1959 Chevrolet Apache

[BrianB]

I'm detecting a trend in the "buy a restored one" category. Half the fun for me is fixing it up myself!!!(or as much as my skill level allows me!) Thanks for being honest though, I appreciate it.

I'm not really interested in a 60's-70's truck just because they don't do anything for me. Living in Indiana, I see a TON of typically 70's and on up trucks with a few late 60's running around still.

Any other suggestions?

[Kilroy]

Brian,to me it's the same thought as a pop machine, 
Buy what you like.

The only other thoughts I have is  go with a step side short bed. Oh, and maybe do it in Coke Yellow =)

[SIGNGUY]

I've heard both sides as well Brian, I too love the 50's era trucks however I personally like the early 50's chevy's big bubble front end with birght chrome Grill.. yeah! People in the hobby tell me that know me,, just buy restored, as you'll get to enjoy it sooner than later.. but I see your side too..
I have 59 Corvette that I bought all done , and needed nothing for me to enjoy when I first got it other than brakes.. so it all depends on what you want, and how soon you want it..
Good luck on your quest!

[GreginNM]

I've always been a big fan of the 1948-1950 Ford F-1 and F-2 trucks.  I'm buying the one pictured below this month.  It's a 1950 F-2 and it's in good condition, just needs a bit of engine work.  Has been a nice looking daily driver, just not a show restoration.  I'll save that for later, and just enjoy as is for now.

[Kilroy]

Thanks guys, Now you got me thinking i need to revise my wish list =)

[BrianB]

John,

Call me hard-headed but, even if I had the disposable $$$ to throw at a perfectly restored oldie I would still more than likely buy a beater and restore it.    I'm just wierd like that!

Actually it's aids me in another endeavor that I am working on finalizing right now. If I buy an old truck to restore that the wife likes, it justifies the building of a detatched garage even more to restore it / house it in. She already want's me to build one so that I can convert the existing 2-car attatched into a scrapbooking room / playroom!  So....this is all a part of my not-so-crafty plan, you see!

In reality I think the garage will probably come first. (I hope)

Greg,

That's a sharp looking truck, let us know how things go with it!!

[audiobeer]

Brian I restored mine in 1985. I had well over $10K in it and sold it for far less than that. I miss it everyday. The color was exactly like yours.....Powderpuff Blue. It really turned heads and was a straight 6.