Vehicle Description
This 1986 Chevrolet C10 Silverado pickup is what you might get if
you decided to take a pickup truck down to the local car show to
pick up a trophy. With a cool lowered stance, strong-running 305
V8, and a very attractive Frost White paint job, it's got a sleek
look that totally works to give this Box Chevy a performance
vibe.
Somehow, this truck manages to use both subtlety and aggressiveness
together in its presentation, carrying Frost White paint to give it
a low profile while also standing out just because it's so nicely
done and sits on oversized chrome wheels. It's got a clean look
that seems a lot more customized than it is and it really holds up
well under scrutiny. Despite the low, wide look, the bodywork is
completely stock, right down to the original badges and stock trim.
No obnoxious cowl induction hood, no shaved handles, just a clean
factory look on the body that makes the lowering job look even more
impressive. The repainted white finish is absolutely dialed-in,
with a deep luster and shine that only white paint can possess, and
even though it's not a perfect 10, it's nevertheless a higher end
job that really turns heads when it's bombing down the road or
parked at the cruise-in. The factory grille has its center strip
painted white, and we have to admit we adore the look of the grille
and chin spoiler, all of which is supremely cool for being OEM. No
wonder these 'mid-life cycle' 3rd generation C-10s have been
popular since the day they hit Chevy dealers. Fresh chrome bumpers
really pop against the white paint and one look in the fully
painted, straight bed proves that this truck never really had to
work hard for a living. A life spent in the South under the careful
tutelage of conscientious owners has really paid dividends on this
Square Body, and the result is a truck you'd never guess was 35
years old.
The interior is largely stock but does have a couple modern touches
that kick it up a notch, starting with a beautifully reupholstered
vinyl bench seat with cloth diamond-cut patterns inside that is
surprisingly comfortable and looks awesome. And yes, that center
arm rest partition with cup holders inside is completely integrated
into the seat and completely cool. Plush blue carpets and blue door
panels offer an OEM look and feel, blending in nicely with the
custom bench via a diamond-cut pattern insert around the door
handles. A stock two-spoke steering wheel is mounted on the factory
tilt column, and factory bright-rimmed gauges set deep into round
pods ahead of the driver. This Silverado has a couple very welcomed
options, including cold factory A/C, a tilt steering column, and
newer seatbelts, so it's comfortable enough to drive every day. The
factory radio was swapped out for a newer AM/FM/Cassette head unit
that now pumps out the tunes, sitting in a dash adorned with a
clean, crack-free dash pad up top. It's clean, tight, and ready to
use, but also slick enough to proudly show off.
Powering this Silverado is a stout 305 V8 motor that's running
great thanks to years of regular maintenance, along with a little
added oomph from an upgraded cam inside and a full exhaust that
starts at the block hugging headers. Fitted with a chrome
open-element air cleaner and finned valve covers that really pop
out of the dark engine bay, and a modern belt system that means
it's reliable and easy to service. It starts easily and idles
smoothly from the start thanks to the wonders of electronics and
history has already proven that these are some of the most
bulletproof machines ever built. It's backed by a TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission and stock 10-bolt rear end with
highway-friendly gears inside, so it's a fantastic cruiser and
actually pulls down decent fuel economy, too. The restrictive stock
exhaust is gone, replaced by a throaty dual exhaust setup that
sounds fantastic and the stock suspension has been lowered to give
it that crouching stance. Oversized 20-inch Foose chrome wheels
offer a cool custom look and are wrapped in 255/40/20 performance
radials at each corner.
A cool truck with a lot of time and effort invested in the look and
nothing done that would hurt reliability or the ability to use it
every day. And that's why we love this Square Body Chevy. Call
today!
