Apollo 13
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1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ~ Apollo Project | This page serves as a public project log of the Apollo Project restoration and repair progress. Will try to update as frequently as progress is made.
Also yes we are aware how rusty and bad the frame looks, we're working on a temporary undercoat to get us through the winter of 2024 into 2025 when more in depth frame work can begin in warm weather. Cosmetic things are also being worked on when spare cash allows, as it can be done on a tight budget
November 27, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Also yes we are aware how rusty and bad the frame looks, we're working on a temporary undercoat to get us through the winter of 2024 into 2025 when more in depth frame work can begin in warm weather. Cosmetic things are also being worked on when spare cash allows, as it can be done on a tight budget
I have found a possible remedy for the frame issue, but due to sitting we have a lot of mechanical things to mend before we can make the trip to the shop. A battery was next, and we got one today (11/26/24) which resulted in a successful test run and Apollo can now turn over on her own.
November 27, 2024 at 5:25 AM
I have found a possible remedy for the frame issue, but due to sitting we have a lot of mechanical things to mend before we can make the trip to the shop. A battery was next, and we got one today (11/26/24) which resulted in a successful test run and Apollo can now turn over on her own.
Recently however, repairs began in earnest, beginning with a new alternator as the original one seized beyond my repair capabilities at the time. This also resulted in me removing the grille for some reason? I painted it silver over the chrome to make it uniform and cover the chipped flaking chrome.
November 27, 2024 at 5:20 AM
Recently however, repairs began in earnest, beginning with a new alternator as the original one seized beyond my repair capabilities at the time. This also resulted in me removing the grille for some reason? I painted it silver over the chrome to make it uniform and cover the chipped flaking chrome.
Once I found and assessed how severe the damage was myself, we proceeded to purchase a new (used, but new to us) 2010 Dodge Caravan named Journey to hold us over. At time of writing we still use Journey daily while Apollo is rebuilt. Unfortunately Apollo then sat for a few months outdoors.
November 27, 2024 at 5:15 AM
Once I found and assessed how severe the damage was myself, we proceeded to purchase a new (used, but new to us) 2010 Dodge Caravan named Journey to hold us over. At time of writing we still use Journey daily while Apollo is rebuilt. Unfortunately Apollo then sat for a few months outdoors.
We got a ride home from the mechanic who said they'd look at Apollo when they could. Once they did, we were told she's essentially totaled and refused work due to frame damage. Unfortunately I didn't see the damage and also still had to drive Apollo to get to work for a few months with the damage.
November 27, 2024 at 5:12 AM
We got a ride home from the mechanic who said they'd look at Apollo when they could. Once they did, we were told she's essentially totaled and refused work due to frame damage. Unfortunately I didn't see the damage and also still had to drive Apollo to get to work for a few months with the damage.
As a result we pulled off the next exit into a lot. At the time I wasn't as versed in cars as I am now, and had no clue how severe damage was or what happened. We called a towing service and had Apollo brought to our mechanic.
November 27, 2024 at 5:09 AM
As a result we pulled off the next exit into a lot. At the time I wasn't as versed in cars as I am now, and had no clue how severe damage was or what happened. We called a towing service and had Apollo brought to our mechanic.