1965 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed
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1965 Chevrolet C10 $129,998

"Celebrating our 65 year anniversary! This family owned and operated business was established in 1960, making us the oldest classic car dealership in America. Special thank you to all our customers for entrusting us to park the car of your dreams in your driveway while preserving automotive history for future generations to embrace and enjoy.
-Grams family & Volo Museum staff

The best in existence! Only 25 test miles on a breathtaking bespoke build. The quality of workmanship is out of this world. The custom tilt bed and hood put it in another stratosphere. Here is a unique opportunity to own a ""once in a lifetime, pinnacle build"" that was meticulously crafted by expert artisans. Really, anyone can brag about the quality of a vehicle, this is the best of the best. Michael and I were so very impressed with the owner and builder when he told us about the build. The amount of care, pride and effort that went into this truck is insurmountable!

EXTERIOR: Beyond exceptionally impressive! It started as a clean southern Tennessee truck that was stripped to bare metal. There are some very significant and many subtle body modifications that were made, the longer you gaze, the more you will see. Looking down the side of the laser straight body is satisfying with its smooth contours and crisp lines. The truck was shaved removing emblems, mirrors, handles, bumpers and even the rain gutters for a clean look. The hood was extensively modified filling in the front vents and turn signals as well as redesigning it to flip forward. The turn signals were relocated to the lower front valance that was completely custom fabricated. The bed actually tilts back to show off the detail of the chassis! The tailgate is also a custom, smoother version of the original. The panels were painstakingly aligned with precise gaps that are right on the money. The doors close easily like a new car and pop open via electric remote key fob (there is also a manual release under the drivers side rocker panel). The high quality paint color is called Light Platinum Metallic and is a 2005 Cadillac XLR color that was tweaked with a very classy and slightly larger metal flake. It is literally polished smooth like a piece of glass, and has a reflection you could shave in. The side trim pieces were hand fabricated from solid brass then clad with show quality chrome. It also has a custom hand fabricated rollpan with an integrated license plate holder. A custom pop up gas door also has a quick fill cap. It was upgraded with nice bright halogen headlights. The handmade LED taillights are one of a kind, and the front turn signals are from a Harley Davidson Night Train. All the glass was replaced, the vent windows were eliminated for a cleaner looking 1 piece glass. The rubber seals are brand new. The entire ensemble is rolling on an awesome set of Halibrand chrome wheels with spinner center caps that are size 15x10 up front, and a ginormous 15×15 out back. They are wrapped in a new set of Hoosier performance radials.

INTERIOR: Genuine glove soft leather everywhere! It took 8 cowhides to cover the seats, behind the seats, center console, dashboard, door panels, kick panels, and headliner. The leather was custom dyed at the same time for a perfectly consistent color. The interior smells great, just like a store that sells quality cowboy boots. The freshly upholstered buckets offer great support and comfort, all incorporated with an extremely clean look. They are equipped with modern 3 point shoulder harnesses for safety. All of the controls and switches are neatly concealed in the sliding center console compartment including the electronic push button transmission selector, ignition key cylinder, stereo, power window switches, and climate controls. The console also has speakers built into the side. The emergency brake is tucked away between the console and driver's seat. The gauges by Classic Instruments were the ideal choice matching the color and style of this truck so well. Air vents were added to the dash for the modern air conditioning system. A new tilt column was custom painted to match the upholstery and also has a leather wrapped billet steering wheel. Even the gas and brake pedals are new and upgraded to billet aluminum. The plush carpeting was custom cut and molded to fit tight with nicely bound edges.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Professionally built! A 454 block was bored .030 over making it a 468 cubic inch V8 dyno tuned at 585 horsepower and 589 ft lbs of torque while running on pump gas. It was assembled utilizing the best parts available, they were part of a high quality kit which included the crank, rods, pistons and all the other internals. It was purchased from Reher Morrison Racing Engines, then precisely assembled by John Gosh from Motors by Gosh. Everything that could be balanced and rollered internally was. It has new Brodix heads, an Edelbrock intake manifold, and a giant Holley carburetor sitting on top. A really nice set of block hugger headers flank the sides. It is equipped with modern air conditioning, power steering, and a HEI ignition. The radiator was replaced and upgraded to a large unit with dual electric fans. Polished pulleys, a chrome air cleaner, and chrome valve covers dress up the bay nicely. The compartment has a custom cut firewall that was completely smoothed, and custom fabricated fenderwells too. The reverse opening hood is just too cool. Making things look so clean and tidy is like performing magic; and the builder of this truck was a true wizard!

TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Tilt bed! Super spotless! Custom latches release the mechanism then the tailgate is held up by self retracting steel cables. Inside the jamb is painted slick just like the exterior. The rear wheel wells have been tubbed to accommodate the huge tires. The side walls have custom made panels that give it a very clean look. All the painted areas are finished to the same quality as the body. The floor was redone with nice thick oak slats and polished steel bands for a refined and classy look.

UNDERSIDE: Brings a tear to my eye! To say it's a custom chassis is an understatement. It has tons of upgrades! This was a full body off frame restoration and has all new mounts. Up front is a complete Heidts clip which includes rack & pinion steering, chrome tubular control arms, and adjustable chrome coilover shocks. Out back is a custom 4 link suspension that is as pretty as it is practical. It includes chrome triangulated traction bars, chrome panhard bar, and chrome adjustable coilover shocks. All 4 wheels were upgraded with disc brakes that have polished aluminum calipers and new lines that will stop you on a dime. The emergency brake is hooked up. It has a beautiful custom bent stainless steel dual exhaust system with glass pack style mufflers. The joints are ground smooth and the entire system is polished like jewelry. The trumpet tips sound like a symphony of mechanical perfection. Looking up at the 468 cubic inch engine you will see a high torque starter and tons of chrome. Same goes for the fresh 700R4 overdrive automatic transmission. It has a custom tubular cross member, chrome pan and scatter shield too. The driveshaft was professionally balanced and has a custom made safety loop. The narrowed Ford 9"" posi rear end is impressive with a brand new 3rd member and a totally sweet polished quick change cover. The battery is hidden in a custom made box under the truck with a master kill switch as well. The floors are spotless, and have nice body colored paint. The frame was custom fabricated and painted to match the body. From the rear of the cab going all the way back was modified and strengthened with lots of tubular supports. Pull the 2 quick release pins to lift the hinged bed and insert the 2 chrome prop poles for an unforgettable show stopper.

SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and reputation. Therefore, we built a 2 million dollar, 10,000 square ft service center, and hired a team of technicians to work it. This is so we can sell you the best cars within reason.

Really, forget the sales pitch, this one is truly the best. It would cost double what we are asking to be built at a professional shop and you could only hope it turns out this amazing. The top of the food chain! No others compare! All the hard work has been done for you! The only thing left to do is win some best of show trophies, do a few magazine photo shoots, and brag that you own the nicest Chevy truck ever built!

For nearly 30 years, I, Jay Grams, have personally written the highlights for almost every car in our collection. What I provide is my professional opinion based on my experience with these vehicles. However, opinions can vary, and I strongly recommend a personal inspection to form your own view. Our sales team is always available to answer any questions you may have. One great option is to request a personalized walk-around video, where we can showcase the car and share our team's insights. **Our cars are displayed within a museum setting. If you are interested in a specific vehicle, please schedule an appointment with a salesperson to view it. Without an appointment, there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you decide to purchase a car, your admission will be refunded, and you'll receive a one-year museum membership.

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Air conditioning
Power steering
Rack & pinion
4 wheel disc
Custom frame
Custom suspension
4 link rear end
Ford 9"" posi
Custom interior
Bucket seats
Center console
Power windows
Tilt column
Custom stereo
Custom gauges
Body mods
Door poppers
Chrome wheels
Radial tires
Tilt bed
Reverse hood

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