Vehicle Description
Cool sport trucks aren't a new invention, but many times they're so
over-styled that they stop being practical as trucks, and what's
the point of that? This 1986 Chevy C10 looks like those pickups you
see on magazine covers, but can still do a few odd jobs around the
house and drives well enough to take cross-country.
OK, so the ride height and oversized wheels suggest that you won't
want to be hauling gravel with this one, but you can't argue with
the look. The simple white paint isn't actually paint, but primer
that's been flattened and sanded to give it a ton of patina that
contrasts brilliantly with the slammed stance. The look is
understated, yet makes a bold statement, and there's just no way to
ignore this truck when it shows up. But don't make the mistake of
thinking this is some junkyard dog, because the sheetmetal
underneath is quite good and you can easily tell that the weathered
effect is totally intentional. Look closely and you'll see that
there was a lot of care involved in making it fit together,
although perfection wasn't necessarily the goal. Remarkably, this
truck gets its trick look with only a few alterations, including
some shaved badges, and the only notable non-OEM piece of hardware
on the truck is the rear roll pan out back. Much of the trim is
original, including the front, and you'll note that there are no
identifiers anywhere on this truck, not even a bowtie emblem on the
grille. In back you'll find a nicely done spray-in bedliner as well
as the air ride suspension system and Optima battery.
This truck was an up-market Silverado from the start, so that means
it's loaded with options and a comfortable cockpit is part of the
deal. A set of production buckets with custom black and orange
upholstery work with OEM door panels that are in good order, and
the combination works perfectly with the white paint. Gauges have
been upgraded to a full array of white-faced Auto Meter dials in a
custom panel that fits into the original dash, and there's a
wood-rimmed wheel on the original tilt column. A new AM/FM/CD/iPod
head unit and speakers throughout the interior ensure you'll be
entertained while you cruise and power windows and locks are part
of the package. New carpets, custom kick panels, and a trick
shifter all give it a unique feel when you're behind the wheel.
A 383 cubic inch stroker motor was built with the good stuff so
this lowrider runs as great as it looks. Aluminum heads, an
Edelbrock intake, ProForm 4-barrel carburetor, and electronic
ignition all make it feel more like a Camaro and less like a pickup
truck. It's nicely dressed with some aluminum valve covers, but for
the most part, it was built to run. Obviously the inner fenders
were removed to make room for the lowered stance and giant wheels,
but the hardware is familiar, including a big aluminum radiator and
a GM power master cylinder. The exhaust is brand new and uses
turn-downs ahead of the rear axle for obvious reasons, and the air
ride suspension was professionally installed so that it rides well
and works like it should. A TH350 3-speed automatic spins a 10-bolt
rear end, and the reliable powertrain means that cruising should
always be a pleasure. It also appears to be wearing new shocks all
around, plus those giant 24-inch Vision wheels with 255/60/24
performance radials.
We've got plenty of cool trucks in stock, but few of them combine
the slick looks, functionality, and mind-blowing stance of this
C10. Call today!