Vehicle Description
This 1985 Chevrolet C10 Silverado pickup is the direct result of
someone taking a 'Square Body' pickup and turning it up to 11. With
a killer slammed stance, a strong running, freshly built 350 V8
motor mated to an overdrive automatic, and a comfortable A/C
interior, this Frost White stunner has a unique look that totally
works and turns heads everywhere it goes. Take a closer look,
because this dropped Chevy is a very cool, 'just built' vintage
truck that won't last long.
The builders of this truck threw all caution and subtlety into the
wind during the restoration, electing a bright color and a slammed
stance to go along with all that pop under the hood. With that
Frost White finish, it's got a clean look that seems a lot more
customized than it actually is, and because the paint job was done
right when it was completed, it holds up well under scrutiny. It's
a strong driver-quality hauler through-and-through, with a killer
overall presentation that overlooks its minor imperfections, and
the depth of the white color underneath that thick clearcoat is
very impressive. Bottom-line, this truck was built to be driven and
enjoyed, but the restorers certainly made it worthy of the local
car show scene, and it will gather a crown pretty much anywhere it
goes. Despite the low, wide look, this C10 is mostly composed of
stock bodywork, although the chin spoilers and stock grille up
front (complete with paint-matched center strip), along with the
trimmed-out tailgate out back do a great job to bookend this
gorgeous truck, almost making it look slightly custom. All the
factory Silverado trim is still in place, the door handles haven't
been shaved, the top's not chopped, and the mirrors are still at
the flanks, resulting in a clean near-factory look that makes the
lowered stance and dialed-in paint job look even more impressive.
Chrome bumpers fore and aft really pop against the white paint and
one look inside the laser-straight, paint-matched bed that's
protected with a vinyl floor cover proves that this truck never
really had to work in its life. And of course, those chrome wheels
aren't stock, but they're not over-the-top either and really
enhance the overall look tucked-up under the wheel wells.
The interior was nicely upgraded at the time of the build yet still
manages to still keep a stock-style vibe, with a supremely
comfortable black vinyl bench seat and drop-in armrest/center
console piece in the center. The seat has been re-filled with new
cushions that look and feel great, and the cover is about as fresh
and clean as you'll see, resulting in an all-day comfortable
seating area that puts long-range travel squarely on the menu.
There's a taut carpeted headliner above, matching plush black
carpets are protected by vinyl floormats below, Silverado-spec
factory door panels that include controls the power windows and
locks are at the flanks, and the beautifully stitched, brand-new
black dash pad is completely free of imperfections. The factory
gauges in the shiny bezel provide an accurate reading of the
engine's vitals, and there's a stock steering wheel atop a
'comfort-tilt' column at the head of the cockpit. Other options
include an upgraded Pioneer AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit in the center of
the dash that manages upgraded speakers built into custom kick
panels, intermittent wipers, electronic speed control, seatbelts,
tinted glass, a sliding rear window, and factory HVAC system that's
been updated with new R134a refrigerant, a new heater core, and
modern hardware under the hood. As you can see, this Silverado came
loaded from the factory, and the builders took things up a notch
higher. Now this restored beauty is clean, tight, and ready to
use.
Power comes from a rugged 350 V8 motor, which have been a mainstay
in Chevy build's for quite a while. Neatly rebuilt to retain
OEM-style functionality, everything looks like it was born in
there, despite the fact that the entire drivetrain has nothing
short of break-in miles on it (in fact, the engine is still filled
with break-in oil with only 250 miles clocked since the build, so
it will need to be changed with regular oil once it hits 1K). The
engine bay is detailed like the factory would've done (aside from
the California emissions smog stuff that was rightly removed),
right down to the black snorkeled air cleaner and matching valve
covers. It starts quickly and runs beautifully and can be serviced
at any Chevy dealer thanks to the common, OEM parts, and a giant
aluminum radiator was installed up front to help keep the whole
show nice and cool. A 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission was also
rebuilt, and with power steering and power front disc brakes, it's
a real pleasure to drive in almost any condition. Thanks to the
overdrive transmission, this is a nice highway cruiser that gets
surprisingly good gas mileage for a full-sized pickup. Underneath,
the chassis is very well preserved, and the suspension has been
augmented with new ball joints and a Bell Tech lowering kit and
various performance suspension parts that help set the stance and
ensure this Silverado drives like a dream. An X-pipe Flowmaster
dual exhaust with throaty mufflers gives this truck a fantastic
soundtrack, but it's not so obnoxious you'll have to hide from the
HOA every time you pull out from the garage. Flashy 18-inch US Mags
chrome wheels wrapped in 235/55/18 front and 255/55/18 rear
blackwall radials finish off the look perfectly.
An original California Silverado that was already a killer ride
when it was new, restored and upgraded to an even higher level
that's really put it over the top. That's why we absolutely love
this Square Body Chevy. Call today!
