Vehicle Description
Vintage trucks are extremely popular right now, and if this 1966
Chevrolet C10 is any indication, there's a bright future in old
haulers. From the vivid orange paint to the smooth-running 350 V8
small block under the hood, this cool pickup offers a great glimpse
into what trucks were really like in the mid-1960s, and how awesome
they can be with a few choice upgrades. 1966 was the last year for
the Fleetside pickups introduced in 1960, which offered lower
rooflines and a swept-back cab that offered industry-leading space
and comfort, and we wouldn't see such ornate trucks ever again.
Finished in attention-grabbing Burnt Orange paint, this truck is a
good-looking hauler that doesn't look like it's trying too hard.
The Fleetside offered dramatic styling with lots of swoops and
curves, as well as brilliant use of trim (the profile brightwork in
particular is vintage GM design at its finest), 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 driver-quality standard, and this truck will be right at home
both at local shows and the local lumber yard on a Saturday
afternoon. These 1st generation C-10s were always 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 the repaint it enjoyed a few years ago. All the
original trim remains, from the massive front bumper and delicate
egg crate grille, to the cool cast trim piece behind the cab, to
the polished stainless along the sides that is strongly reminiscent
of the Impala SS trim from just a few years earlier. But if you
need it to work, this long wheelbase Chevy is ready, with a
wood-floor bed that looks good despite showing some age that means
it's OK to throw your stuff in there without a second thought.
Trucks were austere machines when they were new, and this one seems
pretty much the way they were back then with a few notable
upgrades. The bench seat wears replacement light gray upholstery
that closely replicates the original cloth, although we'd argue
it's a bit more plush and comfortable and features an aftermarket
middle console in the middle, and it nicely matches the gray
portion of the two-tone door panels. That two-tone color
combination continues in the original steel dash, the headliner is
nicely painted, and thick rubber mats on the floor provides great
insulation and cleans up very easily. Padded dashes and door panels
hadn't yet made it to the truck lines, so they've been finished in
matching gray-and-orange paint to give everything a uniform look,
and an upgraded JVC AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit in the dash provides all
the entertainment. The original gauges are a very cool setup with a
single lens over all dials, and the big, original steering wheel
anchors the cabin and completes the awesome old-school feel.
When the truck was restored a few years ago, a 350 cubic inch V8
was nestled between the front fenders to make it runs as good as it
looks. Purported to actually be a stroker motor (383 V8, although
we do not have the paperwork to validate the claim), an Edelbrock
intake manifold, and an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor help make
power, so it runs beautifully, and many of the accessories were
upgraded, including the alternator, power steering, power front
disc brakes, and a big radiator up front. A dual-snorkeled air
cleaner attracts all the attention inside the engine bay and makes
the engine bay look great, and the Chevy Orange paint on the block
is a nice contrast against the black inner fenders and firewall. It
starts easily with a great V8 rumble thanks to long-tube headers
and a Flowmaster dual exhaust system, and with a TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission, it's easy to drive. The chassis is clean
but largely original, so it's not shiny and perfect. On the other
hand, it shows off what clean living down south will get you and
again, if you want to use your vintage pickup to get some chores
done, this one will never complain. Cool smoothie chrome wheels
give it an old-school muscular look, especially with those fat
BFGoodrich 255/70/15 blackwall radials.
This is a good, clean long-bed truck that can work all day and
still clean up nicely for a night out on the town. Call today!
