Vehicle Description
1971 Chevrolet C10 - Built On Iron Resurrection - 6.2L LSA V8 -
Automatic Transmission - 891 Miles Since Built - Beautiful Blue
Patina Exterior - Custom Tan Interior - Full Airlift Suspensions -
Countless Hours Spent On Restoration Garage Kept Motors is very
excited to showcase this 1971 Chevrolet C10 that was built by the
famed Martin Brothers Customs out of Johnson City, Texas. The
Martin Brothers shop is the focus of the popular Motor Trend TV
show, Iron Resurrection, and this truck build was featured on the
first episode of season three, Thundering C10. This like all the
Martin Brothers work is an amazing custom build. This truck
features a well-executed blue patina finish that is largely based
on the condition the body was found in before the build began. The
shop repaired some minor rust in the cab corners and rocker panels
as well as performing some subtle modifications including
relocating the gas cap and adding custom exhaust outlets in the bed
quarters on the otherwise solid southern body. The bed floor was
raised to accommodate a modified chassis and air ride suspension
with custom fabricated oversize wheel wells to fit over the
monstrous 24 X 15 rims and narrowed differential. The custom metal
fabrication features the Martin Brothers logo and cleverly conceals
access panels to the air compressors and fuel tank which has been
relocated to the rear of the truck. Minor dents from the truck's
previous work life were tastefully retained to maintain the
weathered look. The finish has been artistically blended and
matched to the remaining paint and clear coated to maintain the
authentic aged patina look. The lighting has been upgraded to LED
lights all around with halogen headlights. The grill surrounding
stainless was polished and a new grill was installed. All the glass
has been replaced with new pieces including weatherstripping. The
interior continues the tasteful resto/mod while maintaining the
factory vibe. The interior features a custom bench seat with
detailed stitching in saddle leather upholstery. The custom door
panels, dash pad, and custom center console are covered in matching
saddle leather. Custom brown carpet and floor mats complete the
interior. The center console features dual air gauges to monitor
the air ride suspension, and side vent outlets for the custom
Vintage Air A/C & heating system. Further details include custom
machined cup holders and a one-off shifter boot ring that frames
the Lokar floor shifter. A Flaming River tilt steering column is
topped by a custom polished aluminum steering wheel wrapped in
saddle leather matching the interior upholstery. The stock dash
holds a Dakota Digital Instrument gauge cluster that monitors the
engine vitals. A Kenwood AM/FM stereo with CD/Bluetooth/XM/AUX
input powers a Kicker Audio speaker system with custom front kick
panel speakers and a sub-woofer system wrapped in saddle leather.
Under the hood sits a Chevrolet 6.2 Supercharged LSA crate motor.
The engine compartment is highly detailed with hand-formed metal
fabrication including enlarged wheel wells to fit the 20 X 9 front
wheels, custom firewall, radiator shroud, and coolant tank and
supercharger cover. A set of Porter hood hinges further clean up
the engine compartment. An aluminum radiator keeps this hot setup
running cool and a custom air inlet draws in cooler outside air.
Underneath this truck has been treated to a brand new custom
Choppin' Block chassis with narrowed front and rear end and rides
on a full AVS air ride suspension system. Willwood hydramatic
four-wheel disc brakes control the braking and this truck has been
upgraded to a power rack and pinion steering. Power from the 6.2 V8
is transferred through a 4L85-E GM transmission to a narrowed Ford
9 rear end. Needless to say, this is a very detailed and
well-executed build by a shop with an excellent reputation that
adds a level of provenance to this truck. This well-sorted truck is
amazing to drive with no sh