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| | | | Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 3 | I have been searching for weeks on any information regarding the 1959 Chevrolet Apache 283 V8 Original Air Filter. I have notice there's not very many V8 engines in 1959 Apaches. Guessing V8 production may have been low due to the cost. Any documents or information would be appreciated.
Question 2: > Does anybody have production numbers for 1959 Chevy Apache with V8 engine installed? Thank you | | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,987 | I have the original 283 and oil bath air cleaner in my 1957 5700 Low Cab Forward. I don't know if the '59 would have a paper filter or not. Have you investigated the GM Heritage site? Where are you at in Michigan?
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1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 3 | Yes, did not clarify, little details on the V8. I was able to find some high end 59 apache that sold at auctions, I noticed 2 had an newer paper style filter. Wondering if this was the first year for paper filters, Wikipedia says paper filters started in the early 1960s. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | I have been searching for weeks on any information regarding the 1959 Chevrolet Apache 283 V8 Original Air Filter. I have notice there's not very many V8 engines in 1959 Apaches. Guessing V8 production may have been low due to the cost. Any documents or information would be appreciated. What air cleaner info are you looking for? Original pictures or part numbers or ??? I'm not aware of any TF truck having a paper air filter other than aftermarket. Question 2: > Does anybody have production numbers for 1959 Chevy Apache with V8 engine installed? Thank you There were never any engine production numbers published that I know of. When asking for "Apache" info you do know that includes the 3/4 and 1-ton trucks as well...right? Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | "What air cleaner info are you looking for? Original pictures or part numbers or ??? I'm not aware of any TF truck having a paper air filter other than aftermarket."
If you go to the link that I provided above, it shows that all 1959 Chevrolet Truck engines had Oil Bath air cleaners. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 3 | Thank you tclederman, Oil bath is listed. Does anybody have a photo they can post? Like to see what it looks like.
Mike B , the air filter i am looking for 59 apache 3100 series, thanks
Does anybody have production number on the 59 Apache? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | My '59 Viking 40 has a 283 in it. It is not original to the truck, but does have the oil bath air cleaner on it. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 442 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 442 | I have an oil bath cleaner, very similar to the 1958 model. Its the sardine can opener type, red In color. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 436 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 436 | Interesting that the first link says 1959, but shows 1960 trucks. Chevy switched to a new body style in 1960. | | |
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