jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jkmhb · 02-19-2016, 02:41 PM

My first build of a Chevy Truck.
this '58 already had a v8 / Turbo 400. Here's what I started with.

jkmhb · 02-19-2016, 02:45 PM

Front Heidt's crossmember tacked in. Mock up of front wheels and expected ride height.

Kim57 · 02-19-2016, 06:30 PM

Very nice looking truck to start with.
Kim

pugs · 02-19-2016, 06:33 PM

nice truck to start with

RockinKees · 02-20-2016, 11:09 AM

Good looking '58!
Nice starting point!
What are your further plans with the Fleetside?

jkmhb · 02-22-2016, 10:34 AM

Thanks! It going to have a Mustang II IFS (Heidts crossmember) with Rack and Pinion steering and disc brakes, 4 link rear with disc brakes. Summit tilt steering column. Changing the Turbo 400 to a 700R4. Adding Air Conditioning (haven't selected the system yet). Adding an aftermarket 1969 Mustang gas tank with integral fuel pump and adding a Holley EFI Stealth Ram fuel injection system. Adding a serpentine belt system. Also making a lot of electrical system upgrades and fixing the instrument cluster.

jkmhb · 02-22-2016, 10:37 AM

This weekend - finished welding in crossmember, upper spring perches, and front frame c-notches. Excuse the booger welds, I got good penetration on the welds, but I need to clean it up.

Spblack · 02-22-2016, 02:32 PM

jkmhb, I think its time for a new welder, haha.

jkmhb · 02-25-2016, 04:54 PM

Got the springs in.

jkmhb · 01-04-2017, 02:28 PM

Added a Speedway wiring harness, finished the Instrument Cluster (with LEDs), and a few other odds and ends.

jkmhb · 01-04-2017, 02:29 PM

A couple more....

Kim57 · 01-04-2017, 06:27 PM

Looks real nice.
Kim

jkmhb · 02-14-2017, 10:22 AM

The motor is in!

bowt1ed · 02-14-2017, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkmhb

Added a Speedway wiring harness, finished the Instrument Cluster (with LEDs), and a few other odds and ends.

Just the steering wheel I'm looking at! Is that a 14" or 15 1/2"? Maybe a better pic in the cab?

Thanks, Jim

STOCKISH · 02-14-2017, 11:05 AM

Man, Im not trying to pick at anyone, or start anything. But please have that re welded by someone. If the welds look like that there is no way it penetrated the base metal. I don't want to see you get hurt. Beautiful truck by the way.

STOCKISH · 02-14-2017, 11:12 AM

I'm not a Pro welder by any means, just don't want that thing to let loose on you on the highway. Here's a quick pic of the crossmember I welded into my 51 GMC.

jkmhb · 02-14-2017, 01:02 PM

understood on the welding. Thanks!

jkmhb · 02-14-2017, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Just the steering wheel I'm looking at! Is that a 14" or 15 1/2"? Maybe a better pic in the cab?

Thanks, Jim

That is a 14" steering wheel - Ebay description was:

14" Nostalgia 9 Hole Chrome w/ Black Half Wrap Steering Wheel Chevy/GM Ididit

bowt1ed · 02-14-2017, 04:40 PM

Thanks. Could I ask you to send another pic of it in relationship to the dash (a little farther away), so I can see the size?

jkmhb · 02-15-2017, 07:00 PM

This was about as far back as I could take a picture, sitting in the Driver's seat

bowt1ed · 02-16-2017, 02:00 PM

Great, thanks!

jkmhb · 07-03-2017, 02:14 PM

welds redone (thanks for the feedback!), mounting up the accessories.

02-19-2016, 02:41 PM	#1
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread My first build of a Chevy Truck. this '58 already had a v8 / Turbo 400. Here's what I started with. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed

02-19-2016, 02:45 PM	#2
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread Front Heidt's crossmember tacked in. Mock up of front wheels and expected ride height. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed

02-19-2016, 06:30 PM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread Very nice looking truck to start with. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-19-2016, 06:33 PM	#4
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread nice truck to start with __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

02-20-2016, 11:09 AM	#5
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread Good looking '58! Nice starting point! What are your further plans with the Fleetside? __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

02-22-2016, 10:34 AM	#6
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread Thanks! It going to have a Mustang II IFS (Heidts crossmember) with Rack and Pinion steering and disc brakes, 4 link rear with disc brakes. Summit tilt steering column. Changing the Turbo 400 to a 700R4. Adding Air Conditioning (haven't selected the system yet). Adding an aftermarket 1969 Mustang gas tank with integral fuel pump and adding a Holley EFI Stealth Ram fuel injection system. Adding a serpentine belt system. Also making a lot of electrical system upgrades and fixing the instrument cluster. __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed

02-22-2016, 10:37 AM	#7
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread This weekend - finished welding in crossmember, upper spring perches, and front frame c-notches. Excuse the booger welds, I got good penetration on the welds, but I need to clean it up. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed

02-22-2016, 02:32 PM	#8
Spblack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: spring Posts: 287	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread jkmhb, I think its time for a new welder, haha. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache (sold) 1958 Fleetside Current My builds: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606412 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7560906

02-25-2016, 04:54 PM	#9
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread Got the springs in. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed

01-04-2017, 02:28 PM	#10
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread Added a Speedway wiring harness, finished the Instrument Cluster (with LEDs), and a few other odds and ends. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed

01-04-2017, 02:29 PM	#11
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread A couple more.... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed

01-04-2017, 06:27 PM	#12
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread Looks real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-14-2017, 10:22 AM	#13
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread The motor is in! Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed

02-14-2017, 11:05 AM	#15
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread Man, Im not trying to pick at anyone, or start anything. But please have that re welded by someone. If the welds look like that there is no way it penetrated the base metal. I don't want to see you get hurt. Beautiful truck by the way. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-14-2017, 11:12 AM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread I'm not a Pro welder by any means, just don't want that thing to let loose on you on the highway. Here's a quick pic of the crossmember I welded into my 51 GMC. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



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02-14-2017, 01:02 PM	#17
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread understood on the welding. Thanks! __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed

02-14-2017, 04:40 PM	#19
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 494	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread Thanks. Could I ask you to send another pic of it in relationship to the dash (a little farther away), so I can see the size?

02-15-2017, 07:00 PM	#20
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread This was about as far back as I could take a picture, sitting in the Driver's seat Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed

02-16-2017, 02:00 PM	#21
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 494	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread Great, thanks!

07-03-2017, 02:14 PM	#22
jkmhb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flower Mound, TX Posts: 42	Re: jkmhb's '58 Apache Fleetside build thread welds redone (thanks for the feedback!), mounting up the accessories. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy Short Fleetside - 350 Stealth Ram FI/700R4/Old Air 1965 Corvette Convertible 350/Richmond 5-speed Last edited by jkmhb; 07-09-2017 at 07:20 AM.

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