Make: GMC

Model: Apache

Type: Truck/SUV

Seller Type: Private

Key Details

Seller : 909chevelle
Location : Riverside, CA 92501
Seller Type : Private

Build Sheet

VIN: 152CS2587B
2010 Chevy 2500HD chassis
6.0L LS V8
4L60E automatic
Custom built flat bed w/ cabinets
Rear airbag leveling system
New sheet metal by Nostalgia Hot Rods
Aluminum radiator w/ electric fan
Custom cowhide & brown leather interior
LED surround lights & headlights
Electric winch
Disc brakes

Wrench Report

By Chris Esparza

RestoMods Head Mechanic. 20 year classic car mechanic & builder.

This '59 Apache cab is a wild mix of vintage metal, modern HD utility, and custom interior flair. You get SEMA-builder pedigree in this truck, and by grafting the 1959 body onto a 2010 Suburban 2500HD chassis, it perfectly mates classic truck style with modern truck reliability so that you'll be riding in style to every job site.

Description

This 1959 GMC Apache was originally a 3/4 ton truck assembled at the Oakland, CA plant and had an inline-6 cylinder engine. The cab now rides on a modern 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500HD chassis with a custom flatbed. The seller notes that some parts of the truck were modified by popular SEMA Show builder Nostalgia Hot Rods. The truck is being offered with a clean California title by a private seller and is located in Riverside, CA.

Focusing on the exterior, the seller notes that Nostalgia Hot Rods gave the truck all new sheet metal, new bumpers, and the bed. The cab was repainted in matte black and given new exterior trim, door handles, and mirrors. A custom flatbed was built for the truck, complete with built in lockable cabinets, two hidden compartments in the bed with electric actuators, built-in air compressor, finished wood bed, and LED lighting all around the truck including the headlights. The bed is also height adjustable via a rear airbag leveling system that is attached to the top of the leaf springs. The steel front bumper features an LED light bar, LED rock lights, and a steel cable winch. The truck rides on 35 inch Falken Wildpeak M/T Offroad tires, and 20 inch Lonestar Offroad black wheels.

The Apache now has a 6.0L iron block LS V8 with no modifications. The engine is linked to a 4L60E automatic transmission, and is cooled by an aluminum radiator with a single electric fan. Wiring and plumbing has been tucked under new inner fenders built by Nostalgia Hot Rods. Two batteries power the engine, winch, air suspension and air compressor. The engine is hooked up to a Black Widow exhaust system.

The truck is on a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500HD chassis, and retains the chassis's factory disc brakes, suspension, and rear axle. The transmission is 4-wheel drive compatible, but the seller notes the vehicle is currently configured in 2-wheel drive only. The air tank and compressor can be seen below the bed, as well as the airbags that are shackled to the top of the rear leaf springs.

The truck's interior features a custom cowhide and brown leather interior, complete with cowhide accented bench, door panels and a full cowhide headliner. The cab now has a custom center console with cupholders, Pioneer radio, VintageAir A/C controls and all the switches for the lights, bed actuators and air bags. Other custom features include a Dolphin gauge cluster, Wilwood brake pedal, billet throttle pedal, CB radio and police scanner, aftermarket steering wheel, and secret interior compartments. The truck is being re-listed after being previously offered on BuyTheCar here.

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Highest Bid

$31,750

Seller
909chevelle
Highest Bidder
herbie2334
Total Bids
34 Bids
Total Views
9,946 Views
Total Saves
79 Saves

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Final Sale Price

$31,750

SOLD

Seller
909chevelle
Winning Bidder
herbie2334
Total Bids
34 Bids
Date Ended
August 17, 2026 12:04 PM PDT

Comments & Bid History

Commenting on this auction is now closed.

herbie2334 • Aug 17, 12:02 pm PDT Aug 17, 12:02 pm PDT

barrybrown73 • Aug 17, 12:00 pm PDT Aug 17, 12:00 pm PDT

herbie2334 • Aug 17, 12:00 pm PDT Aug 17, 12:00 pm PDT

barrybrown73 • Aug 17, 11:57 am PDT Aug 17, 11:57 am PDT

raceymobilia • Aug 17, 11:55 am PDT

Sorry for the last minute comment, but I highly suggest that bidders be very aware that the seller does not appear to be listing this vehicle with the proper information. I just got off the phone with Nostalgia Hot Rods since seller did not adequately answer my question regarding donor vehicle/engine etc.

This vehicle is listed as being on a 2010 Suburban 2500 frame with engine. Nostalgia has stated that the donor vehicle that they used was a 2004 Suburban 1500 with the 5.3 engine. So, barring seller providing significant evidence that this vehicle was re-rebuilt with a newer 2500 frame and 6.0 engine, I believe this auction to have significant information inconsistencies.

Bartman26 Aug 17, 11:56 am PDT

Well this is a problem!

Dion Aug 17, 11:57 am PDT

Absolutely.

raceymobilia Aug 17, 11:58 am PDT

The information that they provided appears to be backed up by a youtube video that I found on their account just now from 6 years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyMSz0Q-_qk

raceymobilia Aug 17, 11:59 am PDT

@D110 - care to comment?

FiTechMike Aug 17, 12:00 pm PDT

The truck has a 6.0 block in it. Seen the casting numbers myself

raceymobilia Aug 17, 12:02 pm PDT

Seller should provide clear documentation of this or receipts of engine replacement, as original builder proclaims that a 5.3 was used.

Bartman26 Aug 17, 12:03 pm PDT

This worries me. I wish the seller would comment.

raceymobilia Aug 17, 12:04 pm PDT

There's always a good explanation, but in these auctions, you buy the seller first and the car second. Seller has been less than forthcoming with information throughout the whole auction and that just makes it too much of a risk, at least for me.

Bartman26 Aug 17, 12:14 pm PDT

dang - I was planning on buying this truck and would have gone a little higher, until the donor truck issue and engine came up.

909chevelle Seller Aug 17, 12:39 pm PDT

Well the truck wasn’t built by Nostalgia. They did the fab work on the bed and engine bay metal work. Truck is a 6.0LS
Appreciate you jumping on to comment so much.
Best of luck if you ever decide to bid on any vehicle on the platform

Bartman26 • Aug 17, 11:54 am PDT Aug 17, 11:54 am PDT

Dion • Aug 17, 11:51 am PDT Aug 17, 11:51 am PDT

Underja • Aug 17, 11:49 am PDT Aug 17, 11:49 am PDT

Bartman26 • Aug 17, 11:48 am PDT Aug 17, 11:48 am PDT

Dion • Aug 17, 11:48 am PDT Aug 17, 11:48 am PDT

Bartman26 • Aug 17, 11:46 am PDT Aug 17, 11:46 am PDT

909chevelle Seller • Aug 17, 11:32 am PDT

Reserve has been removed from this auction item!

909chevelle Seller • Aug 17, 11:32 am PDT

Pulling the reserve!!!! Happy bidding. Someone is getting a killer deal

Dion • Aug 17, 11:29 am PDT Aug 17, 11:29 am PDT

herbie2334 • Aug 17, 11:23 am PDT Aug 17, 11:23 am PDT

Dion • Aug 17, 10:03 am PDT Aug 17, 10:03 am PDT

JWritesel • Aug 17, 8:13 am PDT Aug 17, 8:13 am PDT

Dion • Aug 17, 7:55 am PDT Aug 17, 7:55 am PDT

bikepoloeric • Aug 17, 3:34 am PDT

What does this need in order to use the 4wd??? Such a cool truck that isn't half as capable as it looks, for what reason?

FiTechMike Aug 17, 7:02 am PDT

The 4x4 module... switch is there everything else is there. If I was to keep it i would FiTech the hell out of it and make the 4x4 work via fitech but this isn't staying in the stable of vehicles.

bikepoloeric Aug 17, 7:23 am PDT

So all it needs is the module and then or assume programming?

909chevelle Seller Aug 17, 11:14 am PDT

Correct
Transfer case and driveshaft is already there

D110 Staff • Aug 16, 6:15 pm PDT

Please note that the listing has been updated to reflect the correct engine displacement.

FiTechMike • Aug 16, 3:10 pm PDT

Even better in person. Truck was built right.

bikepoloeric Aug 17, 3:33 am PDT

4wd chassis but not capable of 4wd???

FiTechMike Aug 17, 7:00 am PDT

Just needs the 4x4 module. Switch is there. Everything else is there.b

Bartman26 • Aug 16, 7:17 am PDT Aug 16, 7:17 am PDT

herbie2334 • Aug 15, 9:35 pm PDT Aug 15, 9:35 pm PDT

raceymobilia • Aug 15, 6:38 pm PDT

Which version of the Vortec 5300 is installed? GenIII?

FiTechMike Aug 16, 3:14 pm PDT

6.0L (LQ4 / LQ9): Larger displacement iron-block workhorse found in HD trucks and Escalades, prized for making big power.

raceymobilia Aug 16, 3:17 pm PDT

Are you suggesting that the listing is incorrect? If so, what year is the engine from and what mileage was on the donor?

raceymobilia Aug 16, 3:18 pm PDT

Assuming that it’s the engine that came with the burb2500 frame, which would make it an lq4 as standard. Which is great if one decides to throw a blower on this truck.

909chevelle Seller Aug 16, 4:45 pm PDT

That’s correct it’s actually a 6.0. More bang for your buck!

raceymobilia Aug 16, 8:12 pm PDT

@909chevelle - my question still stands regarding donor vehicle year and mileage at swap.

herbie2334 Bidder • Aug 15, 4:36 pm PDT

Does heat and AC work?

909chevelle Seller Aug 16, 11:50 am PDT

Yup new vintage air

Dion • Aug 15, 10:01 am PDT Aug 15, 10:01 am PDT

Bartman26 Bidder • Aug 15, 9:11 am PDT

Another question - is the seat torn in the middle? What’s going on with that? Thanks

Bartman26 Aug 15, 8:06 pm PDT

Sorry - I see that there’s cowhide inserts on the doors and seat.

909chevelle Seller Aug 16, 11:51 am PDT

Yup cow hide

Bartman26 Bidder • Aug 15, 8:37 am PDT

I’m like 1500 miles away! Would there be any concern with driving this home, should I win the auction?

909chevelle Seller Aug 16, 11:51 am PDT

No sir! Enjoy that long drive

poindexterlaw • Aug 14, 7:07 pm PDT Aug 14, 7:07 pm PDT

JWritesel • Aug 14, 1:48 pm PDT Aug 14, 1:48 pm PDT

herbie2334 • Aug 13, 3:52 pm PDT Aug 13, 3:52 pm PDT

JWritesel • Aug 13, 2:00 pm PDT Aug 13, 2:00 pm PDT

fburkhart2 • Aug 13, 5:25 am PDT Aug 13, 5:25 am PDT

JWritesel Bidder • Aug 13, 1:38 am PDT

Is the reserve still the same as last time the truck was up for auction

909chevelle Seller Aug 13, 10:47 pm PDT

I lowered it. Almost $10k less. Happy bidding

JWritesel • Aug 12, 8:52 pm PDT Aug 12, 8:52 pm PDT

Fesler55 • Aug 12, 3:18 pm PDT Aug 12, 3:18 pm PDT

fburkhart2 • Aug 12, 8:00 am PDT Aug 12, 8:00 am PDT

Eskrage • Aug 12, 4:14 am PDT Aug 12, 4:14 am PDT

Underja • Aug 11, 11:55 pm PDT Aug 11, 11:55 pm PDT

Jaxonrinn • Aug 11, 6:14 pm PDT Aug 11, 6:14 pm PDT

Underja Bidder • Aug 11, 2:20 am PDT

Do you have a driving video at 65mph so we can see how it handles.

909chevelle Seller Aug 13, 10:47 pm PDT

I don’t but it literally handles like a new 2500hd. You can drive this 80mph no issues.

Durango • Aug 10, 9:16 pm PDT Aug 10, 9:16 pm PDT

Eskrage • Aug 10, 6:23 pm PDT Aug 10, 6:23 pm PDT

rkleckner • Aug 10, 10:43 am PDT Aug 10, 10:43 am PDT

Reelmoody • Aug 10, 9:14 am PDT Aug 10, 9:14 am PDT

xoxogamecreator • Aug 10, 8:21 am PDT Aug 10, 8:21 am PDT

Underja Bidder • Aug 9, 10:04 pm PDT

Do you have any information on the donor chassis? Miles etc? Is the engine new or did it come from the donor suburban? Thanks

909chevelle Seller Aug 10, 12:32 pm PDT

Don’t have exact details but was told had under 80k miles

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