1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 Stepside

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

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 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.” Additionally, Chevrolet renamed its trucks; light-duty models were called “Apache,” medium-duty were “Viking,” and heavy-duty trucks were “Spartan.” Engine choices included a 235 cubic-inch Thriftmaster inline-six and a 283 V8. 

These trucks’ classic ’50s design elements have made them favorites among hot rodders, and even those who don’t go all out are often enticed into replacing the original engine with a more powerful V8 and installing a more modern transmission. Cosmetic upgrades are also common — this one, for instance, was originally Yukon Yellow before being painted Dawn Blue a number of years ago. 

Highlights 

• Upgrades under current ownership: 

  • Repainted Dawn Blue (by Maaco) 

  • 350 cu-in GM crate V8 engine rated at 220 hp swapped for original engine 

  • TH350 three-speed automatic transmission with shift kit and B&M shifter 

  • Power assist steering with cooler 

  • Power assist front disc brakes (drums at rear) 

  • Rebuilt king pins, tie rod ends with heavy duty tie rod center link 

  • Champion aluminum radiator with SPAL thermostat-controlled electric fans 

  • 150 amp alternator and new wiring 

  • Lower door hinges received all new pins 

  • Window regulators replaced on both sides 

  • Tinted windows with vent window locks 

  • Aftermarket bucket seats reupholstered in Gray cloth/vinyl with lap belts 

  • New carpet with underlayment 

  • New fabric door panels 

  • Dolphin gauges on dash: 140 mph speedometer, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage 

  • AutoMeter oil PSI and water temperature mounted below the dash 

  • AutoMeter tachometer mounted on steering column  

  • Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo 

  • Fuel tank moved from behind the seat to underneath bed 

  • New DTS 3.36 rear end gear 

  • Replaced weather stripping around doors 

  • Electric wipers 

  • Horn button installed on dash 

  • Replaced hubcaps 

Features

• The chassis number (3A580100919) decodes as: 

  • 3A – 3100 series truck 

  • 58 – 1958 model year 

  • 0 – Oakland, California, assembly plant 

  • 100919 – Sequential production number 

• Quad headlights 

• Air conditioning 

• Original steering wheel with cover 

• Six-lug chrome wheels 

• General Grabber 255/70R15 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Multiple paint chips, missing paint, and scuffs 

• Paint imperfection on grille side of driver’s headlights 

• Driver’s side front fender has a couple of small patch spots where fender meets the cowl and up front where headlight and hood come together 

• Some interior trim missing and interior paint is chipped 

• Seam on driver’s side seat has split and been repaired 

• Hole cut under passenger side door to access lower door hinge and was never patched 

• Steering wheel is worn 

• Vent window locks don’t lock; aftermarket locks installed 

• Step plate covering is worn 

• With new power brake unit under body, the brake fluid fill door does not align, so brake fluid must be checked from underneath 

• Bed boards and sides are worn/dented/chipped 

• Surface corrosion on underside with deeper inner and outer corrosion in the rear wheel arch dog leg  

• Tires are 8 years old 

Included 

• Two sets of keys and gas cap key 

• California black plate 

• Two original six-hole wheels with tires  

• 10-year history journal of repairs and add-ons under current ownership 

• Paperwork documenting work done by previous owners 

Ownership History 

The Nevada consignor of this 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 Stepside pickup truck believes that he is the fourth owner. He bought the California black-plate truck almost 10 years ago in March 2015 (after it spent the previous 57 years in California) and has done numerous upgrades. “For a straight axle truck, it steers and tracks great going down road ... It is by no means a show truck, but you’ll get plenty of thumbs up.”