"El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100

Project to-do list:
-Patina exterior
-Restored Inner parts
-Air ride suspension
-Fully restored interior, frame, drive train

Parts:
-Porterbuilt front and back Dropmember
-Accuair air managment
-14'' Baer brakes all around
-22' wheels (undecided style)
-461 Big Block/ 700r4 monster transmission (taking from my last unfinished project)
-Champion aluminum radiator w/16'' electric fan.
-Interior:
-Billet instrucment cluster
-Vintage air
-ididit column
-all complete new door parts: vent assy, window assy,...
-new hinges, bolt on bear claw latched
-American Auto Wire Harness
-Moldings...

And the list goes on...will keep the thread updated as I go.

PB stuff should be getting here in about a month. 2 month wait but well worth it. Mean while I have to complete a few patches on the cab.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Purchased truck near Texoma, TX and hauled back to Houston.

Few pictures on damage that needs repair.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Front clip is off.

Bench seat striped and sent to get powered coated
-Mexican blanket that I might use on seat

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Replacing floors,

Headlight assembly before power coated.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Looks like a cool project.
Kim

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Front floor replaced and lower hinge area and inner pillar.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Front floors are complete including lower pillars

Assembled the accuair air management setup.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Put my instrument cluster together and pre-fitted.

Repaired lower inner doors.
-washed with detergent
-por-15 lower inner door.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Front Clip
-Detergent washed and Por-15 and im planning on spraying some bed liner over all Por-15 items.

Items back from the powder coater.
-radiator support
-bench seat
-headlight parts
-misc...

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Headlights assembled with all new hardware.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Glad to see you started a project thread for this build. You've got a lot of work done already and it's looking like a very good start.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Thanks, Im looking forward to it.

I took your words and said hell with it ''I'll start the build thread''.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Nice, this is gunna be good. I am taking a similar approach...just toned down a bit on the drivetrain and suspension.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Looks good so far! Poncho Style!

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

You're doing a real nice job on the repairs.
Kim

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Thanks, I seen you made some good progress on your truck aswell. Keep it up!

Thanks

Im trying my best! Measure twice and cut once. It works most of the time.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Looking good

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Good job jumpin on that rust from the git go!

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Great looking truck. You could always send me those bed spears:smoke:

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Looking good, sgtusmc is right, you want the shaved look, send them to him!

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Nice work, lets see more!!

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

I'll keep you in mind ;)

Now this is what you call "Team Work"!

Trying to make it as solid as possible.

I got knock out all the cab work first and hopefully by that time I should have my suspension in, then I will have more visual progress.

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

Your truck is looking really nice
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

♡ it. Cant do no better than a fleetside, and that will break necks when its done.
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache
 

ditto on the spear trim!!!!!!!!!!! thats a gold mine to find in it's self!!!!!!:metal::chevy: i'll send a UPS driver by to pick them up......:lol:;)