Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Restoration completed in early 2015
427 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
Factory air conditioning
Lowered factory suspension
18-inch Billet Specialties Bonneville G wheels
Power steering / 4-wheel power disc brakes
Houndstooth interior / Modern audio
12-bolt rear axle
Oak bed
If you're in the market for something fun that's guaranteed to hold
its appeal for a very long time, it's hard to go wrong with a lust
worthy truck! America's favorite mode of transportation is finally
commanding the respect it deserves. And with awesome classics like
this clean C10 mixing red carpet looks with everyday drivability,
it's not hard to see why. A perfect blend of timeless style and
proven mechanicals, this handsome half-ton is a first rate exercise
in old school charm and vintage swagger. And if you're looking for
a super cool cruiser that can be enjoyed for years to come, it's
the classic of your dreams!
BODYWORK/TRIM
As far as styling goes, few vehicles have aged better than late
'60s and early '70s Chevrolets. In fact, toeing the line between
rock-solid and refined, the Action Line C/K is probably one of the
most attractive trucks ever built. Making the best of that model's
boxy proportions, this fleetside C10 seals slick, black paint under
a glossy clearcoat shell. That sinister 2-stage highlights a
laser-straight body, the result of a fresh restoration that wrapped
in the Spring of 2015. That clean body's top-notch metalwork is,
from the outside of its panels, completely undetectable. And best
of all, those panels remain just as GM designed them, with nothing
frenched, filled or altered in any major way.
However, there are some cool details that really make this build
pop. The reboot began with a black-trimmed grille, which hangs a
vivid bowtie and bright halogen headlights above a mirrored bumper
and factory parking lamps. Behind that grille, a domed hood leads
the eye to fresh glass that's centered between a factory antenna,
polished wipers and a small cargo light. At the sides of that
glass, the truck's monochromatic, wet-look profile has been shaved
of everything but traditional door handles, a simple fuel filler
and 1-piece marker lamps. And at the back of that profile, a
smoothed tailgate hides a clean Oak bed between trim-free tail
lights and a second mirrored bumper.
ENGINE
Gaze in to the truck's body-matched engine bay and you'll find 427
cubic inches of Chevrolet big block! At the top of that storied
mill, a Quick Fuel Technology 4-barrel mixes wind supplied by a
polished and decaled air filter with fuel that's piped through
stainless fluid lines and a mechanical pump. That air/fuel mixture
floods a polished Edelbrock intake on the way to iron Chevrolet
heads, which hang polished valve covers between a polished breather
and Hooker Competition headers. At the back of those heads, an
aftermarket HEI distributor sequences spark through loomed Moroso
Wire Technologies plug wires. Opposite that distributor, a
combination of billet and steel pulleys spin a rebuilt alternator,
requisite power steering and a modern AC compressor. In front of
those pulleys, a fresh aluminum radiator circulates coolant around
a stylized support and shrouded pulley fan. And details like a
Lokar throttle linkage, a CPP master cylinder and factory-spec
Harrison AC components frame the Chevy Orange engine in a sea of
pleasing and functional ancillaries.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
With that kind of power on tap, it should come as no surprise that
the bottom of this C10 features a host of noteworthy upgrades.
Everything starts with a sturdy, factory chassis that was
thoroughly powder-coated during the truck's frame-off restoration.
Behind the sweet engine, a proven 700R4 4-speed engages a stout,
12-bolt rear end. That fully sorted drivetrain rides on a lowered,
factory-spec suspension. Stops are provided by red, power-assisted
calipers, which squeeze drilled and slotted rotors at all four
corners. Modern power steering provides good feel and great
performance. Spent gases float from the aforementioned headers to
Mandrel-bent pipes and polished Magnaflow mufflers. Power meets the
pavement through Billet Specialties Bonneville Gs, which spin a
quartet of 255/55R18 Nitto NT420S. And everything, from this
Chevy's stainless fluid lines to its urethane chassis bushings, is
fresh, expertly finished and ready for action.
INTERIOR
In the '70s, trucks were all about comfort and utility - not DVDs,
wireless and navigation systems. That's why it's so refreshing to
hop in the cab of this purposeful but nicely appointed half-ton.
The star of the show is a houndstooth bench that definitely ups the
style quotient. Below that seat, stain-free carpet is stretched
tight between fresh sound deadening and stainless-trimmed foot
pedals. Above that carpet, petite door panels found chrome door
handles behind chrome window cranks. Above those panels, a
stainless-trimmed headliner leads a manually operated courtesy
lamp. Steering is channeled through a familiar Chevy rally wheel,
which spins around a tilting column. And at the front of the
cockpit, a stylish dash hangs factory telemetry beside factory air
conditioning and a direct-fit stereo.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
A few build photos
If you're looking for a unique classic that mixes a great
restoration with unmatched style and instant fun, this Chevy
deserves your full attention. It's spectacular from every angle. It
plays to a level of nostalgia that everyone can appreciate. And,
whether you're setting up at a show or just spending Saturday
afternoon on the town, it's guaranteed to be the center of
attention!
