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what were the Apache model years? 56 to 61?

I remember them making an impression on me as a kid. I was and am intrigued by the 60 and 61 hoods. It would be so nostalgic to have one today.

the light trucks 58-61 were called Apache, simply a marketing gimmick designating trucks up to 9000# gvw, the medium duty trucks were Viking, the heavy duty, Spartan ... in 62 they switched to the "letter" series designations

Bill

Correct me if I'm wrong but as far as I know the first year for the apache was 1958. I own a 59 and it's a 3100.

In 1958 a new body style was introduced along with a new name; "Apache".
Changes to earlier (1957) models: quad headlamps, new grille, new "fleet side" body with a wider bed.

Source: Enthusiast Color Series, Chevy Pickup Trucks

@red58
In '58 the Cameo was also produced, not only the Apache.

the 58 Cameo [a bed style carry over from previous, for a few months only], as a 1/2T, was still an Apache, like all light trucks .... and the "body style" was the same as previous [55-57], with front end changes

the "Apache" thing gets a little old, it says nothing about the style, features, or equipment, just that it's a light truck .... the 58/59 are Task Force trucks like the 55-57 ... is your "Apache" a 1/2T, 3/4T or 1T??

I get folks on the street regularly asking all excited "is that an Apache"? [with the 57 as well as the 58] - I say "no, it's a Chevy" ... confuses them

Bill

@red58
you are right, they built in '58 only 1,405 Cameos.
My Apache is a 1/2 T (3200) with V8

I get the "Is it an Apache?" thing, too. And mine's a '55!

I guess it says a lot about the popularity of these old trucks. Even people that don't know anything about old cars & trucks still remember the name. When I got my 56 painted the body shop gave me a can of touch up paint and wrote "56 Apache" on the label. Go figure...you would think they would know.

Fred

Yeah, the name is pretty unforgettable. Thanks!

GREAT APACHE INFO! THANKS!

Yeah. Someone asked me if mine (66) was an Apache. I was flattered but disappointed I had to say it wasn't.

Mine isn't an Apached but wish it was only because I remember seeing them on 60 or 61s as a kid. And I had someone once ask me if it was an Apache.

I love my Apache,Also had a 60 years back.They always ask me also because I removed the emblems from the hood. sorry fix link later.