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55Cameo · 05-06-2011, 03:16 AM

Looking good. Nice starter. Wish mine started out like that. Hopefulley my daughter will be interested in a classic truck when she gets a lil older

slugo10 · 05-25-2011, 03:49 PM

Small update. Had my daughter help with changing out the master cyl. We also sorted out the wiring and ran brake lights and turn signals. We took it for a ride around the block a few times and let her sit on my lap and drive for alittle bit too. She seems to be enjoying it so far. I plan on ordering most of the remaining parts next month so I hope to start moving alittle faster on it.

dicer · 05-25-2011, 06:37 PM

You need to get some manuals and let her read up on it. She needs to see how thrilled some of us are that she is interested in that truck. Nothing wrong with a girl doing mechanical work, there are lots of women mechanics nowadays.
She doesn't need to become one but knowing as much about it as possible will help her, and how cool when she can fix a guys car, she'd be number 1 at school. LOL

Indian113 · 05-25-2011, 09:04 PM

Thats priceless you should have some Great times ahead

floridasteve · 05-25-2011, 09:31 PM

Your not only building a truck but a lifetime of great memories. This is something that she will talk about the rest of her life.

slugo10 · 08-15-2011, 12:10 PM

Small update. It's been kinda slow with being out of town and the heat. We got most of the chrome and emblems back on. Got the brakes working good. I should get a new aluminum radiator in today. Now I just need to pull the motor to paint and regasket it, put new seal on pinion gear and a new idler arm then we can drive it for awhile before paint.

slugo10 · 08-18-2011, 04:02 PM

We pulled the motor today. I'm gonna put all new seals and paint the engine. I ordered some POR 15 for the engine compartment. We have alot of cleaning ahead for the next few days!

pgf545 · 08-18-2011, 05:51 PM

Really cool project, I have 3 boys so there were always helping me out on stuff. It is surprising how a project can lead to talking about other topics. Use your time to make a great bond with your daughter. I bet she will feel more comfortable talking to you when she has problems later in life. Those teenage years are really tough. Truck is really looking good, through a front seal in the transmission while you have it apart....nothing sucks more than putting the motor back in and the tranny leaks.

Sweet looking Camaro in the back ground. I have a 69 SS but it is still in progress.

Bernie

slugo10 · 08-23-2011, 06:46 PM

Got the engine all cleaned up and painted. Changed all the gaskets except the head gaskets. We will be cleaning and painting the engine compartment this weekend.

Daze57 · 08-23-2011, 07:52 PM

lookin good !

**Denee007** · 08-23-2011, 08:19 PM

What a transformation on your engine! ; ) Good job to both of you!! What's your daughter's name? I went through the posts and it may have even been posted, but tell her from all of us~ way to go!!
dne'

slugo10 · 08-23-2011, 08:22 PM

Thanks! It is taking awhile to get it driving. I hope to have it done enough to drive for Cruising the Coast here in south Mississippi the first week of Oct. She still has 3 years before she is old enough to drive so plenty of time to complete it all.

slugo10 · 08-25-2011, 01:53 PM

Fixed a little rust in the cab floor. It's not perfect but better than rusty holes. Little more grinding and some body filler then pant and it will look good enough.

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sgtusmc · 08-25-2011, 02:17 PM

Patch work came out real nice.

faribran · 08-25-2011, 04:42 PM

i am excited for both parents and daughter...... good for you guys.... good project and good times together.....nice truck... good starting point.

1959Chev · 08-26-2011, 10:29 AM

Nice to see someone else from MS here. Where are you located? I'm in Hattiesburg. I will be taking my camaro to Crusin the Coast this year.

slugo10 · 08-26-2011, 01:28 PM

I'm in Gulfport area. I will be there with my 69 Camaro also. Hope to have the truck going by then too.
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**Fleet '66** · 08-28-2011, 06:16 AM

Looking Good! Great to see the young ones involved in the projects..especially the girls.
Good for both of you! Keep the pictures and updates coming.

Wheelie · 08-29-2011, 09:13 PM

Very Cool! I cait wait till my daughters are old enough to turn a few wrenches. Truck looks good!

slugo10 · 08-31-2011, 02:46 PM

Finished up painting the engine bay today. Hope to get the motor back in tomorrow morning and maybe running by the weekend.

Before

After

slugo10 · 08-31-2011, 02:48 PM

Two more.

Before

After

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OrrieG · 08-31-2011, 02:55 PM

Nice looking, amazing what a little elbow grease and paint can do.

slugo10 · 08-31-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Nice looking, amazing what a little elbow grease and paint can do.

Thanks OrrieG. It took alot more elbow grease than I thought! OrrieG you wouldn't have the info on the third row seat you installed yet would you?

thirdstreettito · 08-31-2011, 04:35 PM

Nice build, good work!

slugo10 · 09-01-2011, 06:49 PM

I got the engine in today! I hope to get it running tomorrow and bugs worked out to drive it alittle for Crusin The Coast the first week of Oct.

05-06-2011, 03:16 AM	#26
55Cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 151	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Looking good. Nice starter. Wish mine started out like that. Hopefulley my daughter will be interested in a classic truck when she gets a lil older

05-25-2011, 03:49 PM	#27
slugo10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern MS Posts: 75	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Small update. Had my daughter help with changing out the master cyl. We also sorted out the wiring and ran brake lights and turn signals. We took it for a ride around the block a few times and let her sit on my lap and drive for alittle bit too. She seems to be enjoying it so far. I plan on ordering most of the remaining parts next month so I hope to start moving alittle faster on it.

05-25-2011, 06:37 PM	#28
dicer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 529	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. You need to get some manuals and let her read up on it. She needs to see how thrilled some of us are that she is interested in that truck. Nothing wrong with a girl doing mechanical work, there are lots of women mechanics nowadays. She doesn't need to become one but knowing as much about it as possible will help her, and how cool when she can fix a guys car, she'd be number 1 at school. LOL

05-25-2011, 09:04 PM	#29
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Thats priceless you should have some Great times ahead

05-25-2011, 09:31 PM	#30
floridasteve Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boynton Beach, Fl Posts: 103	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Your not only building a truck but a lifetime of great memories. This is something that she will talk about the rest of her life. __________________ One day I am going to finish this project! 1949 Chevy 1/2 ton

08-15-2011, 12:10 PM	#31
slugo10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern MS Posts: 75	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Small update. It's been kinda slow with being out of town and the heat. We got most of the chrome and emblems back on. Got the brakes working good. I should get a new aluminum radiator in today. Now I just need to pull the motor to paint and regasket it, put new seal on pinion gear and a new idler arm then we can drive it for awhile before paint.

08-18-2011, 04:02 PM	#32
slugo10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern MS Posts: 75	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. We pulled the motor today. I'm gonna put all new seals and paint the engine. I ordered some POR 15 for the engine compartment. We have alot of cleaning ahead for the next few days! Last edited by slugo10; 08-18-2011 at 04:22 PM.

08-18-2011, 05:51 PM	#33
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Really cool project, I have 3 boys so there were always helping me out on stuff. It is surprising how a project can lead to talking about other topics. Use your time to make a great bond with your daughter. I bet she will feel more comfortable talking to you when she has problems later in life. Those teenage years are really tough. Truck is really looking good, through a front seal in the transmission while you have it apart....nothing sucks more than putting the motor back in and the tranny leaks. Sweet looking Camaro in the back ground. I have a 69 SS but it is still in progress. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

08-23-2011, 06:46 PM	#34
slugo10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern MS Posts: 75	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Got the engine all cleaned up and painted. Changed all the gaskets except the head gaskets. We will be cleaning and painting the engine compartment this weekend.

08-23-2011, 07:52 PM	#35
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. lookin good !

08-23-2011, 08:19 PM	#36
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. What a transformation on your engine! ; ) Good job to both of you!! What's your daughter's name? I went through the posts and it may have even been posted, but tell her from all of us~ way to go!! dne'

08-23-2011, 08:22 PM	#37
slugo10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern MS Posts: 75	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Thanks! It is taking awhile to get it driving. I hope to have it done enough to drive for Cruising the Coast here in south Mississippi the first week of Oct. She still has 3 years before she is old enough to drive so plenty of time to complete it all.

08-25-2011, 01:53 PM	#38
slugo10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern MS Posts: 75	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Fixed a little rust in the cab floor. It's not perfect but better than rusty holes. Little more grinding and some body filler then pant and it will look good enough. Posted via Mobile Device

08-25-2011, 02:17 PM	#39
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08-25-2011, 04:42 PM	#40
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. i am excited for both parents and daughter...... good for you guys.... good project and good times together.....nice truck... good starting point. __________________ "



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08-26-2011, 10:29 AM	#41
1959Chev Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 109	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Nice to see someone else from MS here. Where are you located? I'm in Hattiesburg. I will be taking my camaro to Crusin the Coast this year.

08-26-2011, 01:28 PM	#42
slugo10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern MS Posts: 75	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. I'm in Gulfport area. I will be there with my 69 Camaro also. Hope to have the truck going by then too. Posted via Mobile Device

08-28-2011, 06:16 AM	#43
Fleet '66 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 112	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Looking Good! Great to see the young ones involved in the projects..especially the girls. Good for both of you! Keep the pictures and updates coming. __________________ Fleet '66 ***************** '66 C-10 SWB 350 w/3 spd OD 4:11's - driver/project...future T-5 trans upgrade '64 C-10 LWB BBW near future project - "The Wife's Ride" '58 "Apache"Stepside BBW w/'75 K-10 4x4 conversion 331 w/350TH and NP 205 transfer 3:73's - occasional driver/ show

08-29-2011, 09:13 PM	#44
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Very Cool! I cait wait till my daughters are old enough to turn a few wrenches. Truck looks good!

08-31-2011, 02:46 PM	#45
slugo10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern MS Posts: 75	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. Finished up painting the engine bay today. Hope to get the motor back in tomorrow morning and maybe running by the weekend. Before After Last edited by slugo10; 09-01-2011 at 08:52 PM.

08-31-2011, 02:48 PM	#46
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08-31-2011, 02:55 PM	#47
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09-01-2011, 06:49 PM	#50
slugo10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern MS Posts: 75	Re: New 1959 Apache Father/Daughter Project.. I got the engine in today! I hope to get it running tomorrow and bugs worked out to drive it alittle for Crusin The Coast the first week of Oct.

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