Vehicle Description
Vintage trucks are extremely popular right now, and if this 1963
Chevrolet C10 is any indication, there's a bright future in old
haulers. From the period correct paint to the strong running
Straight 6 under the hood, this cool pickup nails in spades the
original look and feel of a classic Chevy hauler. The Fleetside
pickups, introduced in 1960, offered lower rooflines and a
swept-back cab that offered industry-leading space and comfort, and
this particular truck pays great homage to that generation with a
back-to-stock pickup that's still ready to work.
Finished in Tangier Gold, this truck is pretty close to the Omaha
Orange finish that was offered in that year, but has a much more
appealing look that's pure nostalgia, especially with the
contrasting help from the white cab top. The Fleetside offered
dramatic styling with lots of swoops and curves, as well as all of
the subtle white accents, and all of it remains 100% intact on this
hauler. Other styling details include the wing-like lip at the back
of the cab, which probably has no real function but looks really
cool. Paint and bodywork are done to a high driver standard, and
this truck will be right at home both at local shows and the local
lumber yard on a Saturday afternoon if you need some light hauling
done. These were well-made rugged machines from new, so it
shouldn't be surprising to find one this nice today, and very
little bodywork seems to have been required to get it ready for
paint. Because this is a base-model long-wheelbase truck, there
isn't much trim to speak of, but the brightwork and badging that is
in place is all in very good shape. White bumpers and grille are
traditional, and the rear tailgate read 'Chevrolet' in white, just
like it's supposed to, putting a nice bookend on the truck. The bed
is beautifully refinished with lightly stained oak wood and white
slats, probably too nice to do much hauling, but when it's this
pretty, who cares?
Trucks were austere machines when they were new, and this one
doesn't vary much from the factory formula. The original bench was
recovered in nice tri-colored vinyl, tying in perfectly with the
handsome painted door panels, dash, and headliner. Padded dashes
and door panels hadn't yet made it to the truck lines, so they've
been finished to the same high standards as the rest of the
bodywork. The original gauges are the stock setup with a single
face and lettering that was refinished in white to match the
bodywork, as was the finish on the original steering wheel, how
cool is that? A black rubber floor mat suggests that this truck is
still ready and willing to work yet it remains a comfortable place
to spend some time. Honest and very clean, this cab could easily be
upgraded or kept as humble and comfortable as it is today.
When the truck was restored, a 230 Straight 6 was kept stock,
nestled between the front fenders like it would've been the day it
rolled of the factory floor. As a truck, function was chosen over
style, and there's no shame in that, so it still wears a stock air
cleaner, industrial black engine paint, and a simple valve cover
with a matching breather up top. Like every
well-maintained/restored Inline 6s it runs beautifully, and all the
accessories appear to have been freshened, all the way down to the
big radiator up front. It starts easily with a modest rumble from
the single exhaust system, and with a 3-speed manual transmission,
it's easy and fun to drive. The solid chassis is 100% stock and
nicely finished, including the suspension and brakes, so it's ready
to enjoy. Rolling stock consists of plain-Jane steelies painted
white and adorned with chrome center caps, all of which wear
30x9.5x15 white-letter radials with plenty of tread left.
This is a great truck that can work all day and still clean up
nicely for a night out on the town. Nicely restored and ready to
go, this is one good looking long bed. Call today!
