Vehicle Description
Its vintage form is clad in a very appealing color for great curb
appeal, and plenty of smooth power stands by under its hood. This
1969 Chevrolet C10 Stepside is as road-ready as can be and comes
complete with a collection of build receipts to document the
journey to its present-day well turned out condition.
Its first generation predecessors certainly featured a great
vintage look of their own, but when Chevy brought out their next
generation of C10 pickups - of which this '69 is a proud member -
they began to realize that would-be truck buyers were putting a
high priority on getting behind the wheel of a pickup with a more
modern look. It's a change that's reflected in this C10's front
grille, which bears a much stronger resemblance to its present day
counterparts than it does those coming before it, as does its more
streamlined hood. By virtue of their relatively short beds,
stepsides have a stout, rugged appearance that conveys the notion
that they're up for anything they might encounter and the bright
red shade this one is clad in provides reinforcement in the form of
its glossy, "wet" look and sharp condition. This is a vital looking
ride - the fresh-looking front grille sits over a clean, level
bumper that shows no evidence of any mishaps, clean casings
surround both the headlights and taillights and all of its badging
presents well - check out that blue Chevy bowtie on the hood in
particular.
The interior has been skillfully refurbished and benefits from a
little customization that's been applied with good taste. The black
vinyl bench seat features cloth houndstooth check accents and
blends in well with its surroundings, offering plenty of comfort
while not showing much use. On both sides, the door panels look
particularly fresh and sit nice and flush in their frames. The dash
area appears to have been taken down to bare steel before being
repainted and an assortment of modern gauges illuminate the cabin
in blue with their readings while residing inside a spruced up,
factory-designed instrument panel. A Pioneer AM/FM/CD player with
remote sits at the center of the dash, and a Vintage Air air
conditioning system has recently been added, so it's in top form to
keep the interior comfortable through the factory, in-dash vents.
The bed in back is another strong suit for this vintage pickup -
the wood lining its floor is nice and flat and has obviously been
well-prepped to withstand exposure, showing no sign of fading or
warpage.
A 402 cubic inch V8 sits inside the walls of the engine
compartment, looking sharp with its Edelbrock aluminum intake
manifold and a 4-barrel Edelbrock carb that's partially visible
under a compact chrome air cleaner, with a pair of chrome Moroso
valve covers at its sides that contrast nicely with its properly
painted orange block. The engine is running strong and sounds great
as it vocalizes into its long tube headers leading to its
Flowmaster exhaust. It's paired with a 3-speed automatic TH350
transmission to make up a very solid drivetrain. The featured power
steering is in good form, making this venerable workhorse an easy
navigator, and power brakes at all four corners provide low-effort
stops as it cruises on its striking looking 20" Chevy wheels that
are wrapped in low profile performance radials. The undercarriage
appears to be in great shape and the view underneath provides the
novelty of seeing thoroughly vintage factory suspension components
sitting alongside the aftermarket exhaust.
Looking great both inside and out, and running at the top of its
game, this 1969 Chevrolet C10 Stepside would be a great score for
any classic truck enthusiast. Call today!