Vehicle Description
1969 Chevrolet C10 Short bed Pickup
When you saw pickup trucks in 1969, it was unlikely they were going
to a car show to be on display. Nowadays if you see a '67-'72
truck, it's more than likely a show truck or weekend cruiser. My,
how times have changed. Even up to the mid 70's, trucks were
utilitarian pieces of equipment, not suburban commuter cars. They
hauled things, delivered things, fixed things, and they were simple
and that simplicity in design and function is why they are so hot
as collectibles today.
For consignment, the desirable short bed version of the '69 Chevy
C10 in spectacular orange and white. This is a show truck in
original configuration, no LS swap here, just a pure big block
representation of what it may have looked like in the dealership
lot. There were four different two-tone configurations on Chevy
trucks and this shows the two-tone in which the entire cab and
between body moldings is white.
Exterior
The orange and white paint scheme is striking on this truck and we
had a hard time finding any imperfections. It just begs to be
photographed in front of a barn or cornfield, because a lot of old
C10's were right at home on the farm and the two-tone paint was a
way to dress up your work truck. A mirror-like chrome bumper on the
front picks up on the gleaming metal surround of the grille and the
blue bowtie just leaps off the hood. A CST/10 8 396 emblem
indicated "Custom Sport Truck". Shiny mirrors, door handles and a
fuel cap protrude from the clean paint while an aftermarket tonneau
cover provides a black cover for the bed. A peek behind the
tailgate and we see a clean bed with textured orange paint. The
view of the back reinforces the square body moniker and it is
spotless. 15-inch sport wheels were a great choice by Chevy back in
the day and still look great today.
Interior
If you doubt this was intended as a work truck and specifically a
farm truck, check out the stunning Sheridan scroll design on the
black vinyl door cards. No city slicker would have driven this back
in the day. Door actuators, window cranks, and armrests all
accounted for here. The black vinyl bench picks up the Sheridan
scroll and looks immaculate. The three spoke steering wheel is
brushed aluminum and rubber and frames a simple gauge cluster with
crisp, easy to read dials. From the center right, the dash is
painted body color orange, and an AM/FM radio sits above the
climate controls and ignition. The black carpet is in fine
condition, as is the padded, black vinyl ceiling pad which mimics
the seat pattern design. Open the glove box and voila! The SPID
decal is there in all its glory to show you exactly how this truck
was delivered when new.
Drivetrain
Get out the microfiber rag because that's all you're going to need
to spiff up this engine bay. Inside, we have the original 396ci V8
good for 325 horsepower tied to a correct TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission. Fuel is fed through a single 4-barrel carburetor. A
12-bolt rear occupies the axle housing 3.73 gears. Power drum
brakes are there to stop the truck.
Undercarriage
The show-quality cleanliness continues under here, wow! One of the
cleaner undersides we've seen in a while. You will not be
disappointed until you get caught in an unexpected rainstorm coming
home from the car show. But here's where that microfiber comes in
handy again. Beautiful dual exhaust leads into FlowMaster mufflers
then exit behind each back wheel, no fancy tips here, just the
factory look.
Drive-Ability
We Granny'd this beauty out of the garage so as not to kick up
gravel. We could imagine this is how it felt when you picked your
truck up from the dealership in 1969, it would never be this clean
again. That is, before they were show trucks. The 396 sounds great
and responds well to the throttle with plenty of giddy-up. The
tonneau waves gently in the wind we create, and the brakes slow the
whole party down. Back to the garage where we make sure it's clean
and ready for the showroom. We note however, that the reverse
lights don't operate.
If you're looking for a turnkey show truck C10, take a gander at
this one. I mean, if you want to put it into service and haul hay
with it, that's up to you, it's your truck, (or will be). But this
one could easily sit comfortably in a museum too as an example of
one of Chevrolet's most iconic trucks. Stop by the mall and see
this beauty up close.
CE149S803875
C-4x2
E-V8
1-1/2 Ton
4-Pickup
9-1969
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
803875-Sequential Unit Number
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