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#1581706 07/04/2025 9:12 AM
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Just finished after 6 years!
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1959 Apache
""Rebuit everything and added a 440 Big Block"
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sssammm #1581712 07/04/2025 12:23 PM
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Nice looking truck, great Job!

Can you elaborate a bit on the particulars and add a few more pictures?

Last edited by Phak1; 07/04/2025 12:27 PM. Reason: Typo

Phil
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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube
Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes
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sssammm #1581721 07/04/2025 2:02 PM
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WELL, I bought the truck rstored without doing my due diligence, turns out stevie wonder did the welding and there was so much filler it had to go into an oven to be baked
off and i had to literally strip it and start from the ground up, I started by boxing the chassis, as i have a big block up front
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1959 Apache
""Rebuit everything and added a 440 Big Block"
Follow in the DITY
sssammm #1581723 07/04/2025 2:13 PM
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more pics
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1959 Apache
""Rebuit everything and added a 440 Big Block"
Follow in the DITY
sssammm #1581724 07/04/2025 2:13 PM
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Last edited by sssammm; 07/04/2025 2:42 PM. Reason: error

1959 Apache
""Rebuit everything and added a 440 Big Block"
Follow in the DITY
sssammm #1581761 07/04/2025 9:35 PM
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Wow! What an absolutely incredible piece of machinery you've built.

It's clear that immense skill, dedication, and attention to detail went into every aspect of its design and build. You genuinely have every reason to be incredibly proud of producing such an excellent and impressive build.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share it with us.

Last edited by Phak1; 07/04/2025 9:43 PM. Reason: Typo

Phil
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Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes
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sssammm #1581813 07/05/2025 5:05 PM
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That beautiful!


Geoff

1955 2nd Series 3600 235 cid, 4 sp. - Current
1979 Chevy K10 350 cid 4 sp -Sold
1955 2nd Series Wide Window 283 cid 3 sp - Totaled
sssammm #1581820 07/05/2025 7:31 PM
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Nice work!
I especially like the outlines on the tailgate lettering. 👍


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
sssammm #1581835 07/05/2025 9:07 PM
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What's the power plant? Chrysler 440 c.i.


1936 GMC T-14 restro-mod
FAST55 #1581838 07/05/2025 10:20 PM
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Hi, Yes 440, cammed up, roller rockers etc


1959 Apache
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sssammm #1581839 07/05/2025 10:32 PM
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My pair of trucks
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1959 Apache
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Truly amazing workmanship!
Can you cross the pond and help me with mine???😂😂😂


~ Victor
1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery
1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD
1957 3100 - moved on
1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on
1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on
1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter


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