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alexMoody · 06-23-2014, 06:46 PM

Howdy all!

My name is Alex Moody, Just another chevy lover from Salt Lake City.

I got this Chevy on a trade for some work that he owed me. She needs some love but up for the fun and challenge of it. Im a pretty young pup compared to some of you folks so any help or advice will always be welcomed!

This poor Chevy sat for who knows how long before I got it. For some reason the spark plugs were taken out... Now the spark plugs are packed full of dirt.

First things first. Getting her down to the frame and seeing how bad/good it is.

alexMoody · 06-23-2014, 06:50 PM

Here are a few more shots of its current condition.

alexMoody · 06-23-2014, 06:53 PM

And a few more.

Softpatch · 06-23-2014, 11:05 PM

thats cool
I just found the 59 Viking (apache's bigger bro)about same or worst condition
what your plan.?

Kim57 · 06-24-2014, 12:40 AM

Welcome.
Looks a little rough but I've seen a lot worse brought back to life.
Good luck with the build.
Kim

1-ton of fun · 06-24-2014, 01:30 AM

how about a pic of the whole truck?

**buggy5872** · 06-24-2014, 10:57 AM

What engine is in it? It should have a chevy V8 and that loks more like an olds/pontiac/buick engine.

_Ogre · 06-24-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by buggy5872

What engine is in it? It should have a chevy V8 and that loks more like an olds/pontiac/buick engine.

i was thinking the same, buggy.
either way that motor is probably toast with the plug out of it.
luckily sbc's are plentiful

welcome to the forum moody from one of the old dogs

plans for it are?

OrrieG · 06-24-2014, 08:06 PM

Valve covers say GMC so maybe someone dropped in the Pontiac/GMC engine in place of an original six?? Instrument bezel has a bowtie so its not a Fleet option GMC.

alexMoody · 06-24-2014, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buggy5872

What engine is in it? It should have a chevy V8 and that loks more like an olds/pontiac/buick engine.

Yeah it's from a gmc from the early 70's as I remember correctly from looking it up. It's actually supposed to have the 6 cylinder in it.

As far as what my plans are I have a few ideas. I am thinking of doing a crate motor. Like a ZZ4 or something along that line. It has a Muncie sm420 transmission. It actually came with two of them. I do want to out bags for the suspension. Other than that. Pretty much up in the air on ideas.

Highsider · 06-24-2014, 08:18 PM

Welcome and we love pictures, so you have that covered!

67GMCkid · 06-24-2014, 11:09 PM

Looks, like the casting date on the manifold is 66, that would make it a GMC 305 V6

alexMoody · 06-29-2014, 02:11 PM

So, I got this over the weekend. Nice little surprise to came up over the classifieds. He used it once over the last three years and i payed half of what he did. 1800 for this car lift. It will fit perfectly in my garage. This should help with working on it... just a little right?

Kim57 · 06-29-2014, 03:30 PM

Nice find.
Kim

55dude · 06-29-2014, 03:35 PM

get the motor fired and sell it,JUNK!

alexMoody · 07-01-2014, 11:45 AM

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get the motor fired and sell it,JUNK!

It would take a lot more work then its worth to get this motor working. Plus Im pretty sure I wouldn't make anything back on it. Just for example here is the thermostat housing. Something had a nest in it.

I did manage to get a lot of work done on it however. The cab floor looks great! Ill need a new fire wall and transmission cover. Also got the front end mostly disassembled.

SCHRUMGMC · 07-01-2014, 01:11 PM

How did something get down in there?
Inside doesn't look that bad compared to mine..
I'd spray some LineX or something on the Cab floor

Kim57 · 07-01-2014, 03:09 PM

That cab floor does look real nice.
Kim

06-23-2014, 06:46 PM	#1
alexMoody Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Grantsville, UT Posts: 33	Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache Howdy all! My name is Alex Moody, Just another chevy lover from Salt Lake City. I got this Chevy on a trade for some work that he owed me. She needs some love but up for the fun and challenge of it. Im a pretty young pup compared to some of you folks so any help or advice will always be welcomed! This poor Chevy sat for who knows how long before I got it. For some reason the spark plugs were taken out... Now the spark plugs are packed full of dirt. First things first. Getting her down to the frame and seeing how bad/good it is. Attached Images Last edited by alexMoody; 06-23-2014 at 06:54 PM.

06-23-2014, 06:50 PM	#2
alexMoody Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Grantsville, UT Posts: 33	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache Here are a few more shots of its current condition. Attached Images

06-23-2014, 06:53 PM	#3
alexMoody Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Grantsville, UT Posts: 33	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache And a few more. Attached Images

06-23-2014, 11:05 PM	#4
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache thats cool I just found the 59 Viking (apache's bigger bro)about same or worst condition what your plan.? __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

06-24-2014, 12:40 AM	#5
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache Welcome. Looks a little rough but I've seen a lot worse brought back to life. Good luck with the build. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-24-2014, 01:30 AM	#6
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache how about a pic of the whole truck? __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

06-24-2014, 10:57 AM	#7
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache What engine is in it? It should have a chevy V8 and that loks more like an olds/pontiac/buick engine. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build

06-24-2014, 08:06 PM	#9
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache Valve covers say GMC so maybe someone dropped in the Pontiac/GMC engine in place of an original six?? Instrument bezel has a bowtie so its not a Fleet option GMC. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-24-2014, 08:18 PM	#11
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache Welcome and we love pictures, so you have that covered! __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

06-24-2014, 11:09 PM	#12
67GMCkid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Etters Pa Posts: 197	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache Looks, like the casting date on the manifold is 66, that would make it a GMC 305 V6

06-29-2014, 02:11 PM	#13
alexMoody Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Grantsville, UT Posts: 33	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache So, I got this over the weekend. Nice little surprise to came up over the classifieds. He used it once over the last three years and i payed half of what he did. 1800 for this car lift. It will fit perfectly in my garage. This should help with working on it... just a little right? Attached Images

06-29-2014, 03:30 PM	#14
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache Nice find. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

06-29-2014, 03:35 PM	#15
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache get the motor fired and sell it,JUNK!

07-01-2014, 01:11 PM	#17
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache How did something get down in there? Inside doesn't look that bad compared to mine.. I'd spray some LineX or something on the Cab floor __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

07-01-2014, 03:09 PM	#18
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Moodys 1959 Chevy Apache That cab floor does look real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107



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