Vehicle Description
This absolutely dialed-in 1969 Chevy C-10 Custom 4x4 shortbed
pickup is ready to go anywhere and tackle anything, but it's so
pretty and beautifully finished that you may actually have second
thoughts about taking it out on the trails. Oh, who am I kidding?
This truck was BUILT to play in the dirt! With a killer
white-on-blue metallic paint job, a comfortable interior, and a
strong small-block V8 engine with great options, this vintage 4x4
truck the one to have if you're looking to turn heads.
Ultra-clean 4x4 pickups are none too easy to find these days, but
finding one that has been as well-built as this one, enhancing both
performance and reliability, is tougher even still. Finished in
handsome, eye-appealing Blue Metallic paint and a white cab top,
this is a massive machine that will never be able to slip under the
radar and will always be the center of attention anywhere it goes.
There's no reason to modify the bodywork, either, since the Action
Line trucks are some of the best-looking commercial vehicles to
ever come out of the GM styling studios. Square-jawed and muscular,
it's like Superman rendered in sheetmetal, especially with that
short bed and nice suspension lift. There's no sign of abuse or
botched bodywork anywhere on the truck and while it was repainted a
few years ago, it still looks really great today. With an
impressive glossy shine and straight panel alignment, it's obvious
that someone invested a lot of time in making it look right, and
even though it's not a show truck, it's one of the nicer trucks
you'll find at the car show, especially at this price point. It's
ready to rock! The chrome and stainless is solid but does show some
minor signs of age, as does the original front grille, but it's all
in keeping with the stock Chevy look while letting the big tires
and tall suspension do most of the talking. In the bed you'll find
straight panels with a floor protected by a POR-15 style protective
black enamel, and it's finished to a level that's ready to haul or
show off at the car shows.
Open this truck's big doors and you'll find a comfortable interior
that's a largely stock driver's environment, neatly freshened and
ready to break in. An original style bench remains in place,
wrapped in a two-tone cloth and vinyl seat cover with tooling that
feels soft and wears like iron. Sturdy, low-maintenance rubber mats
and thick, plush carpet protect the floor, which also helps with
both noise and heat control and yes, if you've seen the factory
vents in the dash you've probably guessed that this truck was
equipped with factory A/C, although the components were removed
during the restoration. Thankfully, a replacement or aftermarket
unit could be installed and use the factory vents in the dash,
which saves money on labor and parts and preserves the correct
look. The Custom-spec door panels, white dash pad, and even the
seat itself are terrific shape, an aftermarket Lecarra steering is
mounted on a tilt column to provided more room and comfort for the
driver, and the original gauges in the factory bezel ahead are in
fantastic condition with crisp, clear markings. Tunes come via a
Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo system that has been fitted in the stock
radio's slot, so you can bring the entertainment with you, and the
entire cab feels bright and airy thanks to the big rear window out
back.
A sturdy 5.0L V8 small block was built and installed expressly to
power this heavy-duty 4x4, and features all the upgrades you'd
expect from a powerplant built to handle a vintage truck of this
size. A big Holley 4-barrel carburetor and a performance intake
manifold supply the air and fuel, while long-tube headers dump into
a throaty dual exhaust system with chambered mufflers that sound
great exiting through the tips under the rear bumper. The engine
has been dressed to look traditional, and wears black valve covers
and an open-element air cleaner, which look great against the slick
black inner fenders. Power steering and power front disc brakes
make it a pleasure to wheel around despite its size, and are
critical for off-road work. There's a lift kit on the suspension
but it's nothing so extreme you can't drive this truck regularly,
while also giving it an advantaged presence both on and off-road.
In fact it's a surprisingly compliant ride, and with upgraded
shocks and brakes, a smooth-shifting TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission, and 2-speed transfer case, it's ready for anything
you may throw at it. Both the front (10-bolt) and rear (12-bolt)
axles are heavy-duty and the undercarriage is very solid and
rust-free. The killer look of this vintage 4x4 is finished with
oversized alloy wheels and rugged 33x12.5x15 off-road radials.
This is an extremely handsome truck with go-anywhere abilities
that's either ready to get dirty on the trials, or show off on Main
Street. A lot of money went into this one to get it this nice and
reliable, and with awesome curb appeal and a competitive price
point, it won't last long. Call today!