Vehicle Description
There's just something about old school pickups that's universally
appealing. To us, they're clean, straightforward manifestations of
the best aspects of classic car ownership. And it seems many
enthusiasts agree, as trucks like this timeless Chevy have quickly
become some of our hottest sellers. Mixing 402 cubic inches of big
block might with a sturdy chassis, a tough Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed
and show-stopping aesthetics, this stunning C10 is worthy of EVERY
gearhead's full attention. Looking for an exquisite classic that's
guaranteed to make you weak in the knees? Take a long look at this
sublime piece of bowtie artistry!
BLACK BEAUTY
Fully sorted and ready to roll, this super cool Chevy is the
beneficiary of a detailed, frame-off restoration that presents very
well. Under the truck's deep 2-stage, an incredibly straight
fuselage hangs solid panels that, with the exception of the
aforementioned restoration, appear to have led a quiet, drama-free
existence. And that body's combination of excellent reflections and
Kansas-flat surfaces suggest many labor-intensive hours were spent
exacting top-notch finish work. At the front of the truck, a
billet-tinged grille hangs modern red-dot headlights above a
polished bumper, clean parking lamps and a sporty chin spoiler.
Above that grille, a domed hood fronts tinted glass, which seats
fresh stainless frames beneath mirrored visors and polished wipers.
At the sides of that glass, boxy mirrors reflect a tasteful
profile, which hangs fresh emblems, rich door handles and ornate
marker lamps amid stylish factory trim. And at the back of that
profile, a symmetrical tailgate centers a requisite Chevrolet
banner between clean taillights, a body-matched bed and a second
polished bumper.
400 (+2)
It's no secret that GM used to be pretty relaxed when it came to
advertised engine displacements. In the heyday of Chevrolet's
legendary Chevelle, SS396 cars actually ran a 402 cubic inch block.
That same mindset was applied to this line of C10s, except with
even more variables. See, even though Chevrolet offered a small
block 400, these trucks, like SS396 Chevelles, actually ran the 402
block behind factory 400 badging. Perplexing, right? Well, one
thing is for sure: performance certainly wasn't lacking! Hoist this
pickup's glossy hood and you'll find 402 cubic inches of correct
Chevrolet big block that was painted and fully detailed during the
truck's thorough restoration. Power originates when wind whips from
a polished and bowtie-branded air cleaner in to a coated Edelbrock
4-barrel. That air/fuel mixture travels through a polished aluminum
intake to iron Chevy heads, which ride under finned breathers and
polished valve covers. Sparks are sequenced from a hot HEI
distributor to Ultimate Heat Protection cables. Spent gases roar
through fully restored exhaust manifolds. Charge comes courtesy of
a polished alternator, which spins beside an aluminum water pump
and a polished AC compressor. And up front, a beefy radiator mates
a polished cap with attractive stainless shrouds.
READY TO ROLL
Behind that trusty powerplant, a trusty Turbo-Hydramatic 400
3-speed spins a stainless-trimmed 12-bolt axle that's finished with
3.08 gears and an open differential. Everything rolls on a rebuilt,
factory-style suspension. Factory-style power steering makes
parking easy and turns a cinch. Power front disc and rear drum
brakes provide quick stops. The aforementioned manifolds feed
fresh, 2.5-inch pipes, which employ bold Flowmaster mufflers. And
power meets the pavement through polished Panther blades, which
twist 265/35R22 Nitto NT420S in front of 285/45R22 Nitto
NT420S.
NOTHING BEATS HOUNDSTOOTH!
Swivel the doors and you'll reveal a tasteful Chevy cockpit that's
classy in all the right ways. Fresh black vinyl joins far out
houndstooth cloth to span a broad bench seat. In front of that
seat, a body-matched dash hangs factory-spec telemetry beside cool
air conditioning and modern, direct-fit audio. Materials err on the
side of premium, with attractive woodgrain and plush carpet
complementing full door panels, a tight dash pad and a vinyl
headliner. And in front of the driver, a reproduction Rally Wheel
laps a modern, tilting column.
Perpetually cool and visually stunning, this awesome Chevy is an
appealing take on the traditional truck concept. Combining
top-notch craftsmanship with proven mechanicals, it presents the
rare opportunity to land a truly timeless classic that easily
doubles as a well-sorted road warrior. Don't miss your chance to
own this killer C10!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration
402 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
3-speed automatic transmission / Turbo-Hydramatic 400
Modern air conditioning
12-bolt rear axle / 3.08 gears
Power steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
22-inch Panther wheels
Black Houndstooth interior
Modern audio