There is something menacing about a classic vehicle that has generous rusty patina, side-exit exhaust pipes, a cowl-induction hood, and enough dents and dings to prove it has been through a lot. And that’s before we even hear the rumble of the 600-horsepower LS V8 under its worn hood.
The Pick of the Day is a 1961 Chevrolet C10 pickup listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Winter Garden, Florida. (Click the link to view the listing)
In the spirit of the spookiest month of the year, let’s dig into this custom truck build, because there’s a lot that went into it.
Model year 1960 marked the launch of what became known as the Chevrolet C/K Series of pickup trucks. These trucks were marketed by both the Chevrolet and GMC divisions and debuted as a replacement of the outgoing “Task Force” lineup of trucks. In order to make the nomenclature easier to understand, Chevrolet added a “C” prefix to two-wheel-drive trucks and a “K” prefix to four-wheel-drive trucks. There were three different wheelbases available, and some important changes were made to the chassis including the introduction of an independent front suspension to replace the previous beam-style axle.
Today’s feature truck is a shortbed half-ton that retains relatively few original parts. In fact, the steel body might be just about the only thing left from its initial assembly 62 years ago. Most of the enhancements have happened under the hood, where it received a 383cid V8 complete with upgrades such as a forged camshaft, forged pistons, a Holley intake manifold, an aluminum fuel cell, and dual Comp 67mm turbos. The long list of equipment continues from there, but the moral of the story is that this truck is no slouch in the performance department. In fact, the dealer says the car will run an 11-second quarter mile at the drag strip. Watch out, muscle cars and import tuners.
The interior is particularly unique, featuring denim upholstery for the seat, door panels, and headliner. A Vintage Air climate control system has been added, along with aftermarket gauges to keep tabs on that performance-built powertrain.
“This truck has a lot of money invested and is scary fast,” the listing concludes. “If you are looking for something fun and fast, you should come see this truck.”
The asking price is $49,961 for this pickup. It’s exactly our kind of scary.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
Source: www.classiccars.com