1958 Chevrolet Apache LS For SaleThis 1958 Chevrolet Apache is a
restomod built around the idea of keeping the looks of a Task
Force-era Chevy truck while giving it the drivability of something
far newer. The Apache name debuted in 1958 for Chevrolet's half-ton
trucks, the same year the line picked up its quad-headlight front
end, and the body style remains one of the most sought-after
starting points for a modernized classic pickup. This one pairs
that vintage shape with a contemporary fuel-injected drivetrain and
updated driving hardware, finished in purple over a black interior.
The body is believed to be all steel.Power comes from a
fuel-injected LS-series 5.3L V8 sourced from a 1999 Silverado,
backed by an automatic transmission. Cooling is handled by an
aluminum radiator with an electric fan, and a set of custom dual
exhaust gives it a modern V8 voice. The fuel tank has been
relocated to the bed, a common and welcome upgrade on these trucks
since the factory mounted the tank inside the cab behind the seat.
Out back the truck runs 3.08:1 gearing, a tall, highway-friendly
ratio that suits a cruiser-oriented build and keeps engine speed
down at speed.The chassis has been brought up to modern manners
with power steering and power brakes, using front discs and rear
drums. The stance leans traditional, with bias-ply tires on steel
wheels finished with center caps, and a wooden bed floor that keeps
the classic Stepside character. Inside, a bench seat keeps things
period-correct while a set of Dakota Digital gauges handles
instrumentation, paired with an oversized steering wheel. A
RetroSound stereo with a power antenna rounds out the cabin, giving
it modern audio without breaking the vintage look.Altogether this
is a clean restomod take on a first-year Apache: classic Task Force
styling on the outside, LS power and updated steering, braking, and
cooling underneath, built to be driven and enjoyed rather than
trailered.NFI Empire specializes in classic, exotic, modified, and
luxury vehicles. We offer retail sales, consignment, financing, and
full custom and body work through our on-site shop. Please call
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