Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Professional, body-off restoration completed in the Spring of
2016
350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 / .040 overbore / Approximately 300
horsepower
GM 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
Ultraleather interior / Vintage Air conditioning / Modern audio
20-inch U.S. Mags Rambler wheels
PPG Dodge Bright Silver Metallic paint / Oak bed planks finished
with Charcoal stain and clearcoat
12-bolt rear axle / Limited-slip differential / 3.73 gears
C Notched frame / Lowered suspension
Power steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
It's no secret that Chevrolet builds some of the most celebrated
trucks on the planet. From the AK era forward, every generation has
found a solid following and, eventually, firm footing in the
collector car world. Over the past few years, we've featured plenty
of vintage, ground-pounding bowties, and this righteous rest-mod is
just the latest in a series of sweet C/K head turners. Mixing a
spry small block and proven 4-speed with bodywork that'll sit well
on any show field, this road-ready warrior is worthy of EVERY Chevy
fan's full attention. If you're shopping for a clean classic that
mixes modern detailing with purposeful simplicity, take a close
look at this awesome Apache!
BODYWORK/TRIM
This cool C10, a solid canvas that was ready to reflect some smooth
street rod art, benefitted from a professional restoration which
wrapped a striking coat of DuPont Dodge Bright Silver Metallic
2-stage in a bleve of well-placed details. That body-off reboot,
conducted by Mooresville, North Carolina's Southern Autowerks, saw
the truck debut new digs in the Spring of 2016. At the front of
those digs, a color-keyed 'egg crate' grille hangs modern halogen
headlights between clear parking lamps and a body-matched bumper.
At the sides of that grille, a wet looking profile centers painted
door handles and a traditional fuel filler beneath smoked glass. At
the back of that greenhouse, a factory 'big window' reflects Oak
planks that have been dressed in matte hardware, bathed in Charcoal
stain and sealed in rugged clear. And at the back of that bed, a
shaved tailgate hangs a bold "CHEVROLET" script between a
body-matched bumper and LED taillights.
ENGINE
Take a look under the truck's broad hood and you'll find 350 cubic
inches of Chevrolet small block that, thanks to a professional .040
overbore, creates roughly 300 horsepower! At the top of the engine,
an X-Stream-style air cleaner funnels oxygen in to a coated
Edelbrock carburetor, which rides a lightweight Edelbrock Performer
EPS intake. At the sides of that plane, cast iron heads hang
fabricated valve covers between a requisite breather and tough
Keith Black pistons. Those pistons spin between a Comp hydraulic,
flat-tappet cam and coated Hooker Competition headers. Those
headers flank loomed GM Performance Parts plug wires, which are
snapped onto a traditional points distributor. Opposite that
distributor, a beefy Champion radiator centers a large puller fan
behind a polished expansion tank. Aesthetically, both the painted
mill and its assortment of fresh accessories seem right at home
inside their Dodge Bright Silver Metallic frame. And details like
silver pulleys, a Mr. Gasket fuel filter, trick dipsticks, a
quality Sanden AC compressor and a proven Wilwood master cylinder
ensure this Chevy has the looks to match its performance.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Naturally, that clean, road-ready mill precedes a clean, road-ready
chassis. Everything starts with a sturdy, factory-spec frame that's
been C Notched in the rear. Those bones roll on a fully rebuilt
suspension that features drop spindles up front and lowering
springs at all four corners. Behind the smooth small block, a
rebuilt 700R4 4-speed spins a tough 12-bolt axle that's finished
with a limited-slip differential and familiar 3.73 gears. Modern
power steering makes parking easy and turns a cinch. Stops are
provided by power-assisted calipers, which clinch drilled and
slotted rotors. The aforementioned headers feed fresh, 2.5-inch
pipes, which employ dual-chamber Flowmaster mufflers. And power
meets the pavement through 20-inch U.S Mags Ramblers, which twist
255/35 Delinte Thunder D7s in front of 275/35 Delinte Thunder
D7s.
INTERIOR
When you pop this pickup's doors, you'll find a comfortable cockpit
that, in traditional truck fashion, features conservative,
monochromatic trim. Top dead center, a color-keyed dash hangs
reliable Auto Meter Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite telemetry behind a Kenwood
CD player, Vintage Air climate control and a custom shifter. In
front of that dash, fresh carpet frames a broad ultraleather seat.
At the sides of that carpet, color-keyed doors found simple panels
under traditional chrome handles. And in front of the driver, a
polished steering wheel spins a half-wrapped rim.
Perpetually cool and visually stunning, this awesome C10 is a
classic example of the skill and creativity that defines our hobby.
With its clean craftsmanship and excellent asking price, it
presents the rare opportunity to land a well-done showstopper that
doubles as a well-done road warrior. Don't miss your chance to own
this striking Chevy Apache!
