Vehicle Description
This frame-off restored 1973 Chevrolet C10 Restomod pickup is the
direct result of someone taking an early 'Square Body' and turning
it up to '11'. With a killer lowered stance, a strong running,
professionally built 406 V8, an upgraded performance suspension,
custom leather interior, and an attention-grabbing, sinister black
paint job, it's got a unique look that totally works and turn heads
everywhere it goes. Take a closer look but do so quickly, because
this dialed-in and slammed stepside Chevy won't be with us
long.
The builders of this truck threw all caution and subtlety into the
wind during the restoration, electing a diabolical color
combination and a wicked stance to go along with all that added pop
under the hood. With that miles-deep, tuxedo-like black finish,
it's got an unbelievably clean look that seems a lot more
customized than it is, and it really holds up well under scrutiny.
Finished a mere 3782 miles ago, it's difficult to find anything to
complain about, as the paint is flat-out gorgeous everywhere you
look. It's obvious the paint and bodywork received a 'blank-check'
treatment, and we love the custom details that truly make this
truck special: the deleted bumpers, smoothed body, front and real
roll pan, swapped-in '89-'91 front grille, deleted drip rails, and
beautifully finished custom bed that was restored to the 9's (more
on that later). This is typically the part of the narrative where
we mention that the paint looks awesome despite a couple
imperfections, but to be honest, we haven't really found any. The
finish is dripping fresh, miles-deep, and about as slick-as-can-be,
and although beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder in
this business, this is objectively a high-end truck. If you plan on
taking it to a show, even though the most scrutinizing judges are
going to look upon it favorably, so you should plan on hauling home
some trophies. Despite the low, wide look, this Chevy still
maintains most of the original GM styling, from the hood up front
to the bulging rear fenders, and we love that the builder's showed
some restraint to allow for the classic GM design speak for itself.
The door handles haven't been shaved and the top's not chopped,
resulting in a clean, factory look that makes the lowered stance
and black paint job look even more impressive. Even the grille up
front is original (albeit about a decade advanced), complete with a
gold Bowtie badge and clear lenses on the running lights, although
those LED taillights installed on the rear roll pan out are from a
1948 Chevrolet. And while you're back there check out the custom
bed that includes capped bed rails, a smoothed tailgate, and hidden
hinges, while the inside of the bed features smoothed walls, a
gorgeous wood bed, glossy black slats, and stainless hardware.
The interior was nicely upgraded with a host of modern components,
yet still manages to still keep a mostly stock-style vibe - with a
comfortable, deeply sculpted bench seat that can surprisingly seat
three. Those are high-end hides on the seat, and the two-tone color
combination anchors the theme inside with matching door panels,
kick panels, plush carpets, and taut headliner above. Nothing was
left untouched inside, and it's obvious only the best materials and
components were used and it all still looks incredibly fresh. All
the exposed steel inside the cab was painted slick-black to match,
and polished billet accents are found throughout including on the
door panels, dash, column shifter, and highlighting the
leather-rimmed, 3-spoke steering wheel mounted atop a tilt column.
Ahead of that wheel lies a full set of AutoMeter gauges that keep a
close eye on the upgraded engine under the hood, nestled inside a
matching billet bezel that really pops out from the reworked dash.
Options include power windows and locks, and a Pioneer
AM/FM/Cassette stereo.
Power comes from a rugged 406 V8, custom built by noted
professional engine builder, Stewart Moffit. Born as a 400 small
block, the engine was bored .030 over and tuned just right, and now
provides the kind of horsepower and torque that the looks of this
Chevy promise. Augmented with a giant Barry Grant Gold Claw
4-barrel carburetor, a polished Edelbrock intake, MSD ignition, and
jet-coated long-tube headers, it's a feisty small block that runs
incredibly well, and much like the exterior, the presentation is
through the roof. The firewall and inner fenders were painted slick
black, and bright Edelbrock valve covers and a unique air cleaner
make the engine pop so bright you'll want to show it off everywhere
you go. A built TH350C automatic transmission includes an
electronic overdrive and a power lock-up torque convertor, and with
power steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes with slotted rotors,
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, vintage
pickup, and the 12-bolt 3.42 Auburn posi-traction rear end is
virtually bulletproof. Underneath, the chassis is very nicely
finished, with upgraded suspension components including tubular
A-Arms, Belltech shocks and springs, a big sway bar, and heavy-duty
leaf springs and doubled-up shocks in the rear end. A throaty
X-pipe dual exhaust system gives this C10 a fantastic soundtrack,
and it sound downright epic up-and-down the throttle. Flashy
20-inch Budnik wheels stuffed into the wheel wells and wrapped in
staggered 245/40/20 front and 295/40/20 performance radials finish
the look perfectly.
A former World of Wheels winner, SEMA feature, and Truckin'
Magazine spotlight truck, this custom C10 really impresses. There's
a lot more we simply couldn't get to in this limited space, so give
us a shout to get the full scoop behind this Black Beauty. Call
today!
