Vehicle Description
Not just another pickup, this brilliant black 1983 Chevrolet C10
pickup has the moves of a muscle car thanks to one of the cleanest
LS1 transplants we've ever seen. It's about time that fuel
injection was embraced by the horsepower crowd, and as a result,
this one starts and drives even better than it did when it was new.
Oh, and it's A LOT faster now thanks to that Corvette heart
transplant.
All by itself, the spectacular paint job would make this pickup
stand out from the crowd, a glossy, rich black that shows crisp
reflections about a mile deep. A cowl-induction hood was added
during the build and the rest of the sheetmetal appears to be
original, albeit a lot straighter and smoother than the average
34-year-old pickup truck. A custom billet grille that's been
finished in black gives the squared-off C10 a sleek look and all
the factory-issued trim remains in place, reinstalled after the
fresh paint was dry. The bed has a drop-in bed liner so it's still
useful and practical as a pickup truck, although it's so nice
you'll probably think twice before throwing the heavy stuff in
there. A taut tonneau cover provides some protection from the
elements and tinted windows add to the sleek performance look.
We're really happy to represent this truck because it's one of the
nicest we've ever seen.
The best builds always start with high-quality base stock, and this
C10 was originally loaded with factory options. Inside, it neatly
blends stock and modified components, with the split bench with
fold-down center console now wrapped in comfortable black cloth.
Performance upgrades are most obvious in the instrument panel,
which is now filled with stunning new gauges. Options include ice
cold A/C, a tilt steering column, power windows and locks, plus a
powerful AM/FM/CD stereo system, so there's no reason not to take
this on your next long road trip. The upscale Silverado trim adds
handsome door panels with map pockets and carpets on the floors
instead of rubber mats, so it feels genuinely luxurious inside.
Plenty of sound deadening materials keep it hushed and comfortable
inside, although there's no denying the seductive purr of the LS1
up front.
The all-aluminum LS1 engine was borrowed from a C5 Corvette, and
the fit between the Silverado's wheel wells is natural. Taking all
that weight off the nose actually makes the C10 a decent handler on
the street, and the LS1 feels like it could pull forever when you
crack open the throttle (which is now mechanical instead of
fly-by-wire). All the wiring and plumbing looks OEM, which is the
hallmark of the best engine swaps, and thanks to modern
electronics, it starts instantly and drives like a new truck. It's
backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission, so you
can really take advantage of the LS1's efficiency out on the open
road. Gorgeous Hedman headers dump into a custom dual exhaust
system with Flowmaster mufflers and an X-pipe that give it an
exotic sound that suggests something other than a garden-variety
small block lives under the hood. Four-wheel disc brakes help keep
things under control now that it's so much faster than stock and
the lowered stance is exactly right. Handsome Vision wheels look
fantastic and wear gigantic 245/50/20 Firestone radials.
Isn't modern technology great? This is a fast, fun, reliable,
smooth pickup that has the heart of a Corvette. Call today!
