Gateway Classic Cars of Houston is proud to offer this 1955
Chevrolet Apache for sale. 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. For more information on this
1955 Chevrolet Apache for sale, to see all the HD pictures and
videos of it, copy the URL below, and see it at this direct link:
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/HOU/1218/1955-Chevrolet-Apache .
Alternatively, if you want to see it in person, come to our Houston
Showroom, located at 1910 Cypress Station Dr, Bldg 200, Houston, TX
77090. You may also call the showroom at (832) 243-6220, or email
us at
[email protected].