Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Pickup
The model year 1960 brought the Chevrolet pickup into the modern
era with its C/K series lineup. The "C" designation identified
two-wheel-drive pickups, and the "K" identified 4X4s. The most
common pickup was the C10, a half-ton truck with a 6.5- or 8-foot
cargo box. The C/K series trucks remained essentially the same
vehicle during a series of conservative redesigns, until 1997, when
the 1998 Silverado replaced it.
For consignment, a very well done restoration, the beneficiary of a
frame off process, during which a late model step side bed was put
on, a custom fabricated fuel tank relocation, interior upgrades,
ION wheels and low profile rubber along with fabulous paint, and we
have a goer and a shower 2WD 1/2 ton beauty.
Exterior
Off the frame the original body went, and the bed was replaced with
a newer model step side bed. Other steel surfaces were
painstakingly smoothed and sanded, and then put back together with
well minded gaps, and bathed in just beautiful red paint. Looking
closely, it is flawless, and definitely the deep end of the pool.
Chrome for the grille and front bumper was all re-plated, as well
as on back the rear bumper widened to accommodate the step sides on
back. Badging is also perfect with the bowties and a chromed 10
below. New body matching aerodynamic side view mirrors replace the
older clunky ones, and all window trimmings were blackened for the
full effect. A rubber bed liner protects the bed bottom, and the
inside box is also in very nice condition, with no scratches or
even wear. On all 4 corners are ION polished wheels and these are
wrapped in BF Goodrich low profile T/A tires.
Interior
Flipping open the very nice doors you'll be seeing more red with
horizontal tuck and roll insert vinyl panels which house perfect
levers and window cranks, as well as the armrest/pull. Above and
below are utilitarian metal in red. Slipping inside past all the
new rubber door seals we find ourselves on a perfect red bench
which faces a new dash which neatly retains the look of the
original, but has extra gauges added into the black textured field.
Red for the remainder of the dash which goes from side to side, and
now has A/C installed, an aftermarket JVC AM/FM/CD player neatly
inserted, and nicely chromed polished A/C vents. Pristine red
carpet floods the floors, and above is more painted polished metal
for the interior roof. Noted tinted glass is on this truck.
Drivetrain
Opening the hood reveals a showroom condition restored engine bay
bathed in more red and some black. Corrosion free components hang
off a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro 350 V8 now neatly painted and with
polished Edelbrock valve covers. On top is an Edelbrock intake,
topped with a 4-barrel carburetor. A 4-speed OD transmission is now
strapped on, also from the Camaro, as well as a 10-bolt rear from
the Camaro. All supple hoses and a new radiator are just a few of
the many like new features of this drivetrain.
Undercarriage
Due to the frame off restoration, the underside is just as nice as
the topside. All rust free black frame, rockers, and floorpans, a
custom built fuel tank, dual exhaust which snakes rearward from the
headers, and a totally leak and drip free transmission and oil pan
are seen. Like new disc brakes are up front, and drums for the
rear, as well as all very clean suspension...no road dirt to be
seen underneath.
Drive-Ability
I slipped inside and was amazed at the attention to detail with the
paint, interior surfaces, new dash, and just...everything! She
fired right up and to the test track we drove where this truck
performed flawlessly. Tight power steering, straight bias free
power brakes, nice acceleration and even a smooth comfortable
cruise with plenty of interior room. All functions were working
very nicely.
From head to toe, top and bottom, every inch is near perfect on
this '68 C-10. Get in and turn the key and you'll be the envy of
your construction crew showing up to the site in this beauty. It's
that nice, you could even take the wife out to an expensive dinner
in it to celebrate your purchase of said truck! (although make sure
there is a nice gift on the seat for her when she gets in!)