Issue
September 2012
Owner
Brian Fuentes
Ride
Project 58
(0 GM Apache)
(0 GM Apache)
Photographer
Chris Fesler
Ride Details
Original Cost
$35,000
Build Cost
$150,000
What was the inspiration?
I knew I wanted a truck but not sure what kind. Being a novice car guy I had no idea what I wanted in the truck but I knew I wanted it fast, loud and to have the highest level of craftsmanship available. Fortunately for me I was in the right spot, Chris Felser and Chris Cowen walked me through each step of the build asking me lots of questions and giving plenty of options to choose from. At the end of the process I was the proud owner of one of the baddest 58 stepsides around!
How long did it take you to build?
8 Months
Your future plans?
Unfortunately my passion for these cars has become an obsession and because of lack of garage space I am looking to part ways with my truck and looking to start a new project. Hopefully someone will be able to appreciate and enjoy this truck as much as I did.
Vehicle history
Shortly after arriving at Fesler I noticed the 58 Chevy stepside sitting in the back of the shop and after a little proding I found out that it belonged to one of the employees. It had been his truck since high school and he was in the process of restoring it but had just been to busy to finish.
Engine Details
Make
GM 0
Cylinders
8
Displacement
572
Engine Mods
MSD plug wires, Felser headers and full exhaust
Engine Add Ons
Air intake, Kinetik battery, vintage air, front runner system
Driveline Details
Torque Converter
GM
Transfer Case
GM4L85E
Axle
Dutchman, and Currie 9" Rear-end
Gears
Strange differential 4:11
Builder Shop
Fesler
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Complete Custom Hand built frame to get it to sit on the ground with a perfect ride
Frame Builder
Chris Cowen from Felser
Front Shocks
QA-1
Rear Shocks
QA-1
Spindles
2' drop
Four Link
Custom by Felser
Compressor Info
2 450C Viair
Valve Info
Accuair
Airbag Info
Firestone
Other Mods
Complete interior is all hand built to match the theme of the truck... darka nd mean with red lights everywhere. DEI Viper smart start with phone control, Ipod control, Brothers Truck Parts power window kit, red LED everywhere to light up interior. Box las LED with plexi glass to show off subs. Felser washers on doors, kicks and box. Fesler door panels, customs seat belts, Fesler power vette door handles, Vintage Air A/C system and Lokar pedals.
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Fesler FS-907
Rear Wheel Type
Fesler FS-907
Front Wheel Size
20
Rear Wheel Size
22
Front Tire Size
275/35ZR20
Rear Tire Size
305/30ZR22
Paint Details
Color
Flat Black
Paint Type
Dupont
Painted By
Gary Sharp
Graphics By
Body Details
Hood
Power tilt up/down
Grille
Custom
Bumpers
Custom
Addon Accessories
Fesler headlights / taillights
Body Mods
Tonneau cover power up/down, custom roll pan, custom antenna and hinges
Body Mods by
Fesler
Interior Details
Gauges
Dakota Digital
Steering Wheel
Fesler
Console
Custom metal center console with power window switches, air control hidden and controls for bed, hood, tailgate and bed cover
Head Unit
Pioneer AVICZ140BTCustom center console all metal and painted to match
Amps
Rockford Fosgate
Speakers
Front - Rockford Fosgate T2 6.5 compRear - Rockford Fosgate T1 in custom built metal box built into back of cab
Video System
Pioneer AVICZ140BT
Stereo Installed by
Brian York
Shifter
GM
Seats
Recaro
Upholstery Description
Custom leater upholstery, suede headliner, and Mercedes black carpet
Upholstery Description
Complete interior is all hand built to match the theme of the truck... darka nd mean with red lights everywhere. DEI Viper smart start with phone control, Ipod control, Brothers Truck Parts power window kit, red LED everywhere to light up interior. Box las LED with plexi glass to show off subs. Felser washers on doors, kicks and box. Fesler door panels, customs seat belts, Fesler power vette door handles, Vintage Air A/C system and Lokar pedals.
Upholstery By
Fesler
1958 Chevy Apache “Project 58” owned by Brian Fuentes
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