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Hey, I just bought a 1958 Chevrolet 32 long box. Can anyone tell me if this truck is rare at all? I never thought the truck would be rare or worth much money because its a longbox. But some people tell me that the apache 32 is a rare truck. And some and my neighbour told me that Chevrolet made the apache 32 to be a work truck. Is that true? Can anyone tell me anything about these trucks and answer my questions?


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ALL trucks were "made to be work trucks" in the 50's, not so many urban cowboys around then with money to burn .... yes it's somewhat rare, considering it's 50 years old and most of them got worked to death as intended - worth much? you and the guy you bought it from might think it's worth what you paid, looking at it I'd say you'll be spending way more on it than you'll ever sell it for

whatever your questions, someone here can answer them, but it'd be a good idea to also get hold of the shop and assembly manuals to help you along - there's also some links below this post to some info related to the TF trucks - and in the links pages there's good books listed that relate to general Chev truck history and restoration

Bill

I wouldn't say they are "rare", but if it has the fleetside box, they only made that style 2 years (58-59). Many options (like other years) make the truck more desirable such as big rear windows, delux trim, V8, etc. The body style doesn't seem as desired as the 55-57 style front end, but those of use who have the 58-59's seem to love them just as much.

I would think that the 31 series (short box) especially in a Fleetside, is more rare.