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If you're looking for a rare trifecta of 'low maintenance', 'fun to own' and 'great investment potential', this Chevy Apache is your next classic!
The beneficiary of a high quality, frame-off restoration, this sweet Chevrolet half-ton is a fully sorted crowd gatherer which wraps classic 50s design around proven GM mechanicals. During its rejuvenation, the truck's expressive body panels were stripped, massaged into a super straight canvas, and bathed in a vivid combination of red and white urethane. When that smooth basecoat dried, a protective clearcoat shell was carefully applied and meticulously buffed to an impressive shine. And today, the truck sits as a slick utilitarian showpiece which is guaranteed to grab attention everywhere from the drive in to the local hardware store!
Hoist the truck's hood and you'll find a familiar 235 6-cylinder that's branded with an April (D) 21st (21) of 1958 (8) casting date, tagged with a correct 3738307 casting number and detailed with a roster of authentic components. At the top of the tried and true workhorse, a rebuilt Rochester carburetor bridges the gap between a correct oil bath air cleaner and new stainless fuel lines. At the base of that carburetor, a cast gray intake bolts between a traditional, stamped steel valve cover and fully restored exhaust manifold. Opposite those manifolds, a new coil jolts a fresh set of plug wires via a familiar points distributor. At the front of those wires, a satin radiator circulates water past a correct fan via pliable hoses and modern screw clamps. At the base of that radiator, a freshly rebuilt generator melts Delco yellow cap power into hot fires of combustion. And behind that generator, an AC, canister-style oil filter provides bright detail and clean lubrication.
That engine's power is put to the ground through a familiar Saginaw 3-speed that hangs a correct 3845122 casting number in front of an open rear end and big 4.10 gears. Correct leaf springs and drum brakes occupy all for corners of the chassis, utilizing a floor-mounted booster to mix rugged road prowess with firm and solid stops. And everything rolls on a set of familiar steel wheels that turn 225/75R16 Trail A/P whitewalls around red paint, stainless trim rings and Chevrolet-branded hubcaps.
Slide inside this Apache's fully restored interior and experience the substance and style of late 50s Americana. A wide and supportive bench combines with a small red headliner and small red door panels to add a bit of luxury to an otherwise utilitarian design. And, of course, nothing from this pickup's era could escape the popularity of chrome, as you'll find bright chrome gauges above an original, chrome-trimmed steering wheel, traditional chrome décor that spans the entire dash and prerequisite chrome door hardware.
If you're looking for a unique classic that mixes a fresh restoration with unmatched style and unparalleled fun, this Chevy deserves your full attention. Call, click or visit RKMotorsCharlot... for more information.
21 окт 2024
