Vehicle Description
This tough-looking 1972 Chevrolet C10 pickup is one of those cool
trucks you see that doesn't seem to want to play nice. Big,
muscular, and downright menacing, it's what you'd imagine a
lumberjack or a guy who wrestles alligators would drive, and it
makes no apologies for it. Of course, it backs things up with a
thumping 383 inch stroker motor, but we'll get to that part in a
moment.
Of course being tough doesn't mean beat-up, and this very clean
southern truck offers all-original sheetmetal and bodywork straight
enough to calibrate scientific instruments. The burgundy paint is
fairly recent and while it wasn't intended for show duty, it does
look pretty darned good in the sunlight. You can't argue with the
rugged good looks on these trucks, either, and regardless of what
color they're wearing, they always look great. Everything just as
the factory intended, which works extremely well with the handsome
burgundy finish, and all the stainless trim makes it look dressed
up. All the original badges are in place, including the '350'
emblems on the front fenders, even though they're not quite telling
the truth. Up front, a basic egg crate grille and a matching chrome
bumper give it an honest look that has won admirers for decades.
But it's more than just a handsome truck, it's also ready to work,
with a bed protected by a spray-in bed liner so you won't be afraid
to take it to Home Depot next Saturday.
Sticking to the basics works inside, too, where there's a bench
seat with handsome black upholstery that has a cool nostalgic vibe
to it. It's all in excellent condition, as you'd expect in a truck
this nice, including those '70s funky tooled door panels that were
a GM favorite. Factory gauges cover the basics, and someone has
thoughtfully added a temperature gauge under the dash. There's
factory A/C, which is always a nice find, plus a recent Pioneer
AM/FM/CD stereo head unit with custom speakers built into the
headliner, so it sounds great. The final ingredient is a late-model
tolt steering column and steering wheel, which looks right at home
in the Chevy's cabin thanks to its OEM origins.
Power comes from a rumbling aluminum head 383 cubic inch small
block that was rebuilt about 2000 miles ago. With a 4-barrel
carburetor and dual exhaust as power-building additions, the engine
springs to life easily and pulls the relatively lightweight truck
around with genuine authority, with a feel that's a lot like a
vintage muscle car. Surrounded by power building hardware,
including an MSD ignition system, Edelbrock carburetor and intake
manifold, and matching finned valve covers just for good measure. A
chrome alternator has been fitted, along with power steering and
brakes to make the truck easy to drive under any conditions. It's
backed by a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and the original
rear end, which hangs on coil springs to make the ride pleasant and
not pickup truck harsh. It's been lowered just a bit, giving it a
nasty attitude without killing ride quality, and it sits on steel
wheels with cool Corvette hubcaps for an unusual twist on the OEM
look.
A very cool truck that doesn't need flash and bright paint to
attract attention, and it's truly a blast to drive. Call today!