Factory Short Bed - 5.3 LS Engine - Automatic Trans -12 Bolt Rear
Axle with 3.73 Posi -A/C - Power Steering -Power Disc Brakes
-Aluminum Radiator w/ Dual Electric Fans -Tilt Column - Dual
Exhaust -Belltech Suspension (3"" Front - 5"" Rear) with Adjustable
Panhard Bar -HD Front & Rear Sway Bars -Detroit Steel 20"" wheels
(Tires: Front 245/45/20 - Rear 275/40/20)
Here is a chance to own a virtually brand new, extremely desirable,
1968 Chevy C10 in bright orange and cream. These trucks have a huge
following and are very popular but it's not very often you come
across an example in this condition AND available to purchase.
LaFontaine Classics is very pleased to offer this unbelievable 1968
C10 that is basically a hand built, completely refurbished, ""new""
truck from top to bottom. The restoration started by disassembling
the entire truck down to the bare frame - this was the starting
point.
Media blasting and painting the frame in semi-gloss black was step
one of this build. The cab and bed were installed on a rotisserie
where they underwent very detailed preparations including countless
hours of ""blocking and sanding"" to be sure all of the surfaces
were smooth and straight. Before removing from the rotisserie, the
cab and bed were treated to multiple coats of bright orange and
cream paint that makes this C10 stand out in a crowd.
Before the reassembly, the decision had already been made to have a
finished product that looked and drove like a brand-new truck. With
that in mind, most of the components installed on this project were
either brand new, or completely restored to appear like new. The
entire underside is painted semi-gloss black including the
floorboards, new suspension, and rear axle. Under the hood you will
find new inner fenders along with a new core support, again
finished in the matching semi-gloss found underneath. Between the
frame rails is a modern, aluminum headed, LS V-8 engine measuring
5.3 liters. This is the heart and soul that moves this beauty down
the road with plenty of power to spare. These are very popular
engines to transplant into classic cars and trucks because of their
modern amenities including fuel injection, power steering, modern
accessory drive, coil-on-plug ignition system and easy to source
mounts and brackets. Our '68 is installed with a GM factory style
wiring harness and stock ECU for simple plug-and-play installation.
Transferring the power to the rear is a late model 4L60E 4-speed
automatic transmission normally found in newer trucks, typically
with the 5.3L engines. This transmission is also controlled by the
same ECU that controls the engine - not a separate stand-alone
system found in other builds. Exhaust duties are handled by a
custom fabricated dual exhaust system including V-band clamped
connection points and tail pipes exiting under the rear bumper. The
finishing touch under the hood is the Vintage Air A/C system
blowing ice cold air controlled by the factory dash mounted
controls to keep the stock appearance.
Looking inside, you will find a gorgeous, completely stock
appearing interior. The reconditioned factory dash houses the stock
gauge cluster, heater controls, and a AM/FM Radio with a Cassette
deck. Additional items include a tilt steering column with 3 spoke
steering wheel, new gas and brake pedals, new door sill plates,
weather stripping, new carpet with Dyna-mate sound deadening
installed underneath, and the completely rebuilt/recovered
houndstooth bench seat with shoulder belts.
This is the C10 above all others. It was built to appear stock, yet
run and drive like a modern pick-up. The finished product is a
perfect mix of old and new and the result exceeded the
expectations. Don't hesitate to inquire on this one - it won't last
long!
For more information Call us Today: 248-714-2110
Or Email us at: Inquiry@
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