Vehicle Description
Someone with vision built this 1970 Chevy C10 pickup, because the
combination of the silver and white paint job, the gorgeous
interior, and subtle wheels give it almost an OEM-looking level of
cool. Perhaps you have a Z/28 that needs a tow vehicle or you're
just looking for a cool old truck, you'll find that this one still
works well as a truck but gets a lot more attention than a
garden-variety modern hauler.
The paint looks quite fresh, and the pattern suggests that someone
took a note from the GM playbook and aimed to make it look stock.
The subtle silver and white paint combination doesn't scream for
attention, but up close it's extremely well done with great finish
quality and a shine that looks more show field than job site. No
additions or deletions on the original trim, but that's a good
thing since these trucks were known for their reserved good looks
and don't need a lot of flash to look great. Those long bed sides
have been block sanded to eliminate ripples, and even inside the
bed there's not much evidence that it ever led a hard life. Add the
silver lower areas and matching top and it has an almost sporty
look. Excellent chrome on the bumpers, a new windshield, and those
big block letters on the tailgate will ensure lots of folk sit up
and take notice when this truck rolls past. And we have to admit
that the gorgeous light-colored oak bed looks absolutely fantastic
against the silver paint. Wow!
The interior is almost stock, restored with a fresh leather (not
vinyl!) seat cover on the original bench, and check out the
matching door panels that keep it looking OEM. A custom billet
steering wheel gives it a slightly modified look, and in my
opinion, these trucks offered the best-looking gauges of anything
in the GM stable in the early '70s. They're original and a little
faded, but that's a pretty small complaint in a pretty nice truck.
There's a factory-style tilt steering column, a custom center
console with a pair of cup holders, and a modern AM/FM/CD stereo in
the original radio's slot. Fresh carpets on the floor add an
upscale feel and the lightly tinted windows help keep it cool
inside on warm days (not to mention looking ultra-cool with the
two-tone paint).
Motive force comes from a 307 cubic inch V8, and thanks to a Holley
4-barrel carb, Weiand aluminum intake, and a robust-sounding dual
exhaust system, it's quite entertaining to drive. They didn't take
any risks in the engine bay, finishing it with Chevy Orange paint,
some chrome dress-up items, and lots of new parts. Power steering
and brakes are welcome on a big hauler like this, as is the TH350
3-speed automatic transmission, making it effortless out on the
open road. Underneath, it's solid and clean, almost dressed for
show, and the important stuff is in excellent order. Lately Dodge
acts like they invented the smooth-riding coil-spring truck
suspension, but this C10 had it decades ago, and it rolls on a set
of handsome charcoal gray wheels wearing 245/70/15 front and
265/70/15 rear blackwall radials that give it a nice stance.
Clean, comfortable, and ready to roll, this Chevy offers a lot of
style that's not often found in the pickup world. Call today!
