1959 Chevrolet Apache 3600 Pick Up Restored

1959 Chevrolet 3600 ¾ Ton Pick Up

You are viewing a very nice fully restored truck. Just finished 1 ½ years ago with under 300 miles. This build is a complete end to end body off restoration at a very high level. Super clean and highly detailed the truck shows excellent in all aspects. Runs and drives excellent as well. It has had added high performance features that makes the truck a very cool ride and bit of a Hot Rod. Perfect for a shop truck or as a tow truck for a vintage race car of the era. The truck runs and drives excellent.

Please read on for more particulars of the truck:

Body/Paint: The body is all original steel with only a small spot on each side of the bottom portion of the back of the cab. Very small repair with the rest of the truck in very good condition prior to the build being started. Blasted, primed and ready for paint. The body is in excellent condition. Paint is PPG base/clear Tartan Turquoise and Bombay Ivory. Show quality body work and paint. Wet sanded and buffed to a beautiful finish. Super clean and original color of the truck. Original cab gas tank was removed with the filler smoothed off. New painted stainless steel 20 gallon tank installed in the rear. The bed was completely restored with new original style wood with some custom tailgate work done to get rid of the chains. Custom cable set up with plastic coating. Very nicely done and clean in how it operates. High quality fasteners used throughout the entire build.

Interior: The interior was completely restored. Done in sliver/grey. Top of dash was textured and looks really nice. Very rare radio delete plate. The knob holes showed in trucks that were radio delete. The third hole above is for the clock. Under dash Autometer gauges with SW tach. Original seat, custom material similar to original design. The rear of the seat is shaved to have more leg room. Nicely done. The cab has had sound proofing material laid throughout. Nice loop carpet with mats. Currently has a 56 steering wheel installed for looks with the original 59 wheel coming with the truck. Original E brake that works, original floor start. Original wiper motor, but not hooked up to the wire harness. Heater system was rebuilt with hoses installed, but not flowing coolant at this time to keep the cab cooler.

Running Gear: 59 235 Blue Flame Six built to 54 Corvette specs with 265 cam. Dual Carter/Weber cars with elect choke. Electronic ignition. Custom vintage original Wayne valve cover. Custom high performance head work done ported and polished. Rockers upgraded for better oiling. Fenton intake manifold and split three on three William cast iron headers. Runs very well. Original transmission to the truck GM SM 420 HD 4 speed with compound low rebuilt. Rear end is original to the truck restored with 411 gears. Stainless fuel lines.

Suspension: Stock and totally restored. Frame is fully restored and solid condition. All suspension components were rebuilt or replaced. Rides and steers really well. Springs are original restored. Tie rods all replaced, new shocks, etc. Steering box was rebuilt.

Bright work: All restored and beautiful.

Glass: All glass replaced, but the rear glass, which is original in nice condition.

Exhaust: Custom split exhaust with headers/dual glass packs.

Brakes: Restored as original in excellent working order. MC rebuilt.

Wheels/Tires: Toyo radials. 16x6 front steel wheels and 16x7 rears. Tire size front is 245/75/16 and 265/75/16 rear.

Summary: The truck represents a complete high quality restoration with a lot of attention to fit finish and final assembly detail. It is in like new condition. Super nice truck. I have over 100 pictures of the truck so please contact me and provide your email address if you would like additional pictures. Great value and quality build for the money. Don’t let this truck slip away.

Disclaimer:

The truck is for sale locally. The owner has the right to cancel the auction at any time for any reason. No warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied with the car being sold in "AS IS" condition.

Feel free to call me to discuss the particulars.

Gary 509 993 6918