1959 Chevrolet Apache Truck Fleetside Rat Hot Street Rod on 2040-cars
Starr, South Carolina, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Make: Chevrolet
Drive Type: mustang ii
Model: Other Pickups
Mileage: 1
Trim: apache
I built this truck from the ground up, and can assure that no corners was cut in the build. The frame, firewall,fender wells, motor, interior, under carridge is all painted shiny black. Underneath looks as good as a new truck. This is a very dependable truck, I wouldnt be scared to drive it anywhere. Does not follow cracks in the road or bottom out, Handles excellent!
BODY: To start its a 1959 chevy apache fleetside, sbw, shortbox. The body is in great shape with minimun rust. It does have a dent or two but they are the charater of the truck. The glass is good, all but the vent windows are cracked. The doors shut very well, as does the hood and tailgate. It has the cattle guard on the front off of a mid 50s wrecker truck (very cool piece).
RUNNING GEAR: Original frame with MUSTANG II suspention,( tubular a arms, drop spindles, big brake conversion, manual rack,[all new]) 400 sbc, (well built with all new gaskets,56 caddy breather,new holley carb,aluminum valve covers, [everything fresh], 350 turbo transmission (new floor shifter,3200 stall convetor,van chase shift knob) coker wide whitewalls ( front 670 r15, rear 760 r15 [new]), straight pipes, 342 locker rear.
INTERIOR: Original styled, black on brown paint, bottom half is semi black bed liner, tach, gas ,temp, oil pressure gauges all work, windows operate great, all new switches installed (headlight,ingnition,ect), nice seat with a few tears, new carpet, 57 steering wheel, original column, tall shifter. pics dont do justice to how good it looks.
OTHER: Mr. Roadster 12 circuit wiring harness, optima yellow top battery, metal visor, The inner headlights are painted blue, and work off a seperate switch, bed floor is raised 3 1/2 inches, flooring is original style with cedar boards and metal painted strips, 59 caddy tailights, original tank behind seat.
Hopefully I covered must of everything, I have alot invested in this truck. It is a real attention hogg at any show, and I havnt got a negative comment yet. The siren and tags are the only things I am removing, Everything thing else goes. I didnt build it to sell but have since found another project so here it is. I will gladly answer any questions and will respond promptly. Thanks and happy bidding! -- 513 CHOP SHOP / NIK WILLIAMSON
***I uploaded a video to youtube that will be alot of help - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTODK4ASEmM or type in 513 CHOP SHOP
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