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This 1965 Chevrolet C10 Custom Will Steal Your Heart, Probably Your Wallet Too

For the 1965 model year, Chevrolet’s heavy-duty pickups received a 327-cu.in V8 with 220 horsepower. The light-duty truck we’re covering today is rocking a larger and more powerful 350 small block, but as opposed to many restomods, it’s way more tasteful on the outside and on the inside.
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Acquired by the seller in 2013, the C10 Custom in the following videos and photos had its original frame replaced with that of a 1986 model year. Repainted in red, this rear-driven blast from the past is finished in white for the cabin, front and rear bumpers, and the oh-so-classy mesh front grille.

Chrome accents, a driver-side mirror, a spray-in bedliner, a bed mat, and 17-inch wheels featuring polished lips also need to be mentioned. Shod in 225/60 by 17-inch BFGoodrich Advantage T/A rubber boots, the vintage truck stops on a dime thanks to power-assisted front discs and rear drums.

Power steering is present as well, together with 2.0- and 3.0-inch drop spindles in addition to replacement springs, tie-rod ends, and shocks. Opening the driver’s door reveals a wood-rimmed steering wheel that complements a B&M Quicksilver shifter. It commands a rebuilt four-speed automatic of the 700R4 variety, which drives the rear wheels through a 10-bolt posi with 3.73:1 gearing. Chassis number C2545T101061 further sweetens the deal with a custom center console that houses two cupholders, AutoMeter Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite gauges, as well as a Bluetooth/CD stereo.

Upholstered in red and white vinyl, the interior is equipped with matching carpets and kick panels in addition to a heater and a Chevrolet-branded glovebox. The odometer currently shows just under 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) although true mileage on that 350 small-block V8 is unknown.

Fitted with a Holley double-pumper carburetor, Edelbrock intake manifold, Melling MTC-1 camshaft, and Speed Pro pistons, the 5.7-liter mill was professionally built by Center Auto Machine Shop in Connecticut. It breathes out through polished tube headers and a stainless exhaust system.

Offered with a Connecticut registration as the state does not issue titles for vehicles older than 20 years, this modified 1965 Chevrolet C10 Custom sits on a high bid of $3,641 on Bring a Trailer with six days left on the ticker.

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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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