59 Apache Build- will get done eventually - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JP_67_GMC · 04-07-2015, 10:12 PM

Since I was little I had always wanted a 1959 Chevrolet Apache. After searching for years to find one, I was finally able to track one down. About 2 hours north of our farm I found one. 1200 reasons later I was able to fulfill a goal of mine. I really need to get other projects done before this one goes under the knife. I would really like to turn it into a pro-touring style apache, much like Wes Drelleshak's. Just got it home last night night, and had the motor running great in less than 2 hours. The clutch, however, kept me from being able to take it for it's first voyage in many years. The whole cab floor needs major work, along with the front fenders and passenger door. But everything else looks to be in pretty good shape. I have only gotten a couple pictures. In the one you can see that all 4 of the front lights worked amazingly well. Enjoy! Also I have no idea why the pictures are flipped

Kim57 · 04-07-2015, 10:16 PM

Nice looking truck.
Kim

Roadkill58 · 04-08-2015, 06:04 PM

And a fleetside too!

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ChuckDriver · 04-08-2015, 06:11 PM

Should be a nice project!

FarmerSid · 04-08-2015, 07:57 PM

So what are the plans? As is or modern drive line? Fleet side is awesome! Nice tow rig..

JP_67_GMC · 04-08-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerSid

So what are the plans? As is or modern drive line? Fleet side is awesome! Nice tow rig..

What I would love to do is a 383 built by me, so I can pick and choose every single thing that goes into it. My dad bought a crate 383 for his camaro and I took it apart for inspection to find absolutely everything that you should not. Behind that a Tremec T-56 or magnum. most likely a currie rear end with 3.73's. Mustang II front suspension with a power rack and coil overs. Rear end will have a 4 link with a sway bar and coil overs. Aluminum bed mounted tank. Back to the engine- A forged crank of some sort, haven't decided. I-beam rods, with 4 valve relief hypereuritutic pistons. Comp cam, roller rockers and lifters. Aluminum trick flow heads with springs to handle quite a bit of lift, not to much. Air gap intake with a holley 650 double pumper on top. Aluminum radiator with 2 electric fans will keep it cool. And of course this will all happen when I can afford it.

RockinKees · 04-09-2015, 02:47 PM

Nice project!!
I love Fleetsides!!

What's the plan paintwise?
Engine sounds great, even when not running yet

JP_67_GMC · 04-09-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Nice project!!
I love Fleetsides!!

What's the plan paintwise?
Engine sounds great, even when not running yet

no idea on paint yet, odds are I will change my mind 50 times before a real decision is made lol

RockinKees · 04-09-2015, 03:38 PM

I know what you mean

I'll keep an eye on you!

04-07-2015, 10:12 PM	#1
JP_67_GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern MN Posts: 63	59 Apache Build- will get done eventually Since I was little I had always wanted a 1959 Chevrolet Apache. After searching for years to find one, I was finally able to track one down. About 2 hours north of our farm I found one. 1200 reasons later I was able to fulfill a goal of mine. I really need to get other projects done before this one goes under the knife. I would really like to turn it into a pro-touring style apache, much like Wes Drelleshak's. Just got it home last night night, and had the motor running great in less than 2 hours. The clutch, however, kept me from being able to take it for it's first voyage in many years. The whole cab floor needs major work, along with the front fenders and passenger door. But everything else looks to be in pretty good shape. I have only gotten a couple pictures. In the one you can see that all 4 of the front lights worked amazingly well. Enjoy! Also I have no idea why the pictures are flipped Attached Images __________________ 1941 Chevy Cabover- Future carhauler build 1949 Chevy Pickup 1955 Chevy Pickup 1959 Apache fleetside 1965 Chevy Pickup- Current Ground up Build 1972 Gmc Pickup- Getting rebuilt engine and 700r4

04-07-2015, 10:16 PM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 59 Apache Build- will get done eventually Nice looking truck. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

04-08-2015, 06:04 PM	#3
Roadkill58 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Under a bad sign Posts: 498	Re: 59 Apache Build- will get done eventually And a fleetside too! . __________________ Rust Never Sleeps . Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside build Roadkill's 69 Custom C20

04-08-2015, 06:11 PM	#4
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 59 Apache Build- will get done eventually Should be a nice project! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

04-08-2015, 07:57 PM	#5
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 59 Apache Build- will get done eventually So what are the plans? As is or modern drive line? Fleet side is awesome! Nice tow rig.. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-09-2015, 02:47 PM	#7
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: 59 Apache Build- will get done eventually Nice project!! I love Fleetsides!! What's the plan paintwise? Engine sounds great, even when not running yet __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

04-09-2015, 03:38 PM	#9
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: 59 Apache Build- will get done eventually I know what you mean I'll keep an eye on you! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_



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