Long box fleetside 59 feedback requested!!!

[I.F. 59 Apache]

I just wanted to get some opinions. As I mentioned earlier, I sold my 59 longbox small window stepside. It had mucho rust and bondo. I found a long box fleetside big window that is extremely straight. No deluxe trim! kind of a hot topic lately It does have chrome grill, lights, and front bumper. It originally had the 283 but it has since been replaced with a 327 w headers. The truck has a 3 speed on the column with the optional overdrive which just needs a new cable. The truck seems very solid only it is a long box. ..everyone tells me that long boxes don't pull in the $$$ By the looks of it it would just need a good paint job.

What are your opinions? If I were to buy this truck for the 4000-4500$ range would I be able to get my money out of it later. I was thinking about doing mild upgrades such as power brakes and steering.

Thanks,

Derek

 

[Bill Hanlon]

If you buy the truck ...

... these guys have a (rather expensive) cable.

http://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/parts/parts_counter_3.html

 

[I.F. 59 Apache]

Thanks,

I did buy the truck.

It is heads and shoulders above my other truck.

Does the cable mount in the factory location?

 

[Bill Hanlon]

Don't know. Looks pretty "universal" to me. You would have to cut it to length, but it comes with a cutting tool.