Byron Morgan’s 1974 C10 Is a Family Revival Done Right

Some guys build trucks to stand out. Others build ‘em to bring back a piece of the past. For Byron Morgan, his 1974 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super is more than just clean lines and slick paint—it’s a tribute to his wife’s uncle and a deep love for classic squarebodies. This ride’s not just a showpiece—it’s a full-on frame-up revival that took three years and $75K to finish. Built in Rigby, Idaho, Byron didn’t cut corners. He wanted it right, and he made sure every bolt, bushing, and bracket was touched, swapped, or restored. “Every nut and bolt on this truck was replaced and done in my shop,” he says.

Built to Cruise, Ready to Stomp

Under the hood is a no-nonsense 383 ci stroker V-8 that started life as a 1974 GM block. Built by Eckman Machine in Rexburg, the motor has been balanced and blueprinted, and stuffed with Scat rods, Keith Black pistons, and Total Seal rings. It breathes deep through a Comp Cams flat tappet, Brodix heads, and an Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake. A Holley 650cfm double pumper dumps the fuel, and MSD ignition keeps the fire lit.

The exhaust hits hard thanks to Hooker Block-Hugger headers and a full Flowmaster 3-inch system that dumps out the rear bed. It ain’t quiet—but that’s the point.

 A fresh TCI Turbo 350 transmission backs it up, paired with a TCI torque converter set to a 3,500 stall. A B&M front-mounted trans cooler keeps temps in check. Power heads to a 3.08 geared, factory posi Ford 9-inch rear—solid and simple, just how we like it.

Sitting Right, Riding Smooth

Underneath, this C10 rides like no ‘74 ever did. The stock GM frame got a full Ridetech coilover suspension system upgrade from Byron himself. Front to back, it’s all Ridetech—springs, shocks, control arms—you name it. It steers with a stock GM box, beefed up with Ridetech’s steering stabilizer, and stops on a dime thanks to Wilwood 6-piston front and 4-piston rear brakes, slotted rotors, and a Wilwood master.

This ride’s not just a showpiece —it’s a full-on frame-up revival that took three years and $75K to finish.

It rolls on Raceline Classico wheels, 20×12 in the back and 19×9 up front, tucked under Continental Extreme Contact tires. With 4.5-inch and 6-inch backspacing, the wheel and tire combo fills the fenders just right. This stance is tough to beat.

Classic Outside, Classy Inside

The outside stays true to its roots—GM factory light blue and white shot by Derek Greenhaughl in Rexburg. The paint is nothing wild, but is slick, straight, and sharp as could be. An Engineered Vintage polished aluminum grille, stock Sylvania headlights, and LMC bumpers give the C10 that period-perfect look. Inside, it’s all about keeping things clean and functional. Factory GM bucket seats, redone by Ben Upholstery in Idaho Falls, are wrapped in slate blue vinyl to match the era. A set of Dakota Digital VHX gauges update the info center, and thumpin’ tunes are delivered from a hidden system. There’s a Custom Autosound radio up front, a Slosh Tubz sub box out back, and Vintage Air tucked under the dash, giving Byron show truck comfort without losing its old-school charm.

Wrenched with Love, Driven with Pride

Byron built this truck himself—every wrench turn, every panel, every decision. This isn’t a shop-hopper or a trailer queen. “Take your time and do it right,” he says. “It takes a lot of time, money, and dedication to build these trucks right.”

 He’s hit up shows like C10 Nationals SLC and C10s in the Park in Waxahachie, Texas, but don’t expect him to brag.  This build’s about pride, family, and keeping old iron alive the right way.

OWNER

Byron Morgan
1974 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Super
Rigby, ID

Chassis & Suspension

Ridetech front and rear coilover systems
Ridetech control arms and steering stabilizer

Wheels & Tires

Raceline Classico wheels 19×9 front (4.5-inch bs), 20×12 rear (6-inch backspace rear)
Continental ExtremeContact tires, 255/40/19 front, 315/35/20 rear

Engine & Drivetrain

383 ci GM stroker
Scat rods
Keith Black pistons
Brodix heads
Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake
Holley 650cfm double pumper
MSD ignition
TCI Turbo 350 with 3500-stall TCI converter
B&M front-mount trans cooler
Ford 9-inch rear with 3.08 gears, factory posi

Body & Paint

1974 GM factory light blue and white paint
Clean shave with Engineered Vintage grille
LMC Truck bumpers
Stock trim

Interior

Factory GM buckets
Slate blue factory vinyl by Ben Upholstery
Dakota Digital VHX gauges
Custom Autosound radio
Slosh Tubz sub box
Vintage Air climate control