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58 gmc · 10-02-2010, 08:04 PM

Great Lookin Truck, love the 58's, gonna be a cool truck, where in okc are you located? see ya jeff

RockTonka · 10-02-2010, 11:15 PM

Thanks, we're on the south side. Yourself?

RockTonka · 10-05-2010, 12:33 PM

This page needs a pic to start it off...

Charles Hettich · 10-06-2010, 11:41 AM

this build is so cool!

1985-GMC · 10-10-2010, 12:49 AM

Very cool truck! Id like to make one some day like the yellow one in the napco promotion.

Youngbuck7072 · 10-10-2010, 02:15 AM

Diggin the dually. i always wonder what one of these would looked liked dropped with a long bed and some dually fenders? maybe your son could do a photoshop of that?

RockTonka · 10-11-2010, 12:16 AM

Thanks!

Working on the little things took most of the weekend, the son and I fought a new headliner and molding for a couple hours...but got it and a new visor in. Also picked up a new pair of amber front turn signal lenses (old ones were faded, cracked, clear ones)

RockTonka · 10-11-2010, 12:23 AM

The rear hitch frame work has been bothering us, so we decided to clean that up a bit. Torched off the old set-up, leaving the two vertical side pieces off the frame and welded in a new piece of c-channel with a receiver and a couple hooks.

Youngbuck7072 · 10-11-2010, 12:32 AM

nice!

RockTonka · 10-11-2010, 12:43 AM

All the lights have been troublesome, so my son decided he was going to get them straightened out. Hours and hours of chasing wires, running new wires, cleaning sockets and grounds, a pair of new LED tail lights and marker lights, an adapter for a 5 wire system to 4 wire lights(for new tail lights), new bulbs everywhere else, and a couple of flood lights for the bed and we are good to go!

RockTonka · 10-11-2010, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Youngbuck7072

nice!

Thanks

Doesn't seem like much, but it took most of the weekend!

JohnC · 10-11-2010, 10:33 AM

With each update it just gets better and better. Looking great guys!

RockTonka · 10-12-2010, 02:20 AM

Thanks, we appreciate that!

Couple pics from tonight with the lights...

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-12-2010, 04:27 PM

Very nice work! That'll help out a lot at night!

Norselander · 10-14-2010, 03:28 PM

Nice '58 RockTonka!

I had a '58 NAPCO GMC that looked very similar to that; it had the front dually adapters that you don't commonly see (nowadays) on the one ton '50s NAPCO trucks. I'm thinking that I might just upfit my '57 3800 with a NAPCO kit if I can track-down the parts.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-15-2010, 02:32 AM

Man this thread is making me drool; then cruising CL I run into this:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...006869592.html

Visions of converting it to a flatbed like Rocktonka's are dancing in my head!

JohnC · 10-15-2010, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Man this thread is making me drool; then cruising CL I run into this:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...006869592.html

Visions of converting it to a flatbed like Rocktonka's are dancing in my head!

Looks like a prime candidate!

RockTonka · 10-15-2010, 11:17 PM

Yep, yall' need to jump on the band wagon,..er.,,flatbed!

We've been working through a couple little things here and there, added a passenger side visor, a new turn signal assy, and a couple armrests.

RockTonka · 10-15-2010, 11:25 PM

The master cylinder decided to blow out the end of last weekend so my son cleaned it up and rebuilt it mid-week, (the innards were trashed)...best brakes ever

Gave us chance to play around a bit at a buddies house.

munice · 10-17-2010, 11:46 PM

subscribed!

Pop's C-10 · 10-18-2010, 12:02 AM

sweet

OrrieG · 10-18-2010, 12:51 AM

Where did you get the arm rests from?

RockTonka · 10-18-2010, 01:28 AM

Thanks!!

OrrieG, lots of parts here...

http://www.americanclassic.com/index.asp

For me, I'll have parts next day (normal UPS) from them...great service with a lot in stock.

Otherwise, I can drive across town to...

http://www.classicchevroletparts.com/

Nice to be able to browse around and pick up what you want right then.

OrrieG · 10-18-2010, 05:53 PM

Thanks, must be nice to just drive across town and browse.

RockTonka · 10-18-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Thanks, must be nice to just drive across town and browse.

Yea, but the impulse buys are hard to control

10-02-2010, 08:04 PM	#51
58 gmc ToTM Winner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: okc Posts: 243	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Great Lookin Truck, love the 58's, gonna be a cool truck, where in okc are you located? see ya jeff __________________ ToTM Winner

10-02-2010, 11:15 PM	#52
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Thanks, we're on the south side. Yourself? __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

10-05-2010, 12:33 PM	#53
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project This page needs a pic to start it off... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

10-06-2010, 11:41 AM	#54
Charles Hettich Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Roscoe, SD Posts: 208	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project this build is so cool!

10-10-2010, 12:49 AM	#55
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Very cool truck! Id like to make one some day like the yellow one in the napco promotion. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-10-2010, 02:15 AM	#56
Youngbuck7072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eugene, Or. Posts: 322	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Diggin the dually. i always wonder what one of these would looked liked dropped with a long bed and some dually fenders? maybe your son could do a photoshop of that? __________________ ........................ __ ............._______\|__\____ ............\|_({})______({})] ................(O)..........(O)

10-11-2010, 12:16 AM	#57
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Thanks! Working on the little things took most of the weekend, the son and I fought a new headliner and molding for a couple hours...but got it and a new visor in. Also picked up a new pair of amber front turn signal lenses (old ones were faded, cracked, clear ones) Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

10-11-2010, 12:23 AM	#58
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project The rear hitch frame work has been bothering us, so we decided to clean that up a bit. Torched off the old set-up, leaving the two vertical side pieces off the frame and welded in a new piece of c-channel with a receiver and a couple hooks. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

10-11-2010, 12:32 AM	#59
Youngbuck7072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eugene, Or. Posts: 322	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project nice! __________________ ........................ __ ............._______\|__\____ ............\|_({})______({})] ................(O)..........(O)

10-11-2010, 12:43 AM	#60
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project All the lights have been troublesome, so my son decided he was going to get them straightened out. Hours and hours of chasing wires, running new wires, cleaning sockets and grounds, a pair of new LED tail lights and marker lights, an adapter for a 5 wire system to 4 wire lights(for new tail lights), new bulbs everywhere else, and a couple of flood lights for the bed and we are good to go! Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

10-11-2010, 10:33 AM	#62
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project With each update it just gets better and better. Looking great guys!

10-12-2010, 02:20 AM	#63
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Thanks, we appreciate that! Couple pics from tonight with the lights... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

10-12-2010, 04:27 PM	#64
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,133	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Very nice work! That'll help out a lot at night! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-14-2010, 03:28 PM	#65
Norselander Clunker Farm, Proprietor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coastal Northern California Posts: 124	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Nice '58 RockTonka! I had a '58 NAPCO GMC that looked very similar to that; it had the front dually adapters that you don't commonly see (nowadays) on the one ton '50s NAPCO trucks. I'm thinking that I might just upfit my '57 3800 with a NAPCO kit if I can track-down the parts. __________________ Drew Chief Junk Jockey

10-15-2010, 02:32 AM	#66
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Man this thread is making me drool; then cruising CL I run into this: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...006869592.html Visions of converting it to a flatbed like Rocktonka's are dancing in my head!



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10-15-2010, 11:17 PM	#68
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Yep, yall' need to jump on the band wagon,..er.,,flatbed! We've been working through a couple little things here and there, added a passenger side visor, a new turn signal assy, and a couple armrests. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

10-15-2010, 11:25 PM	#69
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project The master cylinder decided to blow out the end of last weekend so my son cleaned it up and rebuilt it mid-week, (the innards were trashed)...best brakes ever Gave us chance to play around a bit at a buddies house. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

10-17-2010, 11:46 PM	#70
munice regular everyday normal guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project subscribed!

10-18-2010, 12:02 AM	#71
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10-18-2010, 12:51 AM	#72
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Where did you get the arm rests from? __________________ 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

10-18-2010, 01:28 AM	#73
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Thanks!! OrrieG, lots of parts here... http://www.americanclassic.com/index.asp For me, I'll have parts next day (normal UPS) from them...great service with a lot in stock. Otherwise, I can drive across town to... http://www.classicchevroletparts.com/ Nice to be able to browse around and pick up what you want right then. __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread Last edited by RockTonka; 10-18-2010 at 01:29 AM.

10-18-2010, 05:53 PM	#74
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Thanks, must be nice to just drive across town and browse. __________________ 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

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