Vehicle Description
This 1963 Chevrolet C10 truck has its version of cool. After all,
the body shows off the ultimate level of patina. And the stance and
the V8 growl are instant indicators that this is no farm truck.
We're not afraid to call this a rat rod. Today that is a term of
endearment where someone took the time to get exceptionally
creative. So take a moment to see how they sweated the details in
this creation. For example, the full package has the look of a
well-earned patina. The white paint on the bumpers and grille in
place of chrome adds to the truck's feeling of industrial roots,
and it helps add to the patina attitude. There are even vintage
signs riveted in place to patch the body. It has the look of a
truck that knows the meaning of a hard day's work, right down to
the Home Depot lumber used for the truck bed. But you can also see
a touch more thoughtfulness all over this pickup. A nice semi-gloss
uniting the patina and showing off the stepside fenders. And those
polished side exhaust tips and stance with a meatier rear tire set
hint at a street machine style.
Open the door, and the minimalistic and multi-color style continues
the rat rod impression. But just like the exterior, there are the
right touches of thoughtfulness. You feel it in the smooth action
of the doors and the comfy velour-like cover for the seat. Plus, it
was built to be a proper driver with a Grant sports steering wheel,
a tilt column, auxiliary readouts, and a Hurst floor shifter.
Unlike the rest of this truck, the engine bay doesn't downplay its
looks. Clean black inner walls funnel your attention to the bright
and tidy motor in the middle. Nice polished components like valve
covers and air grabber give this 327 cubic-inch V8 some nice flair.
Plus, the hoses and wiring look fresh from investment. The V8
inhales deeply from Holley four-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock
intake. And it exhales with authority as headers add even more
power while contributing to the rumble of the dual exhaust and
Flowmaster mufflers. It's the kind of a setup that cranks quickly,
drives excellently, and you have a three-speed automatic
transmission and trailing arm rear suspension, putting an easy
cruising nature behind this well-powered patina pickup.
This is an excellent rat rod pickup with plenty of secretly
rewarding styles. So if you love a patina street machine, you know
you need to call now!
