Vehicle Description
This 1969 Chevrolet C10 454 Restomod is quite the stunner, so much
so that we're fairly confident it might be the slickest Action Line
C10 in our inventory. With only 262 miles on the full, nut-and-bolt
restoration, it's practically new in every way, punctuated by a
super-slick Black paint job over a gorgeous red houndstooth
interior. It's powered by a THUNDERING 454 V8 fuel-injected engine
mated to a 700R4 overdrive automatic, sticks to the road thanks to
a CPP pro-touring style suspension, and features a host of high-end
goodies like 4-wheel disc brakes and cold A/C. Get out of the way,
there's a new sheriff in town and he's stronger, faster, and
prettier than all the ones that came before.
As the '60s gave way to the '70s, Chevy embarked on a fairly
extensive do-over of its highly respected line of pickups, giving
them an exciting, modern appearance and attaching a new nickname -
the Action Line. True to its model's original intent, this '69
model seems prepared for vigorous activity - having the good
fortune of professional builders that largely left its vintage look
intact, while adding some killer extra touches in the mix that
raise its curb appeal well above of its peers. It was purchased as
an unfinished project already wearing recent high-end paint and
bodywork, and in the past year it was completely sorted out,
stuffed with high-end parts, and finished to the top-end
driver-quality standard you see today. The modern Black paint was
expertly applied, and because there are gallons of this deep,
lustrous finish on the body that's barely seen the outside world,
it's bound to last for decades. By most accounts it's a borderline
show-quality truck with nary an imperfection to speak of (in fact,
we only found a tiny dry spot on the passenger's fender and a small
smudge or two in the bed, that's it) and with only 262 miles on the
completed restoration this C10 look incredibly fresh. A
reproduction chrome front grille assembly was added up front to set
the tone, a symmetrically creased hood protects the cackling
monster underneath, and the original gas-cap on the cab was deleted
when the tank was relocated to the bed. The glistening bumpers,
shiny brightwork and hardware, and blacked-out Custom-spec trim
that runs from end-to-end on the bottom of the truck and adorns the
tailgate is all new to the build - and it's in excellent condition.
Even all the glass is new - also in borderline show-quality
condition like the paint - and because it's all been beautifully
tinted and this C10 comes equipped with a desirable big back
window, the curb appeal is through the roof. I don't know about
you, but this is the exact kind of C10 that I picture in my dreams.
Out back, the laser-straight SWB bed is insanely straight, free on
any banged-up sheetmetal, rust, dings, or dents, and it was
thoroughly painted to a level that matches the rest of the truck.
And although I'm sure it could handle just about anything you throw
its way, it might be a bit sacrilegious to put to work something
that's this darn nice.
Much like the exterior, the interior has benefitted from a full
restoration that has retained its suitably vintage appearance,
albeit with many comforts of the modern world. Red houndstooth
upholstery covers the bucket seats and the oversized
jumpseat/armrest that splits them, Cheyenne-spec door panels
complete with Western scroll and woodgrain accents were mounted at
the flanks, and the soft red dash pad and plush red carpets add to
the long list of new components inside that have hardly been
touched by a human. Counter to the C10's workmanlike intent, things
are upscale in this cab, where a 3-spoke steering wheel mounted
atop a tilt column anchors the cockpit, and just ahead of it a new
instrument bezel was filled with upscale Dakota Digital gauges
featuring carbon-fiber inlays and red markings. Options include
cold Vintage Air A/C, a retro-style AM/FM stereo, cup holders,
seatbelts, and color-keyed floormats. Pretty much everything you
can touch inside this truck is brand new, and it really shows.
If a rock-solid drivetrain capable of HUGE power and frequent
driving is a priority for you, this C10 should move up your "must
see" list. The 454 V8 engine standing by under the hood is running
strong and up for any task, and it's so neatly nestled inside the
slick engine bay you might think it was born there. It features a
Holley Sniper EFI set-up, a Weaind aluminum intake, and
block-hugging headers at the flanks. The big block was painted
Chevy Orange and looks incredibly slick inside the slick-black
engine bay, and with a giant aluminum radiator, a CPP power
steering set-up, and power 4-wheel disc brakes, it's engineered for
today's streets. It also sounds great thanks to a custom dual
exhaust with throaty Thrush mufflers, although it's not so
overbearing that your neighbors will complain. The powerplant teams
with a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission that spins a PST
driveshaft linked to a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end, so all that
power and torque from the 454 is planted correctly. A quick look at
the impressive undercarriage (painted to match the top of the car)
and custom suspension immediately impresses, with CPP parts
including tubular A-arms, a swaybar, shocks, lowering springs, and
drop spindles up front, along with CPP trailing arms, shocks, and
lowering blocks out back. The rear frame's been reinforced with a
bolted and welded C-notch set-up, and that wicked, lowered stance
is set perfectly atop flashy 20-inch US Mags wrapped in staggered
245/45/20 front and 275/40/20 rear Mickey Thompson radials.
Essentially a show-truck dialed-in to be a regular driver, this C10
Restomod hits all the right notes. Call today!
