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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #120 on: March 02, 2020, 02:37:55 PM »
I appreciate the effort I know that takes!

coming up on 2 years of pics for this build. 

 i hope to have it on the road this summer !

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #121 on: March 02, 2020, 02:46:58 PM »
I'm impressed how straight you got the hood to be.   I looked at the original pic on page 1 and man, the hood was in rough shape!  Same goes for the grille.

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #122 on: March 03, 2020, 02:33:48 PM »
air management system showed up.  :)

is it weird that this is the part that has me the most excited?... :o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxqneUDvhxA&feature=youtu.be

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #123 on: March 03, 2020, 02:47:47 PM »
its a little weird i think  ;D

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #124 on: March 03, 2020, 06:03:45 PM »
I'm pretty impressed with that system, def high-tech!
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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #125 on: March 03, 2020, 06:24:26 PM »
Not weird at all.

Might swap the Allroad over to third party management or at least a better pump someday if it’s a long-termer.
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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #126 on: March 05, 2020, 07:14:06 AM »
Air ride system installed:

Works perfect.






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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #127 on: March 05, 2020, 07:15:36 AM »
Engine bay complete.


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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #128 on: March 05, 2020, 07:17:58 AM »
car show season coming! 


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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #129 on: March 05, 2020, 12:06:09 PM »
Nice 

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #130 on: March 06, 2020, 10:26:14 AM »
saw this- not sure if any good parts needed from it- i think you had some window channel damage

https://rochester.craigslist.org/pts/d/fancher-1959-chevy-apache-pickup-truck/7070138852.html 

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #131 on: March 06, 2020, 01:31:49 PM »
Yes, I had to repair a section of the pinch weld area that the windshield gasket goes on.      I used brand new steel. 
Just need to order some glass.


saw this- not sure if any good parts needed from it- i think you had some window channel damage

https://rochester.craigslist.org/pts/d/fancher-1959-chevy-apache-pickup-truck/7070138852.html

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #132 on: March 06, 2020, 01:58:47 PM »
working on the bed floor now 

see if my design works...

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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #133 on: March 07, 2020, 06:15:36 PM »
bed floor done.

Cedar wood from telephone poles.

I cut them to exact factory pattern.

6 top side bolts and the whole thing comes out as one piece for easy service of items under side.



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Re: 1958 Chevy Apache
« Reply #134 on: March 07, 2020, 07:11:13 PM »
Nice!
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