Mark Marmon's 1959 Chevy Apache 3200

20 July 2006
# 1594

From Mark:

           I discovered your webpage through a connecting link elsewhere. Great site! I would like to submit my truck (and hopefully update progress). She's a '59 Apache 3200 series, longbed with a 292 ci engine. I believe the previous owner rebored a 235. He replaced a lot of components with OEM parts; it still has the regulator!

           It's a "daily driver" up in the Hill Country area of central Texas. I use it for hauling supplies to and from town for our property. I'm just now finishing a new white oak bed.

           Through your site I've been able to obtain info on rebuilding and the original specs from Chevrolet. Most of what I purchase is from LMC Parts. Since I've had it, I've repaired:

• Fuel level sender
• bed
• headliner
• rear-end seal
• vent windows
• the signal plate in steering column.

           I've hauled supplies from Houston to New Braunfels regularly and every time I drive out; somebody offers to buy it from me.

Thanks.

Mark Marmon
Bellaire/New Braunfels, Texas