General Motors’ C/K series of trucks for the Chevrolet and GMC brands was born more than six decades ago, yet the original generation continues to attract classic vehicle buyers with its timeless styling and sturdy build. Sure, even these workhorses need a bit of TLC from time to time, and this 1964 Chevrolet C10 “Fleetside” is a great example of how to give one a completely new lease of life.
Although it has already completed a fair share of journeys that racked up over 85k miles (around 137,000 km) on the odometer, it’s clear from the pristine looks of this Seafoam Green unit that a C10 can’t look this good without a thorough reconstruction.
That’s precisely what happened with this example, which looks as if it spent a lot of time in a specialist shop for a complete frame-off restoration. Actually, the said process was done over the course of no fewer than five years by an engineer, according to the description by Classic Car Studio.
Clearly a labor of love, this minty green C10 is also said to have received a two-stage repaint to sport that springlike eye candy. Come to think about it, Chevy’s C10s seem to have an attraction for the stand-out-in-any-crowd paintwork, judging by the latest examples we have come across for our Truck Month series.
As far as that frame is concerned, it appears the Chevy got stripped to its bare necessities, and the metal was properly finished in a contrasting chassis black. After all, you can never be too careful with the details; who knows when somebody will take a look under the skirt? Speaking of, this Fleetside also comes with a gorgeous Oak bed that’s doubled by stainless steel trim, just to make sure there’s nothing anyone could complain about.
That’s also valid for the suspension and steering components, which have been rebuilt, while the front brakes have been treated to modern disc units – meaning this C10 not only looks good but should also ride like a charm. Better yet, one additional modern touch has been hidden inside as well – the AC unit is now up to 2021 standards, all the while the entire cabin remains a classic dream complete with a milky-tan atmosphere.
Our final thoughts go towards the rebuilt 350ci (5.7-liter) engine hidden under the hood, which should provide the necessary amount of power towards the Muncie four-speeder. We believe that's enough to entice the upcoming new owner to settle the $49,900 bill.
Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution. Full profile
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