looking at a 59

[68c10owner]

I`m going to go look at a 59 long bed stepside in the morning. It has a 235/4spd and the guy drives it everyday he says. He said it doesn`t have a electric heater but has some other kind that gets really hot. What is this set up? Is there anything I should look out for with a 59? I had a 57 years ago but it was a project.

Also, my wife and I want a shortbed but this one seems pretty decent. do you shorten these like the later trucks? 12" behind the cam and remove the last 8" of the frame? My buddy had a 55 years ago that was a shotened 3/4 ton but they only shortened the wheelbase and didn`t do anything for the back part of the frame. Thanks.