Vehicle Description
Vintage trucks are extremely popular right now, and if this
'rockabilly' 1963 Chevrolet C10 stepside is any indication, there's
a bright future in old haulers. From the awesome custom paint job
to the strong running Straight 6 under the hood, this cool pickup
nails in spades the original look and feel of a classic Chevy
streetrod hauler. If the late, great James Dean picked a truck to
voice-over in 'Cars 4', wouldn't it look just like this?
Finished in Matte Black paint with red accents and pinstripe work
throughout, this '63 Chevy might as well have a black comb in its
front pocket, a toothpick in its mouth, and a pack of Lucky Strikes
rolled up in its sleeve. The stepside offers dramatic styling with
lots of swoops and curves, and with the added curb appeal of that
pronounced rake and big-and-little rim package, it makes a bold
statement before it's even cranked. Dupont Hot Rod Black paint was
laid down over straight bodywork back in late 2013, and the pros
that did the work really got it right. Matte paint can be tricky,
especially in a flat black finish, so the body needs to be laser
straight and the paint has to be laid down precisely by skilled
hands, otherwise every little imperfection will show. The results
speak for themselves, as this is a top-flight driver-grade truck
that borders on show-quality in some circles, and it's a
conversation piece everywhere it goes. Red pinstripe work on the
hood, tailgate, and profile flames was all laid down by hand, and
along with the contrasting red front grille does a great job
counter-acting the matte black finish. 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 rocket-style
taillights out back look amazing. Chrome bumpers fore and aft
provide just enough bling, with a cool dealership name engraving on
the rear bumper calling back to the truck advertisements of old
(although usually these were painted on bumpers). The bed is
beautifully refinished with black-stained wood and red slats to
match the theme, probably too nice to do much hauling, but when
it's this pretty, who cares?
The interior has been completely reconfigured as well, anchored by
a pair of very comfortable and well-padded, late-model black bucket
seats accented with red piping, sitting over an expanse of fresh,
black carpets lining the floor. A center console splits the seats
and adds storage and cup holders, and right next to it is one of
the coolest custom shifters we've ever seen - fabricated to manage
the 3-speed manual transmission below. Simple steel door panels
were painted with a gloss black finish and given all new hardware,
as was the headliner and back of the cab, while the metal dash was
painted bright red to continue the two-tone color theme found
outside. There's more custom pinstripe work on the glove
compartment door, fresh factory gauges were added ahead of the
driver, and a SunPro tachometer was strapped to the steering column
where it's joined by a new leather-rimmed 3-spoke steering wheel. A
trio of auxiliary gauges were added under the dash to help keep an
eye on the motor, and a JVC AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo was hidden away in
the glove compartment in lieu of cutting up any sheetmetal, and it
powers speakers neatly hidden away in the kick panels. Everything
inside is in great shape, further proof that this truck was shown
more than it was ever driven, and the components picked were all
aimed at the comfort of the driver and passenger
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. Of course, unlike the plain set-up
from the factory, these inner fenders were beautifully painted
bright red and the firewall finished in matte black to match the
overall two-tone theme. A little bit of chrome was added for extra
bling, including the shiny valve cover and air cleaner atop the
single barrel carb, and all the plumbing and wiring was neatly
routed and tucked away to give the engine bay a great appearance.
Like every well-maintained/restored Inline 6s it runs beautifully,
and all the accessories appear to have been replaced/restored at
the time of the build (and we have a lots of receipts, restoration
photos, and even a DVD that backs all that up), all the way down to
the big radiator and alternator up front. Long-tube headers were
added and heat-wrapped tight up against the engine, and they lead
into a custom exhaust system with dual 'glasspack' mufflers that
add a little bark to the otherwise silky-smooth 6-cylinder
soundtrack. A 3-speed manual transmission makes the truck a blast
to drive, and it spins a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end with a bright
chrome differential cover. Underneath the chassis is a thing of
beauty that was finished to show-off like the rest of the truck,
and an upgraded front clip features swapped in A-arms, new shocks,
and a big swaybar up front, while out there's a set of coilovers
and a big rear swaybar - all of which together to keep this C10
glued to the road at all speeds. Rolling stock consists of red
'Smoothie' wheels adorned with chrome 'Moon Eye' hubcaps, and
they're wrapped in aggressively staggered 185/70/15 front and
285/70/15 rear BFGoodrich whitewall radials with plenty of
tread.
Nut-and-bolt restored, this old-school Rockabilly C10 is an
absolute winner. With a restoration that was documented with
comprehensive receipts, pictures, and even a DVD of the build, you
can rest assured that nothing was overlooked. Truly one-of-a-kind.
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