🔧 Time Capsule: 1968 Chevrolet C10 SWB Pickup

A Custom-Built Classic with a Modern Pulse

The 1968 Chevrolet C10 marked a pivotal year in Chevy truck history. Known for its smooth coil-spring rear suspension, bold styling cues, and increased comfort over previous generations, the C10 helped redefine the American pickup. For collectors and customizers alike, the short wheelbase (SWB) variant quickly became a favored canvas for performance-minded builds—and few do it better than this red-hot example that rolled through the doors of PC Classic Cars.

Lovingly restored and tastefully upgraded, this C10 merges classic lines with modern muscle. Under the hood lives a fuel-injected 5.3L LS V8, a sought-after engine swap that not only brings reliability but also impressive power. Paired to a Turbo 400 3-speed automatic transmission, it delivers smooth, confident cruising with all the torque and bite you'd expect from a well-executed LS setup.

Mechanically, this truck is loaded with features that make it a driver’s dream. Power steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes, including drilled and slotted rotors, offer confidence and control, while a CPP 3/5 lowering kit with a C-notch and adjustable panhard bar enhances both stance and handling. Underneath, a solid 12-bolt rear differential keeps things planted, and the in-frame fuel tank helps centralize weight for improved balance.

Cooling and airflow are optimized with an aluminum radiator, dual electric fans, and a cold air intake, keeping that LS motor humming happily even on the hottest Texas days. The custom exhaust setup—with ceramic-coated headers and dual aftermarket mufflers—adds the perfect low growl to this street-smart build.

🔴 Standout Style, Inside and Out

The exterior gleams in a vibrant red finish, complemented by full side trim and riding on staggered Billet Specialties wheels—18” up front with 255/45 tires and 20” in the rear with massive 315/35 meats. This aggressive yet refined stance enhances the truck’s profile, showing off its vintage lines with a thoroughly modern twist. Painted and detailed undercarriage components speak to the care behind the build, with painted floors and frame adding a layer of show-ready detail.

Inside, this pickup offers a thoughtful fusion of old-school charm and modern comfort. The custom saddle bench seatsets a warm, classic tone, anchored by a Forever Sharp steering wheel on a tilt column, while digital gauges bring accuracy and tech flair to the vintage dashboard. An aftermarket Classic Auto Air A/C system ensures cabin comfort, and a Pioneer CD/AM/FM stereo adds the perfect soundtrack for open-road cruising.

Additional niceties include a column shifter, tinted windows, and well-integrated custom touches throughout the cabin and bodywork. While originally a utilitarian workhorse, this C10 now cruises like a gentleman’s muscle truck—refined but still capable of putting its power to the pavement.

🧰 A Thorough Modernization, With Classic Spirit Intact

This C10’s restoration didn't just focus on the aesthetics. Everything from electrical systems and lighting to brakes and suspension was inspected and refreshed. The drivetrain components are modern and reliable, the electrical checks confirm key systems are functioning (including cold-blowing A/C and radio audio), and meticulous cosmetic efforts extend from the engine bay to the bed floor.

Though the odometer reads just 120 miles, actual mileage remains unverified—a detail that only adds to this vehicle’s air of mystery and rebirth. It’s a classic truck given a second life, modernized in all the right ways while retaining its unmistakable 1968 DNA.

🚗 Preserving Automotive History One Classic at a Time

At PC Classic Cars in Sherman, Texas, every vehicle is more than a machine—it’s a piece of living history. Their deep knowledge, attention to detail, and love for the classics shine through in each carefully selected and presented vehicle. Whether it’s a tastefully built restomod like this 1968 C10 or a numbers-matching time capsule, PC Classic Cars is where enthusiasts and collectors connect with unforgettable machines.