Vehicle Description
With a magnetic color gracing its curved form and a strong, capable
drivetrain standing ready, this 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside is a
rare find that's as much fun to take out on the road as it is to
just sit back and admire while at a standstill.
With their relatively short beds, C10 Stepsides of this era have a
great, beefy look - like they're capable of handling anything you
throw their way. This one is clad in a candy apple red metallic
paint that looks absolutely killer - it's a deep shade that needs
no striping or other ornamentation for visual impact. You'll find
no badging or trim on its sides, so the color is really allowed to
take center stage - and it's very much up to the task with its
even, liquidy shine that follows you around as you survey this
venerable truck. The chrome that is on display - on the front and
rear bumpers, front grille, light casings and mirrors - is all in
very nice shape. Those other exterior details that really give a
vintage ride a finished appearance have been looked after, so
you'll find this truck well-aligned and sporting clear glass
surrounded by fresh seals on all four sides. Some skillfully
performed modification has transformed the tailgate, leaving it
with a clean, smooth surface and bracketed by a pair of dual-lensed
taillights to provide a great aftermarket look.
There's a really nice interior sitting inside the doors, featuring
a gray cloth bench seat that's very well-padded and comfortable and
even features a fold-down armrest that really comes in handy during
longer journeys. When you look just beyond the stock Chevy steering
wheel, you can't help but admire the dash area. It retains its
original configuration and yet looks very fresh, with clear gauges
sitting inside the textured, contrasting boundaries of the
instrument cluster, and a straight, crack-free dash pad situated
just above. An AM/FM/CD player sits in the center to provide your
tunes while on the road, and the air conditioning system is in good
form, blowing strong and cold to keep you and your passenger
comfortable. The bed area in back has obviously seen a lot of
attention, as its ramrod straight walls shine and show no
observable dings from shifting cargo, and its floor is lined with
very well-prepped wood interspersed with clean stainless steel
ribbing.
Just underneath the broad hood, there's a 454-cubic inch V8 sitting
in a very orderly engine bay. It carries a great looking set of
aftermarket Chevrolet valve covers and a chrome alternator to
enhance its appearance, as well as a Holley 4-barrel carb and
Edelbrock intake to up its performance. The big block starts right
up and pulls strong, sounding out a nice deep note through its
shorty headers as it does so. It pairs up with a 700r4 automatic
transmission that provides a nice combination of low gearing for
good off the line acceleration and overdrive to keep RPMs down on
the highway, and underscoring the notion that this C10 is a great
driving truck suitable for any kind of driving conditions it may
encounter. Power brakes at all four corners - with discs up front -
give it low-effort stopping power, while smooth power steering
makes it easy to navigate. This great looking modded classic sits
on a set of 17" Rev wheels carrying Toyo tires.
It's not all that often that we encounter a vintage truck whose
sharp appearance is matched by an equally strong level of
roadworthiness, but that's just what we have here in this 1968
Chevrolet C10 Stepside. Call today!