1959 CHEVROLET APACHE

1959 CHEVROLET APACHE. The Chevrolet Task Force was Chevrolet&successor to the Advance Design trucks. The Task Force Series ran from late 1955 (second series) through 1959. At GMC locations, it was called the Blue Chip Series. The 1955 second series offered standard options and add-ons such as 12-volt electrical systems, the first V8 (265 ci, 4.3 L), and fleet-side six-, seven-, and eight-foot length beds. Second Series 1955 : First year for new body style. New "wrap-around" windshield — a truck industry first — and optional wrap-around rear window on Deluxe cabs. Power steering and power brakes became available for the first time on GM trucks. Electrical system upgraded to 12 volts. Only year for seven-foot bed length. Fenders have single headlights and one-piece emblem is mounted below horizontal line on fender. Cameo Carrier series introduced. 1956 : Wider hood emblem. Two-piece fender emblems are mounted above horizontal fender line. Last year for egg crate grille. 1957 : Only year for more open grille. Hood is flatter with two spears on top, similar to the 1957 Bel Air. Fender emblems are still above fender line, but are now oval-shaped, as opposed to previous versions in script. 1958 : First year for fleetside bed, significant redesign of front end. All light-duty trucks are now called "Apache", medium-duty trucks called "Viking", and heavy-duty trucks called "Spartan". Truck has four headlights instead of the previous two and features a shorter, wider grille...