Vehicle Description
Vintage trucks are extremely popular right now, and if this 1966
Chevrolet C10 pickup is any indication, there's a bright future in
old haulers. From the striking bright orange paint to the rumbling
350 under the hood, this cool pickup offers a custom twist on the
original design.
Finished in what appears to be Hugger Orange, this truck is a movie
star. The stepside bodywork offers dramatic styling with lots of
swoops and curves, as well as brilliant use of trim, and all of it
remains 100% intact on this hauler. Other styling details include
the wing-like lip at the back of the cab, which probably has no
real function but looks really cool, and the neat crease that
surrounds the entire cab. Paint and bodywork are done to a good
standard, so this truck will be right at home both at local shows
and on the streets afterwards. Unlike so many of these trucks, they
avoided modern add-ons and stuck with factory-style sheetmetal and
a single-color paint job, which always looks right. All the
original trim remains, too, from the massive front and rear bumpers
and delicate egg crate grille (which looks new), to the neat side
mirrors that look like industrial art all by themselves. The bed
floor is done in oak, as was typical back then, and it's in such
good shape that you might be afraid to use this truck as a
hauler.
Trucks were austere machines when they were new, but this one has
had a full luxury upgrade during the build. The original bench was
recovered in black and orange vinyl, tying in neatly with the black
carpets, orange dash and custom door panels. Simplicity was the key
so they didn't go overboard with upgrades, and while the build was
obviously done a few years ago, it shows very little wear. The
original gauges are a very cool setup with a single cover, along
with a Sunpro tack tucked in for good measure and a pair of
auxiliary gauges installed under the dash. A tilt steering column
and Grant GT wheel with wood rim help keep comfort levels up and an
AM/FM/CD stereo was tucked under the dash. And no, we don't know
who the bearded fellow is peeking at you from within the dash so go
ahead and make up an interesting story to tell at shows.
When the truck was restored a few years ago, a 350 cubic inch V8
was nestled between the front fenders to make it runs as good as it
looks. Vortec center-bolt aluminum heads, an Edelbrock intake
manifold, and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor help make power, so it
runs beautifully, and all the accessories were upgraded, including
the alternator, power steering, power brakes, and a big radiator up
front. A few chrome dress-up parts make it look good and the Orange
paint in the engine bay provides a great background. It starts
easily with a great V8 rumble from the Flowmaster dual exhaust
system, and with a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, it's easy
to drive. The chassis is clean but largely original, so it's not
shiny and perfect. On the other hand, it shows off what clean
living down south will get you and again, if you want to use your
vintage pickup to get some chores done, this one will never
complain. Cool Rally-style wheels with black centers and trim rings
give it a muscular look, especially with those fat 31x10.50-15
white-letter radials.
Still appealing, this cool old Chevy pickup demonstrates that
things of quality have no fear of age. Call today!
