Vehicle Description
The right stance and color combination can make or break any
vehicle, and this 1983 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Sequoia Special
pickup looks simply awesome slammed and raked in its two-tone Light
Bronze and Cream outfit. This slick Box Chevy truck also packs a
brawny 5.0L, a ton of optional and aftermarket equipment, and an
upgraded suspension, showing us why these trucks remain so popular
today. Take a closer look, this slick Southern truck is a turn-key
beauty that's both reliable and show-off worthy.
Although it was repainted not too long ago, this truck still
carries a factory-correct color combination and exudes a totally
'80s vibe with careful pinstripes between the Light Bronze and
Cream paint. That's not to say that it's dated, because the color
combination is timeless, especially with all the deep luster and
shine inside the finish of both shades. Park this truck next to one
with original paint, and you'll see that the Light Bronze is vastly
deeper and richer than the original stuff, with a glistening shine
that puts even the best original paint to shame. The Cream reflects
straight bodywork underneath, and the break line between the colors
is laser-straight and even across the body lines. All the original
trim was reinstalled or replaced with OEM correct parts, including
the hood ornament and oversized side mirrors, and this truck also
includes shiny tailgate trim and a bed that's been treated to a
spray-in bedliner (dyed to match the Light Bronze paint) for
practicality's sake, so you can put it to work a bit if you need
to. A laser-straight front grille and chrome bumpers front and rear
give the truck an upscale look and you'll be impressed by how
tightly the stainless trim hugs the lower edges of the body. This
really is a good-looking truck.
The original style interior is very tasteful in Medium Almond,
further punctuated with a gorgeous Houndstooth cover on the
comfortable bench seat, a crack-free dash pad, and matching door
panels at the flanks. Thanks to a relatively recent refreshing,
it's in great condition with great factory options and a few
well-chosen additions. In addition, the plush black carpets, taut
original headliner, and even the stock kick panels are all
remarkably well-preserved, and one glance inside tells you that
this was not a stripped-down work truck ever. Options include
factory A/C that's blowing nice and cold, power windows and locks,
electronic cruise control, and a tilt steering column that now
holds the original steering wheel atop it, all of which make this
Box Chevy pickup a true pleasure to drive. Flip the key and the
dash comes to life, as the original gauge set-up was swapped in
favor of a purely digital gauge set-up that looks like it belongs
in a Tesla, making this a truck that's ready to cruise
cross-country at a moment's notice with a keen eye toward the
engine's vitals. An original AM/FM stereo controls the tunes, while
the sliding rear window out back is always a welcome accessory,
creating draft-free ventilation inside on those days where you
don't need the A/C.
An uber-dependable 5.0L V8 is plenty to get this truck moving and
to haul just about anything that'll fit in the bed. With decent
horsepower and plenty of torque, this powerplant really scoots
around town easily thanks to the help of the 4-barrel carburetor
and Edelbrock intake running the show up top, and it has a great
muscle car V8 soundtrack to go with it. The engine bay is neatly
detailed and organized, including a black open-element air cleaner,
black Chevrolet valve covers, and a set of newer-looking exhaust
manifolds that feed the dual exhaust below. Turn the key and it
starts easily, which is what you'd expect from a small block Chevy,
and it feels like a far younger vehicle from behind the wheel. Much
of that is due to the lowered suspension that features upgraded
shocks front and rear and a factory front stabilizer bar that help
with the handles and the slammed stance you see in our photos. A
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission spins a 10-bolt rear end
filled with standard gears out back, making highway cruising easy
and relatively efficient, and power steering and power front disc
brakes reinforce that very point. Oversized 20-inch Ridler wheels
take a modern spin on the vintage look, and they wear staggered
245/40/20 front and 375/35/20 rear radials all around that fill the
fenders perfectly.
A slick-looking, well-equipped truck that still has a ton of life
left in it. Clean ones are getting scarce, and you'll have a hard
time find a better color combination and curb presence than this.
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