Vehicle Description
1965 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Chevrolet abandoned 1950s styling in a big way in 1960, when it
introduced the C/K series pickup trucks. The 1960 to 1965 models
were leaner, more sculpted, roomier and offered more power than the
previous generation. The C/K series styling was so popular that the
basic design remained through the end of its production run in
1997. By 1963, one out of every three pickups were a Chevy. In 1963
alone, 483,119 Chevy trucks left the factory.
For consignment a neatly restored C10 Stepside short bed 1/2 ton
Pickup. This truck is truly all right when it comes to straight
steel, tinted windows, and a neat-o bed. Not to mention the
surprise under the hood (think 455 cubes of Oldsmobile power) and
your grandmothers couch for a seat inside. These trucks are still
wildly popular especially one in this condition, so if interested
or you just want to be fascinated...read on!
Exterior
Uber straight all steel panels which nearly perfectly mind their
gaps and alignment, are all bathed and spit shined with deep Black
Cherry 2 stage paint. You need to look very closely at the paint,
as it is a really good job, and the viewer could nearly be tempted
to dive in it is that deep under good lighting. Chrome is
excellent, badging all correct and the cab windows have been
tinted. A beautiful white oak with a nice warm tint lines the
pristine bed, along with the mounting stretchers that are polished
stainless. It looks perfect with the Black Cherry so much so, I
wanted to get in and just ride in the bed...and I did for our test
drive! The corners are topped off with deep dish polished chrome
steel rims and dog dish moon style caps.
Interior
Keeping up with the utilitarian appearances, the door panels are
also covered in Black Cherry and are all straight steel. Door
handles and cranks as well as a small armrest, float in this sea of
Black Cherry metal. Noted are wing windows and all rubber seals are
near perfect and new. Looking inside more Black Cherry abounds with
the dash sprayed in this exterior matching color. An original and
very clean dash front has some extra gauges imbedded behind the
glass, and a Bosch tachometer on the steering column. At the front
of that column is a wood wrapped billet style rally steering wheel
with height adjustment. Fronting the dash is a tweed tufted and
buttoned backed, and tuck and roll bench seat in light gray. Near
perfect preserved dark gray carpet floods the floors. An
aftermarket AM/FM/CD player has been neatly installed into the
original metal dash front.
Drivetrain
Ok I'll reveal the surprise with the pop of the large
hood...drumroll please...a 455 cubic inch Oldsmobile block complete
with a Summit Racing 4-barrel carburetor, and an Edelbrock intake
manifold stares you down. With its gorgeous orangish red block and
intake, and the chromed smatterings of Edlebrock valve covers, and
the air cleaner, you will be able to look a good long time. A Th400
3-speed automatic transmission has been strapped to the back of the
Olds mill and throws power back to a 12 bolt rear.
Undercarriage
Independent coil springs in front, a Unisteer power rack and pinion
steering setup, and coil spring suspension on the rear, this truck
will float like a butterfly down the road. As expected, I would
dare you to find any rust, just black structural steel all buttoned
up and just right baby bear. Power disc brakes in front and power
drums on the rear, and a shiny Flowmaster exhaust add to the
fascination underneath.
Drive-Ability
As noted, I was in the back for the test, and our test driver took
it easy on me for fear of him having to write these descriptions
himself! The truck fired right up with a melodious sound and drove
extremely smoothly for riding in the bed of it. The test driver
noted that is steered very smoothly and had a nice comfortable ride
in the cab. Overall it was a pleasant experience and I was happy
upon our return to be unmarred cargo. I guess I'll be called upon
to write the next one!
Just a beautiful job on this restoration with tasteful color, some
chrome bling added, a gorgeous bed, and a hot engine, not to
mention the couch bench seat, and we are in C10 heaven. Don't miss
this one even if you are only half interested as it will get picked
quickly because it is truly black cherry ripe.
VIN Decode
C1445Z137696
C-2 Wheel Drive
14-1/2 Ton Short Bed 115" Wheelbase
4-Pickup
5-1965
L-Freemont, CA Assy Plant
137696-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.