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1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

This 1959 Chevrolet Apache was built by Weaver Customs in West Jordan, Utah. The company calls the project “Apache-D” because of the 6.6 L Duramax LBZ V8 under the hood. Industrial Injection built the turbo diesel V8 to make 700 horsepower and 1,500 lb-ft of torque. Behind the engine sits an Allison six-speed transmission with an Atlas transfer case that sends power to Dana 60 axles with 3.73 gears. The truck rides on a Fox 2.5 shocks and Fuel Off-Road 20×13-inch wheels with Toyo 35-inch tires.

1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

Source: Weaver Customs FB page, Amsoil FB page, and Diesel Army

8 thoughts on “1959 Chevrolet Apache with a Duramax Turbo Diesel V8”

    1. In Utah the emissions requirements of a vehicle are determined by the model year of the vehicle so it is not required as diesel emissions for a 50s truck were non existent. So why would they?

  1. What gauge cluster did you guys use I’m doing the same thing and I cannot find something that is plug and play for the gauge cluster I will work with the Bosch ECM

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