1965 Chevy C10 with FACTORY A/C?! | Rare Find Gets Maintained at V8 Speed & Resto Shop!

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1965 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Truck Feature at V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

This ’65 C10 doesn’t just look cool… check out the factory air conditioning (more in video!)

This stunning 1965 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck isn’t your average classic! This beauty boasts a powerful 350 V8 engine, automatic transmission, AND factory-installed air conditioning – a rare option in these early C10s. Check out the unique center dash vents that kept this truck cool back in the day.

Looking for a classic car or truck restoration shop that can handle the unique features of your vehicle? Look no further than the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in Red Bud, IL! Our team of experts is passionate about preserving the history of classic cars and trucks, with the knowledge and skills to tackle any project, from routine maintenance to full restorations.

In this video, we take a closer look at this special 1965 C10, showcasing its features and the restoration work performed by V8 Speed & Resto Shop. See how we carefully looked after this classic truck, ensuring it continues to turn heads for years to come!

Learn more about this special truck in the video!

Want your classic car or truck to be next? Contact V8 Speed & Resto Shop today!

The V8 Speed & Resto Shop is a full-service classic car and muscle car restoration service ready to perform everything from simple maintenance on vintage cars to full frame-off restorations and modifications. Whether you are seeking a stock restoration, a pro-touring muscle car, or a custom restomod, the V8 Speed & Resto Shop in Red Bud, IL, can help. Contact us today to put the V8 crew to work for you. Transport services are available.

V8 Speed & Resto Shop
817 S. Main Street
Red Bud,IL 62278
314.783.8325

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1973 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Upgrades at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

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This 1973 Chevrolet C 10 pick up truck came to the V8 speed and Resto Shop for some suspension refinements and more power from an engine and transmission swap. The biggest part of Continue reading “1973 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Upgrades at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV” →

1973 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Driveline and Suspension Upgrades at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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1973 Chevrolet C10 at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop

This 1973 Chevrolet C 10 pick up truck came to the V8 speed and Resto Shop for some suspension refinements and more power from an engine and transmission swap. The biggest part of the conversion was performing a CPP rear “C” notch and four link suspension system, which utilizes coil over shocks for better adjustability, more precise suspension control than the stock leaf springs, and a more comfortable lowered ride height. The front suspension was treated to tubular control arms and coil overs, also from CPP. Upgraded brakes and oversized YearOne rally wheels complete the stance.

Power has been upgraded through the use of a Blueprint Engines 435 horsepower 383 stroker Chevrolet V8, which comes complete with a Holley Terminator X fuel injection system, serpentine front drive system, and a 700 R4 4-speed Overdrive transmission. We fabricated a complete custom exhaust system with mandrel bent stainless tube and MagnaFlow mufflers for great flow and sound.

Once installed, detailed, and tuned, our team installed some new gauges from Classic Instruments along with A Vintage Air A/C system to update the C10 interior.

The truck now looks, drives, and sounds 100% better than it did when it came in.

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TECH DATA - 1973 CHEVROLET C10
ENGINE:	Blueprint Engines 383 Low Profile Horsepower: 436 (est.) Torque: 443 (est.) Compression Ratio: 10:1. Displacement: 383 cubic-inches
TRANSMISSION:	GM 700R4
FRONT SUSPENSION:	CPP Coilover and Control Arms
REAR SUSPENSION:	CPP 4-Link with C-Notch
BRAKES:	Wilwood
ENGINE MANAGEMENT:	Holley Sniper EFI

1973 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Upgrades at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV

V8 Radio Podcast: Car Guy Wedding, V8 Speed & Resto Interior Shop, Saudi Arabia, Trivia, and More!

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On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste reflect on V8 Speed and Resto Shop team member Trevor’s recent wedding. It was a beautiful day, and the happy couple nicely integrated Trevor’s 1968 Chevrolet C10 SS pickup truck into the ceremony, gallantly delivering bride Trisha to the ceremony. And the officiant was V8 Radio’s own Kevin Oeste! Later, they reveal details on the newly added upholstery shop at V8 Speed and Resto, and round out the episode with a discussion on the upcoming Riyadh Car Show in Saudi Arabia! You get all this plus trivia in a jam-packed episode of V8 Radio!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Car Guy Wedding, V8 Speed & Resto Interior Shop, Saudi Arabia, Trivia, and More!

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1979 Chevrolet C10 Bonanza Pickup Restoration At V8 Speed & Resto Shop

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1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Pickup Restoration At V8 Speed & Resto Shop

We enjoyed refreshing this 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Pickup! This one is still in it’s original family, and we’re honored to have had the opportunity to give it a repaint and make it look new again. We fixed some rust in the floors, rockers, and cab corners, and resprayed it in it’s original color. Lots of restoration parts form Classic Industries helped make it fresh. New interior items include Dynamat sound deadener, new dash pad, door panels, carpet, and weatherstripping. It’s not a high-profile show truck, but it means the world to our customer, so it means the same to us! Thanks to the owner and to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop crew for returning another classic to the road!

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This ’65 C10 doesn’t just look cool… check out the factory air conditioning (more in video!)

Learn more about this special truck in the video!

Want your classic car or truck to be next? Contact V8 Speed & Resto Shop today!

THIS PROJECT FEATURES:

1973 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Upgrades at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop V8TV