
5.3L Vortec V8 1970 Chevrolet C-10
This 1970 Chevrolet C-10 has been extensively modified by the seller, featuring a built 5.3-liter Vortec V8 engine paired with a Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual transmission. It sports a custom air-ride suspension and a unique PPG Blue Metallic paint job. The truck includes numerous custom details such as a RetroSound/JL stereo system, a Momo steering wheel, and a Hurst short-throw shifter. Additional modifications cover a full Aeromotive fuel system, disc brakes, and a new suspension kit from Porter. Currently, the truck is optimized for up to 400 horsepower, with plans for additional turbocharging capacity. This 1970 Chevrolet C10 Camper Special, sold new in California, has been extensively modified under previous ownership. Power comes from a 5.3-liter Vortec V8, rebuilt with a camshaft and valvetrain from a period Z06 Corvette and paired with a Tremec TKO 600 five-speed manual gearbox. The truck features a custom air-ride suspension with dual Viair compressors, CPP four-wheel disc brakes, Center Line wheels, and an Aeromotive fuel cell. The exterior, finished in a unique PPG metallic blue, includes shaved markers and a cowl-induction hood. Inside, the truck boasts black leather upholstery, a Hurst shifter, and a custom RetroSound stereo connected to JL Audio speakers. Additional modifications include a bed-mounted fuel cell, fiberglass under-bed toolbox, and exhaust manifolds from a 2015 Camaro SS.
- Built by:
- agorka
- Location:
- Clayton, New York, USA
- Vehicle:
- 1970 Chevrolet C10
- Engine:
- 5.3L V8 Vortec
- Cost:
- $16,000
- Power:
- 400 hp
- Torque:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Balance:
- -
- Wheels:
- Centerline 18 inch frontCenterline 20 inch rearCenter Line 18" frontCenter Line 20" rear
- Exterior:
- Cowl induction hoodPPG Blue MetallicShaved side markersPPG metallic blueShaved bed lightShaved stake mount holesSteel cowl-induction hoodFiberglass under-bed toolbox
- Interior:
- Hurst line lockHurst short shifterJL Audio speakersAutoMeter Sport-Comp II instruments
- Chassis:
- Custom air-ride systemPorter tubular suspension kit (included, not installed)Custom air-ride suspensionFront and rear disc brakesAir Lift Dominator bagsViair compressorsHydraulic hand brake
- Powertrain:
- 2015 Camaro SS exhaust manifoldsStock Z06 camshaftDual-exit exhaustStandalone engine managementcamshaft and valvetrain from Z06 CorvettePSI Conversions standalone engine managementBeCool RadiatorAeromotive fuel systemAeromotive fuel cell