The Chevrolet Task Force series of trucks introduced in 1955 featured several notable improvements over the preceding Advance Design series, including V8 engines, 12 volt electrical systems, smooth-sided beds, and extensive chrome trim. The 1958 model year also saw the most significant redesign for the Task Force series trucks. Inspired by Chevrolet's passenger cars, the lineup now featured standard quad headlamps, larger parking lamps, and an updated grille with a set of four stacked louvers and a prominent chrome bar embossed with “Chevrolet.
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” Additionally, Chevrolet renamed its trucks – light-duty models were called “Apache,” medium-duty were “Viking,” and heavy-duty trucks were “Spartan. ” These trucks' reliable V8 power and classic 1950s design elements have made them favorites among hot rodders, resulting in rewarding builds like the truck offered here. Highlights Custom build completed by the consignor in 1993 350 cu-in Chevrolet crate engine with mild cam General Motors “700R4” four-speed automatic transmission Camaro subframe Front disc brakes Finished in metallic turquoise over two-tone black and turquoise leather upholstery 17 inch chrome Boyd Coddington wheels mounted with BFGoodrich g-Force T/A tires This 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just 3,060 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown Features Chrome bumpers, grille, and trim Driver’s-side exterior rear-view mirror Vent windows Step-side bed Wood plank bed floor Stainless steel dual exhaust Bucket seats Folding armrests Lap seatbelts Dual sun visors Cup holder Body-color dashboard Crank windows White-faced AutoMeter gauges Brushed aluminum instrument panel Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel B&M shifter Leather-trimmed center console Wood-grain center console trim Under-dash-mounted B&M transmission temperature gauge Center-console-mounted AutoMeter 10k-rpm tachometer Lockable glove compartment Air conditioning Holley Sniper EFI Aluminum gas tank Known Imperfections Paint bubble on the passenger’s-side front fender Quarter-sized paint spidering on the front fender Some scratches on the tailgate from where the chain was attached Newly installed air conditioning system is not yet charged Included 1955-1959 Chevrolet Truck A Photographic History book Ownership History The consignor reports acquiring this 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 in 1988 prior to embarking on the custom build with his father, which was completed in 1993.