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| | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 | I thought the Apache name started after 1958. I have read that it was used before on the trucks pre 55. Also Viking was used on several trucks was the Vikings for the big boys? anyone have some correct info? What years are the Apaches?
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | Apache was a marketing term for light trucks, 31-38 series, Viking was the term used for medium duty trucks, 40-60 series and Spartan was for the heavy duty, 70-100 series, all 3 terms for the same year range: started in 58 and went to 62 .... I've never seen anything to indicate those terms were used pre-58 although we do see a fair number of folks who think any TF truck is an "Apache", and I don't think you'll find the terms used in any GM documentation other than marketing phamplets Bill | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | Yep,I agree with "Sir Red"! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 | thanks guys a lot call the pre 58 apaches I knew it was not right but did not know. thanks for the lesson
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 698 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 698 | Are we being insensitive calling them Apache? Will I have to grind the name off my '59? - Like "that Washington Team"?
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My Fleet: 19411953195919651966 1953 Willy's Pickup John Vegetarian- old Indian word for bad hunter
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Getting a little "political" and looking misinformed?
The term "redskin" is a little different than "Apache"
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| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I agree. Let's stay on topic, please. | | |
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