1970 Chevrolet C-10 Description
1970 C10 Short Bed. Fresh restoration!
For your consideration is my 1970ChevroletC10short bed. This truck isabout assolid, rust free, and unmolestedas they come.If you are looking foran outstanding truck that will be the talk of any drive in or car show, you have come to the right place! This truck has just undergone an extensive restoration, and is ready to enjoy now! We built this truck to enjoy and drive, and it does just that! We feel this is an outstanding example ofa well built resto-mod, artistically crafted and fabricated by handthat is turn key and ready to drive and enjoy.The truck has hadsomemodifications and just completed an extensive restoration process which I will outline below. The truck runs, drives, stops and handles beautifully withoutissue, and grabs attention wherever it goes.A ton of time, love, and creativity has gone into this build, and it shows withits extreme attention to detail. I encourage any potential bidders to contact me directly with any questions you may have at 602-799-2309 or mrjbennett11@yahoo.com. It is my pleasure to answer any questions about this truck for interested parties, so please don't hesitate to give me a callfor anythingbig or small. My goal is to make the buying process as simple and easy as possible for the winning bidder or interested parties. That said, we take the process of building and selling our trucks very seriously and we ask the same of you when it comes to bidding on them. I am not a dealer, this is a private party sale. Please only bid if you have funds readily available to purchase the vehicle. We encourage any interested parties to inspect the vehicle prior to bidding. Thank you for taking the time to look at this stunning truck.Please enjoy a descriptive break down of every aspect of the truck, as well asnearly 100high quality pictures below.
True Arizona truck that has been here its entire life, ZERO rust issues, now, or ever! Original sheet metal that is impeccable!
Exterior
- Brand newprofessionallydone base coat / clear coat paint, just finished last week. Thetruck wasfinished inPPG GM Artic White. After thebase coat was laid down,we finished the outside paint work with 3 coats ofRM high solids clear coat. To finalize the paint process, we have color sanded the entire truck, and buffed it back to perfection to reveal a show worthy shine, and depth.
- The body on the truck isvery straight, and shows very well.All body panels, doors, fenders etc.line upextremely well,andlook like they are supposed to. The doors, and hood on this truck shut with a fingers touch, just the way it should be!The truck has never hadrockers, cab corners or floors replaced, and all areas are original, and like brand new with ZERO rust issues. This was/still is anArizona truck its entire life,so we started with a very solid truck to begin with, and I have to say probably the most solid unmolested truck I have ever came across for these years.
- Brand new period correct blackmirrors.
- Near new (1000 miles on them) 22x9 Versante Black wheels with 265/35/22 tires.
- Brand new Ultra Clear headlights, and mounting brackets.
- Brand new door glass / weather stripping, felt liners, etc.
- Brand new front and rear glass and seals.
- Brand new Front and rear chrome bumpers that are flawless.
- All brand new tail light, backup light, and turn signal lenses / hardware.
- Brand new Chevroletblack script tailgate lettering.
- Brand new door handles and locks.
- The inside of the bed has to be the straightest steel bed I have ever seen in these C10s. It may have one or two VERY SMALL dings in it from its use over the years but is in insanely good shape for its originality and age. We just had the inside of the bed professionally rhino lined by Tuff Skin this week, which looks fresh, and amazing!
The exterior of the truck is absolutely stunning, with its bright white GM Artic White paint, and black accents, it stands out in a crowd, and grabs attention anywhere it goes. The body issuper straight, the paint is outstanding, and looks and shows very well. No disappointments here, very solid, and beautiful truck.
Interior
- New custom chrome and billet steering wheel wrapped in black leather.
- New chrome rear view mirror,door handles, and dome light.
- New door glass, seals, and felts.
- Newerwindow regulators, and crank mechanisms.
- Originaldoor panels have just been professionally wrapped in black vinyl.
- New factory styleblack and chromegauge bezel with newly restored gauges and needles that all work as they should.
- Newfactory black loopcarpet that extends behind the seat, and up the firewall for a clean custom finish.
- New reupholstered custom bench seat finished in the trucks originalblack and white "houndstooth"Chevy seat cover.
- New blue tooth, USB, and Pandora capable stereo professionally installed inside the glove box of the truck.
- New 6x9 speakers recessed and concealedbehind the seatfor a clean smooth appearance.
- The dash and doors have not been cut on this truck like most, and it even retains its original AM/FM radio still in the dash which is why we opted for a cd player in the glovebox!
- Newer black visors in perfect shape.
- New kick panels.
- New weather stripping, seals, and gaskets.
- Brand new originalstyle blackdash pad, cigar lighter, and custom new glove box door, painted to match and be cohesive with the rest of the dash and interior.
- New sill plates, lock knobs, arm rests, the list goes on and on.
The inside of the truck has been finished inthe same GM Artice White,and wasput back to show quality original standard of how it came in 1970. The interior of the truck is of show quality,95% brand new, and absolutely beautiful. No disappointments.
Drivetrain
- Fresh5.7 SBC 350.
- FreshTH400 Automatic Transmission. This is aGreat Highway or streettruck.
- NewerHookerheaders, and gaskets.
- New exhaust including piping anddualFlowmaster 40 series mufflers. The truck has a nice rumble to it, and sounds mean, but not obnoxious.
- New one piece drive shaft.
- New billet valve covers, with chrome air cleaner.
- Newer power steering pump, Gear box with quick ratio steering, water pump, alternator, battery, cables, wiring, brake booster, master cylinder, the list goes on and on.
- Newer radiator with newer fan.
- All new lines and fittings.
- HEI distributor with new MSD wires.
- Chevy 12 bolt rear end with 373 gears.
- Additionally the truck received many new small parts under the hood as well, such as hood hinges, springs, fuel pump, plugs, wires, tucked and loomed wiring, professionally re-painted engine compartment finished in single stage semi-gloss black as it came from the factory, etc.
The truck runs, drives, stopsand shifts without effort, sounds amazing, and is a blast to drive withZERO issues, squeaks, sounds, or stumbles.This has to be one of the most solid, and drivable trucks I have owned.The truck runs extremely cool, and hasnot leaked a drop offluid since the builds completion, and testing. The truck is a great and extremely reliable daily driver, and can be easily driven on thehighway at 80mph safely and comfortably!It fires rightup every time without effort, is very fast, and can be driven anywhere. This is truly a truck that can be driven wherever, whenever!
Chassis, Suspension and Brakes
- New CPP complete frontdisc brake kit, including spindles, rotors, calipers and lines.
- New front and rear CPP Nitro Dropshocks.
- New CPPDrop Springs, and Spindles.
- The truck has been lowered 4/5 professionally, and the right way, so it rides very nice,and handles as it should.
- New rear drum brakes, pads, and parts that have been upgraded to 3" for better stopping power.
- Completely stripped, cleaned, and painted frame, and components.
- Newer fuel lines.
- Newer bushings, ball joints, tie rods, and sleeves.
- Newer gear box withquick ratio gearing, the truck turns without effort.
The under chassis of the truck is extremely clean, tidy, and shows very well. All suspension components are brand new, and give the truck an amazing stance and ride quality. Additionally the brakes are brand new, and allow the truck to stop on a dime! The truck handles and steers better than new, and with little effort. Great handling truck that is ready for some fun with its new owner!
Thank you for taking the time to look at this beautiful truck, please enjoy the numerous pictures provided below. There are quite a few to look at, but I can always send more to interested parties. I also have video available of the truck running, driving, and a complete walk around of it for interested parties, just ask! Again, if you have any questions please give me a call anytime at my contact information I've provided above. Thank you.
100 high qualitypictures below!
Shipping
All shipping is the full responsibility of the winning bidder. I will ship to anywhere world wide. I do have some connections in the transport business, and am willing to help coordinate shipping for the winning bidder.
Payment
A $500 USD deposit is due immediately at auctions end, the remainder of the sale amount is due within 3 days of auctions end. Acceptable payment methods include Money wire or cash in person.
Warranty
There is no warranty expressed, written or implied for this vehicle. All sales are final. 1970 C10