Vehicle Description
Vintage trucks are extremely popular right now, and if this 1965
Chevrolet C10 Stepside is any indication, there's a bright future
in old haulers. From the period correct paint to the strong running
Straight 6 under the hood, this cool pickup nails in spades the
original look and feel of a classic Chevy hauler. These 1st
generation C10 stepside pickups, introduced in 1960, offered lower
rooflines and a swept-back cab that offered industry-leading space
and comfort, and this particular truck pays great homage to that
generation with a back-to-stock look that's still ready to
work.
Finished in Brigade Blue, this truck is set-up pretty much exactly
like it would've been in '65 on the showroom floor, with a look
that's pure nostalgia - especially with the contrasting help from
the white grille and bumpers. The Stepside offered dramatic styling
with lots of swoops and curves, as well as all of the subtle white
accents, and all of it remains 100% intact on this hauler. Other
styling details include the wing-like lip at the back of the cab,
which probably has no real function but looks really cool. Paint
and bodywork are done to a driver standard, and this truck will be
right at home both at local shows and the local lumber yard on a
Saturday afternoon if you need some light hauling done. These were
well-made rugged machines from new, so it shouldn't be surprising
to find one this nice today, and very little bodywork seems to have
been required to get it ready for paint. Because this is a
base-model short-wheelbase truck, there isn't much trim to speak
of, but the brightwork and badging that is in place is all in very
good shape. White bumpers, grille, and headlight surrounds are
traditional, and the rear tailgate read 'Chevrolet' in white as
well, just like it's supposed to, putting a nice bookend on the
truck. The bed was finished with oak wood and blue slats long ago,
as it does show quite a bit of wear and tear today, although it's
still durable enough to take any beating thrown at it.
Trucks were austere machines even when they were brand new, and
this one doesn't vary much from the factory formula. The original
bench was recovered in nice black vinyl, tying in perfectly with
the handsome painted door panels, dash, and headliner. Padded
dashes and door panels hadn't yet made it to the truck lines, but
to add a little touch of sophistication inside white accents
stripes and patterns were added to break up the blue and match the
exterior color scheme. The original gauges are the stock setup with
a single face and lettering that was refinished in white to match
the bodywork, as was the finish on the original steering column,
how cool is that? The big 2-spoke steering wheel at the helm is
probably the truck's original unit, and it looks pretty cool with a
little patina on the rim, and it's joined on the column by the
shifter that manages the 3-speed manual gearbox below. Durable
black carpets and thick rubber mats suggests that this truck is
still ready and willing to work yet it remains a comfortable place
to spend some time. Honest and very clean, this cab could easily be
upgraded or kept as humble and comfortable as it is today.
When the truck was restored, a 230 Straight 6 was kept stock,
nestled between the front fenders like it would've been the day it
rolled of the factory floor. As a truck, function was chosen over
style, and there's no shame in that, so it still wears a stock
snorkeled air cleaner, Ford Blue engine paint, and a simple valve
cover painted to match. Like every well-maintained/restored Inline
6s it runs beautifully, and all the accessories appear to have been
freshened in the not-too-distant past, all the way down to the
original radiator up front. It starts easily with a modest rumble
from the single exhaust system, and with a 3-speed manual
transmission, it's easy and fun to drive. The solid chassis is 100%
stock and nicely presented, including the suspension and brakes, so
it's ready to enjoy. Rolling stock consists of plain-Jane steelies
painted blue and adorned with white center caps, all of which wear
235/75/15 radials with plenty of tread left.
This is a great truck that can work all day and still clean up
nicely for a night out on the town. Nicely restored and ready to
go, this is one good looking C10. Call today!
