1959 was the last year the Chevrolet Task Force trucks were in production, but not before a successful run that began in 1955 when it eventually replaced the tried-and-true Advance Design that dated all the way back to 1947,… more»
Task Force
Jun 14, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Power-Pak 4X4:1959 Chevrolet Apache 3800
Chevrolet’s Task Force Series of pickup trucks were built from 1955 to 59. They had many technical improvements from the prior Advance Design Series, like a 12-volt electrical system. For the last two years, light-duty versions of the truck… more»
Apr 10, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
350 V8 4-Speed! 1959 Chevrolet Apache
Chevrolet replaced their Advance Design series of trucks in 1955. These would be called the Task Force Series and ran through 1959 (the GMC versions were the Blue-Chip Series). These vehicles would be more evolved than before, such as… more»
Jan 9, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 9 Comments
Hydra-Matic Transmission: 1956 Chevrolet 3800 Series
Chevrolet’s trucks were all-new for 1955, dubbed the Task-Force Series. Built through 1959, they replaced the Advanced Design Series and featured things like a wraparound windshield, a first for the truck industry. Built on the Stake portion of the… more»
Jun 7, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
50th Anniversary: 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Apache
Chevrolet offered the Task Force series of trucks between 1955 and 1959, the successor to the Advance Design series that debuted after World War II. The 3100-designation applied to 2-wheel drive, while 3600 meant 4WD. By 1958, the smooth-sided… more»
