Vehicle Description
During the dark days of '70s emissions systems, there was stalwart
gearheads. During the disarray of the '80s malaise scene, there was
hardcore gearheads. And even now, with increasing cost of ownership
becoming the norm, there are still diehard gearheads. No matter
where the future leads, there will ALWAYS be lifestyle enthusiasts
who build a culture around the rush of turning transportation into
art. And, unless you're one of us, it's something you'll never
understand. So, what happens when a bona fide automotive power
couple executes a $240K build with virtually no limits? You get a
mind numbing head turner like this 1959 Chevrolet Apache! The
product of an uncompromising vision and many talented builders,
this stunning Chevy wraps a 327 cubic inch small block and stalwart
700R4 transmission in a custom suspension and one-of-a-kind
appearance. And, if you're a fellow enthusiast who's looking to
satisfy an unrelenting need to headline shows and make a big
statement, it's the award-winning pickup of your dreams!
According to builders Jim and Donna Stach, 'Koolant' pretty much
established its own design theme. In the late '50s and early '60s,
American's were enamored with space and space travel. And, like
many designs of that era, the couple's beloved Apache featured more
than a striking resemblance to rockets and aircraft. So, when the
goal of their frame-off restoration transitioned from creating a
nice driver to birthing a head-turner, they decided to expand on
that theme as tastefully as possible.
The truck's solid, all-original body was completely stripped by
Color Works Auto Refinishing in Denver, Colorado. Clean, crisp and
clad in bare metal, that fuselage made a quick trip across town to
Zoomers Automotive for some choice customization. Traditional
touches, like shaved fenders and a nosed hood, were complemented
with a smoothed bed, a smoothed tailgate, capped bed stakes and a
custom gravel pan. And the Stachs even decided to tub the wheel
wells three inches just for good measure. Remarkably planar and
ready for assembly, the Chevy was reunited with its original Oak
bed planks back at Color Works. With those planks seated in custom,
engine-turned skid strips, a steady stream of chrome from
Sacramento, California's Sherm's Custom Plating was test-fitted
alongside nickel components from Denver's Ajax Custom Plating.
After that fitting was complete, custom DuPont 2-stage, mixed by
the good folks at Denver Car Color, was applied under silver leaf
stripes. Custom pinstripes, courtesy of Louie Allison from Arvada,
Colorado, kicked off a virtual rampage of polishing and buffing.
And, in late 2007, the pickup claimed Goodguys' Truck of The Year
honors. Today, this incredible half-ton is a unique combination of
time, talent and exceptional attention to detail. And with its
killer paint, hot small block and stylish interior, it's the kind
of top-notch street rod that's guaranteed to make you weak in the
knees!
As expected, this awesome Apache's first rate detailing highlights
both its solid form and stunning pigment. At the front of the
truck, a custom, bullet-trimmed grille rides between modern
headlights, recessed parking lamps and a shaved bumper. Above that
grille, a Bel Air-inspired hood leads the eye to smoked glass,
polished wipers and a custom Center High Mount Stop Lamp. At the
sides of that hood, custom, rocket-themed mirrors combine with a
custom fuel filler and customized door handles to detail a clean
'flow through' profile. And at the back of the truck, an embossed
tailgate hangs polished supports between jet-inspired taillights, a
custom tag bracket and a second shaved bumper.
In keeping with their theme of Jet Age progress, the Stachs decided
to treat the truck's technology just as any major OEM would have.
They took the solid engineering of the truck's original design and
continued adding technological advancements that made for smoother
and more efficient operation. Hoist the reinforced hood and you'll
find a 327 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 that, thanks to the pros at
Ridge Reamer Inc. of Arvada, Colorado, utilizes a .060 overbore to
create stout 9.88 to 1 compression. At the top of the body-matched
mill, custom, color-keyed air tubes force wind in to a polished
Edelbrock intake that's juiced by tuned port fuel injection. At the
base of that intake, GM 461 'double hump' heads hang Crane springs
and Comp Pro Magnum roller rockers over Comp pushrods and dished
Keith Black pistons. Those pushrods tap thanks to a Crane hydraulic
cam, and those pistons push thanks to small journal rods and a
forged steel crank. Fires are lit by a traditional points
distributor and high quality Taylor plug wires. Cooling comes
courtesy of a custom-shrouded aluminum radiator, which rides in
front of a quick-spinning electric puller fan. Exhaust rumbles
through ceramic-coated Sanderson block huggers. And in front of
those headers, attractive Tru Trac pulleys spin a Cloyes timing set
behind a modern power steering pump, a polished alternator and a
polished AC compressor. Aesthetically, both the bright green small
block and its assortment of handpicked accessories look right at
home seated low in their smooth, body-matched frame. And details
like trick dipsticks, custom valve covers and clean stainless
hardware ensure the mill looks every bit as good as it runs.
Shimmy under this Chevy and you'll find a super clean undercarriage
that's been prepped, primped and polished to match the truck's
slick engine bay and stunning exterior. The dressed 327's power
flows in to a chromed and painted 700R4 4-speed, which is equipped
with a 2,400RPM stall converter. That transmission twists a
polished aluminum driveshaft, which is hooked to a painted Dutchman
9-inch that's fitted with a polished Mark Williams center section
and big, 4.11 gears. That proven axle pushes the truck on
traditional Chevy leaf springs, which are attached to high quality
Bilstein shocks. Tracking is provided by a TCI Mustang II front
clip, which is complete with custom lower control arms and manual
rack-and-pinion steering. And that chassis hangs from a
body-matched frame that's been smoothed, C-notched, welded and
attached to a full Air Ride Technologies ShockWave system. Quick
stops are a cinch thanks to dual-piston Baer calipers, which
utilize a Corvette master cylinder to squeeze two 13.5-inch drilled
and slotted rotors up front, and two 10.5-inch drilled and slotted
rotors out back. At the center of the floor, a custom, 2.5-inch
exhaust system routes ceramic coated pipes through an X-shaped
crossover and throaty Flowmaster mufflers. At the corners of the
floor, Billet Specialties Rat Tail wheels throw torque through
255/45R20 front and 305/40R22 rear Nitto NT400s. And everything,
from the truck's finned transmission cooler to its custom stainless
fuel tank, is well planned, exceptionally executed and ready to
reflect!
But the show doesn't stop there. Not by a long shot! When you pop
this pickup's doors, you'll find a detail-oriented cockpit with
charmingly retro surfaces that were installed by PJ Mobile Auto
Upholstery of Commerce City, Colorado. Top dead center, a custom
'59 Chevrolet dash hangs custom, Koolant-branded Classic
Instruments gauges above Vintage Air climate control that's fitted
with custom, bullet-style knobs. In front of that dash, a 6-way
power bench, which was cribbed from a 1985 Chevy truck, centers a
Koolant-branded crest on tight leather and shimmering '50s
deadstock fabric. Below that seat, fresh weave carpet highlights
billet foot pedals and leather kick panels. Opposite that carpet, a
custom headliner flows from a custom rearview mirror to clean
leather sail panels. At the sides of the passengers, bu...for more
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