Done in light and dark shades...
Done in light and dark shades of brown, the interior features a custom bench seat, door panels that hold the new power window switches, and a dash filled with Classic Instruments. Hidden stereo speakers, positioned around the cab, fill the interior with sound.
In addition to large diameter...
In addition to large diameter modern rims, the truck uses Wilwood six-piston disc brakes up front and four-piston versions in the rear.
The unique look of the Apache...
The unique look of the Apache is modernized, thanks to the 20- and 22- inch rims as well as the air suspension and chassis mods that bring the truck almost to the ground. The bumperless rear end and custom roll pan showcases the truck’s distinctive style.
Nestling in the shiny black...
Nestling in the shiny black engine room is the overhauled and detailed 305 V-8, accented with polished valve covers and vintage Cadillac-style air cleaner.
Tubs were fabricated for the...
Tubs were fabricated for the bed to accommodate the 22 x 10-inch rear wheels. Dark oak slats, stained a close-matching brown, cover the bed floor. A billet gas filler door was cut into the bed.
High-tech entertainment was also on the list, beginning with Dynamat sound deadening applied to all interior sheetmetal surfaces to minimize any unwanted sonic intrusion. The new stereo system, controlled by the Kenwood KD-X994 head unit, directs the power from a single ARC Audio KS 300.4, four-channel ARC Audio amplifier to the pair of 8-inch ARC Audio ARC 8D4 subs and 6-inch KS 6006 component sets.
The finished truck has turned out to be great fun to drive but for Steve, it was quite a surprise to discover that his vintage Apache consistently gets more attention than his elaborately customized late-model cars. I never would have believed it but seeing is believing! Steve told us. We understand exactly Steve, but don’t worry, you’ll get used to it! Great trucks are not created in a vacuum though, and many thanks go out to Jeremy Miranda and his talented team, Dustin Clark, Bjorn Gunnlookson, and Tim Allen. CCT