Vehicle Description
We get a lot of these clean mid-80s Chevy pickups, and they're
always pleasant, clean machines. But every so often, one like this
1986 Chevrolet C10 shows up and smacks us around a bit. This one is
every bit as clean and functional as the others, but it packs a
snarling 383-inch stroker motor under the hood that makes it more
muscle car than utilitarian hauler.
While we tend to overlook trucks in our everyday life, this C10
looks downright spectacular in its bright red livery. Maybe it's
the way the dark tinted windows make it look sinister, but it seems
aggressive and clean all at once. It's pretty obvious that this one
has been personal transportation since it was new, especially as a
regular cab/short bed model, and most of its hauling was probably
limited to personal gear and helping friends move. As a result, its
bodywork is clean, smooth, and straight, with a great shine that
still stands out at shows. Of course, things like the billet grille
and cowl induction hood certainly help, not to mention those giant
24-inch hoops. All the original trim remains in place, too, so this
isn't some custom piece of questionable taste, and nobody will know
anything about it beyond what you want to show. Bright chrome
bumpers enhance the stock look, and it does carry a spray-in bed
liner just in case you still want to use it as a truck.
The stock bench seat interior gives nothing away, either. That's
original upholstery on the seat, fresh carpets underneath, and
nicely preserved door panels on both sides. Options like A/C (just
overhauled and ice cold), a tilt steering column, and a sliding
rear window make it a pleasure to drive even when you're not using
that 383 to its full potential. The original wheel was ditched in
favor of a trick Grant GT unit with red and black leather to go
with the truck's theme. Better yet, the factory gauges were dumped
in favor of a set of very cool Dakota Digital instruments that fit
into the original slots like they were born there. It also received
an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo system that sounds great, as well as a
set of heavy-duty rubber floor mats that add a bit of fun to the
all-business interior.
All that's pretty nice, but the thing that got our attention with
this one is the 383 cubic inch V8 under the hood. Complete with
heavy-duty hardware like a Holley Street Avenger carburetor,
Edelbrock intake manifold, a lumpy camshaft, and long-tube headers,
it runs like it's 800 pounds lighter than it is. It looks fairly
stock, which is entirely the point, but the chrome open-element air
cleaner and Chevrolet valve covers tend to show off a bit. However,
other gear looks bone stock, like the accessory drive, A/C system,
and other ancillary pieces. A stout TH400 3-speed automatic with a
3000 RPM stall torque converter works hard behind the stroker
motor, sending power aft to the original 10-bolt rear end. The
exhaust system uses turn-downs just behind the rear axle, so the
soundtrack might give things away, but you can't argue with the
spectacular sound. And those awesome 24-inch Driv wheels and
low-profile rubber don't let you sneak around even a little.
Nice truck? Absolutely. But if you're looking for something a
little beyond merely "nice" then this C10 is what you've been
looking for. Call today!