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| | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1 | Hello all. I'm Cole and I'm new to the forum. I am in the process of taking possession of a family heirloom... a 1959 Apache Fleetside longbed. This one has been in the family since day one. Bought brand new by my great grandfather, it was later passed down to my uncle, then passed up to my grandfather, and now down to me. My uncle mostly restored her in the early 90s, making only a few modifications (moving the stickshift from the steering colomn to the floor, and chroming the bumpers). In the last few years she has been a bit neglected, but supposedly she just needs new tires, bedwood, and maybe a paint job. I haven't seen her myself in years, so I can't vouch for any of this. I'm picking her up this Friday and driving her from Bend, OR to Folsom, CA. I've been reassured that she's in good condition mechanically and will easily make the trip. Here's the only pic I have right now... http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae226/freegate/securedownload.jpg ...I'll have more pics and more info next week. Wish me luck... I might be in over my head! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | hey Folsom, welcome to the shops, you've got a nice family treasure to play with - no way you'll be over your head with the hundreds of helpful folks here to walk you thru any puzzles you run into, as well as the long list of links provided for most any part or service you might need
good luck fer sure, but don't count on luck to get it home, check'er over well before you hit those mountains, especially brakes and bearings!!
Bill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Hi Cole, welcome to the stovebolt site. I don't think you're in over your head either. Sounds like the truck may have outlived several owners, these trucks don't die. Enjoy your new truck.
Leo
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | Hey Cole,
I love the 58-59 Fleetside. Glad to see you found Stovebolt.com. You won't find a better resource for parts, information, and good friends that drive Chevy trucks.
Welcome!
Builder | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 | Welcome Folsom,
You are in the right place, and its nice to see the truck has stayed in the family. Great story. Truck looks great, lets see more picks, and take care of her. You will find what you need here. So much good info. Welcome!! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 117 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Glad to have you. Welcome to the Stovebolt. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 349 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 349 | Hey FolsomFleetside, congrats on your 59 Apache, i have one that has been in my family since day one as well. Finally got it running last Thanksgiving. You will find a great bunch of guys out here with great advice! | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | I wish my family had one of those I could take possession of. Anyone with a 58-59 fleetside (on my wish list) want to adopt? | | | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 34 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: May 2009 Posts: 34 | i had a 59 fleetside shrt box and wished i had never sold it. | | |
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