Vehicle Description
Despite what the TV shows may say, you can still get a lot of super
cool vintage iron for not a lot of money these days. Take this 1964
Chevy C10 Restomod pickup, which features a unique patina finish, a
very comfortable interior, and modern fuel-injected LS V8 power,
all for a very attractive price. If just having fun and turning
heads in a vintage truck is your goal, there aren't many more
budget-friendly ways to do it than this cool long bed.
The mid-60s Chevy pickups were a styling home-run, and they sold
record numbers of them as a result. Today, they have a great old
truck vibe without being so archaic that the styling doesn't
translate, and nothing proves that point further than the
popularity of the 'patina' look that's so often seen on vintage
Chevy trucks these days. The faded blue paint has decades of
character and wisdom imbedded inside, and the white top (and
swapped-in driver's door for that matter) adds contrast and remind
us that this was once a shiny two-tone beauty in its day. But it's
purely survivor-grade now, and even if some of that patina might be
a bit self-inflicted, the truck has all-together look and feel that
really works well. Love it or hate it, it certainly attracts
attention wherever you park it. No, it's not perfect, in fact it's
far from it (the truck comes with spare front fenders in case the
rust is a bit too much for your adventurous spirit), but it's nicer
than you'd expect at this price, which will barely buy you a
10-year-old work truck in the used car world. Instead, you get
loads of character, a genuine wood bed that offers a warm contrast
to the Yeoman's blue paint, and even though it may very well be
original too, it's still very solid. The grille and both bumpers
were white when new to match the cab top and the unique airfoil on
the back of the cab of these trucks is just plain cool too. And
when all that scared American steel is slammed to the ground on air
bags like this 'ol girl, everyone stops and takes a closer look. If
you're still reading this, sounds like it got you hooked too...
The black vinyl interior adds quite a bit of refinement to this
pickup, and with a new seat cover and a few upgrades, it feels much
more modern and attended to inside. On the other hand, it's still
rugged and has plenty of patina on all of the metal parts too, and
the door panels, dash, and headliner are in stark contrast to the
plush comfort of the big bench seat and carpet below. All the
original gauges were replaced with white-faced Dolphin units inside
a billet panel, and the leather-wrapped billet steering wheel has a
dressed-up look with that shiny horn ring in the center and it sits
atop a polished tilt column. There's no radio, so an upgrade might
be needed there, and although a good portion of the A/C system is
already in place, it still needs to be finished and charged. Old
school hot rod fans will be happy to see that tall, old-fashioned
chrome shift lever that juts out from the transmission tunnel and
nearly touches the roof, giving this truck a vintage feel that's a
big part of the reason why we love old pickups so much.
The engine is an upgraded 4.8L fuel-injected LS V8 that was swapped
in from a later-model Chevy truck, and delivers a healthy wallop of
torque to get this long bed pickup rolling without strain. With a
Vortec style manifold cover, a few shiny dress-up items, and a
beefy fuel injectors, it has a great look under the hood and
definitely makes this truck feel quick around town. A newer
alternator and big aluminum radiator were installed for further
reliability, and with power steering and power front disc brakes,
driving this Chevy is a pleasure every time out. Underneath,
there's a dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers for a great
V8 sound and with an upgraded air bag suspension, this is a
great-riding pickup even when you're not carrying a load. It's
fairly solid underneath, although not detailed for show, and GM
made frames better than anyone else in the '60s, so it's ready for
another 50 years on the road. Staggered 18-inch front and 20-inch
rear steel smoothie wheels look awesome on this slammed classic
truck, finishing off the look perfectly.
This patina Chevy covers more than just the basics and is a lot of
fun as-is, or could be the foundation of something truly amazing,
and at this price, it doesn't cost a lot to start having fun. Call
today!