Hello!
I'm considering buying a '59 Apache 3800, and I want to hear opinions as to the price. It's a Nevada truck, so, although the paint is crappy (old, badly done repaint), the body/frame/bed is very solid except for the cab corners, and they're not that bad. Engine is a (very likely) non-original early small block, probably a 283 or a 327 w/a 4bbl. It's got the orginal floor shift 4 spd and stock rear end. Bed is off, but it's in good shape, and comes with new bed strips and wood. Engine starts right up and runs strong, no smoke, and the owner says that it moves and stops, although it's got the original-type master cylinder and drum brakes. Truck does need some TLC...lights/signals don't work, don't know if all the gauges do. Glass is there, but the windshield is starting to delaminate on the edges, although it's perfectly usable as is. Seat is not original, but it's in good shape and comfy. Net, I can get it on the road with maybe 10-15 hours worth of work, and it will look pretty good.
Price is $4000. I live in CT, and rust-free trucks are rarer than hen's teeth.
Worth it? Not worth it?
Thanks...
Chris
