Issue
May 2020
Owner
Nathan Manson
Ride
The 58, Little Blue
(1958 Chev Apache)
(1958 Chev Apache)
Meaning Behind the Name
The year and for Little Blue I drive a 3500 Chevy that is blue
Photographer
Nick Means
Ride Details
What was the inspiration?
None bought it this way
How long did it take you to build?
Unknown. I do know that it was done by a guy in IN approx 20 years ago.
Club Affiliations
None
Your future plans?
Maybe refinish seat to match the interior
Vehicle history
By the paper work that I received when I purchased the vehicle it was complete approx 20 years ago in the current state. It looks like I have majority of the receipts that went along with the build.
Thanks to
I would like to dig more into this and give credit where it is due. I would like to contact the person on these receipts to see if he is the one that completed the vehicle as it is today.
Previous Rides
None. This is my first classic. Now I have the itch to add to the collection. Also my kids have enjoyed specially my 17 y/o driving it to Homecoming and Proms.
Engine Details
Make
454 Unknow
Cylinders
8
Engine Mods
Typical 454
Engine Add Ons
None
Chrome or polish
You see the pictures
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Its an automatic
Torque Converter
Turbo 350
Axle
Ford 9”
Gears
300
Builder Shop
Previous Owner Wade Wheeler
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Custom
Front Shocks
Coil over
Rear Shocks
Coil over
Spindles
Mustang 2
Springs
Aldan American
Four Link
Yes
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Ridler 17s
Rear Wheel Type
Ridler 18s
Paint Details
Color
Metalic Blue
Graphics By
Body Details
Channeled
No
Hood
58 Chevy Apache
Grille
58 Chevy Apache
Bumpers
58 Chevy Apache in front, rear has been deleted
Interior Details
Dashboard
58 Chevy Apache
Head Unit
USA-740 factory replacement
Speakers
Kenwood
Tint Percent
50%
Trunk or Bed
White oak board for bed floor stained
Upholstery Description
2 electric seats from a Chevy Blazer
“Little Blue”
Owned by: Nathan Manson
Photos by: Nick Means
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