1960 C-40 Apache Cab and Chassis - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

runningiron · 06-30-2014, 07:33 PM

I recently bought a 1960 C-40 Apache and was going to swap out the rearend to a 3/4 ton and change the front suspension to a 3/4 ton. My question is, are these trucks kind of rare? I read somewhere on this forum that they were only made in 1960-1961. Is this true? If that is the case, I don't want to chop it up so to speak. Anyone out there looking to restore one of these old classics?

**special-K** · 06-30-2014, 07:52 PM

I didn't know they were only built in 60 & 61,but I know they are rare. They are unique being built using light truck sheet metal. I know where one is I keep thinking bout buying. It's also a '60 and it's the long wheelbase with a steel flatbed dump bed. I'd like to shorten it and put a nicer flatbed on

runningiron · 06-30-2014, 08:02 PM

special K, It has a 133" wheelbase and I also thought about shortening it about a foot and changing the suspension to a 3/4 ton with a nice flatbed with a couple of aluminum gas tanks behind the cab and under the bed. I saw one like that before and it looked great. I have my eye on a 1962 1/2 Custom cab that I'd like to snag, so that's why I'm selling it kind of cheap. If it doesn't sell, I'll keep it and go with plan A. Thanks for the info. Talk to you later. Runningiron.

C10 - C90 Bill · 06-30-2014, 08:05 PM

They were made from '60 to '62. They are rare and are very interesting trucks.

They would carry a load too. Believe the GVW on them is 14,000.

I would recommend keeping the truck itself original.

But would be a great truck to put a Rollback bed on.

Bill

runningiron · 06-30-2014, 08:21 PM

C10-C90 Bill, Yes it does have a GVW of 14,000. The previous owner installed a small block Chevy and bolted it up to the stock 4 speed trans, and was a daily driver up until 2013. The front suspension is a torsion bar set up. It looks like it has the stock rear axle which is probably about a 6.17. That is one of the reasons I'm thinking about selling it. I'd like to drive it daily and that low of a rearend is limited to slow speeds. I'd rather sell it to somebody that would enjoy restoring it and keep it original. These old trucks are getting scarce. Hoping I can find a new home for someone that would bring it back to it's former glory. Runningiron.

diablo03 · 07-03-2014, 08:26 PM

got some pics of that bad boy?

runningiron · 07-03-2014, 08:46 PM

diablo03,

It is posted in the 60-66 Trucks for sale section of this forum under 1960 Chevy C-40 Apache 1 1/2 ton truck.

Runningiron 60 c-40 sold

06-30-2014, 07:33 PM	#1
runningiron Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona City, Arizona Posts: 345	1960 C-40 Apache Cab and Chassis I recently bought a 1960 C-40 Apache and was going to swap out the rearend to a 3/4 ton and change the front suspension to a 3/4 ton. My question is, are these trucks kind of rare? I read somewhere on this forum that they were only made in 1960-1961. Is this true? If that is the case, I don't want to chop it up so to speak. Anyone out there looking to restore one of these old classics?

06-30-2014, 07:52 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 1960 C-40 Apache Cab and Chassis I didn't know they were only built in 60 & 61,but I know they are rare. They are unique being built using light truck sheet metal. I know where one is I keep thinking bout buying. It's also a '60 and it's the long wheelbase with a steel flatbed dump bed. I'd like to shorten it and put a nicer flatbed on __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-30-2014, 08:02 PM	#3
runningiron Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona City, Arizona Posts: 345	Re: 1960 C-40 Apache Cab and Chassis special K, It has a 133" wheelbase and I also thought about shortening it about a foot and changing the suspension to a 3/4 ton with a nice flatbed with a couple of aluminum gas tanks behind the cab and under the bed. I saw one like that before and it looked great. I have my eye on a 1962 1/2 Custom cab that I'd like to snag, so that's why I'm selling it kind of cheap. If it doesn't sell, I'll keep it and go with plan A. Thanks for the info. Talk to you later. Runningiron.

06-30-2014, 08:05 PM	#4
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,067	Re: 1960 C-40 Apache Cab and Chassis They were made from '60 to '62. They are rare and are very interesting trucks. They would carry a load too. Believe the GVW on them is 14,000. I would recommend keeping the truck itself original. But would be a great truck to put a Rollback bed on. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

06-30-2014, 08:21 PM	#5
runningiron Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona City, Arizona Posts: 345	Re: 1960 C-40 Apache Cab and Chassis C10-C90 Bill, Yes it does have a GVW of 14,000. The previous owner installed a small block Chevy and bolted it up to the stock 4 speed trans, and was a daily driver up until 2013. The front suspension is a torsion bar set up. It looks like it has the stock rear axle which is probably about a 6.17. That is one of the reasons I'm thinking about selling it. I'd like to drive it daily and that low of a rearend is limited to slow speeds. I'd rather sell it to somebody that would enjoy restoring it and keep it original. These old trucks are getting scarce. Hoping I can find a new home for someone that would bring it back to it's former glory. Runningiron.

07-03-2014, 08:26 PM	#6
diablo03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 151	Re: 1960 C-40 Apache Cab and Chassis got some pics of that bad boy? __________________ 1963 Chevy C10 (under construction).....build thread 2009 Honda Shadow 2008 Mazda 5 2013 Ford Sedan Interceptor AWD 2017 Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer (great for hauling parts) 2017 Honda Rebel

07-03-2014, 08:46 PM	#7
runningiron Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona City, Arizona Posts: 345	Re: 1960 C-40 Apache Cab and Chassis diablo03, It is posted in the 60-66 Trucks for sale section of this forum under 1960 Chevy C-40 Apache 1 1/2 ton truck. Runningiron 60 c-40 sold Last edited by runningiron; 04-08-2015 at 12:57 AM. Reason: sold truck



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