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studeclunker · 01-16-2024, 06:13 PM

Okay, I tried a search... I did, I did!

Came up empty.

Okay we have a '58 Apache 38 (One Ton?) It's in great cosmetic shape and runs well. Needs a fuel pump I think. Top speed on this truck is about fifty MPH. I would like to have a more practical range for this. There is a '70's 350 in the shop with a manual 4spd. I also have an '80s motorhome carcass with a good 1 1/2 ton rear end. Would it be possible to swap out the original drive train with what I have available? Sadly, I'm sure the floor start will be lost. We would like to put this old truck back to work. The six and present setup just isn't practical.

01-16-2024, 06:13 PM	#1
studeclunker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fawn Lodge, Ca. Posts: 293	changing drivetrain for 1958 Apache 38 Okay, I tried a search... I did, I did! Came up empty. Okay we have a '58 Apache 38 (One Ton?) It's in great cosmetic shape and runs well. Needs a fuel pump I think. Top speed on this truck is about fifty MPH. I would like to have a more practical range for this. There is a '70's 350 in the shop with a manual 4spd. I also have an '80s motorhome carcass with a good 1 1/2 ton rear end. Would it be possible to swap out the original drive train with what I have available? Sadly, I'm sure the floor start will be lost. We would like to put this old truck back to work. The six and present setup just isn't practical.