Summary

Recipient of a restoration; powered by a 350ci V8 engine that provides plenty of power to keep up with modern traffic. Has a GM Muncie SM420 4-speed manual gearbox backed to a locking rear axle.

Details

This 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3600 stepside pickup benefits from a restoration and is powered by a 350ci V8 engine that provides plenty of power to keep up with modern traffic. The engine is run through a GM Muncie SM420 4-speed manual gearbox backed to a locking rear axle. There are 4-wheel leaf springs for heavier loads and 4-wheel drum brakes to slow the truck down. It is finished in Metallic Blue with color-matched steel wheels and mirror-like brightwork. This truck maintains its original wood bed. A notable design element in this generation of Chevrolet pickup is the wraparound front window, a feature that is accented by a white, painted stripe around the rear of the cab that gives it a 'floating roof' look. The interior of the truck has been reupholstered in two-tone blue and white to match the exterior. A car cover and extra hubcaps are included with the vehicle sale. In mid-1955, Chevrolet debuted their new line of trucks, from light-duty pickups to chassis cabs. The 'Apache' name has now become synonymous with Chevrolet trucks, but it wasn't until 1958 that they started using that name on this series. Denoting the light-duty pickups, the Apache received a styling update at this time that included the quad-headlight setup in front as well as an altered, painted front grille. The 1959 version of the truck stayed largely the same but gained the larger hood emblems and fender badging for a unique look.