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03-24-2011, 07:05 AM
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My 1958 Apache build
I picked up a 58 apache short bed step side with a 74 C20 frame underneath it. Ordered a CA Chassis Works back half kit with autoweld 4 link kit, QA1's, Centerline 15X15 rims, mickey thompson 29X18's and have all of the patch panels in. I will post pics up later of the progress. I am going to go to the junk yard this weekend and try to locate a camaro front clip.
Stuff to still order and do Front rims and tires front and rear fenders roll cage lexan windows chop the top bed sides roll pan front bumper/brackets and all the stuff for a 496 stroker build. This stuff is gonig to add up fast it has a 12 bolt in it now so I have to chop the housing and new axles. First project to this level. The best part about this project is all of the tools that I have got. Drill press, pipe bender, welder, plasma cutter, blast cabinet, air compressor, sheet metal brake, powder coat set up, soda blaster, and am getting the stuff to build my powder coat oven this weekend. 39"X39"X66". I will keep updating this post with progress. |
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03-25-2011, 01:28 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
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03-25-2011, 01:55 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
I know. All the pics are on my phone and it won't let me post them from my phone.
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03-25-2011, 02:40 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Lets try this. Here is when I first got it and started pulling it apart. Just got the hood off.
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03-25-2011, 02:42 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Here are pics of the front cab corners
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03-25-2011, 02:47 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Here are some of the rear cab corners.
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03-25-2011, 02:48 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Here are some of the back of the cab.
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03-25-2011, 02:50 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Here are some of the new tires. 29X18 mickey thompsons
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03-25-2011, 02:51 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Here are some of the front end tore down.
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03-25-2011, 02:52 PM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Looking good. Keep posting.
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03-25-2011, 08:40 PM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Got almost all of the patch panels in today. About to get started this weekend.
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03-25-2011, 08:42 PM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Here are the outer rear cab corners, and outer lower door skins.
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03-25-2011, 08:43 PM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Here are the lower inner front door hinge pillars, inner lower door skins, and the inner cowl kick plates.
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03-25-2011, 08:44 PM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Here are the last of them. Inner cab corners, front door pillar lower cab pillars, and the Door sill w/ rocker panels.
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03-25-2011, 08:47 PM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Still gotta get the 2 front fenders, 2 rear fenders (3" wider), running boards (3" wider), upper outer cowl panels. That should be all for the body panels, then I am going to make my own fire wall, and floor. I should get my bead roller in on monday.
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03-25-2011, 09:20 PM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Wow when we said we needed pictures you came thru big time. Good luck on the build. We need more 4 lighter on here.
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03-26-2011, 12:13 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Lots of work ahead, make sure you brace your cab real good or door fitment will be a pain.
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03-26-2011, 12:53 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
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03-27-2011, 12:43 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Made some more progress, got the front and rear glass out. Here is a pic, got the interior stripped and ready to pull the cab off.
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03-27-2011, 12:46 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Got the bed floor stripped and ready to be pulled. For some reason the guy that I got it from welded the bed floor mounts to the frame. So I got a chance to use my plasma cutter. GOOD TIMES. Here are some pics of me and my buddy Biff getting the bed ready to pull off.
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03-27-2011, 12:48 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Here are some pics of us cutting the cross sills. The bed and the cab are ready to pull of now. I will get that pulled sometime this week. Instead of going with the camaro front clip I am going to go with the S10 frame swap. I can get the frame for 100-200$.
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03-27-2011, 03:22 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Isn't it a fun job removing the nice rusty bolts in the beds? NOT
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03-27-2011, 10:30 AM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Yeah all of them on both rear fenders broke off but two of them.
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04-01-2011, 02:02 PM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Look what came in today. Auto weld 4 link setup with upgraded QA1 coil overs.
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04-01-2011, 02:22 PM
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Re: My 1958 Apache build
Cool stuff. I always like getting things for the truck.
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