1983 Chevrolet C10 Stepside - 383 Stroker / TH350 / Vintage Air /
Kandy Tangelo
This C10 is the kind of build that hits you in the chest the second
it rolls into the light-classic squarebody lines, a killer stance,
and paint that looks a mile deep. It's been treated like a
no-excuses project: fresh drivetrain, upgraded
suspension/brakes/steering, modern wiring, cold A/C, and the
details to match.
Exterior
Finished inside and out in House of Kolor Kandy Tangelo with 7
coats of clear, this truck has that high-end custom glow that
changes tone with every angle. The Stepside body just works with
this color-clean, straight, and show-ready.
Exterior highlights
House of Kolor Kandy Tangelo paint (inside & out)
7 coats of clear
Stepside bed with clean, classic lines
Rust-free body (per build notes)
Wheels & Stance
It sits right-aggressive, level, and modern without losing the C10
attitude. The forged Coys give it a crisp, updated look that
complements the paint perfectly.
Lowered stance with upgraded front suspension components (see
below)
Interior
The cabin has been refreshed to feel tight and purposeful-clean
seating, tidy panels, and a modern gauge setup that keeps the
vintage vibe but adds real usability. Cold air, modern audio, and a
finished look throughout.
Interior & tech
Brand new TMI seats
Dakota Digital gauge cluster
New carpet, headliner, door panels, kick panels, seatbelts
Retrosound Bluetooth head unit
RF speakers + Alpine amp & sub
Vintage Air HVAC (cold A/C)
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood is a fresh 383ci stroker with quality internals and
the right supporting parts-carbureted, simple, and strong. Backed
by a TH350 built with a shift kit and HD internals, then finished
with a serious rear end so it can actually put power down.
Powertrain
New 383ci stroker V8
Alloy heads
ARP fasteners
Eagle rotating assembly
MSD ignition
750 CFM Brawler carburetor
New TH350 automatic w/ shift kit & HD internals
New 12-bolt rear end w/ Detroit Positraction + 3.53 gears
Stainless exhaust with ceramic-coated headers
Steering & Brakes
This is where the "no-expense-spared" theme shows up. The truck
isn't just pretty-it's been upgraded where it matters so it drives
like a real build, not a shiny old pickup.
Chassis upgrades
Tubular control arms
Drop spindles
New springs & shocks
Front disc brakes
New tie rods
New steering box
Rebuilt steering column
All stainless hardware used throughout the build (nuts & bolts)
New American Autowire harness with modern fuse panel
The Drive
What makes this C10 special is the combination: deep custom paint +
a fresh 383 + a properly built TH350 + a real rear end + updated
steering/brakes + cold A/C. It's the kind of truck you can take to
a show, park it under the lights, and still feel confident jumping
in and cruising anywhere-because it's been built to do both.
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