1968 Chevrolet C10 Custom Pickup

Description

Building on the success of the first-generation C/K pickup, Chevrolet launched a completely restyled version in 1967, with a period advertisement proclaiming, "We think it's about time trucks stopped looking so 'trucky.'" The exterior featured modern squared-off edges complemented by a bright center grille divider. Inside and out, this highly customized C10 is certainly less “trucky” than its stock counterparts with an exceptional array of custom components wrapped up in an exceptionally sleek package that includes an overbored 454 cu-in Chevrolet V8, Turbo 400 transmission, custom paint, a custom interior, air suspension, and more. Today, this generation of Chevrolet pickups are some of the most beloved collector trucks extant for their handsome styling and robust build quality, with these attributes skillfully highlighted by the C10 Custom Pickup on offer.

Highlights 

• Finished in a custom black diamond paint with pearl flake with over 600 hours in body work and paint 

• Powered by a rebuilt and modified big-block 454 cu-in Chevrolet V8 engine (bored .040 inches at 461 cu-in)  

  • Edelbrock carburetor 

  • Roller Rockers with hydraulic flat tappet Comp cam 

  • 781 high performance oval port heads 

  • New pistons connecting rods, valves, lifters, push rods, and double valve springs 

  • New timing chain and gears 

  • Powermaster billet 200 amp alternator 

  • March Pulleys 

  • Black Widow exhaust system 

• Rebuilt Turbo 400 transmission 

• Ford 9 inch rear differential with a 373 gear ratio 

• Custom two-piece driveshaft 

• Restored and modified interior to include a 1955 Chevy Bel-Air-style dashboard with: 

  • Digital Dakota VHX Gauges 

  • New wiring from Haywire & Co. with fuse panel 

  • Leather seats   

  • Leather door panels  

  • Leather headliner 

  • Custom center console with removable panels 

• Slam Specialties Air Management System with Twin VIAIR 480 Compressors 

• 22 inch one-off Aluminum billet wheels  

• Bluetooth sound system with hidden subwoofer for a clean look 

• This 1968 Chevrolet C10 Custom is offered with 1,154 miles on its digital odometer, however the true mileage in unknown 

Features 

• The chassis number (CE148Z112318) for this 1968 Chevrolet C10 Custom decodes as: 

  • C – 4x2 

  • E – V8 Gasoline engine 

  • 1 – ½ Ton 

  • 4 – Pickup with Cab and Bed 

  • 8 – 1968 Model Year 

  • Z – Fremont Assembly Plant 

  • 112318 – Vehicle serial number beginning with 100001 

• Powder coated frame 

• Billet machined door handles 

• Billet machined window levers 

• One-piece custom window glass 

• Shaved body and drip rails 

• One-piece custom wood bed with polished chrome insert rails and clear coat 

• Custom Reinforced Bed Cage  

• Rear Mounted Gas Tank  

• Power Steering 

• Raised anti-Theft bed 

• CPP Hydroboost Show Stopper brake system 

• Custom painted wheel wells 

• HEI ignition, Speedway distributor, and MSD ignition wires 

• Champion Aluminum radiator with two cooling fans 

• LED lighting 

• Chrome front bumper, shaved rear bumper 

• Chrome front grille and light bezel 

• Viper alarm system  

• Underbody Vixen Air Horn Triple Trumpet System 

• Ridetech front swaybar 

• Twin Optima Red Top batteries 

• Underbody Flaming River battery disconnect switch 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor scratch on lower part of driver door 

Included 

• Two keys 

• Integrated alarm system with manual 

• Car cover 

• Chrome trim pieces for around the windows 

• Amber lens cover with clear light bulbs 

• Trickle charger 

• Manual for the digital gauges 

Ownership History

Originally built over a seven year period by the prior owner that began on 11 November 2014. It spent five months at American Customs & Classics in Hollister, California receiving updates from the consignor.