Vehicle Description
Sometimes, a classic car also happens to be part of a classic
story. This 1965 Chevrolet C10 pickup sat idly in an Alabama barn
for 43 years before it was rediscovered. The original family, whose
last name is Formal, agreed to sell their four-wheeled heirloom.
After dismantling part of the barn and removing a tree, the C10 was
finally freed from its half-century slumber. As a thank you and
homage to the original family, this Chevy pickup was dubbed the
"Formal GM" and adopted the tagline, "It's where you look best in a
Bowtie."
Adorned with a beautiful patina and hand-lettered artwork by
Hotbrush Art, what lies beneath its weathered-looking surface is
nothing short of breathtaking. Under the hood sits a modified
monster GM 396 big-block that sports long tube headers which send
that thunderous power out of Flowmaster dual exhaust. The pristine
engine compartment also features an aluminum radiator, high-flow
water pump, GM 1-wire alternator conversion, upgraded fuel pump,
and high CFM E-Fan conversion.
A custom-built GM TH400 three-speed automatic transmission handles
shifting duties with the help of an upgraded transmission cooler, a
billet aluminum trans deep pan, Lokar pedals, cable, and an
adaptive selector shaft.
The chassis has been painted and upgraded with a 5-lug conversion.
A Bell-tech suspension, power disc brakes, Yukon rear axles, and
beautiful staggered twenty-inch one-piece aluminum wheels shod in
big Nitto rubber measuring 245/45R-20 up front and a massive
315/35ZR-20 out back, all work in unison to give this truck a
wicked stance.
The truck corrugated metal bed floor conversion was done by
Evolutionary Rides, and with the color-matched (to the interior)
spray-on bedliner, this truck is ready to haul in whichever way you
may have in mind. Inside, we find new windshield and back glass,
rebuilt door internals, new upholstery featuring seats, carpet,
armrests, custom kick panels, door handles, seat belts and
visors.
From start to finish, this 1965 Chevy C10 has been restored in a
brilliantly beautiful fashion that not only pays homage to the
loving family that cared for this truck for decades it has also
given it a distinct personality that may not be formally recognized
by GM, but we're fairly confident even the General would be proud
of how this truck came out.
*Built 396 CID V8
*Hand lettered artwork
*Built TH400 auto
*New upholstery
*20 inch wheels
*Nitto rubber
*Detailed engine bay
*Upgraded suspension
*Power disc brakes
*Long tube headers
*Flowmaster exhaust
*New bedliner
*Great story
