Vehicle Description
1964 Chevrolet C10 - Completely Custom - One Off Show Truck - C10
Body On 2009 Impala Chassis - 3.9L V6 - 4 Speed Automatic
Transmission - Front Wheel Drive - 4 Wheel Disc Brakes - Impala
Interior - Working Air Conditioning - Power Seats - Hot Rod Looks
with Daily Drivability - Approximately 75k Miles On Drivetrain Hot
Rodder's traditionally are always pushing boundaries. In the early
days of this movement, enthusiasts took Model A bodies and modified
the chassis and powerplants to modern components sourced from
wrecking yards to update their rides and push their vehicles to new
performance levels. The truck featured here is a continuation of
the talented and clever fabrication that is what custom street
rodding is all about. This build is based on a 1964 Chevrolet
Fleetside Short Bed Pick-up that appears to be a barely streetable
old-school hot rod truck...but is it? The body of this vintage
pick-up was modified to fit over the chassis of a 2009 Chevrolet
Impala and painted a matte red finish with a cameo white roof.
Custom airbrushed stripes replicate the factory body side molding,
and the doors are accented with a vintage Old Ernie's Speed Shop
logo. Consider that the wheelbase on a 1964 Truck and 2009 Impala
are similar, but different requiring the wheel openings to be
modified to accommodate the 5 difference in the wheelbase of the
Impala, and the chassis is also front wheel drive. The bodywork was
expertly executed and looks factory original. The stock hood has
been modified to look as though there is a tunnel ram intake
sticking through it and the illusion is very convincing until you
actually lift the hood. Outback the truck bed has been extensively
modified with tubed wheel wells and a custom diamond-plated floor
and a faux NOS bottle that further deepens the illusion of a
serious race truck. The fuel inlet is built into the rear inner
wheel well to allow fueling into the Impala fuel cell. Upon opening
the hood, the truth is revealed as a transversely mounted 3.9L V6
sits. Keep in mind this modern powerplant is no slouch factory
rated at 242hp at 6000rpm and 242 ft-lbs. of torque at 4800rpm. The
engine compartment is clean with the engine cover decorated in the
skull and biker motif that is found throughout this truck. Unlike
many custom builds, the parts are widely available, and the service
is simple as it is a stock 2006 Chevrolet Impala. Imagine the
surprise if you stopped in at the local Chevy dealer for some
maintenance! Power is transferred to the front wheels, yes the
front wheels, via a GM 4-speed automatic transmission. This truck
also benefits from power steering, and power four-wheel disc brakes
with ABS. The donor chassis and drivetrain have approximately 75K
on them and the floors and unibody are solid without any rust or
corrosion issues. Inside the cabin Impala dash and front seats were
utilized. The power bucket seats are covered in leather upholstery
split by a floor-mounted shifter and console. The dash is accented
with the same skeleton/ biker gal decoration found under the hood
and the headliner features an impressive Ghost Rider-themed mural.
Modern options include A/C, tilt steering column, cruise control
and the sound system has been upgraded to a Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo
with Bluetooth and AUX input. Of course, this is all hidden behind
tinted glass. This custom truck looks aggressive and barely
streetable, however, in reality, it features all the modern
comforts to make this a great daily driver or perfect for long
drives to car shows. Please call if interested or e-mail with
specific questions. Thanks for looking.
