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1958 Emola Apache

1956 Apache Engine
Moroso chrome valve covers... 
   
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1956 Apache Engine
Moroso chrome valve covers and air cleaner dress the 425hp, 355ci Chevy small-block. Hooker headers and a custom exhaust system send the spent gases into the atmosphere.
1956 Apache Interior Bench
The seat third-row SUV seat... 
   
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1956 Apache Interior Bench
The seat third-row SUV seat was sourced from Fast Eddie's Seats & More.
1956 Apache Interior Dash
For delivering high fidelity... 
   
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1956 Apache Interior Dash
For delivering high fidelity sound, a Panasonic CD/stereo was installed and wired to four separate speakers. From a different era, a banjo steering wheel fits the theme of the custom cab just fine. An HVAC system from Vintage Air keeps the cab comfortable year-round.
1956 Apache Bed
Comprised of varnished hardwood... 
   
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1956 Apache Bed
Comprised of varnished hardwood oak planks and stainless steel stringers, a Bruce Horkey bed kit beautifies the Bow Tie's bed floor.
1956 Apache Stepside
Adding a custom chrome step... 
   
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1956 Apache Stepside
Adding a custom chrome step increased the visual value of the Pearl-Emola pickup to the next level.
1956 Apache Pass Door
Tony trimmed the door panel... 
   
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1956 Apache Pass Door
Tony trimmed the door panel in gray and orange vinyl, as well as orange, wool carpet. As you can see, electric window lifts were also installed.
1956 Apache Wheel
Rally Wheels, 15x8 inches... 
   
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1956 Apache Wheel
Rally Wheels, 15x8 inches at every corner, were shod with BFGoodrich Radial T/A rubber sized 235/60R15s in the front and 275/60R15s in the rear.
1956 Apache Mirror
A modern side mirror works... 
   
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1956 Apache Mirror
A modern side mirror works better than the original one and looks great, too.

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