Vehicle Description
We see a lot of pickup trucks here at Streetside Classics, but
rarely do we get them as nicely restored as this 1972 Chevy C10
Cheyenne Super. Full of options, it is very well detailed, expertly
built, and tastefully finished, and offers a few upgrades like cold
A/C and built 396 that make it a genuine pleasure to drive.
This is one of those vehicles that almost turned out too nice to
drive, which is why it's available today. I doubt they came much
nicer than this from the factory, and even though it's been driven
a few miles since it was completed, it still looks like a million
bucks. That brilliant bright red finish required thousands of
dollars just in materials, never mind the hours spent buffing,
sanding, and applying the paint. The truck was especially clean to
start with, and the results speak for themselves. The Super
Cheyenne comes fully dressed with lots of shiny stuff, including
stainless body side moldings, woodgrained inserts on the sides and
the tailgate, plus big, bold CHEVROLET lettering out back. The bed
is just gorgeous so you might want to think twice before you throw
your tools in there.
The beautiful interior is up to snuff, with handsome black and red
houndstooth upholstery on the factory bench and a whole lot of new
equipment. In fact, pretty much everything you can see or touch IS
new, including the carpets, door panels, and even the seat belts.
Power steering, power brakes, power windows, and A/C were all part
of the deal, along with a handsome three-spoke steering wheel that
would look equally at home in a Camaro. The gauges in these trucks
are perhaps the best-looking factory instruments of the era, all
fully rebuilt and with crisp graphics on their faces, and the
woodgraining on the instrument panel was a part of the Super
Cheyenne package as well. A modern AM/FM stereo radio was fitted in
the dash without cutting, so it looks like it was born there and it
feeds speakers neatly installed in the lower doors.
The engine is a 396 cubic inch V8 built by Matt Bishop. A GM intake
and Rochester 4-barrel carburetor handle the fuel side, an HEI
distributor lights it up and shorty headers and factory exhaust
manifolds handle the spent gasses. Check out the neatly arranged
wiring, the chrome air cleaner, and shiny dress-up for the valve
covers and satin black inner fenders, all of which make this an
engine bay you'll want to show off every chance you get. The
transmission is a 700R4 4-speed automatic with overdrive, making
this a great choice for a daily driver and a great long-range
cruiser. There's a lot of new equipment underneath, including
shocks and the exhaust system, which uses Flowmasters and
turn-downs behind the rear wheels for a great sound. It also
includes power steering and power front disc brakes, so you
shouldn't be afraid to hit the road with this one. It rides on
awesome factory-style Rally wheels with 275/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A
radials.
Given the amount of work that went into the build, the asking price
is reasonable and the lucky new owner is getting one heck of a
pickup. You just won't find a C10 truck anywhere. Call today!