Vehicle Description
This clean, recently restored 1971 Chevrolet C10 pickup offers
chiseled good looks enhanced by shiny black paint that gives it a
beautiful finished look. It's a good, honest truck that presents
well, with straight bodywork, a comfortable interior, and a
smooth-running 350 small block V8. If you're looking for a way to
combine work and fun, this is the answer.
The first thing you notice about this truck is the inky black
paint, which is fresh, deep and shiny, showcasing the good-sized
investment it took making it look that way. That ties in nicely
with the truck's old-school look, a handsome, rugged design that is
a big part of why these trucks seem to be red hot today. Most Chevy
truck fans will agree that the styling on these trucks is a
slam-dunk, so there was no need to shave, French, channel, or chop
anything, and the result is a machine that invites you to look
closer without beating you over the head with its uniqueness. That
also means you won't be afraid to use it as intended, although the
shiny black bed is so nice you might think twice about just
throwing something back there. Bright chrome bumpers, a proper
grille, and new lenses for all the lights add to the highly
detailed look.
Tan vinyl and cloth is the covering of choice inside, where the
original bench seat has been reupholstered with an NOS cover and
remains firm and comfortable. The dash has been painted black to
contrast with the tan dash pad, and matching tan door panels tie it
all together very nicely. The C10 offered a fairly comprehensive
array of gauges, all of which are fully functional, although the
needles are a little faded today. The simple 2-spoke steering wheel
feels substantial in your hands, a nice change from the small, fat
wheels we get today, and all the weather seals are new, so it seals
up and doesn't rattle. Not a lot of flash, just honest, solid
workmanship and elegant simplicity.
The engine bay iss very clean and tidy, with a stock look that's
enhanced by a few upgrades tot he 350, like new rods, pistons, and
a slight cam. Satin black is the dominant theme, keeping the OEM
look and feel throughout, and it really makes the Chevy Orange
block stand out. A factory air cleaner makes the top end look
authentic along with a pair of matching valve covers, although the
Edelbrock intake manifold and Holley 4-barrel carburetor give it
away. The transmission is a TH350 3-speed automatic spinning the
original rear end, which wears new shocks. Original cast iron
exhaust headers dump into a dual exhaust system that sounds great
and dumps out just behind the bumper using a pair of angled tips.
Good-looking 17-inch Body Coddington wheels look great and carry
staggered 245/65/17 front and 255/65/17 rear performance
radials.
This truck represents a very clean, sturdy, usable, straight truck
that's ready to enjoy right away. Great power, easy drivability,
and no stories mean it's time to get into the game. Call today!