1960 Chevrolet Apache Sidestep:
- stock frame and body.
- improved appearance: extensive chrome and a lower stance.
- improved performance: changed to column shift and a modern 700 R4 transmission.
- better safety: changed to disc brakes in front.
- upgraded interior: digital dash and changed to a ’98 truck bench seat with 3 position lap belts.
- black powder coated storage box in the bed.
- 20,000 miles since the complete frame-off restoration.
- DETAILS
- 283 Chev small block V8 motor
- 700 R4 transmission.
- Edelbrock induction manifold.
- Mooneyes Starburst air cleaner with K&N filter.
- Stock torsion bar X frame IFS with 21/2 “ drop spindles.
- replacement coils in rear dropped 4 “ – ’60 was the first year of a car like ride in a GM truck.
- Dupont ’03 Ford Light sapphire blue pearl metallic paint.
- extensive chrome by the Plating House.
- Power–assisted disc brakes in front , drums in rear.
- Wheels - Vintique Rallye steel rims with trim rings , dog dish caps and Firestone P23570R15 radial tires ( including side mounted spare ).
- Grant steering wheel.
- Dakota Digital dash.
- ’98 velour truck seat.
- new carpeting.
- Quiet Ride heat and noise insulation kit.
- RB Obsolete Ice Clear Halogen headlights.
- New oakwood bed with stainless steel strips.
- Aluminized Walker Mufflers with custom side mounted pipes
- Panasonic CD with 6x9 speaker sound system.
- ….plus more smaller details !
It has very minor wear marks from 10 years of use but is otherwise an exceptional and desirable show truck.