Vehicle Description
Here at Streetside Classics, we're lucky enough to find the nicest
old trucks in the south, and this 1972 Chevrolet C10 Custom is no
exception. Originally hailing from a warm, southern climate, you
know it's clean, and a strong-running 350 crate V8, a
smooth-shifting 3-on-the-tree, and handsome two-tone paint make it
just a little nicer than your average pickup.
We're seeing more and more of these trucks getting complete
makeovers, and someone obviously spend a good chunk of change
getting this one into shape. Fortunately, this truck needed very
little surgery to look this good, and while the white-on-blue paint
is a few years old, it still has a great shine that looks just
right on the vintage pickup. They did things right and it's obvious
that most of the trim was removed for the respray, polished up, and
reinstalled (or completely replaced for that matter) to add to its
well-dressed look. The long bed and regular cab are arguably the
best combination for a truck that might still do some work on
weekends, and it gives the truck great proportions and a purposeful
look. And speaking of hauling, the bed is well preserved, with very
little evidence of having been a work truck in its past, and it's
protected by a spray-in bedliner, so don't be afraid to put it to
work now and then.
The interior is basic, as you'd expect, but there are a few
upgrades that make it fun to drive. The bench seat carries a custom
blue vinyl seat cover that looks super cool with the "Chevy" script
in the middle, and it's in pretty darned nice shape and comfortable
too. The matching dash and door panels are in great condition,
offering close to body-colored details to make it all work
together, and the factory instrument panel looks newer and it's
full of crisp, clear gauges that cover the engine's vitals. The
original radio is long gone, but for entertainment, this one uses a
retro-style ACC AM/FM/AUX stereo that's a vast improvement over the
factory AM unit and fits right into the factory slot in the dash.
Other features include the wrapped original steering wheel that's
joined on the column by the smooth-shifting 3-speed, front disc
brakes and power steering, and a light blue carpets on the floor
that warm up the cab and give truck a slightly more sophisticated
feel.
Under the hood is a strong-running 350 crate V8 with Vortec
sawtooth heads, and with only 2k miles on the clock since it was
dropped in, this C-10 is ready for another 40 years of reliable
service. The engine bay looks tidy and has a little bit of flash,
including the chrome Edelbrock air cleaner and matching valve
covers atop the engine. There's also an Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor, a big alternator, and a giant radiator up front to keep
things nice and cool. The inner fenders and firewall were painted
to match the body and original exhaust manifolds dump into a custom
dual exhaust system that sounds just right through it's chambered
mufflers. A 3-speed manual transmission shifts crisply and powers
the heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end, which has reasonable gears inside
to make this a great all-around vehicle. Factory steel wheels wear
original hubcaps for a real 1970s look and it rides on 265/70/15
Bridgestone white-letter radials that ride and handle well.
If you're looking for a handsome, clean old truck that runs well
and offers plenty of style, you've just found it. Call today!