’58 Chevy Apache: Bill Cielo’s Duramax-Powered Pickup
When we first spotted Bill Cielo’s ’58 Chevy Apache pickup at a local dyno event, we literally ran over to see if it was diesel-powered. As luck would have it, the truck was indeed a diesel, as the cleanest LBZ Duramax engine we’ve ever seen was crammed under the stock hood.
The Cub Cadet line of garden tractors debuted in 1960 as “little brothers” to International Harvester’s compact Farmall Cub series. Originally to be called Cubette—a name that fell by the wayside in favor of Cadet—they were immediately popular and became a benchmark in the garden tractor segment.
In our first installment, we provided a broad overview of the exterior mods and cosmetic improvements done to this aging Dodge. In this second part, we’ll go into a bit more detail on some mechanical upgrades such as the turbo and fuel systems.
An Exclusive Look Inside an WW II Balao Class Submarine
So in 1944, when World War II neared its climax, the navies required just that for their submarines. But without a dependable diesel engine, the crew would not have had a chance to survive in the depths of the ocean. One such submarine with the reliable power plant engine was the USS Pampanito (SS-383).
While this Vintage Smoke column usually centers around period original diesels, this Mack drew our attention. While it’s technically a “resto-mod” it’s a resto mod done in a vintage way. Have a look at this 1949 Mack Model 75. It started life as a fire truck but fell into disuse and was rescued from the back of a used car lot in 1982 and given a new life with a historic powerplant.
Tall and upright is the stance of the G-Series tractors. That’s typical for a fixed tread, standard tractor built for the amber waves of grain in the northern Midwest USA and southern Canada. At a bit over 8,000 pounds, it was certainly a heavyweight in the era.
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