Re: "Mable" 1959 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame
That apache is looking sweet! Im in bailey if you ever need a hand..
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Just a few quick updates...
Brake booster and pedals are mounted up!! http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...pse097bb6a.jpg Pedals ended up in the stock location just about http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...ps9208bf83.jpg Got my bullet caps and lug nuts to match for the cragars. Still need tires http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...psd6524db8.jpg Started on the floor boards. Gonna replace the section from the seat mounting humps to the fire wall. My fabricator bead rolled it for that factory look... http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...ps4fd4c50f.jpg Shouldn't be to long and this frame will be laying on the concrete!! :metal: |
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Looking good.
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Nice progress!
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Complete floor from the back of the cab to the firewall ready to go in!!
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Here's a shot of one that is on an S10 chassis that I saved a while ago.
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Looks like some pretty good clearance there and that truck is sick!!!
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Nice build. I'm nearby too if you need some help. Check out the NC SC section. We are trying to get a gathering together. Eastern NC.
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nice build. good progress if you started in dec.
mabel is a little over used for trucks, no one has claim to the cleetside name :D i bought my truck when i was living in morganton nc. |
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I saw that MichiganMetalWorks is making s10 arms to custom specs for s10 swaps needing longer Aarms. Might open up some possibilities for some TF truck builders.
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Ohh really? Sounds awesome. I'll look into that for sure! |
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Been kinda slow on progress lately. My friend had to finish up a F word 64 F-100 he was working on so we could get the 59 in the shop. Buuuuuuttt.....
Got the floors hand built. Everything is welded up now. Haven't taken a pic yet though... http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...psab018088.jpg Got my wheels painted a charcoal grey. Slapped some tires and bullet caps on and did a little test fitting. Threw on a bedside for ****s and giggles... http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...ps76b9ab87.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...psec77f5e0.jpg iPhone edited, ;) http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...ps6b1ad41e.jpg |
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damn that looks cool!!! Are you planning on lowering it? It would look wicked if it was dropped 6 inches
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The wheels look real nice and that edited pic is sweet.
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Any updates on this? This thing is sick. How's the track width? I was under the impression that the s10s were too narrow, not sure just wondering.
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Aftermath59, nice fab work. I love the fleetside beds on these trucks. I can not wait to see it on the ground.
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just bringing this back from the dead to see if there are any updates
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I'd like to see some Updates
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awesome build so far!....i was also wondering about the s10 swap. looks like a great way to get it on the road quick! next time you have a chance...snap some more pics for us!
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Liked the thread....I have a 58 Chevy 3200 (Alice) on an S10 frame...I did not do this build but am doing some other project trucks like a 59 GMC fleetside (short), a 54 Chevy 5 window, 54 GMC 5 window and a 67 long bed big back window..looking to do some frame swaps for some of these. I have a K1500 frame that I got in some dealing and it looks like a pretty good swap for the 59 GMC....the guy before me laid down a 58 cab, the doghouse, and the bed and it looked great. BTW....my 58 is Alice.
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i saw this truck when it was for sale on Ebay. When you have time, I'd love to see pictures of how the body is mounted on the frame
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Yeah, will do but may be a little bit since I am currently setting up a shop space and transferring vehicles etc. I am interested in the same thing and have poked around a little bit. Looks like the builder did pretty solid job with everything and did a good job on all the basics. She does need some adjustment for power steering belt tension and maybe some clearance inside of the wheels (like spacers). The pictures I included give you a general idea that the frame is a little narrow which leaves room for wider tires (good) but would not look as desirable without the wider tires (bad) in my opinion. I am in the process of changing out the grill to a refurbished chrome grill, and chrome headlight covers, and a chrome bumper....and will most likely add the stainless trim around the outside of the cab area as well. Also going to change out the side view mirror on DS to a chrome long arm peep style and match it on the PS. And, have right seat for it since it had a really crappy seat or have one from a 95 K1500 cab that I might use...with a Mexican blanket. She also needs a windshield wiper motor and blades, arms installed. Turns out none of the gages are reading so will address that as well. I will make a thread when I start the 59 GMC frame swap but that will be a personal truck and I will put a lot of time and effort into that one so it will be a longer project.....the two 54 5 window trucks will be flips and I want to get them done and ready to sell ASAP. Not sure what I am going to do with the 67 yet except to rob it of a built 355 that I intend to use on one of the 54s.
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