55.2-59 1959 Chevy Apache Short Step "Goldilocks"

[daveshilling]

Hey Gang, New truck in the stable! I pulled this 1959 Chevy Apache out of the CA desert to get it back on the road.

History:

Owned by a gold prospector who slept in the bed when he was out sniping for gold
Was run off the road and into a river, where it landed on an island
After healing from his broken leg, he used a household hammer, banged out as many dents as he could, and kept on truckin!


Rap Sheet:

235 and a 4 in the floor-turns over
Short Bed with spare
50's Caravan Top Camper Shell-Awesome.
Small window
Standard trim, no frills. No arm rests, no radio, no deluxe heater, no trim.. no nothin. Cheapest truck you could get I bet.



Current plans:

Power wash everything
get the 235 running
Fix the drivers lower hinge corner area in the cab so the door works.
Get the drum brakes functional and contemplate the ole dual reservoir upgrade.
Clean up some wheels and tires and slap em on.
Drive her to the local diner for a $5 milkshake.

Maybe...
Contemplate the T-5 trans swap if I can ever find one!


Parts I'd like to come across if anyone is in the Norcal Area:

Factory tan patina fenders
Factory bench seat
Chrome 6 lug wheels and tires
Top section of a small window cab