454-Powered Modified 1965 Chevrolet C10

Description

Introduced for the 1960 model year, Chevrolet's C/K-Series pickups established a new standard for light-duty utility, combining improved ride quality with more modern styling and increased everyday usability. By 1966, the C10 represented the final year before a significant redesign, and modified examples have become popular among enthusiasts for their clean lines and adaptability to modern performance upgrades.

This 1965 Chevrolet C10 short-bed pickup has been refinished in yellow over a custom yellow and purple interior. The truck is powered by a 454ci big-block V8 equipped with a Holley 750 carburetor, roller camshaft, and roller rocker arms. Power is routed through a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt Positraction rear axle fitted with 3.73 gears.

Additional modifications include a boxed chassis, adjustable air ride suspension, front disc brakes, a fiberglass cowl induction hood, a split "barn door" tailgate, and staggered chrome eight-hole aftermarket wheels featuring skinny fronts and wide Mickey Thompson rear tires.

This modified 1965 Chevrolet C10 is now offered with a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Powered by a 454ci V8 paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in yellow with purple accents and barbwire-stylized pinstriping

• Custom yellow and purple upholstered interior

• Air Ride suspension and boxed chassis

Modifications

Select modifications reported by the seller are listed below.

• Powertrain & Performance:

  • Big-block engine swap

  • Aluminum radiator

  • Holley 750 carburetor

  • Edelbrock aluminumn intake manifold

  • Roller camshaft

  • Roller rocker arms

  • Polished valve covers, air cleaner, and brake booster

  • 12-bolt Positraction rear axle with 3.73 gears

  • JEGS rear differential cover

  • Front power disc brake conversion

  • FleetPride driveshaft

  • Side-exit exhaust system

• Exterior:

  • Shaved door handles, trim, and color-matched bumpers

  • Aftermarket front turn signals and taillights

  • 4-inch fiberglass cowl induction hood

  • Rounded lower door corners

  • Wink mirrors

  • Raised bed floor

  • Split "barn door" tailgate

  • Staggered 8-hole wheels

  • Wide Mickey Thompson rear tires

• Interior:

  • Custom yellow and purple interior

  • Stewert Warner auxiliary gauges and steering column-mounted tachometer

  • Custom gauge cluster bezel

  • Aftermarket interior hardware throughout

  • Automatic door key/entry system

  • Custom wiring harness

Known Imperfections

• General cosmetic imperfections consistent with modifications and age

Ownership History

The seller acquired this custom pickup in 2021.