Vehicle Description
This 1979 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe is far from stock, but you
already knew that from the first impression. But beyond the custom
paint job and aggressive stance is a comfortable one-off interior
and a great-running 350 V8. And all these custom touches that make
up this sweet truck can be had for a price that is just a fraction
of the build cost.
You're looking at a very custom pickup, and you can instantly tell
there was a ton invested in this one when it was a few years back.
All you really have to do to appreciate the hard work is see the
modern red paint's luster element radiate in the sunshine,
augmented by the decals that are enhanced with gold leaf accents.
The stepside bed has a great flared fender appearance that really
has helped start the vintage custom truck movement, and there's a
good amount of time invested in making this whole pickup look
exceptionally unique. You can see it up front with the shiny chrome
bumper and a killer billet grille. Along the sides there's the
smooth body with a crisp crease line that erases decades of going
to work. In the rear the bumper was painted to match the body, but
the real treat is the imported cedar lumber in the bed. After all,
part of the stepside's appeal was that they still used real wood
truck beds. It's all finished off with an aggressive stance thanks
to those large bullet-hole wheels on a lowered suspension.
The interior provides the right comfort you want from a truck like
this, flashy enough to show off at a show but also sturdy enough to
handle a lot of mileage. The dark red and white bench is quite
comfortable and is adorned with a custom pattern and "Chevrolet"
threadwork, and the door panels still carry some of the style that
reminds us of our favorite vintage C10s. These Chevy trucks were
famous for a dash that wrapped around you, and so it's an easy
reach to everything, including the controls for the Sony
AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit. A B&M handle tops the shifter that
controls the 4-speed manual, and when you grab the aftermarket
steering wheel, it's very tempting to drive this truck to the
limit. Plush carpets are in good shape and provide a decent amount
of sound-deadening, and all the metal inside the cab has been
painted to match the red exterior. All-in-all, a very tidy
interior.
This C10's powerplant has been configured with a good deal of
thought, resulting in a great blend of aftermarket power and
factory dependability. The 350 cubic inch V8 is armed with an
aluminum Edelbrock intake manifold, an Edelbrock 600CFM 4-barrel
carb and a nice, moderate performance cam to add some extra muscle,
and the exhaust note this combination sends out of the long tube
headers leading to a pair of Cherry Bomb turbo-style mufflers will
announce your arrival with authority. The engine teams with a
4-speed manual transmission that carries a decided advantage over
the more commonly encountered automatics, allowing for the driver
to really challenge the definition of a shift-point. Factory front
disc brakes provide plenty of stopping ability, while the power
steering is nice and smooth for easy navigation. Finishing the
look, this custom configured pickup rides on a set of 15"
aftermarket bullet-hole wheels outfitted with blackwall radial
tires.
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This is a fully-built custom pickup that's easy to live with every
day. Who knew standing out in all the best ways could be so
affordable. Call today!!!