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Wow, great work, I am in the midst of redoing a 58', and am really loving seeing what you are doing. I think mine is not as bad as yours is,...
[ATTACH] My latest project, a 1958 Ranchero with an FE engine in it, one of the PO coated all the chrome with sparkly paint, luckily they didn't...
Awesome job, just curious what did those seats come from. Thanks
Great reply's, and some great ideas, Thanks. I wish that I didn't have to think of it, but unfortunately I have learned from past problems, to...
How do you lock the hood on your old truck, or car. Thinking I would like to park my truck outside from time to time if I go somewhere, but...
I got it, thanks, looking forward to it!
Nope, bought it that way, driver while I do my 59, first have to find a bed for my 59, been searching, but both longbeds, would really like a...
[IMG] Current build, its now in the shop almost completely torn down [IMG] and then the runner I bought for use while I do the 59' a 58' with a...
There is an ass for every toilet seat, I for one am glad that this is not a cookie cutter world. It is rare that I see something that I find...
[IMG] Looks a lot better! Made some brackets, and mounted a tow bar to the frame [IMG] Quite a big difference from what it came with [IMG]...
I can't imagine asking others to name my vehicle, I personally don't think it will ever be right, unless it just happens. Kinda false otherwise....
What amazes me, are that people tend to forget that there was a time when this stuff laying around, really not being wanted, considered an...
Has anyone had experience with these before?1959 chevrolet truck 8 lug disc brake conversion?...
ordered 4 rims, trailer, supposedly they will fit. The rims they threw on to move it aren't on well, and I'm going to flat tow it to my shop about...
Jim, I think you are right, just figured I would ask before deciding what to do. I have a 14 bolt laying about my shop that I got with another...
Tjet, I agree with the original to a degree, and thats why, if the place I use, broward powertrain, can change the gearing on my diff, I would...
wow nhbandit, that is like deja vue! When you see what patch panels that they sell, pretty much shows how its going to be unless you are in...
Thats good to know Jim, what size tires and rims are you using on your 57, does it have 8 lug, I have to get those as well, and need to know the...
Thanks rusty1, thats something to think about, I like the cleaner run with it all in the radiator, and if its a problem later, I can always change...
Thanks Jim, I trust your judgement, been reading your advice to others, and a driver is exactly what I want. I plan on replacing or rebuilding all...
So thats the truck, my plan is to do the brakes, and steering first, then see about whether to rebuild the engine and tranny, or replace them....
I purchased a 1959 Apache 3600 from Utah, its been a dream truck of mine, and thought it was time to try to bring one back. Since Im a captain,...
[IMG]This has been one of my favorite vehicles, I bought this dash on ebay the year before, and have since picked up the glove box, ashtray, and...
I just purchased this 1959 Apache, and am new to the board. It's got to get to me from Utah, and I won't be home to start on it until May, but...
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