Vehicle Description
It's got rugged, timeless looks, augmented with a flashy set of
wheels and combined with all the road-readiness you could want via
a modern 5.3L LS V8 Vortec . This 1970 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
Restomod carries all the classic styling cues that made the second
generation of Chevy's C10 line such a winner when it was
introduced, along with some well-chosen visual and performance
touches that blend in perfectly with their vintage backdrop.
As the '60s were giving way to the next decade, Chevy embarked on a
fairly extensive do-over of its respected trucks, not only giving
them a more modern appearance than what they had carried just
before, but also adding an apt new nickname to go along with it -
the Action Line. True to its model's original intent, this '72
seems plenty ready for vigorous activity - it's had the good
fortune to have had its vintage look left largely intact, but with
some great added touches also joining the mix to up its visual
vitality level. The dark blue metallic and white color scheme now
draped over its exterior is a great fit - the two-tone combo really
pops in person and offers a strong shine. A stock egg-crate grille
anchors things up front, looming over a table straight front bumper
and joining a collection of brightwork that's in uniformly clean
condition. This vintage truck's sturdy foundation has served it
well, supporting an exterior that, after nearly a half century of
faithful service, remains in very good alignment - both the big
hood and the doors sport nice even gaps, and open and shut easily.
Cheyenne level wood trim and badges spruce things up inside,
although by the looks of the options sticker in the glove box, this
beauty was born as a Custom Deluxe. Nevertheless, the look is
awesome, especially with the truck sitting low on those big
aftermarket wheels.
Much like the exterior, the interior has benefitted from a very
nice refurbishing that's left it still holding onto a suitably
vintage appearance. The white houndstooth covering over the bench
seat mixes vinyl and cloth to good effect - it's become a "go to"
update for a number of classic Chevys for good reason and it's
well-represented here. Counter to the C10's workmanlike intent,
plush carpeting sits below and it's in very solid condition, ornate
door panels with Cheyenne-spec Western Scroll are at the flanks,
and warm woodgrain applique found throughout really warms things up
inside. An aftermarket 3-spoke steering wheel now occupies the
column, while the dash area in front of it sports what appears to
be a fresh instrument panel filled with clear, readable
digital/analog gauges, as well as a supple-looking black dash pad
across the top. A retro-style AM/FM/AUX stereo sits at its center,
teaming with upgraded speakers to provide great sound in the cabin,
and with R134a refrigerated air blowing through the A/C system, the
cab is also a very comfortable place to be.
If a rock-solid running condition under frequent driving is a
priority for you, this pickup should move up your "must see" list -
the 5.3L LS V8 Vortec engine standing by under the big hood is
really running strong. It was swapped-in seamlessly and outfitted
with all the modern goodies, as well as a Vortec intake cover,
custom valve covers and a cold-air intake tube with a cone filter
for increased visual flair. It sounds great thanks to a set of
long-tube headers that feed into an H-pipe dual exhaust with
Magnaflow mufflers, and a giant aluminum radiator up front keeps
the whole show nice and cool. The powerplant teams with a
smooth-shifting 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive
and with both power steering and power front disc brakes on board,
this sharp looking C10 really drives nicely on its killer set of
20-inch US Mag wheels outfitted with 255/35/20 front and 315/35/20
rear performance tires.
Whether faithfully carrying you to your work site in vintage style
or bearing the burden of your weekend warrior pursuits, this 1972
Chevrolet C10 Restomod is ready for action. Call today!