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**southern parts** · 06-22-2014, 02:23 PM

I`m looking at a 59 short fleet truck. it has a clean bed with the gate and emblems. a corvette 327 (they all are) with double hump heads. the trans is a saginaw 4 spd. it hasn`t ran in years. all the front sheet metal and cab is very rusty. is it worth $1500 ?

fabguy · 06-22-2014, 03:04 PM

yup, bed in good condition goes for around 1K. i would jump on it if it were out here.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-22-2014, 04:29 PM

What Mike said, yup buy it.

Daze57 · 06-22-2014, 04:38 PM

hell yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don;t wait buy dat puppy

OrrieG · 06-22-2014, 04:55 PM

If the bed has the good rocket trim its a bonus. Quick motor vin code or block casting number check will let you know if its a real vette motor, if it could be worth something to the original car owner or one of same year looking for an original replacement. Same with the 4 speed... In 1969 I got a vette 365 hp 327 for $75 from a wrecking yard. bought a Muncie m21 for $50 and olds rear end for $25. Put them in my $40 wrecking yard 57 chevy 210 sedan and had an instant street racer....Of course minimum wage was $1.60 an hour then too....

**southern parts** · 06-22-2014, 09:27 PM

I`m pretty sure that RB is the code on the front of the engine. it has a 283 type balancer on it. when I look up the code in my Hollander it shows it to be a 6 cyl. I`m going back to look, and maybe buy it tomorrow. pictures coming soon.

LSXapache · 06-22-2014, 10:05 PM

I randomly search "apache" on CL every once in a while, checked it today and there were a lot on there in GA. Saw a couple fleetsides. btw I paid close to that for my rusty stepside with no useable drivetrain

**southern parts** · 06-22-2014, 11:20 PM

LSXapache- I see your from Eastman. I just finished a job not to far from you. it is the durst bread / tasty cake distribution center on the corner of 441 and Springhaven rd. just south of Dublin.

LSXapache · 06-23-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by southern parts

LSXapache- I see your from Eastman. I just finished a job not to far from you. it is the durst bread / tasty cake distribution center on the corner of 441 and Springhaven rd. just south of Dublin.

Yeah just right up the road from me, I've passed it several times. I don't know if you're into the 4x4/mud scene at all but the guys across the road at B&S industrial keep a few cool toys around their shop.

**southern parts** · 06-25-2014, 06:01 PM

don't have it home yet ,but here`s what it looks like in the blackberries.
does that look like factory carpet.

Daze57 · 06-25-2014, 06:14 PM

good lookin 59 - go for it !!!!

yep definitly factory carpet !!!!lol
and it has held up too

LSXapache · 06-25-2014, 06:59 PM

I want...No....NEED that bed hahaha. Good find!

OrrieG · 06-25-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by southern parts

I`m pretty sure that RB is the code on the front of the engine. it has a 283 type balancer on it. when I look up the code in my Hollander it shows it to be a 6 cyl. I`m going back to look, and maybe buy it tomorrow. pictures coming soon.

My books shows RB as a 64 Corvette 327 HP Manual Trans

**southern parts** · 06-25-2014, 07:37 PM

that would explain the funny looking aluminum 4 spd trans behind it. It has so much grease on it i thought it was a Saginaw.

**southern parts** · 06-25-2014, 07:44 PM

the spark plugs are setting in the battery tray. the engine may be froze
looks like a 283 balancer to me.

58CameoAZ · 06-25-2014, 11:21 PM

I would get it because of that Factory Carpet Option too! and it looks like that Wall To Wall, Door to Door Option also! Very Very Rare Option!!!! LOL I think that would make a Nice project and i would love to see another four eyed truck saved!
Good Luck with getting it!
Allen

55dude · 06-26-2014, 04:36 AM

someone restoring a 72-76 camaro would buy the seats. same as vega GT!

SCHRUMGMC · 06-26-2014, 08:31 AM

Love the truck man
Not too big on that ole carpet though LOL...could lead to some rust issues
Jump on the deal
Post more pictures, when you can

sqrlnts · 06-26-2014, 10:19 PM

That factory carpet about made me **** myself! Love this truck, the price is right and it looks to be in great shape. Is that a deluxe heater I can't quite tell from that last picture?

OrrieG · 06-27-2014, 01:20 AM

Deluxe heater, six cylinder hood trim. Number on block looks corvettish but valve covers are definately not. The engines came with three different carbs or fuel injection. WCFB on lowest HP, AFB midrange and Holley on HP, that looks like a WCFB.

**southern parts** · 06-28-2014, 03:03 PM

got it home. last pic. shows the bed after washing

Highsider · 06-28-2014, 03:37 PM

Now, that was a great buy!
Looks solid from where I am sitting.

sqrlnts · 06-28-2014, 03:45 PM

Great buy congratulations, truck looks perfect to me. What are your plans?

58CameoAZ · 06-28-2014, 04:20 PM

Just a Little Carpet Cleaner and some Steam Cleaning and you will have that
Factory Carpet Option Looking Good as NEW!!!!
What's that you say, you are Going to DELETE that Rare OPTION????

all Kidding aside i think you did GOOD! Congarates!! Looks like a Nice Truck!
Allen

**southern parts** · 06-28-2014, 08:03 PM

what was the first year for a fleetside 58 or 59 ?

06-22-2014, 02:23 PM	#1
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	1959 short fleet question I`m looking at a 59 short fleet truck. it has a clean bed with the gate and emblems. a corvette 327 (they all are) with double hump heads. the trans is a saginaw 4 spd. it hasn`t ran in years. all the front sheet metal and cab is very rusty. is it worth $1500 ?

06-22-2014, 03:04 PM	#2
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 1959 short fleet question yup, bed in good condition goes for around 1K. i would jump on it if it were out here. __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

06-22-2014, 04:29 PM	#3
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: 1959 short fleet question What Mike said, yup buy it. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

06-22-2014, 04:38 PM	#4
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1959 short fleet question hell yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don;t wait buy dat puppy

06-22-2014, 04:55 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1959 short fleet question If the bed has the good rocket trim its a bonus. Quick motor vin code or block casting number check will let you know if its a real vette motor, if it could be worth something to the original car owner or one of same year looking for an original replacement. Same with the 4 speed... In 1969 I got a vette 365 hp 327 for $75 from a wrecking yard. bought a Muncie m21 for $50 and olds rear end for $25. Put them in my $40 wrecking yard 57 chevy 210 sedan and had an instant street racer....Of course minimum wage was $1.60 an hour then too.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-22-2014, 09:27 PM	#6
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: 1959 short fleet question I`m pretty sure that RB is the code on the front of the engine. it has a 283 type balancer on it. when I look up the code in my Hollander it shows it to be a 6 cyl. I`m going back to look, and maybe buy it tomorrow. pictures coming soon.

06-22-2014, 10:05 PM	#7
LSXapache Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastman GA Posts: 64	Re: 1959 short fleet question I randomly search "apache" on CL every once in a while, checked it today and there were a lot on there in GA. Saw a couple fleetsides. btw I paid close to that for my rusty stepside with no useable drivetrain __________________ '59 chevy apache: camaro clip, LQ4 with 5.3l 799 heads, Vengeance Racing tune, LTs, CAI, 4l60e, 8.5" ten bolt w/ truetrac

06-22-2014, 11:20 PM	#8
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: 1959 short fleet question LSXapache- I see your from Eastman. I just finished a job not to far from you. it is the durst bread / tasty cake distribution center on the corner of 441 and Springhaven rd. just south of Dublin.

06-25-2014, 06:01 PM	#10
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: 1959 short fleet question don't have it home yet ,but here`s what it looks like in the blackberries. does that look like factory carpet. Attached Images

06-25-2014, 06:14 PM	#11
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1959 short fleet question good lookin 59 - go for it !!!! yep definitly factory carpet !!!!lol and it has held up too

06-25-2014, 06:59 PM	#12
LSXapache Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastman GA Posts: 64	Re: 1959 short fleet question I want...No....NEED that bed hahaha. Good find! __________________ '59 chevy apache: camaro clip, LQ4 with 5.3l 799 heads, Vengeance Racing tune, LTs, CAI, 4l60e, 8.5" ten bolt w/ truetrac

06-25-2014, 07:37 PM	#14
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: 1959 short fleet question that would explain the funny looking aluminum 4 spd trans behind it. It has so much grease on it i thought it was a Saginaw. Last edited by southern parts; 06-25-2014 at 08:22 PM.

06-25-2014, 07:44 PM	#15
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: 1959 short fleet question the spark plugs are setting in the battery tray. the engine may be froze looks like a 283 balancer to me. Attached Images

06-25-2014, 11:21 PM	#16
58CameoAZ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Payson Posts: 428	Re: 1959 short fleet question I would get it because of that Factory Carpet Option too! and it looks like that Wall To Wall, Door to Door Option also! Very Very Rare Option!!!! LOL I think that would make a Nice project and i would love to see another four eyed truck saved! Good Luck with getting it! Allen

06-26-2014, 04:36 AM	#17
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: 1959 short fleet question someone restoring a 72-76 camaro would buy the seats. same as vega GT!



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06-26-2014, 08:31 AM	#18
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 1959 short fleet question Love the truck man Not too big on that ole carpet though LOL...could lead to some rust issues Jump on the deal Post more pictures, when you can __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

06-26-2014, 10:19 PM	#19
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	Re: 1959 short fleet question That factory carpet about made me **** myself! Love this truck, the price is right and it looks to be in great shape. Is that a deluxe heater I can't quite tell from that last picture?

06-27-2014, 01:20 AM	#20
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1959 short fleet question Deluxe heater, six cylinder hood trim. Number on block looks corvettish but valve covers are definately not. The engines came with three different carbs or fuel injection. WCFB on lowest HP, AFB midrange and Holley on HP, that looks like a WCFB. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-28-2014, 03:03 PM	#21
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: 1959 short fleet question got it home. last pic. shows the bed after washing Attached Images

06-28-2014, 03:37 PM	#22
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: 1959 short fleet question Now, that was a great buy! Looks solid from where I am sitting. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

06-28-2014, 03:45 PM	#23
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	Re: 1959 short fleet question Great buy congratulations, truck looks perfect to me. What are your plans?

06-28-2014, 04:20 PM	#24
58CameoAZ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Payson Posts: 428	Re: 1959 short fleet question Just a Little Carpet Cleaner and some Steam Cleaning and you will have that Factory Carpet Option Looking Good as NEW!!!! What's that you say, you are Going to DELETE that Rare OPTION???? all Kidding aside i think you did GOOD! Congarates!! Looks like a Nice Truck! Allen

06-28-2014, 08:03 PM	#25
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: 1959 short fleet question what was the first year for a fleetside 58 or 59 ?

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