Vehicle Description
We get a lot of these clean mid-80s Chevy pickups, and they're
always pleasant, clean machines. But every so often, one like this
1986 Chevrolet C10 Silverado shows up and smacks us around a bit.
This recently rebuilt Box Chevy is every bit as clean and
functional as the others, but it packs a snarling 383-inch stroker
motor under the hood that makes it more muscle car than utilitarian
hauler.
While we tend to overlook trucks in our everyday life, this C10
looks downright spectacular in its Apple Red livery. Maybe it's the
way the smoke-tinted windows make it look sinister, or how
aggressive the lowered and raked stance looks, but it seems
sinister and clean all at once. It's pretty obvious that this one
has been personal transportation since it was new, especially as a
regular cab/short bed model, and most of its hauling was probably
limited to personal gear and helping friends move. As a result, its
bodywork is clean, smooth, and straight, with a great shine that
still stands out at shows. Of course, things like the billet grille
and cowl induction hood certainly help, not to mention the way the
body sits on top of the Rallye wheels wrapped in fat tires. All the
stock trim remains in place, too, so this isn't some custom piece
of questionable taste, and nobody will know anything about it
beyond what you want to show. Bright chrome bumpers are new and
enhance the stock look, and it does carry a durable spray-in bed
liner just in case you still want to use it as a truck.
The stock bench seat interior gives nothing away, either. That's
new black vinyl upholstery on the seat, fresh, plush carpets
underneath, and brand new door panels on both sides. Options like
R134a A/C, a tilt steering column, dual fuel tanks, and a sliding
rear window make it a pleasure to drive even when you're not using
that 383 to its full potential. An original-style wheel is still in
place and in great shape, and because this is a column shift
automatic and has power steering, it's a breeze to manage down the
road. Better yet, the factory gauges were dumped in favor of a set
of very cool digital instruments that fit into the original slots
like they were born there. It also received an upgraded Pioneer
AM/FM/CD stereo system that sounds great, as well as a set of
heavy-duty Silverado floor mats that add a bit of fun to the
all-business interior.
All that's pretty nice, but the thing that got our attention with
this one is the 383 cubic inch V8 under the hood. Complete with
heavy-duty hardware like a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, aftermarket
intake manifold, a lumpy camshaft, and long-tube headers, it runs
like it's 800 pounds lighter than it is. It looks fairly stock,
which is entirely the point, but the black open-element air cleaner
replete with "383" decals and finned chrome valve covers tend to
show off a bit and give away the secret. However, other gear looks
bone stock, like the accessory drive, A/C system, wires and hoses,
and other ancillary pieces. A stout TH400 3-speed automatic works
hard behind the stroker motor, sending power to the original
10-bolt rear end that's filled with highway-friendly gears. The
exhaust system uses turn-downs just behind the rear axle, so the
aggressive soundtrack might give things away, but you can't argue
with the spectacular sound. And those awesome Rallye wheels wrapped
in thick 275/60/15 BFGoodrich white-letter radials do a great job
finishing the killer look without going overboard.
Nice truck? Absolutely. But if you're looking for something a
little beyond merely "nice" then this C10 is what you've been
looking for. Call today!