Vehicle Description
Some pickup trucks make a statement with excess, but this 1969
Chevrolet C20 Custom pickup does it with subtlety and elegance.
Nicely restored, stuffed with a great-running 350 crate motor, and
with a lot of neat details that will get you noticed, it's the kind
of tasteful truck that we'd all like to own.
Starting with the color, a lovely soft seafoam green with white
highlights, this truck makes a statement. While most of the others
are red or black or bright yellow, this one is quietly confident in
its ability to look good without even trying. Of course, the C20's
angular look has a lot to do with it, and having a long bed and
regular cab gives it ideal proportions. Then there's the straight
sheetmetal underneath, ultra-tight gaps, and an overall look that
seems to suggest someone worked overtime to get the little stuff
right. All the original trim remains in place, including the black
accents along the lower body, which make this truck look even
longer than it already is. Heck, they even kept the stock grille in
place instead of stuffing a generic billet piece in the slot!
Chrome bumpers look fantastic, the bold CHEVROLET letters on the
tailgate proudly stand out, and the overall impression is that
someone knew the good stuff when they saw it, and decided to leave
it alone. The bed shows that it is still ready to work, and has a
color-matched bed liner, tool box, and full-sized spare tire.
The interior inverts the exterior color scheme, with lovely green
upholstery on the original bench seat. Workmanship is impressive
and the seat cover looks fairly fresh with no creases or damage on
the seating surfaces. But the upscale touches don't stop there, it
also offers handsome door panels that continue the theme, a
color-matched dashboard, and a shiny instrument panel that looks
great. The gauges themselves appear to be original and they're
joined by a tach in the center spot along with a set of auxiliary
gauges under the dash, including a transmission temperature gauge
(this is a �-ton truck, after all, so it's built to tow). Other
noteworthy details include a steering wheel that looks stock but is
a little more dressed up, durable rubber mats, and a Pioneer
AM/FM/CD stereo head unit.
Pop the hood and you'll discover a very neatly detailed 350 cubic
inch crate motor that has a few upgrades to make this big truck
feel light on its feet. A Demon 4-barrel carburetor, MSD ignition,
and an aluminum intake manifold help with the deep breathing, and
long-tube headers help build torque. It's worth noting that there's
zero rust on the inner fenders or firewall, and the level of
detailing suggests that this truck was more than just a
working-class tool throughout its life. It starts easily and sounds
awesome with a custom Flowmaster dual exhaust system with X-pipe. A
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission shifts crisply and drives a
12-bolt rear, and the overdrive gear makes this a comfortable truck
on the highway. The suspension is still stock, so it doesn't mind
hauling the really big stuff and it sits on attractive aluminum
wheels with 245/75/16 truck radials all around.
Fully sorted and without the usual asterisks that accompany full
customs, this C20 is ready to go. We can guarantee that it'll cause
a stir without getting too loud about it. Call today!