This 1963 Chevrolet C10 Custom is the result of a
no-expense-spared, ground-up restoration that blends classic C10
design with carefully executed modern engineering. Built to a
standard rarely seen, this truck has earned multiple Best of Show
awards along with recognition from Goodguys and the National Street
Rod Association, and it has been featured at SEMA 2018 as well as
on the covers of C10 Builders Guide, National Street Rod
Association Magazine, and Custom Trucks magazine in Japan.
Power comes from a dyno-tuned, all-aluminum 5.3-liter LS-based V8
fitted with a Texas Speed camshaft. The engine is fully dressed
with Holley components including the intake, exhaust manifolds,
valve covers, valley cover, fuel rails, and throttle body, and it's
cooled by a Mishimoto radiator with an electric fan. Power is
delivered through a 4L65E automatic transmission to a narrowed
posi-traction rear differential, allowing for an aggressive wheel
and tire package while maintaining proper drivability.
The truck rides on a one-off, custom-built air-ride chassis that
has been powder-coated in metallic silver and Mystic Teal. This
bespoke chassis not only modernizes the driving dynamics, but also
enabled a full conversion to right-hand drive using a Flaming River
rack-and-pinion steering system and column. Suspension geometry
includes custom front control arms and sealed front hubs. Rolling
stock consists of color-matched Raceline billet wheels - 22x12 in
the rear and 22x9 up front - wrapped in Pirelli tires for a clean,
proportional stance.
Finished in a striking Platinum Dune Pearl and Mystic Teal
two-tone, the body showcases hundreds of hours of subtle yet
extensive metalwork. Modifications include a shaved bed, firewall,
antenna, wipers, and front turn signals, along with widened rear
wheel tubs and bead-rolled inner bed panels. The bed floor is a
standout feature, finished in color-matched paint and clear coat
with hand-cut wood planks and stainless strips. An assisted-opening
center bed section provides access to the fuel cell while revealing
the detailed chassis and undercarriage, finished in matching teal
bed liner.
Inside, the Mocha-colored interior preserves a classic feel while
incorporating modern comfort and technology. The reshaped bench
seat and custom door panels are upholstered in Relicate leather,
complemented by Classic Instruments gauges and custom kick panels
housing JL Audio speakers. A hidden Bluetooth receiver and JL
amplifier handle audio duties cleanly without disrupting the
vintage appearance. The modified dash integrates controls for the
power roll-up rear glass, which was custom-cut and slightly larger
than the factory big-back glass for this body style.
Final exterior details include a chrome-plated, one-year-only OEM
grille and a 1970 C10 rear bumper, tying together different eras of
Chevrolet truck design. To preserve the finish and countless
details, the entire exterior has been professionally
ceramic-coated.
This 1963 C10 isn't just a showpiece - it's a fully realized custom
build where engineering, craftsmanship, and restraint come
together, making it as impressive underneath and behind the wheel
as it is on the show floor.
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