New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

hey all,
semi-new here had a 63 Chevy fleetside sold it to get a 58 apache!..:metal:.. couldn't let this $300 deal pass me by!..... im the 2nd owner, was hidden in the back alleys of downtown LA.:chevy:

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

welcome, that looks like a really nice start for a truck project. What's the master plan?

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Thx mr48chev, keeping the patina but installing disk brakes, 350 motor, and laying frame!. just keeping body and interior stock will post progress pics.!

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Awesome truck

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

I'm also from the Los Angeles area and I must tell you that is one sweet deal to get a truck in that condition in the So. Cal area. Very nice.

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Kabwe yeah, just happen to be there at the right time & place, it was his fathers he was gonna restore it but city came down on his business!

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

i hate you guys out west, any old truck in an alley around the rustbelt is shot
nice find, looks like an excellent body and welcome to this site :D

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

welcome.
Great find.
Kim

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

id say that's a great deal! haha. cant wait to see the build.

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Hey Bud, nice to see your truck. Bam is right, $300 for that is FREEEE! Outstanding deal.

"Lay frame" - So, you're going with IFS? Cause in case you don't know you can't do that with a straight axle. Have you researched enough yet to know your options? Mustang II set ups, C4 Vette via Flat Out Engineering components, Jag IFS transplant, Scott's, No Limit Wide Ride IFS, Porterbuilt bolt on, etc, etc.

Keep the posts coming with pictures. A lot of knowledgeable guys here. Best, Dan

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Thx all,
dan in Pasadena ..thx. yeah ive done my homework but still up in the air with what system I wanna use!... ill post pictures as I go along, and def. ask questions from the more knowledgeable guys on here.

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Awesome deal!

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Nice deal!
Love those 58-59 chevys.

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Wow nice!

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Haven't post in a good while but here is how it stands now. ill be posting progress pics from when i got it to this, soon. Its not as bad as it looks... lol but its getting there.:metal:

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

you west coast guys...
wide bed looks good on it
still 5 lugs and pretty low

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

The truck is looking pretty nice! I bet that bed wasn't too easy to find was it? It sure would be like finding a needle in a hat stack here.

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Looking great. Keep the progress posts going.

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

_ogre_ ..... thx man

Dieselwrencher .... yea it took me a while to find it .... Im in Cali and drove to Arizona for it. I think there harder to find here in CA for some reason and if you do find one they want over 1800... i got this one for 1000.

bosco .... thx man... will do now that i have some time!..

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

58 apachee

lookin really nice --keep up the great work
i really like the triple carb set up

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Very nice!
Welcome!

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Looking great! Love the Old School 3 carb set on up the small block and the stance! What are you running for suspension? I did a Camaro clip and a Airbag 4-Link on mine.

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

If you end up keeping the I-beam front axle, you could look at how I did a disc brake conversion on the cheap: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=802875

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Daze57...... thanks man!

Asshat ... thx!

59chev.... thx man! i did the camaro swap and 4-link as well... ill post pictures of the progress

BlouDon..... i was thinking of keeping the front axle but i got the camaro front clip for close to nothing. $50 dollars to be exact. the guy was going threw a divorce.

Re: New Guy from LA, 58 Apache
 

Nice looking truck! Im in LA as well and am building a 59 short bed fleet side. different suspension set up though. We will have to cruise when they are running