Vehicle Description
Trucks with hot-rod sensibilities are always popular, and someone
has done some wonderful things with this 1966 Chevrolet C10. From
the sinister hot rod shop look, to the perfect stance and the
attractive, feature-laden interior, this truck not only looks cool
but drives like it should.
The mid-60s were a good time to be building trucks, with high style
making them much more than basic tools. The stylized and folded
lines of this C10 are shown to great effect thanks to a simple
black paint job that was very nicely done a few years ago. As a
result, neat details, particularly the crease the runs around the
center of the cab, are highlighted in a bold way. Service stations
in the '60s had trucks like this out front all the time, although
none were this nice but they probably would have loved the custom
pinstripes. Add in the forward cant of the fenders that give it a
feeling of motion, and you have a truck that looks great no matter
what you do to it. The bed has a welcoming look that isn't quite
patina but isn't over-done, and the gorgeous lettering on the
tailgate leaves no doubt who built this truck.
The interior also got a thorough once-over, including fresh
upholstery using houndstooth and red piping for a surprisingly
sophisticated look and the workmanship is excellent so you know
it'll hold up over the long haul. Black carpets on the floor and
bright red door panels add some contrast and help control noise and
heat. The factory gauges are gone, with modern Dakota Digital
gauges living under the stock face panel so they disappear when you
turn off the key. A modern AM/FM/CD stereo provides entertainment
and it's quiet enough inside to actually enjoy it, and Vintage Air
provided the A/C, including those cool aluminum vents. They went
the extra mile to make sure everything was professionally finished,
so it's an easy place to spend your spare time and other vintage
truck owners will admire your good taste.
The powertrain is simple, proven, and powerful, with a 350 cubic
inch Chevy V8 at its core. The engine is upgraded with an Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor and aluminum intake, ceramic-coated headers,
and lots of dress-up parts. Service access is quite good, and with
a new alternator and power master cylinder, it's ready to drive.
It's properly tuned, so it starts easily and idles well, and
there's enough power on tap to make this truck more than
entertaining. We especially like the polished brass radiator, a bit
of an old-school look that seems right in this vintage Chevy. A
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission diverts the torque to a
heavy-duty rear end that's likely the truck's original setup and
the dual exhaust system is tucked in beside it, complete with
Flowmaster mufflers that sound awesome. The suspension has been
lowered to give this truck the ideal stance and there's a new
stainless gas tank hanging under the bed in back. Very cool 6-spoke
Torque Thrust style wheels look right and reinforce the vintage
vibe with a set of 245/45/17 performance radials.
A very slick old pickup that has the moves of a much younger,
lighter machine. Easy to drive and low-maintenance, it's the kind
of hobby vehicle we all wish we could own. Call today!