 · 01-16-2007, 08:59 PM

thanks progress kinda slowed down on mine with the cold weather and low funds

Sam59 · 01-16-2007, 09:18 PM

yeah ill prolly go with the turbo 350 too, but im not sure about the rear end..we have a buddy that says he can prolly find us a 76-81 camaro for the front end and rear end, so we'll prolly just put the camaro rear on too..not sure what comes on the old camaros? anyway what do you think would be the best to throw in?

01-17-2006, 12:21 AM	#1
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be I traded for my 58 just outside Decatur AL. supposedly passed through the family since bought. I was looking for early 70s short wheelbase to make a street rod/daily driver but when i found the apache i couldnt look away so i set it up and rode my bike down and swapped it for the chevy and drove it back.on the way back it got hungry and ate 2 distributor drive gears 4 lifters and the cam now that the holidays are gone its time to revive her. i will be posting pics of the progress as i go. some of the specs so far 350 4 bolt motor boreds .060 World Products Sportsman-II Heads Elderbrock Performer Air Gap Intake Hooker Headers Holley carb Cloyes noisy gear set Crane Cams Energizer 274 HO6 Electric Fan K&N Air Filter POS dual exhaust 3 on the tree trans stock rear and brakes stock interior except for the blazer bucket seats 16x10 American Racing wheels rear Goodyear 285/60/16s front Goodyear 225/60/16s here are a few i have up to date.. __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) . Last edited by Igotachevyor2; 07-19-2009 at 12:38 PM.

01-17-2006, 03:41 AM	#2
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be I say good score! __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

01-17-2006, 11:05 AM	#3
wbkinsey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be A big window and an original radio set-up. Sweet! are you planning on keeping the chrome up front? Nice start so have fun. Bruce Last edited by wbkinsey; 01-17-2006 at 11:06 AM.

01-17-2006, 11:19 AM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be Great project! I love old trucks __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

01-17-2006, 09:40 PM	#5
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be Cool!!! Looks like a good solid truck to start with. As your project goes on I will be looking out for your post.

01-17-2006, 10:42 PM	#6
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be Nice truck and Welcome from Nevada. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

02-16-2006, 01:02 AM	#7
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be couple of new pics now that its back on the road also got new front tire size i still have a few bugs to work out but it was still smokin the tires when i shifted in to third gear __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

02-16-2006, 10:37 PM	#8
58Apache Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kennewick WA Posts: 23	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be Sweet! A real radio! Mine was gone long ago Im sure. Oooo a chrome grille and bumper....... we want to switch ours to chrome. Nice project!

06-25-2006, 09:14 AM	#9
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be Well i have had my truck for a while now and done some light tinkering on it but now its time to start taking it apart and work on the cancer areas thought i would post some pics as it is and the areas of concern also i have a crack in the a pillar on the right side wanted to see if this was a common problem or if it was something the p.o. did from romping to hard on the go pedal... __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

06-25-2006, 09:22 AM	#10
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

06-25-2006, 09:29 AM	#11
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be there must have been a antena there at one time __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

06-25-2006, 11:59 AM	#12
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be all the hard to fix stuff is in good shape. thats a good base to start with. keep us up to date on what you do.

06-25-2006, 02:33 PM	#13
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be well i got it in my shop and up off the ground im gonna try to get the bed off today found that pesky brake fluid leak __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

06-25-2006, 03:30 PM	#14
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be Love the shop lots of fresh air ... well ventilated. Also love the battery hold-down. Watch those fast stops as a upside down battery on a hot manifold is not fun.... Good luck on the project. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

06-25-2006, 05:20 PM	#15
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be i knew i would find a bunjee some where __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .



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06-25-2006, 05:37 PM	#17
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be great work man keep us posted! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

06-28-2006, 11:07 PM	#18
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be Good truck to start with looks like. Good luck with it. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

06-29-2006, 01:55 AM	#19
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be That shop is HUGE . It looks simular to mine. Great to see you tearin in, she's a worthy project! __________________ 1959 GMC project

07-01-2006, 01:12 PM	#20
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be Wow that is a nice original truck. That frame is amazing clean for rust and looks like original paint. Good luck. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

07-04-2006, 12:14 PM	#21
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be thanks for the comments guys hopefully i can start sand blasting in a week or so i had loaned out my paint guns to my brother a while back and of course they have never made it home so i bought new ones yesterday want be long and i can start making the ol truck look good again. __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

07-09-2006, 07:34 PM	#22
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be i have been nursing a summer flu for the past 5 days or so and finally went stir crazy sitting in the house all weekend so i went and put my doner truck in the shop this evening im going to use the tranny and a few other parts on the 58 the rest will put my K5 4x4 back on the road here is a few pics its nothing special but the engine runs like a top and has plenty of power __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

01-16-2007, 03:39 PM	#23
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be lookin good! nice chrome on the front! check out my '59

01-16-2007, 08:59 PM	#24
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be thanks progress kinda slowed down on mine with the cold weather and low funds __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

01-16-2007, 09:18 PM	#25
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: My 58 Apache Hot Rod To Be yeah ill prolly go with the turbo 350 too, but im not sure about the rear end..we have a buddy that says he can prolly find us a 76-81 camaro for the front end and rear end, so we'll prolly just put the camaro rear on too..not sure what comes on the old camaros? anyway what do you think would be the best to throw in?

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