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1959 Chevy Chevrolet Apache 3100 Fleetside on 2040-cars

Year:1959 Mileage:80000 Color: White /
 White
Location:

Venice, California, United States

Venice, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:fleetside
Engine:v8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 3a598108553 Year: 1959
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: fleetside
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): single
Drive Type: automatic
Mileage: 80,000
Sub Model: apache 3100
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: no
Interior Color: White
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Im letting go of my friend Butch Walkers 1959 Chevy 3100 Apache fleetside. Affectionately named "Pearl" for obvious reasons.... 


You may have seen this truck last year on ebay which is where we got it from. Its not the same truck anymore! Where there was, literally NO SUSPENSION, we had it reworked with monroe shocks and leaf springs to sit at a low but comfortable to drive level. The white walls were stripped in favor of classic black tires and the engine received a full tune up/fluid change! I just replaced the transmission rear main seal as well as the slip yoke and Universal joint. New belts for the alternator and a strong battery.  The engine runs smooth and at a steady cool level. Power steering and brakes make stopping and turning a breeze. It was converted to an automatic but still retains the original dash shifter. The Diamond gauge cluster works (except for temp... see aftermarket gauge) as well as the heat which is STRONG. Kick panels function properly. It tracks straight down the road and handles great with strong get up and go from the motor with edlebrock carbs.



Its a "turn key" (technically push button) truck

Its set up to drive and be used as a truck. Its not a trailer queen but its ready to run and catch some looks


Im an honest seller so I wont go without mentioning what I feel is of concern with the truck although only a few....

  • The Bed was done with plywood and is peeling and while structurally sound its not the prettiest. An easy and cheap fix with a few buddies and some lumber
  • The truck sat for 3 weeks in the Malibu sun with a full tank of gas which caused it to vapor out of the cap. What resulted was a discoloration and peeling just below the cap
  • When the truck has sat for a bit, upon startup it emits a puff of smoke which clears. I assume valve guides or even a valve adjustment would fix (although not necessary to run)


The truck is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. 
A $500 deposit is due via paypal within 24 hours with the remaining balance due in cash/money order.


On May-19-13 at 09:11:07 PDT, seller added the following information:

The truck is a 6 foot short bed fleetside

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