Vehicle Description
Vintage Chevrolet trucks are extremely popular right now, and if
this 1966 Chevrolet C10 is any indication, there's a very bright
future in old haulers. From the handsome bright yellow paint to the
rumbling 350 V8 Crate motor under the hood, this cool pickup offers
a custom twist on the original design.
Finished in high-impact Bright Yellow paint, this truck has the
curb appeal of a movie star. The stepside bodywork offers dramatic
styling with lots of swoops and curves, as well as brilliant use of
its rather subtle trim, 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, and the neat crease that surrounds the entire cab. Paint and
bodywork are done to a very good driver-quality standard, so this
truck will be right at home both at local shows and on the streets
afterwards. A smoothed tailgate and roll-pan out back work to dress
up the basic pickup truck look, but otherwise the package is pretty
much as GM intended. A good bit the original-spec trim remains,
too, from the massive front bumper and delicate chrome egg crate
grille up front, to the neat door handles and tailgate chains out
back that look like industrial art all by themselves. The bed floor
was finished in lightly stained oak wood and bright chrome trim
slats, as is typical in all the top restored vintage trucks, and
although it looks like a pretty dance floor, it can still handle
plenty of work so you shouldn't be afraid to use this truck as
intended.
Trucks were austere machines when they were new, but this one had a
bit of an upgrade inside during the build. The original bench was
swapped-out in favor of a later-model unit, which was then
recovered in elegant black vinyl upholstery, tying in neatly with
the dark carpets and other black accents in the otherwise
all-yellow cab. Simplicity was the key so they didn't go overboard
with upgrades, and it shows very little wear. The original gauges
are a very cool setup with a single face that certainly looks
restored, along with a trio black-faced auxiliary gauges installed
under the dash that help keep a closer eye on the upgraded
drivetrain. A Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette stereo fits neatly in the
center of the dash without any major cutting or modifications, and
a sporty and thick-rimmed Grant GT steering wheel anchors the
cockpit while working with the B&M shifter in the floorboard -
all components that keep this C10's legendary truck credentials
intact.
When the truck was restored, a 350 cubic inch V8 crate motor was
nestled between the front fenders to help it run as good as it
looks. A 4-barrel carb atop an Edelbrock intake help make power, so
it runs beautifully, and many of the accessories were upgraded,
including the alternator, long-tube headers, and chrome
open-element air cleaner up top. It starts easily with a great V8
rumble from the Flowmaster dual exhaust system below, and with a
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, it's easy to drive. The
chassis is clean but largely original with a few choice upgrades,
so it's not shiny and perfect. On the other hand, it shows off what
clean living down south will get you and again, if you want to use
your vintage pickup to get some chores done, this one will never
complain. Cool Eagle Alloy wheels with black centers give it a
muscular look, especially with those fat 255/60/15 front and
275/60/15 rear Cooper Cobra blackwall radials.
Extremely appealing, this cool old Chevy pickup demonstrates that
things of quality have no fear of age. Bright hot trucks like this
never last long. Call today!
