1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project - Page 37 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

_Ogre · 01-24-2021, 03:23 PM

dang... looking good!

what was the reason for painting the cab with fenders attached? can't say i've ever seen it that way
scott seams to have theme going on, is his finger stuck that way? 🖕

i heard the same shiny dash comments with truk, never bothered me
this yellow paint i used sort of requires sunglasses, even at night

57FleetsideC4 · 01-24-2021, 03:29 PM

Very nice build you have going there. Doing all the good stuff now. Clean work. Steve

RockTonka · 01-25-2021, 12:00 AM

Thanks Ogre,

The complete front end is welded to the cab...inner fenders to outers, inner fenders to firewall, fender to cab seam...all fully welded and smoothed.

RockTonka · 01-25-2021, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

Very nice build you have going there. Doing all the good stuff now. Clean work. Steve

Thanks Steve!

RockTonka · 01-25-2021, 12:11 AM

Little things here and there today...

dsraven · 01-25-2021, 04:19 AM

Why the fully welded components? I guess you could say it's a unibody.

_Ogre · 01-25-2021, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

Thanks Ogre,

The complete front end is welded to the cab...inner fenders to outers, inner fenders to firewall, fender to cab seam...all fully welded and smoothed.

totally missed that part. i guess i should read the projects page more often

RockTonka · 01-25-2021, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

Why the fully welded components? I guess you could say it's a unibody.

We like the look...

lower50's · 01-28-2021, 12:53 AM

I like the headlights.

6DoF · 01-28-2021, 08:51 AM

i have the same headlights in my TJ and love em, they'll be going in the 55 too. but i hope to actually wire up the DRL and turn in the 55 ... with the big factory blinkers, you planning to run either?

side thought, you have 4 of them vs my 2. that's going to be AMAZING to drive at night for you, but not so much the oncoming traffic!!

RockTonka · 01-29-2021, 01:06 AM

My son wants to hook up the DRL and use the grill signals...probably do that. We've got the slightly larger ones in our 66 burb...they're definitely bright!

Kevin_C · 01-29-2021, 03:54 PM

paint looks amazing

RockTonka · 01-31-2021, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_C

paint looks amazing

Thanks Kevin!

Our glass guy broke down the side and vent windows, we powder coated the frames semi gloss black, and he reassembled windows/doors with all new components and fresh smoked glass.

57FleetsideC4 · 01-31-2021, 09:54 AM

The smoked glass goes great with the color on the truck. Looks awesome!! Steve

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-31-2021, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

The smoked glass goes great with the color on the truck. Looks awesome!! Steve

X2

it's looking great.

RockTonka · 01-31-2021, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

The smoked glass goes great with the color on the truck. Looks awesome!! Steve

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

X2

it's looking great.

Thanks!

Pic in the sun...

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-01-2021, 04:34 AM

Sweet!! It's gorgeous in the sun..

lower50's · 02-01-2021, 06:42 PM

That looks better than anything new.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-01-2021, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

That looks better than anything new.

Indeed!!!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-01-2021, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

My son wants to hook up the DRL and use the grill signals...probably do that. We've got the slightly larger ones in our 66 burb...they're definitely bright!

Daytime running lights are a newer vehicle and safer idea, I get that. What would you use if you DIDN'T use the "grill signals"? Maybe I'm not understanding your comment.

RockTonka · 02-01-2021, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Sweet!! It's gorgeous in the sun..

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Originally Posted by lower50's

That looks better than anything new.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Indeed!!!!

Thanks! We're really happy with how its coming together!

RockTonka · 02-01-2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Daytime running lights are a newer vehicle and safer idea, I get that. What would you use if you DIDN'T use the "grill signals"? Maybe I'm not understanding your comment.

These LED headlights have high/low, DRL, and amber signals. The amber can override the DRLs when blinker/hazards are activated.
The center horizontal bar that you can see is the white DRL and/or amber signal...depending on how we wire it.

RockTonka · 02-01-2021, 11:29 PM

So, the white horizontal "bars" in the middle of each light could go amber...I'm kinda thinking that's a lot going on and maybe too redundant on top of the grill turn signals.

6DoF · 02-02-2021, 11:03 AM

so when does it go on the chassis!?!!?!?

RockTonka · 02-11-2021, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

so when does it go on the chassis!?!!?!?

Shooting for this weekend.

We fired the engine this week, just for 30 seconds or so...found a few issues with leaking lines and some cracked fittings. All in all, very minor probs that were quickly remedied...no major issues that would hold us from setting the cab on the chassis.

We sourced some billet handles from LS-Fab out of Canada...really like the fit and finish of those.

We fit the visor to the cab...that was one of the pieces that we were anxious to see back on the cab...I'm digging it!

Still cut and buffing on the hood...couple more hours on that and it goes on the cab before fitting everything onto the chassis.

01-24-2021, 03:23 PM	#901
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,663	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project dang... looking good! what was the reason for painting the cab with fenders attached? can't say i've ever seen it that way scott seams to have theme going on, is his finger stuck that way? 🖕 i heard the same shiny dash comments with truk, never bothered me this yellow paint i used sort of requires sunglasses, even at night __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

01-24-2021, 03:29 PM	#902
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 434	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Very nice build you have going there. Doing all the good stuff now. Clean work. Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054

01-25-2021, 12:00 AM	#903
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Thanks Ogre, The complete front end is welded to the cab...inner fenders to outers, inner fenders to firewall, fender to cab seam...all fully welded and smoothed. 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

01-25-2021, 12:11 AM	#905
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Little things here and there today... 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

01-25-2021, 04:19 AM	#906
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,823	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Why the fully welded components? I guess you could say it's a unibody.

01-28-2021, 12:53 AM	#909
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project I like the headlights. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

01-28-2021, 08:51 AM	#910
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,021	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project i have the same headlights in my TJ and love em, they'll be going in the 55 too. but i hope to actually wire up the DRL and turn in the 55 ... with the big factory blinkers, you planning to run either? side thought, you have 4 of them vs my 2. that's going to be AMAZING to drive at night for you, but not so much the oncoming traffic!!

01-29-2021, 01:06 AM	#911
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project My son wants to hook up the DRL and use the grill signals...probably do that. We've got the slightly larger ones in our 66 burb...they're definitely bright! __________________ 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

01-29-2021, 03:54 PM	#912
Kevin_C Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Danville Nh Posts: 224	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project paint looks amazing __________________ 1955 chevy longbed shortened, C4 vette suspension front and rear with flatout kit. Gen V LT1/8L90 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=746958

01-31-2021, 09:54 AM	#914
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 434	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project The smoked glass goes great with the color on the truck. Looks awesome!! Steve __________________ My 57 Fleetside C4 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=817054

02-01-2021, 04:34 AM	#917
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project Sweet!! It's gorgeous in the sun.. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-01-2021, 06:42 PM	#918
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project That looks better than anything new. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-01-2021, 11:29 PM	#923
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project So, the white horizontal "bars" in the middle of each light could go amber...I'm kinda thinking that's a lot going on and maybe too redundant on top of the grill turn signals. 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

02-02-2021, 11:03 AM	#924
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,021	Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project so when does it go on the chassis!?!!?!?



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