Eisenhower '59 Apache Build On A S-10 Frame

[bobski]

That apache is looking sweet! Im in bailey if you ever need a hand..
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[Task Force Era]

Originally Posted by bobski

That apache is looking sweet! Im in bailey if you ever need a hand..
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Ahh no way! You're right next door. I'll keep that in mind man!
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[Task Force Era]

Just a few quick updates...

Brake booster and pedals are mounted up!!



Pedals ended up in the stock location just about



Got my bullet caps and lug nuts to match for the cragars. Still need tires



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...



Shouldn't be to long and this frame will be laying on the concrete!!

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Kim

[Wheelie]

Nice progress!

[Task Force Era]

Complete floor from the back of the cab to the firewall ready to go in!!

[dubie]

Here's a shot of one that is on an S10 chassis that I saved a while ago.

[Task Force Era]

Looks like some pretty good clearance there and that truck is sick!!!

[silvereagle07]

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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[_Ogre]

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
i bought my truck when i was living in morganton nc.

[meter swinger]

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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[Task Force Era]

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

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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Ohh really? Sounds awesome. I'll look into that for sure!

[Task Force Era]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

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
i bought my truck when i was living in morganton nc.

Cleetside kinda does have a good ring to it, lol

[Task Force Era]

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...



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...





iPhone edited,

[dubie]

damn that looks cool!!! Are you planning on lowering it? It would look wicked if it was dropped 6 inches

[Task Force Era]

Originally Posted by dubie

damn that looks cool!!! Are you planning on lowering it? It would look wicked if it was dropped 6 inches

Ohh it's gonna be lowered alright. More like a foot, lol. The rockers will be in the dirt!! Got all my air ride parts already. Once the cab comes off next, we're gonna spray the inside and underneath then the air bags are gonna be installed!!

[Kim57]

The wheels look real nice and that edited pic is sweet.
Kim

[packrat42]

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.

[xpickup]

Aftermath59, nice fab work. I love the fleetside beds on these trucks. I can not wait to see it on the ground.


Shannon

[dubie]

just bringing this back from the dead to see if there are any updates

[SCHRUMGMC]

I'd like to see some Updates

[made2drag]

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!

cant wait to see this bagged and laying out.

[RhatterNTatter]

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.

[dubie]

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

[RhatterNTatter]

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.