Vehicle Description
In case you haven't noticed, vintage trucks are more popular than
ever these days, and those that are turn-key ready to drive with
something extra to offer are flying off the shelves. Trucks like
this dialed-in 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Custom step-side for instance,
are at the very top of the charts. With a smooth-running 327 V8
small block, gorgeous '60s styling, and traditional colors, it's a
former workhorse that has learned to dance.
Finished in a rather subdued shade of Butterscotch Tan, this
restored C-10 mostly sticks to the factory recipe. Why mess with a
good thing, right? The Stepside offered dramatic styling with lots
of swoops and curves, offset with the white paint on the bumpers
and grille, 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, along
with that unique cast trim that adorns the profiles of the cab.
Paint and bodywork are done to a good driver standard, and this
truck will be right at home both at local shows and the local
lumber yard on a Saturday afternoon. 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. Most of the original trim remains, from the
white bumpers fore and aft and the matching egg crate grille, to
the chrome bed rails, tan tonneau cover, and matching toolbox that
all dress up the bed. And if you need it to work, it's ready, with
a refinished wood bed that isn't over-restored but rather just
about how the factory probably would have done it.
Trucks were austere machines when they were new, but this one has
had a comfort upgrade during the build. The original bench was
replaced with high-back bucket seats, and they were covered in tan
fabric that looks like it would wear like iron - tying in perfectly
with the custom headliner and matching dash, the flanking door
panels, and the carpets below. Admittedly, the carpets need to be
replaced, but thankfully that change is easily made. Padded dashes
and door panels hadn't yet made it to the truck lines, so it's
really cool that they were added to the build here, giving the
truck a more refined look inside. The original gauges are a very
cool setup with a single lens over all dials and they're joined by
a set of auxiliary units inside and underneath the dash, while a
thick-rimmed, chrome steering wheel mounted atop a chrome tilt
column anchors the cockpit. Up above, the custom headliner houses
both a Sharp AM/FM/Cassette stereo and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD/AUX head
unit, along with several aftermarket speakers that handle the tunes
inside. There's also an under-dash A/C unit that almost looks
factory, but it will need some work before it cools the cabin
again, and the Hurst T-Handle shifter that juts out of the
transmission tunnel in the floor gives the truck a very sporty look
inside.
That's a 327 cubic inch V8 under the hood nestled back between the
front fenders. As a truck, function was chosen over style, but it
got upgrades like a performance intake and 4-barrel carburetor,
chrome valve covers, and a matching chrome open-element air
cleaner. It runs beautifully with that smoothness that only '60s
engines seem to demonstrate and there's plenty of torque at just
about any speed. Road manners are aided via a power steering system
that manages the truck with ease, and it starts easily with a great
V8 rumble from the dual exhaust system. The TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission makes it easy to drive and while it's mostly original,
the chassis is in good order with no signs of life in the rust
belt. '90s-style 15-inch alloys wheels are an upgrade over the
heavy steelies and were fitted with 235/75/15 blackwall radials to
give it a sporty look.
This is a great truck that can work all day and still clean up
nicely for a night out on the town. Priced right and ready to work
or play, this C-10 won't last with us long. Call today!
