its good to be back

[fredos59]

Hi folks, I used to be known as ffredo on here. I tried to recover my old password but I'm computer stupid so now I'm Fredos59. After life, a different project (66 Chrysler 300) and my truck burning got in the way I'm ready to get back at the Apache. Anyway to those that remember me HI!, For those new guys and gals or those that forgot me HI!

Fredo San Diego CA

[Dan in Pasadena]

Ok, I've GOTTA say it:

"I know it was you Fredo. You broke my heart!"

So where's the truck now? It didn't totally burn, right?
Have you rewired it or taken it apart to deal with the burnt parts?

[fredos59]

Dan, Ha, I never get tired of that joke. In fact my little brother (may he RIP) was named Mike. Every time I visited him he'd hug me and say that line.

The truck is in my driveway. The day after the fire I got at pulling all of the burned items, All wires from the dash forward are gone. I pulled the bucket seats and the floor pad and matting. I pulled the SBC apart to get ready for rebuild since the fire dpt. poured about 1,000 gallons of water down the intake. I have since sourced a new SBC and a million parts for the resurrection of the truck. However I have been concentrating on finishing my bike and the 66 Chrysler 300. I'll tell you I tried to sell the truck a cpl of times but no one had interest in a partly burned 59 Apache. I'm thinking that was the Old Car Gods telling me only I could show it the respect it needs.
I'm about a month from getting back at it since I plan to have the slab for my new garage poured very soon. Once that is done I'll move the truck onto the slab and tear into it. Budget will only allow for the slab at this time but I'll build the garage next year. Not that big of a deal since we are talking about San Diego weather or lack there of.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Sounds good!

I don't know if you've checked back in on some threads yet, but my "drive it as I build it" strategy ran its course. I took the front clip off three weekends ago (took a ten day vacation to Xcaret in there) to pull the engine/trans and install a Fatman Fabrications IFS in it and the "While-I'm-In-There" bug bit me hard. I've pulled the engine/trans and the bed off. The cab is completely unbolted and will be pulled Sunday when some helpers can come over. Hopefully I'll fit the crossmember and cut the leaf spring pads off the rearend Sunday and be ready for welding possibly as soon as next weekend.

Best of luck, keep the photos coming!

[Kabwe]

I remember you, sorry to hear the truck caught fire, but glad to see you still have it and will fix her up.

[Kim57]

I remember you and your truck.
Glad you're going to get it back together.
Kim

[OrrieG]

Glad to have you back, bummer about the truck, but all the parts to fix it are available.

[mr48chev]

I remember the OH @#$@###$$$ moment when I saw that photo of the fire.

I can't fault anyone for taking his time and then having life get in the way of finishing his truck as I am pretty sure I hold the record on that one.

[1project2many]

Welcome back.

Was this the fire that was blamed on an aftermarket fuel filter? I lost track of that one... did anyone ever come up with a final cause?

When you get your truck back on the road you'll be happy you didn't sell it. If nothing else it will make a heckuva story.

[Carl Spangler]

Welcome back and looking forward to seeing more from you.

That pic is an excellent reminder to always have a fire extinguisher in these old trucks.