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SixOneC10 · 09-09-2009, 05:38 PM

hi my name is Don. just joined the forum. i have a 61 apache fleetside shortbed truck (235/sm420) im excited to get into a forum for this truck as its my main project and i plan to do a restomod or should i say restoSLAM to it.

i bought it for $250 in napa ca from the original owner. towed it home and brought it back to life with just some fresh gas. registered it and did a full tune up and a new brake/clutch master cylinder. Its running and driving great. grandpa had the engine rebuilt in the 70s and you can tell.

ill have pics today or tomorrow. my plans are to get this thing to lay frame but i want it restored with some era correct mods.

i really want to ditch the sm420 for a 3 on the tree and id like to find one of the 3speed overdrive transmissions. im keeping the 235. i want to swap it to a big back window and ditch the bardon rear bumper. other then that im happy with it.

jason65 · 09-09-2009, 05:44 PM

Welcome dude.

protrash64 · 09-09-2009, 05:51 PM

from AZ. Pics please

jchav62 · 09-09-2009, 06:03 PM

Welcome from New Mexico! Pics please...

1Bad62Pro/Street · 09-09-2009, 06:46 PM

Welcome Bud!
After you show us some pictures, don't forget to start a build thread!

**ChiefRocka** · 09-09-2009, 07:14 PM

Cool man...welcome from San Jose !!

**Corts60** · 09-09-2009, 07:36 PM

Welcome aboard! I love the 60-61 trucks.

Dinos63 · 09-09-2009, 08:26 PM

welcome homie

Eagar1 · 09-09-2009, 10:51 PM

Welcome from Sin City

SixOneC10 · 09-09-2009, 11:16 PM

here is a pic that i had on my cell phone. i took this pic the day i got it.

my plans are to bag it. thinking about a drop member but without that cash i might bolt in a later model truck member. right now im trying to slam it in time for billetproof on the 19th but i cant locate any cheap TJ jeep rear springs for the rear end. i have a set of lowering blocks also

the truck came with all 4 hubcaps. all chrome custom cab trim. STOCK engine. STOCK exhaust. nothing is altered on this truck. the color combo is tampico torquoise and white. im thinking of repainting it. the body is straight with alittle rust. the one dent is on the tailgate that you can see in the pic.

ill post more pics asap

Alan's Classic · 09-09-2009, 11:48 PM

Cool fresh meat with a truck. Nice platform and plan.

Imperial Kustom · 09-09-2009, 11:56 PM

I like it! Welcome aboard!

**Captainfab** · 09-10-2009, 01:13 AM

Hello and welcome to the board

Looks like a really straight truck. That's cool that it's a Custom Cab. You don't see many with the CC side trim.....I believe that's a bit rare. Keep us updated with your progress.

SixOneC10 · 09-10-2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Hello and welcome to the board

Looks like a really straight truck. That's cool that it's a Custom Cab. You don't see many with the CC side trim.....I believe that's a bit rare. Keep us updated with your progress.

Yeah I'm stoked about the trim. It was only made for 60-61. I've always wanted a 61
I had a 60 fleetside shortbed 4x4 before but didn't like the grill or hood as much as a 61. Any of you guys know a good company to send the trim out to bang the dents out?

**62 Longbed** · 09-10-2009, 07:31 AM

Hello and welcome to the board

4dranch · 09-10-2009, 07:57 AM

Welcome Don from west Tn. nice looking rig.....

Revoh · 09-10-2009, 08:59 AM

Hell, the hubcaps are worth about $250.

**DPowers** · 09-10-2009, 09:06 AM

Welcome from East TN

**Corts60** · 09-10-2009, 09:27 AM

Definitely re-paint that color combo, that looks killer!

Billetproof is an awesome show. I go to the Washington one every year!

frmula505 · 09-10-2009, 09:48 AM

Nice truck. The custom cab side chromes look to be in very good shape. Gonna be nice when done.

**slepysal** · 09-10-2009, 10:30 AM

another welcome from San Jose

SixOneC10 · 09-10-2009, 02:30 PM

Thanks everyone. Any recommendations for companys to staighten out my side trim

63 & 64 Bowties · 09-10-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SixOneC10

Any recommendations for companys to staighten out my side trim

First, welcome to the board.
I've never heard of anyone being able to straighten stainless trim.

jbgroby · 09-10-2009, 02:51 PM

Hi Ya from Louisiana. PS DO NOT GET RID OF THE MOLDING IT'S KINDA RARE

1Bad62Pro/Street · 09-10-2009, 02:55 PM

Stainless Steel Trim Repair and Restoration.
They are several out there!

Click the links below:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...%20restoration

09-09-2009, 05:38 PM	#1
SixOneC10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 28	new guy saying hi hi my name is Don. just joined the forum. i have a 61 apache fleetside shortbed truck (235/sm420) im excited to get into a forum for this truck as its my main project and i plan to do a restomod or should i say restoSLAM to it. i bought it for $250 in napa ca from the original owner. towed it home and brought it back to life with just some fresh gas. registered it and did a full tune up and a new brake/clutch master cylinder. Its running and driving great. grandpa had the engine rebuilt in the 70s and you can tell. ill have pics today or tomorrow. my plans are to get this thing to lay frame but i want it restored with some era correct mods. i really want to ditch the sm420 for a 3 on the tree and id like to find one of the 3speed overdrive transmissions. im keeping the 235. i want to swap it to a big back window and ditch the bardon rear bumper. other then that im happy with it.

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09-09-2009, 11:16 PM	#10
SixOneC10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 28	Re: new guy saying hi here is a pic that i had on my cell phone. i took this pic the day i got it. my plans are to bag it. thinking about a drop member but without that cash i might bolt in a later model truck member. right now im trying to slam it in time for billetproof on the 19th but i cant locate any cheap TJ jeep rear springs for the rear end. i have a set of lowering blocks also the truck came with all 4 hubcaps. all chrome custom cab trim. STOCK engine. STOCK exhaust. nothing is altered on this truck. the color combo is tampico torquoise and white. im thinking of repainting it. the body is straight with alittle rust. the one dent is on the tailgate that you can see in the pic. ill post more pics asap Last edited by SixOneC10; 09-09-2009 at 11:19 PM.

09-09-2009, 11:48 PM	#11
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09-10-2009, 01:13 AM	#13
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09-10-2009, 09:27 AM	#19
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: new guy saying hi Definitely re-paint that color combo, that looks killer! Billetproof is an awesome show. I go to the Washington one every year! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

09-10-2009, 09:48 AM	#20
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09-10-2009, 10:30 AM	#21
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09-10-2009, 02:30 PM	#22
SixOneC10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 28	Re: new guy saying hi Thanks everyone. Any recommendations for companys to staighten out my side trim

09-10-2009, 02:51 PM	#24
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1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: new guy saying hi Stainless Steel Trim Repair and Restoration. They are several out there! Click the links below: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...&aq=f&oq=&aqi= http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...%20restoration __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

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