Direction for a Project

[58chevy3600]

Afternoon all,

My son and I have really enjoyed looking at every ones projects. Amazing what some are doing!

Now it's time for us to start up our project. Three weeks ago we purchased a 1958 Apache 3600. It had been advertised as a short bed, but was a long bed when we got there. Decided to get it anyway. Wasn't running, but seemed a reasonable price.

In talking with some individuals who follow the old trucks, they are telling us it is a rare truck, but I am a bit uncertain as to its rarity. So we need some help.

My son wants to lower it 3" and put newer running gear under it (rear air suspension, 308 10 bolt rear posi disk brakes, 350 crate, vette front suspension members and air bags, move the tank outside the cab).

But some say built it just as it was.

OK.... here is what it is. 58 Chevy 3600 3/4 ton, small window, 6 cylinder, 3 speed on the column, no radio, long bed, step side, no spare tire dip in the left fender, 60% rust.

What do you think about bring it back stock vs street rod?

Either way it will be a fun driver, not a show truck. We have found a good short bed, step side, no spare fenders, we can trade parts off our truck to make it a short bed.

Share your opinions and observations please. We will post pictures shortly.