1958 Chevrolet 3100 Apache Custom Cab Stepside Pickup With Factory V8

This 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Apache Custom Cab Stepside Pickup spent much of its life in Colorado before its 2016 purchase and subsequent restoration. The engine and transmission are original to the half-ton short-bed truck and everything was kept as close to factory stock condition as possible. - in his 50 years of collecting he has not seen a nicer '58 Chevrolet Apache pickup.The -V- in the VIN indicates that this truck was an original 283-cu.in. OHV V8 model, which Chevrolet rated at 160 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque when new.- that the engine was rebuilt during the restoration process. Cold starts require several gas pedal pumps, but the engine idles and runs perfectly, in the seller's opinion. The three-speed manual column-shifted transmission was gone through during the restoration and is now in -perfect condition,- so it shifts and drives as it should. - the truck is rust-free and he rates the Tartan Turquoise and Bombay Ivory paint condition as -absolutely stunning,- with no blemishes or swirls. The truck was painted in late 2020. The seals are new and the glass is in good condition with no evidence of water leaks, although the seller notes that the truck is never driven in wet weather. All the lights work. The truck has a windshield visor and both bumpers are chromed. The provided photos show bed wood that appears unscratched - The turquoise and white vinyl seat upholstery is new, as is the headliner and the rubber floormat, which has padding underneath. - there are no missing interior trim pieces. The seat upholstery design deviates from the original pattern and the glovebox door has been chromed. All the gauges work properly and the radio is a new replacement mounted in the original location, who adds that all the locks are keyed and work as they should. - The steering wheel points straight, but since the steering is manual there is always some play, who says all the suspension components are in perfect working order as any needed repairs were addressed during the restoration. The shocks, bushings, and brakes were replaced or repaired as needed.- the truck's suspension was perfectly restored to its original stock condition. The P225/75R15 Coker Classic wide-whitewall radials as described as like new, though their age is not specified and DOT date codes are not visible in the images provided. This 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Apache Custom Cab Stepside Pickup was fully restored and is being sold because the seller is liquidating his collection. The truck comes with lots of receipts relative to the restoration and a computer thumb drive with -start to finish- restoration photos.