1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe

[Jafo20]

Hello,

I just picked up a nice deluxe shortbed Apache. I plan on restoring it for my work truck. I will be putting a flatbed on it so I will be posting the original bed with the rare stainless trim in the classifieds soon. I hate to remove the bed but it will just get buggered working so it will hopefully find a new home on someone elses truck.

If anyone has any good links to flatbed plans...please let me know.

Thanks
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[Kim57]

Welcome.
We need to see pics of your truck.
Kim

[jocko]

kind of a shame to break up an original set like that! but if ya needs a flatbed, then ya needs a flatbed. I'm with Kim, pics por favor.

[Jafo20]

I will post some pics soon. I agree that its a shame to pull the bed..but I hate to use it for working. It deserves to be on a show truck not a work truck.
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[1959 Apache 3600]

I may go the flatbed route too, I'll be watching....
Pictures of your new truck are mandatory!!

[FFredo]

Jafo, sounds like a nice truck, every one is correct pictures are required.
In the proccess of turning mine into a flatbed. However I am not going the traditional route for a bed. Mine is set to have the wheel wells inset up and into the bed to keep it low. I made my own bed frame and cross sills. I wasn't able to find wheel wells/tubs localy so I had to order special made wheel wells for it to work out right but I'm very happy so far. I should have the tubs sometime late this week or early next week. I'll post a pic as soon as the arrive.

[Jafo20]

I will take more this weekend.


http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/a...DAVE/59int.jpg

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/a...CO-DAVE/59.jpg
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[meter swinger]

Very nice truck. You wont have any issues selling that trim.
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[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Jafo20

I will take more this weekend.


http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/a...DAVE/59int.jpg

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/a...CO-DAVE/59.jpg
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I hope you don't mind me re-posting your pics, but I like seeing pics without leaving the thread. Your truck looks to be in great shape and please keep the pics coming.

[Kim57]

Very nice truck.
Kim

[Jafo20]

Thanks for the kind words.....the truck is original and runs/drives fairly well for a old truck. Can anyone give me a ballpark value on this truck?
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[ready2go69]

What are your plans for the short bed? What shape is it in?

[Jafo20]

In my opinion the bed is great. I think someone would look for a long time to find another in this shape....especialy one that someone is willing to part with.
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[57ExtCab]

r you wanting to sell the whole trk or just the bed. ALTHOUGH RARE BIG PARTS SUCH AS THE BED ARE A TOUGH SALE UNLESS YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH FOR THE BUYER TO PICK UP THEMSELF. THE TRIM IS A DIFFERENT STORY CAN BE SHIPPED EASILY AND IS VERY HARD TO FIND. theres a fellow on my craigs list thats been TRYING to sell that side trim for$1000.00 I emailed him to see if he ment 100.00 but never got back with me. its been well over a year and I still see it from time to time.
just my opinion i rather 2 tone and pin stripe that bullet all that chrome is not my thing.

[Jafo20]

I want to sell the trim or whole bed. Got a few lowball offers so I will probably end up keeping it. I thought a collector woud want it...i prefer to sell the bed. I will sell the whole truck for the right price.
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[Spackle100]

Originally Posted by Jafo20

I want to sell the trim or whole bed. Got a few lowball offers so I will probably end up keeping it. I thought a collector woud want it...i prefer to sell the bed. I will sell the whole truck for the right price.
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I think you might have better luck on eBay for the trim and bed, maybe even for the truck itself...

[entourageguy]

Originally Posted by Jafo20

I want to sell the trim or whole bed. Got a few lowball offers so I will probably end up keeping it. I thought a collector woud want it...i prefer to sell the bed. I will sell the whole truck for the right price.
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Nice looking truck.
Don't forget you need to be a premium member before trying to sell stuff \.

[joemacho]

is there a price on that bed... pm me

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by Jafo20

I want to sell the trim or whole bed. Got a few lowball offers so I will probably end up keeping it. I thought a collector woud want it...i prefer to sell the bed. I will sell the whole truck for the right price.
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The trim taken off the bed should get you between 800 and 1200 if its in very good shape. $400 if its fair. If it has any kinks its less.

[dbomb53]

Have you come up with a price yet, the bed alone or the whole truck.
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[1959 Apache 3600]

Great work Ffredo! I'll try and keep an eye on your build too.
Thanks for reposting those pictures Bam, looks like a great truck Jafo20

[dbomb53]

Thanks Jafo20, I'm new to the site, and been working on a short fleetside myself. I look forward to watching your build!

[Jafo20]

Can anyone tell me if the snaps on my bed are original? I was told they are but havnt seen others. Thanks
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[Rude Dude]

Not original, used for bed cover aftermarket

Originally Posted by Jafo20

Can anyone tell me if the snaps on my bed are original? I was told they are but havnt seen others. Thanks
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[azsnow]

Hey if you bought this truck in Nogales, I met your dad today and sold him some parts for you! Good luck with the truck!