Vehicle Description
Ready to win some trophies? Or maybe you just want to be that guy
with the nicest longbed in the state? Well, this absolutely
dialed-in 1965 Chevrolet C10 will certainly do it for you. With a
gorgeous restoration finished less than 1K miles ago by the pros at
Carolina Classic Restorations, it's a subtle resto-mod that
skillfully accents all that was great about Chevy's '60s haulers.
And now that you mention it, they do make pretty darned good
cruisers, too.
You want to get noticed, don't go with obnoxious flames and
soon-to-be-dated body mods, do it with top-end restoration skill
and gorgeous colors. That was obviously the mantra behind this
build, which combines impressive craftsmanship and time-consuming
attention to detail. Fit and finish are great - top driver-quality
all the way - and if this truck ever spent days out in the field or
on the job site, all evidence of the past has been completely
erased by this impressive build. Instead, the sheetmetal is
straight enough to use as a mirror, the bright white paint makes
other trucks in our showroom look bland, and every edge was honed
to a sharp crease that reflects light in a most impressive way. Oh,
and all that gorgeous, period-perfect trim remains intact - the egg
crate grille, large bumpers, door handles and side mirrors, and
even the cab trim and badging - all either fully restored or
replaced with correct reproduction materials that glitter against
the paint while accenting both the original design and the long-bed
stance. In particular, the side trim remains as straight as a ruler
and shows off a deep blue insert that's matched on the
powder-coated steel wheels, providing the perfect contrast to the
white finish. Out back, there's a fresh wooden bed that warms up
the paint job and offers bright chrome rub strips that have yet to
see a drop of rain or a piece of cargo.
They restorers worked the same kind of magic inside, where the
all-new interior is highlighted by a gorgeous bench seat
upholstered in an elegant, two-tone vinyl hide. Plush blue carpets
and matching floor mats insulate the cab and give the interior an
upscale feel, while the stock white door panels at the flanks are
accented with new chrome handles, black arm rests, and upgraded
speakers. The steel dash was beautifully refinished and painted to
match the exterior, and although the single-pane instrument panel
might look stock, it's actually been cleverly filled with modern
Dakota Digital instruments that maintain a keen eye on the upgraded
motor under the hood. A wood-rimmed chrome steering wheel was also
added for a bit of flair, mounted atop a polished tilt column that
helps add a little room for the driver. Neatly integrated
aftermarket A/C is a nice addition that makes this truck easy to
drive, and the entertainment system is managed via a Sony
AM/FM/AUX/SAT stereo with speakers neatly stashed throughout the
passenger compartment. It's all just beautifully done inside, and
with so few miles on the build, still smells new.
An upgraded 327 cubic inch V8 powers this beautiful truck, a 1968
Impala 327/250 block that was swapped in and neatly dressed
Corporate Blue engine enamel and loads of polished/chromed pieces.
Topped with chrome Chevrolet valve covers and a matching air
cleaner, the powerful small block roars to life via an HEI ignition
system and chrome CVF alternator, is fed through a big Holley
4-barrel carburetor, and breathes easy through a set of long-tube
headers linked to a fresh Magnaflow dual exhaust system that sounds
amazing below. A March serpentine belt system drives the
accessories with the help of billet brackets and pulleys, including
power steering and power front disc brakes, and the whole show
stays nice and cool thanks to a big radiator and auxiliary fan.
Service access remains quite good, and while everything is new,
it's also smart since the truck really was built to drive. During
the restoration, the entire chassis and frame was painted satin
black, and the suspension is all-new and features upgraded A-Arms,
shocks, coils, and a big sway bar up front, along with fresh
trailing arms, coil springs, and shocks in the rear. A 700R4
4-speed automatic overdrive transmission means this truck is
highway-ready, spinning a rugged 12-bolt rear end that can still be
called upon for the toughest of jobs. Color-matched steelies
provide an appropriate vintage look, especially when adorned with
brightly polished trim rings and Baby Moon hubcaps, and they come
wrapped with fat 235/75/15 white-wall radials that finish off the
period-perfect look.
There's obviously a ton of money wrapped up in this build, but the
effort will pay off handsomely for the next lucky owner. Call
today!
