Vehicle Description
This 1968 Chevrolet C10 Restomod has the look and every bit of the
vibe of the modded vintage truck it truly is, but it also offers a
level of mechanical functionality rare for a pickup from its era.
While its '60s era counterparts came part and parcel with often
unpredictable all-weather starting and gas guzzling high revs at
highway speeds, this Chevy has both those challenges solved to
offer a driving experience you'll actually look forward to.
The lightly weathered, "seen it all" aura of this pickup grabs you
from the first glance. Its broad front end comes via a major design
upgrade Chevy embarked upon just a year before this '68 came out,
and the flat black paint it wears has just the right amount of
patina -only at surface level - to stand as a badge of its faithful
service over the years and really makes for a distinctive
appearance. It's got a great stance - lowered about 4-5" from stock
to provide a definite "hotrod" touch while still leaving enough
wheel clearance for driving in real world situations. Aftermarket
side mirrors are now in place to add a little contrast against
their intentionally weathered backdrop and the front and rear
bumpers, though almost certainly original, sit straight and level
and show no major dings. A half century of life has left this Chevy
still looking straight and solid and its body panels line up
impressively well - the prominent stretches of side trim are very
even as they span the distance between the front and rear
wheels.
A nicely detailed and fresh interior waits beyond the doors. At its
center, the leather-wrapped bench seat appears nearly new and looks
great above the expanse of fresh carpeting lining the floor. Above,
the interior roof has been painted black, along with the inner door
jambs, door panels, glove box and dash to provide a very effective
two-tone effect inside. The instrument panel sits in front of an
upgraded, classic style steering wheel and looks very fresh, with
its clean panel surrounding nice clear gauges and a separate
display has been added to keep closer tabs on operating
temperatures while a new leather dash pad spans the width of the
cabin. Below, the updated pedal assembly provides a more modern
feel while accelerating and braking, which really comes into play
during stop and go driving. The bed area in back is straight and
solid while showing just the right amount of surface patina to keep
it in balance with the rest of the truck.
A 5.3 liter V8 now resides under the hood, featuring electronic
fuel injection to provide a level of all-weather dependability well
out of reach of the original engine and it teams with a 4-speed
automatic 4L60E transmission whose overdrive gear makes for nice,
low revs at highway speeds. The 3.73 rear end equips the drivetrain
with both spirited off the line capability while still not driving
RPMs too high. The dual exhaust leads to a pair of FlowMaster
mufflers in back, so the powertrain sends out a nice, deep note
with just a tap on the pedal. This Chevy offers a nice, refined
driving experience that might come as somewhat of surprise, given
its vintage. In addition to its post millennial powerplant, you'll
find coil springs in both front and back, while power steering
makes it easy to navigate and power brakes that position discs up
front bring its set of 17" Torq Thrust style wheels to dependable,
low effort stops.
With is straight and subtly weathered look combining with plenty of
modern, dependable power, this 1968 Chevrolet C10 Restomod is a
great match for the classic enthusiast who also puts a premium on
overall driving experience. Call today!