This 1968 Chevy C10 is a frame off restoration that’s been transformed into a mean street machine with a wicked stance. It has a rip roaring power plant and creature comforts to boot. A blower truck with air conditioning, and a trick leather interior – sign us up.
During the restoration, the body was stripped down to bare metal and the frame was refinished in satin black. The bed was modified with custom wheel tubs to house the giant rear 15" wide wheels which create the wicked stance of this truck. The paint was done in bright red base/clear and was color sanded upon completion. The hood now has a 5" cowl to accommodate the Blower Shop 671. The chrome and stainless has all been replaced or restored during the restoration as has all the rubber trim.
The interior features custom buckets, a custom console, door panels and a leather covered dash. It’s cleanly styled, and as comfortable as you could make an old pickup truck. All the wiring in the truck is a brand new kit from Ron Francis and the gauges have been updated with modern Autometer units which are both accurate and stylish. A tilt chrome column and Colorado Customs steering wheel take the place of the utilitarian original set up
The truck is powered by a ZZ350 with a Blower Shop 671 blower with 4% overdrive. It makes fairly mild and streetable boost so the truck can be driven with confidence on the street, but don’t worry, she’s no slouch either! The transmission is a built Turbo 400 with a 2000 stall and a trans cooler. The rear end is a Ford 9" with 3.55 Posi gears.
The truck rides on lowering springs up front and has a custom built 4-link setup in the rear. The rear uses coil over shocks and the overall ride is fairly smooth for a lowered vehicle. The 4-wheel brakes come on strong, due to the upgraded hydroboost brake system and steering is very smooth with the power steering setup.
Drivetrain:
- Chevy ZZ350
- Blower Shop 671
- 4% overdrive
- Dual 650 CFM carbs
- Holley fuel pump
- Turbo 400 transmission with 2000 stall and trans cooler
- Ford 9" Rear end with 3.55 gears
- Coated headers
- Aluminized 3" exhaust
- B&M shifter
Brakes and Suspension:
- 4-wheel disc brakes with Hydroboost
- Power steering
- 4-link rear suspension
- Front sway bar
Interior:
- Custom bucket seats and console
- Chrome tilt column
- Air Conditioning
- 3-point seat belts
- All new Ron Francis wiring
- Pioneer head unit with component speakers
- Billet door handles
- Billet window cranks
Body/chassis:
- Color sanded 2 stage paint job
- Frame off restoration
- Shave door handles
- Full wheel tubs
Wheels/Tires:
- Billet Specialties 20" x 9" front and 20" x 15" rear
- Falken tires on the front
- Mickey Thompson on the rear
For the vintage truck enthusiast looking for a Chevy with style, comfort, and performance, this C10 will put a smile on your face as wide as its rear tires.
