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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 | 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. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | 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 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 275 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 275 | 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.
38 original
48 panel
59 stepside
46 in the back forty
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 61 | 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.
Last edited by ApachePride; 11/14/2007 7:20 PM.
'59 Apache
'67 Mustang
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | 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 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 61 | @red58 you are right, they built in '58 only 1,405 Cameos. My Apache is a 1/2 T (3200) with V8 
'59 Apache
'67 Mustang
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I get the "Is it an Apache?" thing, too. And mine's a '55!
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,066 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,066 | 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
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 | Yeah, the name is pretty unforgettable. Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 | GREAT APACHE INFO! THANKS! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 | Yeah. Someone asked me if mine (66) was an Apache. I was flattered but disappointed I had to say it wasn't. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 41 | 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. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 31 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 31 | 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.
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