Vehicle Description
It's obvious that Chevy built the short bed pickups like this 1994
C1500 purely for style. Sure, it's still truck rugged underneath,
but on the outside it's one of the best-looking half-tons ever
built. And with a few subtle custom modifications like this one has
received, they can be elevated to something truly special.
This truck's sleek, monochromatic look comes from careful blending
of the factory paint with careful aftermarket parts like the
cowl-induction hood, hard-shell tonneau cover, and custom LED
lighting. The finish work on the paint is pretty nice considering
it was done a few years ago, especially given that this truck gets
driven regularly, and the straight bodywork means it has always
been someone's special truck. The color isn't quite stock, and no
factory paint ever had a glow like this, lit with an inner fire
that is still low-key but draws you in once you notice it. The
effect is really quite appealing. There's also a custom hard-shell
tonneau cover that creates the world's largest trunk, which has
been covered in a spray-on bedliner and a matching black carpet
pad. Other neat touches include some chrome SS emblems, a custom
'6.4' badge on the tailgate (more on that in a moment), and chrome
door handles that add just a little bit of flash.
The C/K pickups were fairly comfortable and car-like, and with a
pair of low-back buckets, this one has a neat blend of sporty and
comfortable. Flanking a center console, the seats have the feel of
an upscale luxury car and the look of a sports car, all still in
very good condition. The custom wood-rimmed steering wheel warms
things up a bit and works with the wood trim that surrounds the
factory dash. The original gauges have been replaced by custom
units from Dakota Digital which look awesome at night and are
likely more accurate than the factory stuff. The truck is outfitted
with options like cold A/C, power windows and locks, and a tilt
steering column, and the entertainment system has been upgraded to
a Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo head unit. It's still comfortable and
easy to drive, just a bit more of what we expect from our vehicles
today.
Fully detailed, the engine bay is as much a show piece as
functional machine. The 383 cubic inch stroker motor features a
fresh 4-bolt main block with a1-piece rear seal, Eagle crank and
rods, Keith black flat top pistons, and a Comp Cams hydraulic
camshaft. Heads are Vortec Iron Quest units with 2.02 intake and
1.60 exhaust valves and 1.5 roller rockers. Up top there's a Holley
carburetor, MSD ignition, and a few shiny pieces to dress things
up. A serpentine drive system for the accessories keeps everything
tucked in tightly to the block and there's a new aluminum radiator
up front. Underneath you'll find a built TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission and factory rear end with reinforced cover, meaning
that this truck can still work for a living. Long-tube headers feed
a custom true dual exhaust system that was carefully designed to
include both an X-pipe and a set of tailpipe poking out from under
the rear bumper. It's been lowered 2.5 inches at all four corners
for a wicked stance that's accentuated by those 15-inch wheels
wearing 255/60/15 BFGoodrich performance radials.
Still cool after all these years, GM has yet to top the slick C10s
of the mid-90s. With this one, you'll be the envy of every cruise
night you attend. Call today!