Vehicle Description
Here at Streetside Classics, we're often able to spot trends before
they become widespread, just by watching what our inventory does.
And lately, trucks like this 1969 GMC C10 have been red hot,
perhaps suggesting that these handsome trucks are finally coming
into their own as legitimate collector pieces. Of course, it's hard
to argue against them when they look this good and still offer a
measure of practicality that most hobby vehicles can't touch.
The short bed/regular cab setup is by far the most popular today,
combining rugged good looks with the most compact and lightweight
body style. This one is finished in basic black paint that looks
elegant and sophisticated, without distracting from the original
design's clean lines. Forget all the extra trim that came with the
upscale trucks, or the sometimes questionable two-tone paint
schemes, this one simply offers a quality paint job over straight,
clean sheetmetal. There's that single strip of stainless trim that
bisects the bodywork, and that really makes it look sleek. A few
dress-up items, like the chrome bumpers and grille inserts,
certainly improve the looks, and the silver-painted GMC letters on
the tailgate are a traditional touch that works well. The fully
refinished bed is protected by a very neatly applied spray-in
bedliner, so you can actually use this truck as a truck when the
need arises.
In the same way the exterior has been given a modest makeover to
disguise the truck's blue-collar roots, the same can be said inside
where the vinyl bench has been upgraded to a pair of late-model
buckets with comfortable cloth upholstery. Black carpets soften the
environment and help control noise levels, and the metal dash and
door panels have been painted to match the bodywork then fitted
with OEM-style door panels. A center console from a late model
offers some secure storage and a pair of cup holders. The factory
gauges have been replaced by Dakota Digital setup that fits
perfectly and looks fantastic in the chrome panel. The dash also
hosts an AM/FM/CD stereo head unit that sounds great in the
well-insulated cabin. The last details are a custom Grant wheel and
a Lokar shifter that make it feel modern yet vintage at the same
time.
Sometime simple is better, and the mechanicals in this truck have
proven themselves over the years. The fresh Summit Racing 350 cubic
inch crate engine is built to run with an .040 overbore, aluminum
heads, and a Comp Cams bumpstick inside. Up top, there's an
Edelbrock intake manifold with a big Holley 4-barrel carb, plus an
aluminum radiator with a big electric fan to keep it all cool. It's
quite nicely detailed with chrome and black paint being the
dominant theme, with a few splashes of Chevy Orange showing
through. Power steering and power brakes are nice additions to a
vehicle weighing nearly 4000 pounds, and the long-tube headers feed
a brand new exhaust system that sounds awesome. The transmission is
a fresh 700R4 4-speed automatic spinning the 12-bolt rear end and
the brakes were completely rebuilt with new lines, hoses, shoes,
drums, and cylinders. And who doesn't love those 15-inch Rally
wheels with fat 255/70/15 truck radials that are suitably
beefy.
Complete with service receipts, this C10 represents a great way to
get into the hobby, and is a practical way to drive a cool old
vehicle that everybody will respect. Call today!