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Newbie to a 59 Chevy Apache 3100

Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by Symple89, Oct 11, 2012.

  1. Symple89
    Joined: Jul 29, 2011
    Posts: 1

    Symple89
    Member

    Hello all,

    I just acquired a 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 from my late grandmother. She wanted to keep it in the family. It was kept in the garage since the late 80's or early 90's. I am looking to bring it back to life. Here is a little info:

    It is a factory stepside with the spare tire cut out in the fender.

    It was stored with fuel in the tank. I just prematurely cleaned the tank with MEK. OMG. The gasoline was carmelized. Nothing but varish was coming out.

    I will post pictures shortly.
     
  2. Welcome! I have a '58 that's been in my family since about 1964. The neighbor who lived across the street from us when I was a kid, bought it new and I inherited it from my Dad when he passed in 1977. Best of luck with your truck. Post pics!
     
  3. loco_gringo
    Joined: Sep 2, 2009
    Posts: 581

    loco_gringo
    Member

    Welcome from Victoria, Texas.
     
  4. dew468
    Joined: Dec 10, 2006
    Posts: 347

    dew468
    Member
    from Austin, Tx

    i have a 59 Apache custom fleetside. i've spent the last yr working on it. it is a frame off. everything is from the ground up. it will have a 300hp 327 & a/t. when you can show some pictures to us.
     

  5. raymay
    Joined: Mar 2, 2008
    Posts: 2,534

    raymay
    Member

    Welcome from New York.
     
  6. FF SIX ONE
    Joined: Jan 20, 2012
    Posts: 45

    FF SIX ONE
    Member

    Welcome aboard from another El Pasoan. Cograts on your gift.
     
  7. Welcome to the h.a.m.b enjoy the ride................
     
  8. Welcome from Central California.
     
  9. kennkat
    Joined: Aug 25, 2011
    Posts: 1,385

    kennkat
    Member

    Welcome from Twain Harte, Ca
     
  10. RainierHooker
    Joined: Dec 20, 2011
    Posts: 2,031

    RainierHooker
    Member
    from Tacoma, WA

    Welcome, I just inherited my dad's '58 Apache and a '59 Parts truck. Looks like I'm carrying on that torch. Welcome, and good luck with yours.
     
  11. cootsapache
    Joined: Oct 14, 2011
    Posts: 12

    cootsapache
    Member
    from Ohio

    Welcome from Mansfield. I have a 59 Apache Fleetside, they are blast to own and drive. Good luck bringing it back to life. Looking forward to seeing pictures of it.
     

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