1956 chevy apache

[Deer_hunter_088]

so my dad has a 56 chevy truck, labeled apache, the vin is for a 56, same with the frames, but i cant find anything on a dual headlight 56 apache, only a cameo, but it has apache branding, currently in our barn just waiting for my dad to get the $$$ to restore it, has an inline 6, with 30tt, has 31 on the apache emblems on the side,

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

so my dad has a 56 chevy truck, labeled apache, the vin is for a 56, same with the frames, but i cant find anything on a dual headlight 56 apache, only a cameo, but it has apache branding, currently in our barn just waiting for my dad to get the $$$ to restore it, has an inline 6, with 30tt, has 31 on the apache emblems on the side,

There are no 55-56 or 57 Apache trucks, that started in 1958 and went to early 60's. Dual headlights were in 58 and 59. Some single headlight trucks were built in 58 and 59 if you purchased the "Fleet " option not to be confused with fleet side option, Sounds like you have a 58 or 9 with a 56 title Or they swapped the nose to 58 or 59

[58CameoAZ]

Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

so my dad has a 56 chevy truck, labeled apache, the vin is for a 56, same with the frames, but i cant find anything on a dual headlight 56 apache, only a cameo, but it has apache branding, currently in our barn just waiting for my dad to get the $$$ to restore it, has an inline 6, with 30tt, has 31 on the apache emblems on the side,

55,56,& 57 were single Headlight Years 58 & 59 were Dual Headlight Years
Cameos were the same, 56 is a Single headlight.

Allen

[Deer_hunter_088]

i told my dad its a 58 but he swore it was a 56, but yeah what does the 31 thing mean? is it the same as the c10,c20,c30 or what?

[Deer_hunter_088]

and what exactly was the apache?

[Janky59]

Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

i told my dad its a 58 but he swore it was a 56, but yeah what does the 31 thing mean? is it the same as the c10,c20,c30 or what?

Yeah, the 31 is sort of like the C10, etc. It's short for 3100 series, there is 3200 series, and so on. 3100 is the 1/2 ton designation. Like F150, etc. for Fords.

What's Apache?, maybe others know, AFAIK, just a marketing name.

[dsraven]

you can send your vin to gm and they will send you info on exactly what your truck was when it started out, how many were produced etc etc. they would also have info on the apache thing. if you weren't the original owner it may have had the front clip sheet metal swapped for a 58 at some time, but that sheet metal is actually longer than the 55-57 stuff. the frame is also longer by a couple inches on the 4 headlight trucks. if the cab vin matches the frame and the frame wasn't made longer out front then you probably have a 58 or 59. post a pic if you get time.

[Deer_hunter_088]

the frame is the right size and everything, think they just messed the title up

[OrrieG]

Enter your VIN here are it will tell you what year the cab and frame are.
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/vin/vinbuster.html

Click on the link in my signature, go to the index page and look up the specs for the 31 series.

Sounds like goofed up title or maybe a front clip swap at some time. Frame on 58-59 is 3 inches longer in the front to accommodate the additional clip length. Either the frame or front bumper brackets would have been lengthened to get the clip to fit right.

[Task Force Era]

Orrie's on point today!

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

i told my dad its a 58 but he swore it was a 56, but yeah what does the 31 thing mean? is it the same as the c10,c20,c30 or what?

31 was the designation that GM gave it when it went to Apache. 3100 was pre 58. C10 was just after Apache, C10 I think started in 60. Most all of it was marketing. 60-61 could be a C10 or K10 Apache, 58-59 would be a 31 Apache

[Deer_hunter_088]

do yall know where a bed is for these trucks?

[58CameoAZ]

Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

do yall know where a bed is for these trucks?

Craiglist,
New from Many Vendors Mar K, Brothers etc
Many Truck Forum Want & Sell Adds
Junk Yard if You are Lucky!
News Paper
Neighbors back yard, Neighbors Front Yard,lol....
In the Desert, Riddled with Bullet Holes!!!!!!!!!
ETC......

[OrrieG]

Mar K seems to be the standard, I bought a rear cross sill and other misc parts from them. Made in US and matchs original right down to the spot weld pattern. I have not heard any complaints about fit or quality.

[Deer_hunter_088]

Okay! will tell my dad when i see him next (havent seen him for a week he works ALOT, cant even make it to my first football game)