For Sale: 1963 Chevrolet C10 in Bradenton, Florida

1963 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed Pro-Street Custom �€" 350 V8, Air Ride, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes Why This Car Is Special The 1960�€"1966 Chevrolet C10 is widely considered the most desirable generation of Chevy's light-duty pickup line. Collectors and builders call this era the 'Action Line' trucks, and the 1963 model year sits right in the sweet spot �€" the design had matured from its 1960 introduction but hadn't yet been updated for 1964, making the 1963 Chevrolet C10 a distinct and sought-after year in its own right. These trucks were the first generation to use a more car-like cab design, with a lower roofline, a wider cab, and a wraparound windshield that Chevrolet called the 'bigger-on-the-inside' concept. They were well received when new, and sixty years later the market has only gotten stronger for clean examples. What you're looking at here is not a trailer queen or a show-only build. This 1963 Chevrolet C10 short bed has been custom built as a pro-street driver �€" the kind of truck that is equally at home at a Saturday morning car show or on a 200-mile highway run. The builder made deliberate, high-quality choices throughout: name-brand components, a professional interior, and a chassis that has been completely reworked for modern driveability without destroying the truck's classic proportions. The maroon exterior over a full black leather interior is a combination that suits the C10 body particularly well, and the lowered pro-street stance on billet chrome wheels gives the truck an intentional, finished look rather than a thrown-together one. The VIN decodes to a 1963 model year, C-series (conventional cab), 10 series (half-ton), assembled at a domestic Chevrolet plant, with a short bed configuration �€" all of which align with what you see in front of you and confirm the truck's identity as a genuine 1963 Chevrolet C10. Features List - 350ci V8 with Edelbrock carburetor and MSD ignition system - Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission - Air ride suspension front and rear with in-cab pressure gauge and controls - 4-wheel disc brakes - Vintage Air A/C system - Dual exhaust - Custom black leather bucket seats with center console and cup holders - Custom black leather door panels with JBL door speakers - Billet 3-spoke steering wheel - Custom wood grain dash trim - Custom gauge cluster - Alpine Bluetooth stereo (UTE-73BT) - Billet chrome wheels with Cooper Discoverer HTP tires - Short bed Fleetside body - Chrome front bumper - Black carpet interior - Seat belts - Lowered pro-street stance Mechanical The engine bay houses a 350 cubic inch V8 �€" the small block Chevrolet in its most proven and reliable form. This particular build pairs it with an Edelbrock carburetor and an MSD ignition system, both of which are well-regarded names in performance parts. Edelbrock carburetors are known for their out-of-the-box tunability and consistent fuel delivery. MSD ignition systems deliver a stronger, more reliable spark than factory points-style systems, which helps with starting, idle quality, and throttle response across the RPM range. Together, these two components represent a sensible, proven combination for a street-driven custom truck. Behind the engine sits a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. The Hydra-Matic name has a long history at GM �€" it was first introduced in 1940 and became the standard-bearer for GM automatic transmissions for decades. The unit in this truck is a later-generation Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic, visible in the undercarriage photos by its distinctive pan stamped with the Hydra-Matic and GM identification. This is a correct and period-appropriate choice for a pro-street build, offering smooth shifts and broad availability of rebuild parts. The chassis work is where this truck separates itself from entry-level customs. An air ride suspension system has been installed front and rear, with the air bags clearly visible in the undercarriage photos nested against the suspension arms at each corner. The syst