Some people wrongly believe that pickup trucks are a new thing. Though it is fair to say that they became widely popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, trucks have been part of the automotive landscape for over seven decades. Chevrolet did not fail to produce some truly classic trucks over the decades.
Out of all the trucks manufactured by Chevrolet, the most popular classic one is by far the C10. The C10 is also one of the best classic pickup to modify into a performance truck. The fact of the matter is, there are tons of insane customized Chevy C10s out there.
10 Street Truck
Most of the trucks released during the Golden Era of the muscle car were poorly powered. Despite being equipped with big-block V8s, most truck were as powerful as today's low-end Toyota and Honda cars. However, tons of crazy gearheads have done whatever is necessary to turn their slow trucsk into beasts.
This insane C10 among the most stunning restomod vintage trucks. Though the truck looks like it belongs to the track, it really is a street-legal pickup capable of putting the sickest Mustang GTs out there to shame. Though it is unclear how much power this beast produces, it is fair to assume that the highly modified 455ci V8 produces a staggering amount of power.
9 Dodge C10
Over the decades, American carmakers have released some of the most legendary engines ever made. From the Ramcharger to the Coyote engine, domestic car manufacturers went above and beyond to provide its customers with the most powerful and robust engines available out there.
This swap is among the craziest engine swaps gearheads have seen on YouTube. This Hellcat-swapped Chevrolet C10 is the ultimate pickup. The Hellcat engine is a 6.2L supercharged V8 unit that develops 707 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. Though this is quite powerful, its owner went ahead and increased the power output to 745 hp.
8 Capone
Some trends have picked up steam, and most gearheads tend to wonder why. Although it is believed that weird trends usually originate from Japan, rat style is a very occidental style. Popular in both Europe and North America, rat style can easily ruin a perfectly fine car. When it is well-done, the result can be truly amazing.
Imagine driving past that truck thinking it is just an old truck begging to be put out of its misery. Though most people would agree this truck should be scrapped and forgotten, true petrol heads know that there is something going on with this C10. Under the hood sits a supercharged LS3 V8 that cranks out 1,003 hp on 15 psi of boost.
7 Pro Touring
Trends are usually inspired from race cars. Though some styles have been around for decades in professional racing, they are just now being copied by tuners. One of the styles that is gaining traction among American classic vehicle owners is the pro touring treatment.
It is not every day that Chevy C10 get modified moderately. Though this C10 is far from being your grandfather's C10, it is unlike most highly modified C10s out there. No Whipple or Kenne Bell supercharger here. Just a plain LS V8 engine crate. This 600 hp custom Chevy C10 pro-touring truck still is far more powerful than most mass-produced sports cars.
6 Simplicity
Most classic trucks tend to be modified in two very distinctive ways. They are either slammed to the ground or modded to become race-ready muscle trucks. In the southwestern portion of the country, lowered classic trucks are much more popular than incredibly fast restomodded trucks. It does not mean that these styles are mutually exclusive.
This insane '83 C10 is far from being your average lowered truck. Under the hood sits an LS3 V8 with a 2.9L Whipple supercharger that develops enough power to surprise the most seasoned modified car fans. It is unclear whether this truck was ever featured at a major car show, but it sure deserves a spot at the next Cars and Coffee event.
5 Dragster
It is well-known worldwide that America is the land of the quarter-mile. In both Europe and Japan, cars tend to be made to handle winding roads. American cars, on the other hand, have a reputation of being made for going fast in a straight line. As a result, domestic gearheads have perfected the art of making quarter-mile ready cars.
Some states truly are amazing. It is possible to own a tank in Arizona, for example. It is also possible to legally drive a 9-second pickup truck in Mississippi. This C10 is obviously made for the quarter-mile. However, it seems that putting the truck on a trailer is an unnecessary hassle in Mississippi.
4 Drift King
Surprisingly, some classics have appreciated tremendously in value over time. To most tuners' pleasure, these trucks have become the perfect base for a project that would knock anybody's socks off. This C10 is the prime example that old school trucks are far from being "has-beens."
The back information on this truck is unfortunately unavailable. What is sure is that it was fitted with an engine powerful enough to allow it to drift with ease. The fresh blue paint is another tell-tale sign that the car did not only receive performance parts. The two guys in the truck sure seem to have a good time burning some rubber.
3 Electric
Over the last couple of decades, climate change started becoming more palpable. As a result, people are seeing an increasing amount of hybrid and electric cars on the road.
This '62 Chevy C10 is equipped with the same system found on the Chevy Bolt. However, instead of housing one engine, the "E10" has two electric motors shoehorned in its engine bay. With a total power output of 450 hp, this E10 could be the sign of a new custom trend. Though most petrol heads love the sound and rumble of a V8, electric motors might be here to stay.
2 Show Truck
It has been said that classic trucks tend to either get slammed or overly powered whenever they get modified. Though it is often true, it would be wrong to think that things are either black or white. As in most things in life, there is a gray area that both sides hate to love.
Instead of having the usual LS or Coyote swap, the tuners decided to install a turbocharged Duramax engine. Though the truck does not produce as much power as a gasoline powered engine, it is a terrific truck. The gold rims and the pine green go hand in hand perfectly.
1 Slammed
Though modifying a classic vehicle is absolute blasphemy in the eye of a purist, the end result is more often than not better than the original. There are times however when trucks are customized in a very conservative fashion, so to say. An uneducated eye would say that this C10 does look like it is in original shape.
This '74 C10 is absolutely gorgeous. The truck has a very clean and well-thought-out style to it. Don't let its looks fool you though. Under the hood sits a humongous, modified LS3 engine that can produce as much power as a high-end Camaro.