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Jafo20 · 11-15-2011, 09:14 PM

Hello,

I just picked up a nice deluxe shortbed Apache. I plan on restoring it for my work truck. I will be putting a flatbed on it so I will be posting the original bed with the rare stainless trim in the classifieds soon. I hate to remove the bed but it will just get buggered working so it will hopefully find a new home on someone elses truck.

If anyone has any good links to flatbed plans...please let me know.

Thanks
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Kim57 · 11-16-2011, 12:58 AM

Welcome.
We need to see pics of your truck.
Kim

**jocko** · 11-16-2011, 01:19 AM

kind of a shame to break up an original set like that! but if ya needs a flatbed, then ya needs a flatbed. I'm with Kim, pics por favor.

Jafo20 · 11-16-2011, 03:31 AM

I will post some pics soon. I agree that its a shame to pull the bed..but I hate to use it for working. It deserves to be on a show truck not a work truck.
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1959 Apache 3600 · 11-16-2011, 07:58 AM

I may go the flatbed route too, I'll be watching....
Pictures of your new truck are mandatory!!

FFredo · 11-16-2011, 12:48 PM

Jafo, sounds like a nice truck, every one is correct pictures are required.
In the proccess of turning mine into a flatbed. However I am not going the traditional route for a bed. Mine is set to have the wheel wells inset up and into the bed to keep it low. I made my own bed frame and cross sills. I wasn't able to find wheel wells/tubs localy so I had to order special made wheel wells for it to work out right but I'm very happy so far. I should have the tubs sometime late this week or early next week. I'll post a pic as soon as the arrive.

Jafo20 · 11-16-2011, 09:57 PM

I will take more this weekend.

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/a...DAVE/59int.jpg

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/a...CO-DAVE/59.jpg
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meter swinger · 11-16-2011, 11:12 PM

Very nice truck. You wont have any issues selling that trim.
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Kim57 · 11-17-2011, 01:24 AM

Very nice truck.
Kim

Jafo20 · 11-17-2011, 10:25 AM

Thanks for the kind words.....the truck is original and runs/drives fairly well for a old truck. Can anyone give me a ballpark value on this truck?
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ready2go69 · 11-17-2011, 10:34 AM

What are your plans for the short bed? What shape is it in?

Jafo20 · 11-17-2011, 10:43 AM

In my opinion the bed is great. I think someone would look for a long time to find another in this shape....especialy one that someone is willing to part with.
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57ExtCab · 11-17-2011, 11:40 AM

r you wanting to sell the whole trk or just the bed. ALTHOUGH RARE BIG PARTS SUCH AS THE BED ARE A TOUGH SALE UNLESS YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH FOR THE BUYER TO PICK UP THEMSELF. THE TRIM IS A DIFFERENT STORY CAN BE SHIPPED EASILY AND IS VERY HARD TO FIND. theres a fellow on my craigs list thats been TRYING to sell that side trim for$1000.00 I emailed him to see if he ment 100.00 but never got back with me. its been well over a year and I still see it from time to time.
just my opinion i rather 2 tone and pin stripe that bullet all that chrome is not my thing.

Jafo20 · 11-17-2011, 12:14 PM

I want to sell the trim or whole bed. Got a few lowball offers so I will probably end up keeping it. I thought a collector woud want it...i prefer to sell the bed. I will sell the whole truck for the right price.
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Kabwe · 11-17-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jafo20

I will take more this weekend.

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/a...DAVE/59int.jpg

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/a...CO-DAVE/59.jpg
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I hope you don't mind me re-posting your pics, but I like seeing pics without leaving the thread. Your truck looks to be in great shape and please keep the pics coming.

Spackle100 · 11-17-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jafo20

I want to sell the trim or whole bed. Got a few lowball offers so I will probably end up keeping it. I thought a collector woud want it...i prefer to sell the bed. I will sell the whole truck for the right price.
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I think you might have better luck on eBay for the trim and bed, maybe even for the truck itself...

dbomb53 · 11-17-2011, 07:35 PM

Have you come up with a price yet, the bed alone or the whole truck.
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1959 Apache 3600 · 11-17-2011, 08:59 PM

Great work Ffredo! I'll try and keep an eye on your build too.
Thanks for reposting those pictures Bam, looks like a great truck Jafo20

dbomb53 · 11-18-2011, 09:37 AM

Thanks Jafo20, I'm new to the site, and been working on a short fleetside myself. I look forward to watching your build!

Jafo20 · 11-18-2011, 02:40 PM

Can anyone tell me if the snaps on my bed are original? I was told they are but havnt seen others. Thanks
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Rude Dude · 11-18-2011, 02:57 PM

Not original, used for bed cover aftermarket

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Originally Posted by Jafo20

Can anyone tell me if the snaps on my bed are original? I was told they are but havnt seen others. Thanks
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entourageguy · 11-18-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jafo20

I want to sell the trim or whole bed. Got a few lowball offers so I will probably end up keeping it. I thought a collector woud want it...i prefer to sell the bed. I will sell the whole truck for the right price.
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Nice looking truck.
Don't forget you need to be a premium member before trying to sell stuff \.

joemacho · 11-19-2011, 12:10 AM

is there a price on that bed... pm me

azsnow · 11-22-2011, 04:08 PM

Hey if you bought this truck in Nogales, I met your dad today and sold him some parts for you! Good luck with the truck!

beanyard · 11-22-2011, 06:48 PM

I acquired a set of bedside stainless and since they don't reproduce these pieces they go for way more than 100 dollars. While I didn't pay 1000 dollars for mine, a set with minimimal clean up should go for about that much. Sad but true. I think that it makes the truck go from good to great.
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11-15-2011, 09:14 PM	#1
Jafo20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 41	1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Hello, I just picked up a nice deluxe shortbed Apache. I plan on restoring it for my work truck. I will be putting a flatbed on it so I will be posting the original bed with the rare stainless trim in the classifieds soon. I hate to remove the bed but it will just get buggered working so it will hopefully find a new home on someone elses truck. If anyone has any good links to flatbed plans...please let me know. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

11-16-2011, 12:58 AM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Welcome. We need to see pics of your truck. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-16-2011, 01:19 AM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe kind of a shame to break up an original set like that! but if ya needs a flatbed, then ya needs a flatbed. I'm with Kim, pics por favor.

11-16-2011, 03:31 AM	#4
Jafo20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 41	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe I will post some pics soon. I agree that its a shame to pull the bed..but I hate to use it for working. It deserves to be on a show truck not a work truck. Posted via Mobile Device

11-16-2011, 07:58 AM	#5
1959 Apache 3600 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Iowa Posts: 147	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe I may go the flatbed route too, I'll be watching.... Pictures of your new truck are mandatory!!

11-16-2011, 12:48 PM	#6
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Jafo, sounds like a nice truck, every one is correct pictures are required. In the proccess of turning mine into a flatbed. However I am not going the traditional route for a bed. Mine is set to have the wheel wells inset up and into the bed to keep it low. I made my own bed frame and cross sills. I wasn't able to find wheel wells/tubs localy so I had to order special made wheel wells for it to work out right but I'm very happy so far. I should have the tubs sometime late this week or early next week. I'll post a pic as soon as the arrive.

11-16-2011, 09:57 PM	#7
Jafo20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 41	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe I will take more this weekend. http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/a...DAVE/59int.jpg http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/a...CO-DAVE/59.jpg Posted via Mobile Device

11-16-2011, 11:12 PM	#8
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Very nice truck. You wont have any issues selling that trim. Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2011, 01:24 AM	#9
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Very nice truck. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-17-2011, 10:25 AM	#10
Jafo20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 41	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Thanks for the kind words.....the truck is original and runs/drives fairly well for a old truck. Can anyone give me a ballpark value on this truck? Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2011, 10:34 AM	#11
ready2go69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NC Posts: 129	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe What are your plans for the short bed? What shape is it in?

11-17-2011, 10:43 AM	#12
Jafo20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 41	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe In my opinion the bed is great. I think someone would look for a long time to find another in this shape....especialy one that someone is willing to part with. Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2011, 11:40 AM	#13
57ExtCab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Hill Missouri Posts: 46	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe r you wanting to sell the whole trk or just the bed. ALTHOUGH RARE BIG PARTS SUCH AS THE BED ARE A TOUGH SALE UNLESS YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH FOR THE BUYER TO PICK UP THEMSELF. THE TRIM IS A DIFFERENT STORY CAN BE SHIPPED EASILY AND IS VERY HARD TO FIND. theres a fellow on my craigs list thats been TRYING to sell that side trim for$1000.00 I emailed him to see if he ment 100.00 but never got back with me. its been well over a year and I still see it from time to time. just my opinion i rather 2 tone and pin stripe that bullet all that chrome is not my thing. __________________ Then again the Wife could be RIGHT "Just cause I Drink alot of Bud that does'nt make me WISER"

11-17-2011, 12:14 PM	#14
Jafo20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 41	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe I want to sell the trim or whole bed. Got a few lowball offers so I will probably end up keeping it. I thought a collector woud want it...i prefer to sell the bed. I will sell the whole truck for the right price. Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2011, 07:35 PM	#17
dbomb53 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: phoenix az Posts: 363	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Have you come up with a price yet, the bed alone or the whole truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ----------------------------------------------- "I wanna be like Dino when I grow up"



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11-17-2011, 08:59 PM	#18
1959 Apache 3600 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Iowa Posts: 147	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Great work Ffredo! I'll try and keep an eye on your build too. Thanks for reposting those pictures Bam, looks like a great truck Jafo20

11-18-2011, 09:37 AM	#19
dbomb53 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: phoenix az Posts: 363	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Thanks Jafo20, I'm new to the site, and been working on a short fleetside myself. I look forward to watching your build! __________________ ----------------------------------------------- "I wanna be like Dino when I grow up"

11-18-2011, 02:40 PM	#20
Jafo20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 41	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Can anyone tell me if the snaps on my bed are original? I was told they are but havnt seen others. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2011, 12:10 AM	#23
joemacho Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: peoria az Posts: 252	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe is there a price on that bed... pm me __________________ 1972 gmc jimmy project comin soon ( jus a sin ) 1959 chevy apache shortbed fleetside (brsgrm) 1966 Chevy c30 duallie 2wd (big chief)

11-22-2011, 04:08 PM	#24
azsnow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Usa Posts: 150	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe Hey if you bought this truck in Nogales, I met your dad today and sold him some parts for you! Good luck with the truck!

11-22-2011, 06:48 PM	#25
beanyard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 247	Re: 1959 Apache shortbed fleetside Deluxe I acquired a set of bedside stainless and since they don't reproduce these pieces they go for way more than 100 dollars. While I didn't pay 1000 dollars for mine, a set with minimimal clean up should go for about that much. Sad but true. I think that it makes the truck go from good to great. Posted via Mobile Device

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