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Old 05-23-2008, 06:02 AM   #1
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59 Apache Photos...finally

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Still lots to do in the interior and eventually the emblems will be rechromed and put back on. I am thinking about chroming out the bumpers and grill eventually too. This was from the thread "Front end question for 59 Apache"

I didnt know how to change the title to let you all know that the pics were up. ANyway, enjoy...

also, if anyone is interested in the old wheels, let me know.
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Old 05-23-2008, 06:14 AM   #2
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I like how you have your exhaust exit. Nice touch! I see you have 5 lug wheels on the front and 6 in the back. Are you planning on a rear end or axle swap so they all match? The chrome you got planned will help the appearance, but thats only my opinion.
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Old 05-23-2008, 02:03 PM   #3
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eventually I will upgrade the whole rear end and suspension but I shot my wad on all the upgrades this round. Next year or winter time I plan to do the rear end.
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Old 05-23-2008, 02:44 PM   #4
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looks good.
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Old 05-23-2008, 02:47 PM   #5
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Cool Truck.. I love the black look...
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Old 05-23-2008, 03:32 PM   #6
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I'm diggin' the black!
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Old 05-23-2008, 05:35 PM   #7
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looks good! nice work on changing the look, for the better i would say
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Old 05-23-2008, 06:07 PM   #8
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Cool Truck.. I love the black look...
Its actually black base with 4 shades of silver spray done to look like bare metal, it is shaded on some of the lines as well. I will get better pics with a real camera rather than cell phone. I kept the top of the dashboard red and the interior is black primer with black velvet covered door panels.
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Old 05-23-2008, 06:16 PM   #9
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I like it!! Now you need to change your avatar.

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Old 05-23-2008, 11:04 PM   #10
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I like it!! Now you need to change your avatar.
Please!
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Old 05-24-2008, 02:13 AM   #11
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sweet, look's kik a$$
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Old 05-24-2008, 05:41 AM   #12
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very cool change in appearance. good choices
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Old 05-26-2008, 02:14 AM   #13
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Looking good. I can't wait to get my truck going again. Maybe I'll get it done while we still have gas powered vehicles? Cool looking truck! Chrome will set it of nicely!
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Old 05-29-2008, 12:29 PM   #14
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that a sweet looking truck. love the color. what did you do to the bed?
also what size tires are those.

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Old 06-11-2008, 11:14 AM   #15
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that a sweet looking truck. love the color. what did you do to the bed?
also what size tires are those.

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didnt do nothing to the bed yet. I am gonna sand the old stain off and redo it in mahogany. the wheels are 15" but I put a taller tire in the back
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