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b.sharp · 05-19-2006, 01:54 PM

Hello,

Looks like a cool site to get some help from others that have been where I'm going. I'm resto customizing a '58 fleetside apache. I'm looking for some small odd and end parts. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Trying to locate a heater box, I have the fan unit but not the distribution box. Most everything else I can buy new. I haven't got to tearing the truck completely down yet to see exactly what I'm missing. Truck is in pretty good shape with minimal rust. I'll try later to upload a couple pics of my truck but they are too large at the moment.

Greetings to all.
B.Sharp

entourageguy · 05-19-2006, 02:07 PM

Welcome aboard there are a lot of guys on here with great info so just ask the questions. Waiting for those pics!!

Apache · 05-19-2006, 04:22 PM

Welcome to the board.

b.sharp · 05-19-2006, 06:39 PM

OK, I got two images down to loadable size. Maybe it will upload. Here it goes.

Thanks for the warm welcome. It's always nice to get greated. I hope to chat with you guys soon.

Latr,

B.Sharp

Jebb1978 · 05-19-2006, 07:44 PM

Welcome to the board! Nice looking fleet, if you want to buy or sell you should pay the $25 for a year of buying and selling. I may even have some extra heater parts laying around if I look.
Good luck on the truck!

Shawn

dwcsr · 05-19-2006, 08:19 PM

it does look solid. I think chevy only made turquois colored trucks and everyone painted them red. My was that way to.

Igotachevyor2 · 05-19-2006, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

it does look solid. I think chevy only made turquois colored trucks and everyone painted them red. My was that way to.

mine too

and

thebeemanone · 05-21-2006, 07:40 AM

Hi Welcome aboard.

I am restoring a 59. Take a look at the link off my address.
I was rased there in KY I live in Florida now. Weather is great here.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-21-2006, 01:03 PM

Weclome to the board. The pic's you posted looks like your 58 is a solid truck. Is she a driver right now?

Apache · 05-21-2006, 01:33 PM

From those pics it looks like you have a great body to start with.

DennyB · 05-22-2006, 10:55 AM

Welcome!
Great turck to start with.

b.sharp · 05-23-2006, 07:53 PM

Yes, the truck is pretty solid. It does need a little work on the floors but nothing the front patch panels wont fix. Also someone has cut the backside of the cab corners at an angle so I'm going to replace those also. The bed has no floor but I think I'm going to put a metal one in it instead of wood. Still trying to decide on a color scheme. I'm thinking of useing new leather interior for the seats and console. There are some really nice looking truck pics on this site. I wish I had my garage built so I could tear it all the way down. It's hard trying to keep the weather out and work on it also. Thanks for all the compliments on the truck. I hope to get it a little further along this summer. The truck will drive now but needs desperate brake work. It has an early 70's v8 and a 350 turbo tranny. I'm planning on rebuilding both for security and driveability.

Latr, B.Sharp

b.sharp · 08-04-2006, 03:37 PM

After a good Saturday this past weekend this is what the truck looks like now. We have a street rod national show this weekend I'm going to. I hope to pick up some more sheet metal to get started on the small amount of rust repair I need to do.

Jebb1978 · 08-04-2006, 05:35 PM

Looks great! Gettin in there and getting it done, I like that!

krue · 08-04-2006, 10:19 PM

Looks like a great project! Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

CAL 58 GMC · 08-04-2006, 11:45 PM

Good progress b.sharp!

dwcsr · 08-04-2006, 11:53 PM

Now it looks like mine. Lets hope you get it done faster than I am.

5Mike7 · 08-06-2006, 11:41 AM

Great start on the truck, but I also wanted to comment that is some beautiful country you've got there!

b.sharp · 08-09-2006, 04:08 PM

Thanks for all the comments. I'm waiting on some sheet metal parts to come in to start on rust repair. Once that is finished I'm going to put my '79 camero front clip on with some help of a good friend. I'll get more pics at that point, or during rust repair.

Latr,
B.sharp

Jebb1978 · 08-10-2006, 12:59 AM

The Camaro Subframe upgrade is the best bang for the buck upgrade bar none! Good Luck Bud!

CAL 58 GMC · 08-10-2006, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jebb1978

The Camaro Subframe upgrade is the best bang for the buck upgrade bar none! Good Luck Bud!

with Jebb. Tons of parts and upgrades for these clips at cheap prices and you can get parts almost anywhere.

JIMBO59 · 08-15-2006, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b.sharp

Yes, the truck is pretty solid. It does need a little work on the floors but nothing the front patch panels wont fix. Also someone has cut the backside of the cab corners at an angle so I'm going to replace those also. The bed has no floor but I think I'm going to put a metal one in it instead of wood. Still trying to decide on a color scheme. I'm thinking of useing new leather interior for the seats and console. There are some really nice looking truck pics on this site. I wish I had my garage built so I could tear it all the way down. It's hard trying to keep the weather out and work on it also. Thanks for all the compliments on the truck. I hope to get it a little further along this summer. The truck will drive now but needs desperate brake work. It has an early 70's v8 and a 350 turbo tranny. I'm planning on rebuilding both for security and driveability.

Latr, B.Sharp

HEY BRIAN, WHEN I TOOK MY BRAKE ROTORS OFF DUST STARTED POURING OUT OF THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS LOL. FINALLY GOT MINE ALL THE WAY DOWN. GOES TO POWDERCOAT NEXT WEEK.DONT FEEL BAD I AM WORKING ON MINE THE SAME WAY YOU ARE. SAM'S CLUB SELLS A 10X20 CANOPY FOR 200.00 BUCKS.I BOUGHT ONE AND ATTACHED TARPS TO THE SIDES. UGLY YET EFFECTIVE.KEEPS ME DRY AND OUT OF THE SUN TOO.. WHEN YOUR DONE JUST TAKER DOWN.

b.sharp · 10-24-2006, 01:41 PM

O.K., It's been a while and I've been putting in patch panels the last couple of weekends and I thought I share some updated pics.

b.sharp · 10-24-2006, 01:44 PM

more updated pictures of the progress.

CAL 58 GMC · 10-24-2006, 01:51 PM

Nice work b.sharp!

05-19-2006, 01:54 PM	#1
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Another new guy Hello, Looks like a cool site to get some help from others that have been where I'm going. I'm resto customizing a '58 fleetside apache. I'm looking for some small odd and end parts. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Trying to locate a heater box, I have the fan unit but not the distribution box. Most everything else I can buy new. I haven't got to tearing the truck completely down yet to see exactly what I'm missing. Truck is in pretty good shape with minimal rust. I'll try later to upload a couple pics of my truck but they are too large at the moment. Greetings to all. B.Sharp

05-19-2006, 02:07 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Another new guy Welcome aboard there are a lot of guys on here with great info so just ask the questions. Waiting for those pics!! __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

05-19-2006, 04:22 PM	#3
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Re: Another new guy Welcome to the board. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

05-19-2006, 06:39 PM	#4
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: Another new guy OK, I got two images down to loadable size. Maybe it will upload. Here it goes. Thanks for the warm welcome. It's always nice to get greated. I hope to chat with you guys soon. Latr, B.Sharp Attached Images

05-19-2006, 07:44 PM	#5
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Another new guy Welcome to the board! Nice looking fleet, if you want to buy or sell you should pay the $25 for a year of buying and selling. I may even have some extra heater parts laying around if I look. Good luck on the truck! Shawn __________________ 1959 GMC project

05-19-2006, 08:19 PM	#6
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Another new guy it does look solid. I think chevy only made turquois colored trucks and everyone painted them red. My was that way to.

05-21-2006, 07:40 AM	#8
thebeemanone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middleburg, Fl Posts: 57	Re: Another new guy Hi Welcome aboard. I am restoring a 59. Take a look at the link off my address. I was rased there in KY I live in Florida now. Weather is great here. __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a vet. 1959 Chevy http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2283573 2004 Chevy 2500 HD Crew Cab http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2283576

05-21-2006, 01:03 PM	#9
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Another new guy Weclome to the board. The pic's you posted looks like your 58 is a solid truck. Is she a driver right now? __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 05-22-2006 at 01:19 PM.

05-21-2006, 01:33 PM	#10
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Re: Another new guy From those pics it looks like you have a great body to start with. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

05-22-2006, 10:55 AM	#11
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: Another new guy Welcome! Great turck to start with. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

05-23-2006, 07:53 PM	#12
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: Another new guy Yes, the truck is pretty solid. It does need a little work on the floors but nothing the front patch panels wont fix. Also someone has cut the backside of the cab corners at an angle so I'm going to replace those also. The bed has no floor but I think I'm going to put a metal one in it instead of wood. Still trying to decide on a color scheme. I'm thinking of useing new leather interior for the seats and console. There are some really nice looking truck pics on this site. I wish I had my garage built so I could tear it all the way down. It's hard trying to keep the weather out and work on it also. Thanks for all the compliments on the truck. I hope to get it a little further along this summer. The truck will drive now but needs desperate brake work. It has an early 70's v8 and a 350 turbo tranny. I'm planning on rebuilding both for security and driveability. Latr, B.Sharp

08-04-2006, 03:37 PM	#13
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: Another new guy After a good Saturday this past weekend this is what the truck looks like now. We have a street rod national show this weekend I'm going to. I hope to pick up some more sheet metal to get started on the small amount of rust repair I need to do. Attached Images

08-04-2006, 05:35 PM	#14
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Another new guy Looks great! Gettin in there and getting it done, I like that! __________________ 1959 GMC project

08-04-2006, 10:19 PM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Another new guy Looks like a great project! Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-04-2006, 11:45 PM	#16
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Another new guy Good progress b.sharp! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4



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08-04-2006, 11:53 PM	#17
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Another new guy Now it looks like mine. Lets hope you get it done faster than I am.

08-06-2006, 11:41 AM	#18
5Mike7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 283	Re: Another new guy Great start on the truck, but I also wanted to comment that is some beautiful country you've got there!

08-09-2006, 04:08 PM	#19
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: Another new guy Thanks for all the comments. I'm waiting on some sheet metal parts to come in to start on rust repair. Once that is finished I'm going to put my '79 camero front clip on with some help of a good friend. I'll get more pics at that point, or during rust repair. Latr, B.sharp

08-10-2006, 12:59 AM	#20
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Another new guy The Camaro Subframe upgrade is the best bang for the buck upgrade bar none! Good Luck Bud! __________________ 1959 GMC project

10-24-2006, 01:41 PM	#23
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: Another new guy O.K., It's been a while and I've been putting in patch panels the last couple of weekends and I thought I share some updated pics. Attached Images

10-24-2006, 01:44 PM	#24
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: Another new guy more updated pictures of the progress. Attached Images

10-24-2006, 01:51 PM	#25
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Another new guy Nice work b.sharp! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

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