Vehicle Description
This incredible 1965 Chevrolet C20 pickup is one of those vehicles
that was built by a guy who was incredible detail-oriented. A
machinist built it for himself, which means it's beautifully
finished to a very high standard, yet the affordable price is all
out of proportion to the quality. With only 16,068 miles on the
build and lots care and maintenance on this custom yellow long-bed
ever since, this is one of the very best trucks we've ever
featured, and it's full of all the goodies car guys just love. It
surely won't last long.
The screaming Corvette Millennium Yellow paint makes the vintage
Chevy hauler look sporting and accentuates the many interesting
curves and shapes in the C20's sheetmetal. Yes, this is a �-ton
pickup, but the proportions are the same as a half-ton, so it looks
cool but can work that much harder. Paint and bodywork are
exceptionally nice, particularly for a truck, and someone obviously
spent a lot of time and effort making it look right. Many of the
moldings and trim pieces were removed, a roll pan was installed out
back, and the stake pockets on the bed were filled, all of which
give it a very smooth, sleek look. And to counter all that bright
yellow, a set of custom white stripes were added to the hood and
side of the bed out back, and we must admit that adding those was a
great call. This truck looks slick! All the bright trim that
remains is new to the build, including the grille, front bumper,
cab sails, and even the Euro-style headlights, which are modern
high-output units that fit perfectly. You'll note that the bed is
filled with beautiful hickory wood planks and stainless rub strips
that were buffed and polished to a blinding standard, and the
taillights and backup lights under the rollpan are now LEDs. And
while you're admiring the view from behind, just take a moment to
note just how seamless the bodywork really is; vehicles don't get
this nice by accident.
The interior is sumptuous by pickup truck standards and looks so
bright and clean that you'll want to change your clothes before you
get in. Just about everything is new to the build, including the
bright white vinyl seat cover, the matching door panels, and the
polished tilt steering column with leather-wrapped billet wheel.
Underfoot, you'll get fresh black carpets and plenty of
sound-deadening material and the factory instrument panel is
replaced by a custom billet piece with a full array of Auto Meter
gauges inside. A Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo powers a set of 200-watt
Undercover speakers and an 8-inch subwoofer under the seat. There's
a Garmin Navi unit right next to the control module for the Holley
EFI system, and there are LED interior lights throughout the cab.
Just about everything is new, from the seals and weather-stripping
to the gas tank behind the seat and it's all just beautifully
finished. Did I mention how shocked I am by this truck's affordable
price tag?
The engine is the original, numbers-matching 283 cubic inch V8,
which has been fully rebuilt with a few upgrades to make it super
fun out on the road. There's a mild cam inside, an Edelbrock
Performer RPM intake manifold and Holley Sniper EFI system, both
finished in Endurashine so they look awesome, plus a set of Hooker
ceramic-coated long-tube headers to help make some torque. A custom
orange powder coated dress-up kit complements the Chevy Orange
engine block and braided hoses give it a racy look. Just about
everything here is new, too, including the alternator, water pump,
fuel pump, the Summit aluminum radiator and dual electric fans, the
complete American Auto wiring harness, and even the engine mounts.
It's backed by a fresh, dyno-tested Phoenix 700R4 4-speed automatic
transmission whose overdrive gear and torque convertor makes even
the 4.11 gears out back seem comfortable on the highway. A custom
one-piece drive shaft, air shocks, power steering and front disc
brakes, and a 2.5-inch lowering job make it more muscle car than
pickup truck, yet it still carries its original 8-lug hubs and
doesn't mind carrying a load now and then. Gorgeous chrome 20-inch
Pacer wheels fill the fenders and carry 275/45/20 radials, adding
just the right look.
Incredibly well-finished, totally sorted out, and ready to enjoy,
this is the kind of resto-mod pickup we love most. Check out the
quality, the features, and the price, and we guarantee you'll take
this truck home today. Call now!