Clay Croghan's 1956
A Story of Classic
Iron
 Since
his youth, Clay Croghan has had a love for old trucks. His appreciation of
these classics in iron goes back to age 14, while driving his Dad’s 1959
Apache pickup. The truck had a 327 V8 from a Corvette and set of fat
tires-wheels that gave it a great look. Clay drove his Dad’s truck back and
forth to school and has fond memories of the old hauler.
When the opportunity to buy one came along, Clay knew he had to have it.
Purchased from a Classic Vehicle dealership in Portland, Oregon, the old
truck was in great condition. Clay says “Most of the dirty work was all
ready done….like the paint & body”. Since the truck had been restored to
almost stock condition, Clay felt the truck would be a great example to
customize.
 Like the truck Clay’s
father had owned, a 1969 327 V-8 had been substituted for the original power
plant.
The engine has Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor and engine dress up kit.
Now it would be time for Clay to make a few changes of his own.
Employed by a local Specialty Aftermarket Automotive Parts Warehouse, Clay
had a wealth of experience and outstanding opportunities available to him
for making his vision come true. Clay was able to tap into manufacture
representatives and other fellow workers for information on newer products
for his project.
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