Vehicle Description
This 1972 Chevrolet C10 may have been part of the second generation
of C10s, but it was part of the first generation of any Chevy
trucks to be outfitted with the comfort and convenience features to
elevate it beyond the status of merely dependable work vehicle.
Nevertheless, the blue bowtie folks likely couldn't have foreseen
how some vision and craftsmanship would combine to result in a
custom truck as inspired as this one is.
Shortbeds like this C10 have a sturdiness about them that confers
strength and road-readiness - the notion that they're intended as
drivers and not just conversation pieces. With its very
well-applied two-tone paint job - transitioning from white to a
darker pearl shade across the top of its hood and top of its cab -
there's no doubt this C10 will stand out in a crowd, and in a good
way. Up front, a custom grille combines with headlight bezels that
have been whited out to create a great effect. Once the restoration
was completed, it looks like everything was put back together with
care, as evidenced by the alignment of the body panels - nice clean
gaps and hood and doors that open and shut smoothly. The chrome
also presents well here, with clean badging and front and back
bumpers that appear table straight and show no obvious dings or
damage.
There's a seriously cool interior waiting for you inside. Combining
cloth and vinyl, the upholstery features a houndstooth check
pattern on the bench seat and matching door panels, with both
showing very minimal wear and no discoloration. We like to see
ideas that look as good in real life as they do on the drawing
board and that's just what we have here. The dash area has
obviously received a lot of attention - it's an expanse of very
clean steel from side to side, and the contrast of the darker shade
on the instrument cluster looks great. Inside that cluster sits a
set of Dakota Digital gauges whose red illumination makes for very
easing reading in nighttime conditions. Just to the side, you'll
notice a Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo system that also features
Bluetooth and iPod connectivity. It's installed so seamlessly in
the center of the dash that it looks for all the world like it came
as standard equipment and, with all those audio options, you won't
be running out of music to drive by any time soon. In back, the bed
is in very nice condition, showing no obvious dings and coated in a
sturdy dark liner.
Raise that scooped two-tone hood and you'll find a Chevy 350 V8
inside the very clean engine compartment. Outfitted with an
Edelbrock intake and 4-barrel carb, it's running smoothly, is
sporting a new seal kit and sings out a great-sounding deep exhaust
note through a set of long tube headers. Another reminder of this
truck's roadworthiness presents itself just in front of the engine
- an amply-sized radiator combines with a set of fans to keep your
engine temperature in check, no matter how challenging the driving
conditions you encounter. With power steering and power brakes -
discs in front - navigating and stopping will be an easy
proposition, too. This great looking custom truck has a great
stance - appropriately low while still allowing for tire clearance
- and sits on a set of 18" American Racing polished aluminum rims
featuring Shelby knockoffs, and wrapped in Kumho Solus radials.
Looking for a classic custom truck that features equal parts curb
appeal and drivability? You owe it to yourself to check out this
1972 Chevrolet C10 Custom. Call today!