1959 Chevy Apache big back window fleetside.

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Hi everyone...

I was wondering if someone who knows more about this era of cheve truck could help me please. I know in most cases a restored or original truck will be worth more then if its hot rod truck......but the truck i found is a 6 cylinder originally how ever it is a 1959 chevy Apache fleetside side with a big window.

Now first question are the 6 cylinder trucks worth quite a lot less if restored?

I know in cars V8 or big blocks are a huge deal and my suburban is a big block...but not sure about these older trucks and someone had told me these trucks don't have an engineer code so one could put in a V8 and as long as she it's the correct one for the era its all the same. But other then the honesty issues there.....I looked in 59 there were codes for a V8 in the VIN. It's been a long time dream of mine to have one of these gorgeous trucks so I am getting it but just wanted some info on it....anyone know production numbers on the Apache big back window fleetside trucks?

And is it posible to have a hot ridding truck that actually is worth more the original?