Vehicle Description
You don't often see trucks like this 1969 Chevy C10 pickup finished
to this level. Not heavily modified, but almost completely restored
to stock and beautifully finished for a more authentic feel.
Powered by a strong 350 V8 crate motor and aided with choice
options like power steering, power brakes, and an A/C interior,
this red-hot C-10 pickup is the one to have if your goal is to turn
heads.
The bright red paint looks to be relatively recent and is finished
with a very nice shine and gloss, so it has a proper 1969 look,
albeit a lot more vivid than original. The regular cab/short bed
combination is the one to own and this particular pickup carries
straight sheetmetal for a completely factory look, including the
bed, although a subtle rolled pan was added along the way out back
in place of the rear bumper. It's easy to see how straight this
truck really is just by looking at the reflections in its skin and
the details were very well executed, and it's also been treated to
plenty of professional buff-and-waxes in its life, making the final
finish something that you could be proud of at your local cruise
in. Sure, it's not perfect, but nothing in this world is, and this
truck is absolutely a vintage hauler to be proud of. There's not a
ton of brightwork but all the stainless trim, badges, emblems, and
chrome bumpers are either new or restored, same with the glass, and
there's new weather stripping throughout so it drives and feels
like a new truck. The front grille and headlight buckets shine up
great against the red finish, and the black 'Chevrolet' script
embossed in the center is a familiar sight to any fan of classic
cars and trucks. Classic taillights with newer lenses give it an
old-fashioned style at night and the twin chrome tailpipes peeking
out from underneath are a not-so-subtle reminder that there's
considerable performance living up front. The bed was painted to
match the exterior and then covered with a thick rubber mat, so you
don't have to worry about using it as intended now and again.
Black upholstery is the sensible choice with the bright red
bodywork and the new vinyl upholstery is very comfortable. Tooled
door panels with minimalist arm rests are a part of the C10's
appeal and are in excellent condition and the plush black carpets
below do a great job of insulating the cab from heat and road
noise. The gauges inside the factory bezel are some of the most
attractive dials ever installed in a utilitarian pickup and their
crisp markings and clear lenses suggest that someone spent some
time freshening them for this truck. An 'Old Air' aftermarket A/C
system uses modern R134a refrigerant, blowing cold air throughout
the cabin. A Sony AM/FM/AUX/Bluetooth head unit in the center of
the dash makes for a pleasant travelling companion and the
wood-rimmed Grant steering wheel would look at home in a restomod
Camaro. Everything is newer, so it has a uniform, clean, fresh look
that will hold up for years to come.
A later-model 350 cubic inch V8 crate motor was dropped in and is
really running superbly today. It's not radical or high strung, so
it's very user-friendly, and the Chevrolet Orange dress-up pieces
make it look great in the otherwise glossy black engine bay. Chevy
Orange paint on the block reinforces the fact that this is a pretty
stock build, and just about everything under the hood looks new or
serviced, including the A/C compressor, power brake booster and
master cylinder, and the aluminum radiator that keeps the whole
show nice and cool. It's backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission and a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end that hangs on
factory heavy-duty springs. A custom dual exhaust system with
chambered mufflers give it a mellow burble at idle and it's quite
solid underneath, showing off a life lived easy. Chrome Rally
wheels wearing staggered 235/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear
BFGoodrich T/A white-letter radials add an aggressive stance that
still fits the factory look.
This is a really nice truck that doesn't cut any corners. If you
liked these trucks when they were new, this is a great opportunity
to relive the past with a bright red hauler. Call today!