Vehicle Description
The right stance and color combination can make or break any
vehicle, and this 1981 Chevy C10 Restomod looks simply awesome
slammed and raked in its two-tone Copper and Cream outfit.
"Over-restored" is the phrase that comes to mind when we try to
describe this slick Squarebody Chevy, because everywhere we look we
find an abundance of awesomeness. That may sound a little cringey,
but check out the rest of the hit list: a gorgeous, leather-bound
cabin stuffed with A/C, digital gauges, and a booming stereo system
that'll rattle your neighbor's teeth loose. Choice options like
power steering, power front disc brakes, an upgraded performance
suspension that keeps it planted to the road, and a smooth-shifting
4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission that's perfectly equipped for
the challenges of modern-day driving. And we haven't even gotten to
the best part yet. Under the hood lies an impeccably organized
symphony of harnessed internal combustion, via a fuel-injected 5.3L
Supercharged Gen IV V8 that was putting out 537HP at 11-pounds of
boost last time the rear wheels were hooked to the Dyno. Take a
closer look but do so quickly as this slick Texas truck is a
one-of-a-kind build that seems to do everything right, which means
it won't last long...
Recently restored between 2020-2021, this Squarebody Muscle truck
has only logged 2,918 since it was completed, and all that high-end
work still looks incredibly fresh today. First-off, the paint looks
awesome, and we absolutely love that the builders selected a
factory-style color combination that totally exudes an '80s vibe,
albeit with a bit of a modern twist thanks to modern materials. The
Copper and Cream colors work together so well we've already heard
plenty of "now why didn't I think of that" comments from some of
the local pros that regularly visit our showroom, and the paint was
laid down to such a high standard we can tell their all scrambling
to up their own gamesmanship to try and match it. Truly, this is
one of the better paint jobs you'll ever see on a Box Chevy pickup,
and even the Copper pinstripe that separates the two colors was
painted-on with an expert's touch. It's not perfect, after all it
was built to be driven and enjoyed, and once we broke out the
microscope we found a couple minor imperfections that were packed
up in the last 3K miles, but we're talking really small stuff that
does NOTHING to take away from this Chevy's MASSIVE curb appeal.
Paint can't look this good without excellent bodywork, and the
sheetmetal on this truck is laser-straight, gaps are precise, and
the panels align better than any truck from '80s. Keen eyes
probably noticed the anachronistic front clip - swapped-in from the
'89-'91 Chevy design - which is a good thing because that happens
to be one of the most popular grille/headlight designs that the
Bowtie Boys ever put out. Along with the chin spoiler, lowered
stance, and oversized Weld wheels, this truck has been transformed
from a work tool to a show pony that's ready to turn heads and take
names. With that being said it is still a functional pickup, and
the bed was professionally lined with black spray-in bedliner
should you ever want to haul anything away from Home Depot. Chrome
bumpers front and rear give the truck an upscale look and you'll be
impressed by how tightly the stainless wheel arch trim and lower
body molding hug the lower edges of the body.
Looks don't mean much if you can't get comfortable behind the
wheel, and this Chevy features an ergonomically designed leather
cabin packed with cold A/C and a booming stereo system, not to
mention a host of upgrades. A custom dark brown leather bench was
upholstered along with matching door panels, a taut headliner, and
a neatly stitched dash, elevating this cabin from blue collar to
white. All the exposed steel inside, including the lower portion of
the dash, was painted Copper to match the exterior, and plush
carpets with sound-deadening materials underneath insulate the
cabin. Upgraded hardware includes a wood-rimmed tilt steering
wheel, a full array of Dakota Digital gauges, and an upgraded
stereo system featuring a Kenwood AM/FM/AUX/BT head unit that
powers aftermarket tweeters and speakers in the door cards and a
couple booming Addison subwoofers behind the seat. An R134a A/C
system was neatly fit into the center stack, while the tinted
windows also help keep the temperature at bay.
A collection of top tier components was assembled together to make
this C10 an outstanding driver, starting with a Generation IV 5.3L
LS V8. But that wasn't enough power for the petrol-heads at Extreme
LSX Garage here in Texas, so those wild boys added on a TSP
Velocity aluminum intake, 80-lb fuel-injectors, ceramic-coated
long-tube headers, a Procharger aluminum ProRace blow-off valve,
Procharger intercooler, and a giant TorqStorm billet supercharger
that all work together to turn this C10 from grocery-getter to
pink-slip stealer. Dyno'd at 537HP on 11lbs of boost, it's
obviously very powerful, but it was also built and tuned in such a
way that it can still be driven and enjoyed daily. The engine bay
is gorgeous, with glossy black inner fenders and a Copper firewall
providing the backdrop for all the billet components shined-up
throughout, and the soundtrack from the X-pipe dual exhaust system
is downright erotic. The engine's only logged 2918 miles and is in
top form, paired with a 4L60E 4-speed automatic augmented with a
billet Circle D torque convertor to help handle all that power,
while spinning a 10 bolt 4.10 posi rear end. Power steering and
power front disc brakes improve handling, and those killer Weld
Racing wheels wrapped in sticky 305/35/20 Firestones finish off the
look perfectly.
Clean Squarebodies are getting scarce, and you'll have a hard time
find a better combination of beauty and brawn than this '81
Restomod. Call today!
