1968 Chevrolet C10 Restomod

Description

You may note with some interest that dialed-in trucks like this 1969 Chevrolet C10 Restomod sell faster than just about anything else we have in stock. They're incredibly handsome, rugged yet refined, and with the right upgrades a ton of fun on the street (think: Camaro with a bed). So, it is with some urgency that we ask that you give this one-of-a-kind hauler a good look over, then give us a call right away if you love what you see (and we're betting that you will if you have any blood pumping in those veins), because like those that have come before it, this custom C-10 surely won't last long.

Tricked-out, custom-painted, lowered, and bristling with big horsepower, this incredibly slick C10 takes everything that was great about these trucks and turns it up to 11. Note the de-badged body, cowl hood, shaved door handles, smoothed tailgate and that perfectly crouched, almost menacing stance – all of which suggest there's more to this pickup than just hauling lumber. The sizzling bright orange paint gives this C10 a high-impact attitude that works great with all those aggressive details, further punctuated by that awesome custom flame-work on the hood and front profile. Most folks do a double-take when they see it because it looks exactly right, and even with these bold moves the builders didn't over-do it – everyone can still tell that this is a pure Action Line C10 through-and-through. Finish quality is really excellent all around, maybe not perfect (because there's no such thing in the classic car game), but pretty darn close to it, although you shouldn't be afraid to drive this beauty because she wasn't meant just for the show circuit. The finish is smooth to the touch, consistent throughout, and it was expertly laid on top of laser-straight bodywork with great panel fitment. And the attention that it generates on the street is worth its weight in gold. The doors open with a remote popper, and the gas tank was relocated from the stock location behind the seat and into the bed where it's much safer. And speaking of that bed, it's been finished like a dance floor, with beautifully painted walls and wheel wells that match the body and gorgeous wood held down with chrome slats. A few chrome accents like the front grille, light surrounds, and bright bumpers fore and aft give the truck a well-detailed look that will never go out of style, while adding a little contrast to the orange finish.

The new black-and-brown leather interior is the ideal complement to the high-impact bodywork, and like the exterior, delivers a modern twist on an old favorite. TMI bucket seats provide a modern twist wrapped in beautifully stitched hides accented with billet buttons, and they're contoured to make this truck more comfortable on long cruises. A custom center console was stitched to match and splits the seats, and it's the control center for a set of cup holders, the Vintage Air A/C system, a jet-fighter style array of auxiliary switches, and that aggressive shifter that manages the automatic transmission below. Custom door panels were outfitted with matching upholstery, as was the beautifully stitched dash pad, and the plush black carpets and matching floor mats insulate the cabin from the outside elements. The original dash was finished to match the body and now houses a billet gauge panel loaded with a full complement of AutoMeter gauges, a must-have for a truck with all that blasting powder under the hood. There's also a custom billet steering wheel with a leather rim that was stitched to match the upholstery, and it come mounted atop a polished tilt steering column that matches the sportiness of the floor pedals. The 7-inch double-din touchscreen head unit in the center of the dash provides extra entertainment through upgraded speakers, and it was expertly mounted above a custom panel filled with auxiliary toggle switches. Along with the aforementioned door poppers come power windows, cold A/C, and seatbelts to round out the options list. Great rods show vision, and someone definitely had the right idea when they put this beauty together.

A thundering 383 Stroker V8 from Blueprint Engines gives this truck performance to match its looks. A set of Blueprint aluminum heads shave weight as well as build horsepower and it's topped by a big Holley 4-barrel carburetor mounted on a polished Edelbrock intake. There's a lot of polished and chromed pieces, including the serpentine belt drive system and its accessories, the power brake system, Chevrolet valve covers, air cleaner, and even the billet hood hinges. And the engine bay was obviously prepped and finished before the Chevy Orange block went in, with black inner fenders and a smoothed and painted orange firewall providing the perfect backdrop to the shiny motor. An aluminum radiator with dual electric fans keeps the temperatures down, while a set of ceramic coated long-tube headers help it breathe easy. The TH350 3-speed automatic transmission handles all the power with ease, spinning a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end out back that's ready for battle. Obviously the suspension is not stock, with a raked stance set with upgraded shocks and adjustable QA1 coilovers in the rear, and this truck's road manners are greatly improved thanks to power steering and power front disc brakes. And if it's a killer soundtrack you're looking for, none get much better than the Flowmaster dual exhaust system in this C10, complete with 'dumps' right after the mufflers. Weld Racing wheels will always look great on '60s GM muscle, with these wearing 215/70/15 Falkens up front and 31x16.5x15 Hoosiers in the rear.

If you like the look, you're going to love how this baby runs. Like we said, this truck probably won't last long, especially after the first guy comes in for a test drive. Call today!