"El Lechero" 59 Apache - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 08:59 AM

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.

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 09:04 AM

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

Few pictures on damage that needs repair.

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 09:06 AM

Front clip is off.

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

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 09:10 AM

Replacing floors,

Headlight assembly before power coated.

Kim57 · 09-17-2013, 10:59 AM

Looks like a cool project.
Kim

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 12:08 PM

Front floor replaced and lower hinge area and inner pillar.

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 12:20 PM

Front floors are complete including lower pillars

Assembled the accuair air management setup.

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 12:23 PM

Put my instrument cluster together and pre-fitted.

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

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 12:25 PM

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...

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 12:27 PM

Headlights assembled with all new hardware.

**rgunlock** · 09-17-2013, 01:47 PM

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.

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks like a cool project.
Kim

Thanks, Im looking forward to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

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.

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

PurdueSD · 09-17-2013, 03:47 PM

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

Low Elco · 09-17-2013, 04:35 PM

Looks good so far! Poncho Style!

Kim57 · 09-17-2013, 05:39 PM

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

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurdueSD

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks good so far! Poncho Style!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

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

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

blue57 · 09-17-2013, 10:24 PM

Looking good

Roadkill58 · 09-18-2013, 01:34 AM

Good job jumpin on that rust from the git go!

sgtusmc · 09-18-2013, 02:26 PM

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

OrrieG · 09-18-2013, 03:04 PM

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

ChuckDriver · 09-18-2013, 05:17 PM

Nice work, lets see more!!

C10Sim · 09-19-2013, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtusmc

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

I'll keep you in mind

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

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

Now this is what you call "Team Work"!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadkill58

Good job jumpin on that rust from the git go!

Trying to make it as solid as possible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Nice work, lets see more!!

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.

fabguy · 09-19-2013, 06:52 AM

Your truck is looking really nice
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meter swinger · 09-20-2013, 12:09 AM

♡ it. Cant do no better than a fleetside, and that will break necks when its done.
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59weasel · 09-20-2013, 04:16 PM

ditto on the spear trim!!!!!!!!!!! thats a gold mine to find in it's self!!!!!!

i'll send a UPS driver by to pick them up......

09-17-2013, 08:59 AM	#1
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	"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. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069

09-17-2013, 09:04 AM	#2
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Purchased truck near Texoma, TX and hauled back to Houston. Few pictures on damage that needs repair. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:40 PM.

09-17-2013, 09:06 AM	#3
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	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 Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:37 PM.

09-17-2013, 09:10 AM	#4
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Replacing floors, Headlight assembly before power coated. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:35 PM.

09-17-2013, 10:59 AM	#5
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Looks like a cool project. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

09-17-2013, 12:08 PM	#6
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Front floor replaced and lower hinge area and inner pillar. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069

09-17-2013, 12:20 PM	#7
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Front floors are complete including lower pillars Assembled the accuair air management setup. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:34 PM.

09-17-2013, 12:23 PM	#8
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	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. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:29 PM.

09-17-2013, 12:25 PM	#9
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	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... Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069 Last edited by C10Sim; 09-17-2013 at 12:45 PM.

09-17-2013, 12:27 PM	#10
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Headlights assembled with all new hardware. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069

09-17-2013, 01:47 PM	#11
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	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. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

09-17-2013, 03:47 PM	#13
PurdueSD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the middle Posts: 296	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. __________________ My Lost and Forgotten build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442712

09-17-2013, 04:35 PM	#14
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Looks good so far! Poncho Style! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

09-17-2013, 05:39 PM	#15
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache You're doing a real nice job on the repairs. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

09-17-2013, 10:24 PM	#17
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Looking good __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522711



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09-18-2013, 01:34 AM	#18
Roadkill58 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Under a bad sign Posts: 498	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Good job jumpin on that rust from the git go! __________________ Rust Never Sleeps . Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside build Roadkill's 69 Custom C20

09-18-2013, 02:26 PM	#19
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Great looking truck. You could always send me those bed spears __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

09-18-2013, 03:04 PM	#20
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Looking good, sgtusmc is right, you want the shaved look, send them to him! __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

09-18-2013, 05:17 PM	#21
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Nice work, lets see more!! __________________ 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

09-19-2013, 06:52 AM	#23
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache Your truck is looking really nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

09-20-2013, 12:09 AM	#24
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	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

09-20-2013, 04:16 PM	#25
59weasel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Redmond OR. Posts: 65	Re: "El Lechero" 59 Apache ditto on the spear trim!!!!!!!!!!! thats a gold mine to find in it's self!!!!!! i'll send a UPS driver by to pick them up...... __________________ '59 SWB (the money pit) Camaro clip/5.3 LM7/700r4/10bolt rear/bagged/and some mild mods here and there. '93 Jeep Cherokee with some stuff. (the toy) '06 Silverado 2500HD (daily driver) '12 Equinox (wifes ride) '66 Chevy LWB (daughters ride)

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