1968 Chevy C-10 Stepside Short Box on 2040-cars

VIN: CS148Z131696 Year: 1968
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: C-10
Trim: Stepside
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 2wd Automatic
Mileage: 56,000
Power Options: Power Steering/Power Brakes
Exterior Color: Orange
Interior Color: Orange/Black

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for auction is my 1968 Chevrolet C-10 stepside short bed.  This truck was correctly restored at one time.  I would guess 20 years ago.  At some point it had some of the body parts repainted.  Although the paint color matches it has some orange peel and a little duller.  There is some body filler on some panels, I don't know why but there isn't any rust behind it.  I bought this truck the way you see it here, concentrated on the mechanical not the appearance and drove the heck out of it.  With that said here is a detailed description.

Body:

The body is in great shape overall but does have some body filler.  I don't know if it's from the original restoration or more recent.  At some point the front clip was removed and when it was reinstalled not a lot of care was given to panel alignment.  So some of the gaps are off.  When the partial repaint was done they didn't wet sand or buff it out so there is orange peel next to smooth and glossy paint.  There are stone chips and paint pealing off here and there also.  The only rust is typical for these trucks, below the battery tray on the inner fender and the forward cab supports as seen in pic.  I have new-in-box cab supports that will go with this truck.  That is the only rust anywhere on this truck!  The rockers may have been replaced.  There is a row of rivets inside the cab along the top of the rockers and I'm not sure why.  They are welded everywhere else.   

The windshield is cracked with a few large stone chips.  It is all on the passenger side on not in line of sight.

The box is in great shape overall.  The wood is weathered but not rotted out.  Since the original gas tank leaked I removed it and installed a RCI aluminum fuel cell in the bed. 

Interior:

The seat is in great shape having been recovered at some point.  The dash radio hole has been enlarged at some point even though there is no radio installed.  All the switches work like they should but the heater only blows on high.  When I bought the truck therre was a hand fabbed gauge cluster panel which I though looked tacky so I replaced it with the carbon fiber look one in the pics.  Speedo and tach are Autometer and the rest of the gauges are Shark.  It did have Shark speedo and tach when I bought it but the speedo was wildly inaccurate.  That is the reason for the change.  I do have the original gauge cluster that will be included.  The original odometer shows 54xxx miles.  The Shark speedo shows 17xx miles and the current speedo shows just over 400 miles.

There is currently no carpet, sill guards or kick panels intalled.  I have all new rubber floor cover, sill plates and kick panels that will be included.

Powertrain:

The engine is a Chev 350, runs great and doesn't burn oil.  It does however have the typical two piece rear main seal leak, it's not bad but does leak.  The original stamped steel valve covers leaked badly.  I replaced them with some fabricated aluminum and good gaskets which helped.  The drivers side valve cover still seeps a little.  The motor has a Weiand dual plane manifold with a Holley Street Avenger carb and HEI distributor.  Also, headers and dual exhaust.

The transmission is a TH350 and was just installed before I bought the truck.  It shifts fast and firm.

I also installed a 4 core all welded aluminum radiator along with a large 1 ton external trans cooler.  It does not overheat no matter how hot it is outside!

Rearend is the truck 12 bolt with open differential.  The drivetrain is bullet proof!

Electrical:

Lights, turnsignals, windshield wipers and heater all work.  Wiring has much to be desired.  It is safe and operable but honestly looks like crap.

Suspension and brakes:

When I got the truck the original springs where heated and allowed to sag to lower it.  I removed all the original suspension and replaced with 2 inch drop spindles and 2 inch drop springs for a total of 4 inches in the front.  Also converted the front brakes to disc with drilled and slotted rotors.  It stops better than any new car or truck!!!  The rear springs were replaced with 5 inch drop springs.  Also replaced track bar bushings and ball joints.

 

Overall this is a nice driver.  It runs great, has plenty of power and get looks no matter where you take it.  I would drive it anywhere.  The reason I'm selling is I need the space and I really don't drive this truck as much as it deserves to be driven.

 

There is no warranty implied or otherwise, what you see is what you get!  I will required a $500 non-refundable deposit at the close of the auction.  If you're serious about owning this truck you won't have any problem with that.