It has power steering, power brakes, power windows, power locks, ice cold ac, cruise control, sliding rear window, and dual gas tanks. The day has finally come for us to take our daily driver 1966 chevy c10 out of the shop and hit the road to see how much better this nearly 45 year old truck rides and handles. Chevy trucks aficionados are not just after the newer trucks built by chevrolet. Our experts rank every pickup truck based on a 10point scale that covers performance, comfort, interior, technology and value. Apr 03, 2019 want to know what its like to drive a c10 shortbed the lightest truck chevy made in the c series with a 640whp supercharged 502 big block in it.
It has power steering, power brakes, power windows, power locks, ice cold a c, cruise control, sliding rear window, and dual gas tanks. Optional transmissions included a threespeed overdrive unit c10 only, several different fourspeed manuals, the powerglide twospeed automatic or the turbohydramatic 350 and 400 threespeed automatics. Read about the editors chevrolet c10 that has recently become his daily driver. It was in better shape then most second gen c 10 s before the restoration even began. Our experts rank every pickup truck based on a 10 point scale that covers performance, comfort, interior, technology and value.
Oct 23, 2014 plans are a budget minded daily driver commuter for back and forth to work and running around town. The upcoming tv schedule for daily driver c10 part 9. Its located in beautiful chattanooga, tennessee and the seller says that they wouldnt be afraid to jump in this truck and drive it across the country. Daily driver 1966 chevy c10 build on trucks tv the 1947.
Now, this c10 still has its classic looks but underneath, its got through a whole transformation with. Have we mentioned that it wont cost you much to step onto the c10 tiltawhirl. This truck is corvette red and shares a garage with a 1956 chevy truck, which is dennys daily driver he has put over 53,000 miles on it in the past four years, and a 1948 international harvester panel truck, 1934 chevy sedan, bonnies 1955 chevy belair sport coupe, and my new. The program focuses on automotive mechanics involving trucks and suvs, ranging from improvement, to customizing, to creative works. The driverfriendly nature of these trucks stands in stark contrast to both. Covering everything from stock turbocharger cars, seriously fast drag racers, boats, motorcycles, and daily driver modified turbo cars and trucks.
New brakes front and back including rotors, drums, wheel cylinders, front brake hoses and. Its the return of our cherry 1966 chevy c10 and well show you not only how to fix those nasty rust spots with patch panels, were even going to show you some metal shaping tips so you can make your own panels. Features the official chevy truck picture thread chevy c10, 1966 chevy. Wasnt sure how to price this truck, but the market is all over the place, so. In october of 68, the cohen family grew to three with.
The upcoming tv schedule for daily driver c 10 part 9. C10 vehicles for sale classifieds in houston, texas. It may be the ease of installation the manufacturers have engineered into their systems, or just the bad experiences you or a friend may have had with air ride. Powered by a small block 350 with a 700r4 transmission this c 10 has a nice rumble along with a set of 373. This truck is corvette red and shares a garage with a 1956 chevy truck, which is dennys daily driver he has put over 53,000 miles on it in the past four years, and a 1948 international harvester panel truck, 1934 chevy sedan, bonnies 1955 chevy belair sport coupe, and my new baby, 1977 gremlin. See more ideas about c10 trucks, c10 chevy truck and chevy trucks. This 1970 chevy pickup was a daily driver for the current owner until recently.
It is a cheyenne so loaded, with ac and a factory tach, but he ordered it with the sm465. In october of 68, the cohen family grew to three with the arrival of nick and sallys only daughter, heather. Which premium truck performs best as a daily driver. Nov 9, 2015 1964 1965 1966 chevy c10 style daily driver shop truck from smokeystyle paint shop. Were tying up some the remaining loose ends on our 1966 chevy c10 to get it ready to finally hit the road. Spent quite a bit of money getting electrical right.
Chevrolet c10 daily driver custom classic trucks magazine. Jan 12, 2018 1987 chevy c10 pickup restyled and driven daily. Like most trucks in that era, ol red became a workhorse for the cohens, hauling everything from heavy equipment to yard waste and everything in between, all while serving as nicks daily driver to and from work. Nowadays though, it seems like protouring setups and daily driver coilover trucks are starting to take a larger part of the market share than ever before. Keep reading to check out what appears to be a very honest and solid pickup. The majority of 10 series and some 20 series chevrolet trucks from 1966 to 1972 were equipped with a coil spring trailing arm rear suspension, which greatly improved the ride over traditional leaf springs. The day has finally come for us to take our daily driver 1966 chevy c10 out of the shop and hit the road to see how much better this nearly 45 year old truck. Plans are a budget minded daily drivercommuter for back and forth to work and running around town. If you could choose which truck would you drive on a daily basis. The standard drivetrain was a threespeed manual transmission and one of two engines. Gregs truck is equipped with power steering, power brakes and air conditioning for those hot summer california days.
Get the best deals on chevrolet c10 cars when you shop the largest online selection at. The day has finally come for us to take our daily driver 1966 chevy c 10 out of the shop and hit the road to see how much better this nearly 45 year old truck rides and handles. I picked this truck up a while back and after a little tinkering i got the 327 backed by a 700r4 running good, but nearly the complete brake system needed replacing so it got moved to the back of the shop. Want to know what its like to drive a c10 shortbed the lightest truck chevy made in the c series with a 640whp supercharged 502 big block in it. It was a deal on a 1968 c10 shell complete and mostly rust free. Never had bullet holes but have had my share of drilled and cut holes and sun roofs too. Chevy decided to ramp up its truck line with the release of the ck line of trucks. Nice easy project truck or daily driver with minor work. It was in better shape then most second gen c10s before the restoration even began. This custom restored 1968 chevrolet c 10 step side classic has been completely upgraded. Final assembly our chevy c10 is painted and well show you how to completely reassemble it without a scratch. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Project work truck i purchased this 1963 c 10 shortbed fleetside truck in 1995 from a coworker who used it as a daily drive, who had purchased it from a fellow who had bought it in oklahoma. Erics 1987 chevy c10 ended up like most trucks worked hard and abused.
Our 1966 c10 finally hits the road for a long awaited payoff. Final assembly our shortened 1966 chevy c10 is all painted and well show you how to completely reassemble the entire truck without a scratch. Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported. Final assembly our chevy c10 is painted and well show you how to completely reassemble it. Looking for another daily driver a newer model truck, lifted perhaps. Knew an old master gunnery sergeant in the marine corps with a mid 70s c10 that he daily drove. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. After over a decade of the same old same old, chevy decided to ramp up its truck line with the release of the c k line of trucks. And, well show you a cheap, effective and very environmentally safe way to blast off old paint. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Daily driver 1962 chevy c10 with a cool story youtube. Our shortened 1966 chevy c10 is all painted and well show you how to completely reassemble the entire truck without a scratch.
As daily drivers, these four luxo trucks were far more pleasant and tolerable than their basemodel brethren tested in our 2017 34ton work truck challenge. Aside from the price being a bit too high on that truck it seems pretty nice. The turbo forums the discussion board for both hard core and beginner turbocharged vehicle enthusiasts. Find chevrolet c10 trucks for sale on oodle classifieds. In the fall of 2017 with the help of my son, i started the restoration by totally disassembling the truck and doing a. View our list of the best trucks for 2019 and 2020. C10 daily driver part 3 season 10, episode 6 c10 daily driver part 4 season 10, episode 21 daily driver c10 part 5. However, the leaf spring rear suspension was still available on those trucks, and standard on 30 series trucks. Greg from ca sent in photos of his 1972 chevy c10 that he drives daily. The program focuses on automotive mechanics involving trucks and suvs, ranging from improvement, to customizing, to creative works the show is involved with racing andor customizing trucks, and in the past has included segments called how it works. They are also into oldies but goodies trucks that have been magnificently preserved for long years.
Our friend and fellow automotive journalist tim esterdahl swung by the tfltruck studios in his 1962 chevy c10 which he named, swede. The truck sat for years in the familys barn before tim pulled it out and began wrenching on it. This 1981 chevy c10 shortbed is in really good condition and rides nice and smooth. Apr 25, 2018 daily driver 1962 chevy c10 with a cool story. Your definitive 196772 chevrolet ck pickup buyers guide hagerty. Its the return of our cherry 1966 chevy c10 and well show you not only how to fix those nasty rust spots with patch panels, were even. Few small things needed to make a daily driver walk u. Frame off 1972 chevrolet c 10 stepside custom for sale. We curate the most interesting custom trucks for sale almost every day. After having the truck for over twenty years, and being recently retired, i realized that it was too. Open to all trade offers but things of most interest are rat rods motorcycles classic cars trucks lowriders etc. The seller of this 1969 chevrolet c10 stepside shortbed says that its a 3owner barn find and it sure has the look thats hot now. Now, this c 10 still has its classic looks but underneath, its got through a whole transformation with an air suspension and more powerful drive train.
Its the return of our cherry 1966 chevy c 10 and well show you not only how to fix those nasty rust spots with patch panels, were even going to show you some metal shaping tips so you can make your own panels. Feb 01, 2012 read about the editors chevrolet c10 that has recently become his daily driver. Recently restored 1972 chevrolet c 10 super cheyenne custom truck for sale. It sports a stunning twotoned copper brown and cream paint job. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Under the hood is a rebuilt 350 with a th350 auto transmission for plenty of power motoring around town. Never had bullet holes but have had my share of drilled. For some, the daily driver is a car, while for others, a truck is the requirement. I picked this truck up a while back and after a little tinkering i got the 327 backed by a 700r4 running good, but nearly the complete brake system needed replacing so.
Were saving money by reviving the original glass in our 1966 chevy c 10 and restoring the oe gauge cluster. One saturday evening, he received two separate texts from friends both linking to a craigslist ad. Ol outlaw and dang head to kansas to pickup their new project. My keywords should help below on what i like as well. So by the time eric came across this squarebody its clear coat was long gone, its body and interior were a little beat up but it was still straight down the sides, and perfect for what he needed it for.
Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. I realized that it was too nice of a truck to just leave as a daily driver so i decided it was time to either restore it or sell it to someone who would. Im not a fan of truckspickups in general, but cool retro ones like this are pretty awesome. Jan 30, 2018 one saturday evening, he received two separate texts from friends both linking to a craigslist ad. Apr 17, 2016 ratty jalopy daily driver 196466 chevy c10 pickup truck on five spoke wheels. Its always fun to see what previous owners did to these trucks. This is an actual silverado package truck very rare in a stepside. The 62 c10 short box came up from sunnyvale, california, in september 2014. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
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