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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 37 | Hello gang. I was a member several years ago. Life kept me very busy. I bought my son's 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 Stepside to help him and new wife buy a home in 2000. It has sat in my shop since then.
I was a professional firefighter for 21 years. I worked at the local hospital days off and full time 37 years. I also owed a painting business for 40 years.
Yes, a workaholic! Now being retired three times I enjoyed riding H/ D for years. until June 1st 2016. Riding a $40,000 trike I got sideswiped by a car. Life lined by helicopter to Ft. Wayne, In. They called my family in and said he probably is not going to make it! Well I did but was in an induced coma for four weeks!
I am now still going. My biggest decision was by gosh I am going to finish my 1959. Full frame off restoration. Cab and front end in good shape. Replaced the bed wood and metal bed sides with new.
The 350 was junk so I replaced it with another 350 into a 383. All new parts. Hooked a 700R4 transmission to it. Got to order a driveshaft no biggie.
Installed disc brakes all the way around. New stock 15 in. wheels on mags.
All body parts was painted H/D 1996 Mystic Green. Had an Electroglide that color and loved it. Changes from dark green, dark blue, black in the sunlight.
Married a special education teacher June 1st this year. We dated off and on for four years and we decided what the heck -- life is better with than without. Besides she loves old metal and wants us to go to car and truck shows with our truck.
Did I mention Mrs. Jackie is a special education teacher LOL! I am not a nerd -- she will figure out how to post our wedding picture with the truck as a back drop in our back yard.
Growing up on a farm wrenching equipment, trucks, cars, tractors was taught to me early. My son has the same trait. Hopefully I can pop in now some, helping when I can. A little humor or knowledge from the Corncrib.
One last thing. My Dad had a new 1959 Stepside Apache 3100. He would let me drive it around the fields and down the dirt roads to the other farm. My age 9 yrs. old. Yes, us farmboy's started early!
Glad to be back and share.
Last edited by Peggy M; 09/06/2023 4:44 PM.
Pops the truth is out there!
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | Welcome back. As you know there is no cure for the old truck habit but more trucks. 
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 92 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 92 | hi from crown point. my 48-3609 came from akron indiana 6 weeks ago. good luck with ur projects! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Welcome to the bolt and for sharing your story. We are all here to help...and congratulations on the truck....and the wife! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Welcome back Popcorn Ben, I too have an appreciation for the '59 Apaches.  John | | | | | Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 37 | Well after 16 or more years of just sitting in the corner of the shop my truck is finally getting much deserved attention. The truck is starting to look alive. Last night my son and I installed the bedsides to the bed that I worked many weeks this winter to make beautiful! The new oak boards were stained Old Masters Dark Mahogany penetrating Stain and then finished with 4 coats of Marine varnish! Wood finishing is a forte of mine.
The gas tank was moved to the back of the bed and I had installed a flush mount gas fill in the wood. With the panels being painted Mystic Green and the Mahogany stain oh my; oh my.
Could hardly sleep last night. Had to get up and go look at it twice. More excited than a new puppy finding his tail.
Next week the fenders. One fender is dished out to handle the spare tire and yes I have the original spare tire carrier.
Good luck with yours!
Pops
Last edited by Peggy M; 09/06/2023 4:43 PM.
Pops the truth is out there!
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | I would be interested to see how the bed wood turned out. It’s always neat to see different finishes on wood to get ideas.
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