1971 Custom Chevy C10

Description

This was an original high option C10 I found in Bakersfield California. Virtually rust free, it had a camper shell on it and was never used for heavy or hard use.

$43,000 + labor invested with receipts. Frame off - nut and bolt restoration. Every bushing, every bit of rubber, fuel lines, brake lines, gas tank (Blazer style mounted in the rear frame with trick hidden fill as in '56 Chevy).

New crate GM 4-bolt main short block 350 with aluminum heads 10:1 comp. professionally built by Martin High Performance in Sacramento California producing a tested 400 HP at the crank. Performance cam, roller rockers, HEI ignition, 650CFM electric choke Holley carburetor, air gap intake, coated headers, aluminum radiator with dual fans, custom accessories (too much to list). Now on synthetic oil and runs regular gas.

700R4 4 speed trans-built to handle the power. 1800-2000 stall converter.

Original 12 bolt rear-end housing with all new 373 gears, posi, axles and bearings. New universals on straightened and balanced drive shaft.

Power steering, 4 wheel power disk brakes (original type front, CPP conversion rear) drilled and slotted disks, Vintage air A/C, Optima sealed battery.

Sport suspension including front and rear sway bars, springs and shocks, lowered 4" rear, 3" front with drop spindles. 20”x8.5" Torque Thrust wheels and BF Goodrich G-Force sport tires.

Two-stage black and white paint in original pattern. All new trim, re-chromed steel, all new tinted glass. New grill set, lights, bezels, lenses, mirrors. Red oak bed boards with polished stainless slats and bolts.

Interior is all new. Buckets are aftermarket but with original deluxe style covers professionally fitted to look stock. New deluxe style door panels, arm rests, carpet, tilt steering column, steering wheel, console, dash pad, more... Some new gauges including an 8 grand tach.

The Build was finished in 2015 and although I continued to refine, it is a reliable runner in cold or hot weather. Everything works with the exception of the windshield wipers. The mechanism is there but not working. This truck has not and would not see wet weather in my care and I just didn't try to troubleshoot the problem. I bought the truck in Bakersfield California, and the only rust was the battery tray and radiator support from acid leaks over the years and the passenger side rocker panel, typical. All were replaced and all the other sheet metal is original including the rare original tailgate. I have all receipts and a book of build photos that will go with the truck.

A show winner, it has won: Two time 1rst place 70's vehicle standing among Camaro's, Mustangs and the like, best truck 4 times, Community Choice once and a few other lesser awards.

It's a runner, it sounds healthy, the stark paint scheme catches the eye.

6/20 - More detail: Magnaflo mufflers, 6 speaker stereo system with Ipod hook up in glove box, sound deadening throughout the cab and doors, lockable Blazer console, heat level adjustable radiator fan control, Painless wiring throughout, 20 gal gas tank, cargo light, and all the stainless trim is new.