Vehicle Description
You want fresh? You've got it with this 1969 Chevy C10 pickup. With
a paint job that still smells wet and a neatly finished interior,
they don't come much cleaner than this. High-visibility V8 fun is
still within reach, even as these trucks skyrocket in
popularity.
Bright Turquoise looks great on anything from this period,
especially something with a bit of old-school charm like this C10
pickup. The investment in the sheetmetal has to be considerable
given how spectacular the results look, and the dedication that put
this truck together shows in every single square inch of paint that
went onto its flanks. And thanks to the miracle of modern paints,
it'll probably look this good for decades with just a modicum of
effort on your part. The vivid turquoise paint is so
attention-grabbing that they might overlook the other neat touches,
including the lowered stance, cool wheels, and white painted
hardtop. Add in a bunch of brightly polished stainless steel trim,
and a bed with a spray-in bedliner for the rough stuff, and, well,
you have one heck of a truck.
The flashback to the '60s continues inside with black and white
houndstooth upholstery provides a great look that suits the
sporting pickup just fine. The original bench is still firm and
comfortable, and thanks to professional workmanship, it looks right
at home in the vintage pickup's driver's compartment. Black door
panels and new black carpets add to the upscale vibe and both help
control noise and heat, so this remains an eminently comfortable
vehicle for driving around town, especially with the under-dash
A/C. The steering wheel is a modern billet piece with a Chevy
Bowtie emblem, so you'll mistake it for a stock wheel at first. The
gauges are original and they include a rather rare factory
tachometer in the center. A Sony Xplode AM/FM/CD stereo head unit
snuggles into the original dash and sounds great thanks to 40 years
of entertainment technology improvements and a set of speakers
built into the doors. Looking for a truck you can drive
cross-country without complaint? You've just found it.
Part of that driving pleasure comes from the 350 cubic inch V8
fitted between the fenders and dressed almost like it would have
been when it was new. Chrome pieces like the open-element air
cleaner and valve covers dress it up and there's recent Chevy
Orange paint on the block. Power steering and power brakes are
welcome additions to the roster and a TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission is rugged enough for just about anything you can come
up with in this truck. A heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end hangs on
trailing arms and lowering springs, making these C10s some of the
best-riding vintage pickup trucks you can own. There's also a dual
exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers and chrome tips poking
out from behind the rear wheels, adding to the custom look. Heck,
there's even a fat sway bar up front which gives this lowered truck
impressive handling for its size and age. Cool 18-inch Rally-style
wheels and staggered 255/55/18 front and 255/60/18 rear performance
radials give it exactly the right stance.
A very cool pickup with a ton of eyeball appeal and a
smooth-running small block. There's a lot more than the asking
price wrapped up in this restoration, making this bright turquoise
C10 somewhat of a bargain. Call today!