Now for sale in our Houston showroom is this one-of-a-kind 1955
Chevrolet Apache. This truck has had very extensive work done to it
and is in extremely good condition. All the work has been performed
by Ekstensive Metal Works. Ekstensive Metal Works is better known
by their TV show name "Texas Metal", which airs on the Velocity
channel. Under and through the hood of this super clean truck is a
Weiand supercharged 502 CID V8 that runs just as well as it looks.
Sending the power to the rear end is a Turbo-400 three-speed
transmission. The rear end is a 9" ford that is finished in a gloss
black paint. The hood cut-out provides room for the blower and
intake to stick through and gives a "shaker hood" feel to the front
of the truck. The massive blower provides an intoxicating whine
even when sitting at idle and rivals the volume of the already loud
exhaust system which features electric cutouts that dump at the
headers. Feeding the gigantic 6-71 blower are two Holley
four-barrel carburetors that ensure this beauty doesn't run out of
fuel to burn when under full boost. The fuel is sent to the engine
via a polished new fuel tank that enhances the underbody of the
truck. Setting the stance of the truck are adjustable coil-over
shocks. The truck sits atop polished alloy Intro brand wheels
wrapped in Pirelli performance tires. The front tires are 265/30
ZR22 and the rears are 405/25 ZR24. To put the rear tire size into
perspective, the widest tires on a production car are on a
Lamborghini Aventador SV... and they're only 355mm wide. When it
comes time to stop those massive tires, the driver will appreciate
the drilled and slotted Willwood front and rear disc brakes with
black painted calipers. Moving outward, the exterior of this truck
is in near perfect condition. All the chrome is very nice and in
like new condition. The Sierra Sand colored paint is in excellent
shape with almost no blemishes or imperfections. The bed wood has
been replaced and is in very good condition as well with a deep
stain to accent the bed from the paint. Overall, the exterior of
this truck is almost perfect. Moving inward, getting into the truck
is made classy by the suicide doors. Upon entering the vehicle, the
driver will be greeted by light tan leather throughout and a tilt
steering wheel. The doors feature a simple, yet elegant stitching
pattern that reminds the driver that they're in a very well-built
resto-mod. The leather bucket seats are very comfortable and
spacious. Sitting between the two seats is a leather wrapped center
console that houses the shifter. The dash of the truck is paint
matched to the body and is in just as good condition. This truck
also features power brakes and steering for comfortable cruising.
Tucked in the dash is a modern CD player/radio that adds to the
modern comfort of this beauty. Overall, this is an extremely
well-done truck and is probably one of the finest examples of a
resto-mod Chevrolet Apache around. To see all the HD pictures and
video, please go to
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/HOU/1094/1955-chevrolet-apache.
For even more information on this 1955 Chevrolet Apache located in
our Houston showroom, come by and see us or contact the showroom at
(832) 243-6220, or email the showroom at
[email protected].
