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richlandborn · 03-19-2010, 12:26 PM

Thanks A.K. I can honestly say I do this job for the love of it. I got out once and just couldnt ajust so im in it for the long haul. The Steering box on the primered 58 I think is out of some other tuck i think But I will post up some other pictures this evening.

richlandborn · 03-19-2010, 08:56 PM

I got the new patch panel for the Dash installed. This is my second time welding in my life so I was a little nervous but it went O.K. It was pretty simple cut and weld then grind it back down. The only difficult thing was grinding the top of the weld because my grinder didnt want to stay where i was grinding but all in all its coming together

richlandborn · 03-19-2010, 08:57 PM

and the finished one

richlandborn · 03-21-2010, 10:54 AM

Going down to the shop to get the frame engine and transmission steam cleaned. I noticed some rust through on the frame. Im not sure if i should weld it up or try and find another frame

richlandborn · 03-23-2010, 07:35 PM

Got the engine and transmission steam cleaned. I noticed that one of the starter bolt holes is broken. Where the boltgoes into the block is cracked. man the guy who had this thing before really ripped me off or should my lack of experiance ripped me off

1985-GMC · 03-24-2010, 09:54 PM

Cool build, I love these old trucks. I found this on youtube a while back, its alot like yours.

YouTube- first drive with lift 58 apache

richlandborn · 03-27-2010, 10:15 AM

I cant wait till I get to this point. I have had to slow down on the truck....Money has become an issue but Im getting there.

OrrieG · 03-27-2010, 12:55 PM

ricklandborn I feel your pain, my situation too...but business is really picking up so I remain optomistic.

AK56 · 03-27-2010, 02:08 PM

Like Orrie and I mentioned in another post. We neeed a support group. These old trucks are bad enough but we are weird enough to add 4 wheel drive in the mix. All the extra components to deal with besides bringing an old truck back to life.
Like another drive axle, hubs, gears, transfer case, mounts, another driveline, linkages, ****er, blah blah blah...
But I've had 4x4s since I was 18 growing up in Oregon then moving to Alaska and I wouldnt have it any other way!! Hang in there man.

OrrieG · 03-27-2010, 03:13 PM

Where in Oregon, I grew up in Eugene in the 50's and 60's.

AK56 · 03-27-2010, 06:39 PM

Born in '57 raised in Medford, moved to AK in '81. I still love the PNW. Might retire there someday. Closer to cheap parts!! Freight to AK kills me.

dicer · 01-12-2011, 07:50 PM

As another set of eyes, I noticed in the photos of the cab in primer, that the right hand rear cab corner is not contoured the same as the LH side, which looks factory stock in shape.

richlandborn · 01-17-2011, 05:05 PM

yes, That was my first weld job so I didn't feel competent enough to due a butt weld so its overlapped. there is about a 1/16th of an inch difference on the weld surfaces. I know it looks bigger however for my first time Im happy with it, I didnt want to do bondo but its the only spot that will have a little.

richlandborn · 03-01-2011, 06:49 PM

Well Im about 30 days off from R&R and I have specific orders from household 6 that no work will be done on the truck while I am home, however she made a deal with me. She would take me to Texas for the whole Race Weekend........I guess I can deal with that.

jbclassix · 03-01-2011, 09:21 PM

well enjoy your time back state-side!

Jerry Jones · 03-02-2011, 02:33 AM

moved to 47-59 Projects board

jbclassix · 03-02-2011, 12:13 PM

is the subscription still the same?

03-19-2010, 12:26 PM	#1
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD Thanks A.K. I can honestly say I do this job for the love of it. I got out once and just couldnt ajust so im in it for the long haul. The Steering box on the primered 58 I think is out of some other tuck i think But I will post up some other pictures this evening.

03-19-2010, 08:56 PM	#2
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD I got the new patch panel for the Dash installed. This is my second time welding in my life so I was a little nervous but it went O.K. It was pretty simple cut and weld then grind it back down. The only difficult thing was grinding the top of the weld because my grinder didnt want to stay where i was grinding but all in all its coming together Attached Images

03-19-2010, 08:57 PM	#3
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD and the finished one Attached Images

03-21-2010, 10:54 AM	#4
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD Going down to the shop to get the frame engine and transmission steam cleaned. I noticed some rust through on the frame. Im not sure if i should weld it up or try and find another frame

03-23-2010, 07:35 PM	#5
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD Got the engine and transmission steam cleaned. I noticed that one of the starter bolt holes is broken. Where the boltgoes into the block is cracked. man the guy who had this thing before really ripped me off or should my lack of experiance ripped me off

03-27-2010, 10:15 AM	#7
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD I cant wait till I get to this point. I have had to slow down on the truck....Money has become an issue but Im getting there.

03-27-2010, 12:55 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD ricklandborn I feel your pain, my situation too...but business is really picking up so I remain optomistic. __________________ 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

03-27-2010, 02:08 PM	#9
AK56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eagle River Alaska Posts: 61	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD Like Orrie and I mentioned in another post. We neeed a support group. These old trucks are bad enough but we are weird enough to add 4 wheel drive in the mix. All the extra components to deal with besides bringing an old truck back to life. Like another drive axle, hubs, gears, transfer case, mounts, another driveline, linkages, ****er, blah blah blah... But I've had 4x4s since I was 18 growing up in Oregon then moving to Alaska and I wouldnt have it any other way!! Hang in there man.

03-27-2010, 03:13 PM	#10
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD Where in Oregon, I grew up in Eugene in the 50's and 60's. __________________ 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

03-27-2010, 06:39 PM	#11
AK56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eagle River Alaska Posts: 61	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD Born in '57 raised in Medford, moved to AK in '81. I still love the PNW. Might retire there someday. Closer to cheap parts!! Freight to AK kills me.

01-12-2011, 07:50 PM	#12
dicer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 529	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD As another set of eyes, I noticed in the photos of the cab in primer, that the right hand rear cab corner is not contoured the same as the LH side, which looks factory stock in shape.

01-17-2011, 05:05 PM	#13
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD yes, That was my first weld job so I didn't feel competent enough to due a butt weld so its overlapped. there is about a 1/16th of an inch difference on the weld surfaces. I know it looks bigger however for my first time Im happy with it, I didnt want to do bondo but its the only spot that will have a little.

03-01-2011, 06:49 PM	#14
richlandborn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 38	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD Well Im about 30 days off from R&R and I have specific orders from household 6 that no work will be done on the truck while I am home, however she made a deal with me. She would take me to Texas for the whole Race Weekend........I guess I can deal with that.

03-01-2011, 09:21 PM	#15
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD well enjoy your time back state-side! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

03-02-2011, 02:33 AM	#16
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD moved to 47-59 Projects board __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!



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03-02-2011, 12:13 PM	#17
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: WAYNE's 58 APACHE BUILD THREAD is the subscription still the same? __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

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