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1968 Chevrolet C-10

Motortopia Staff . 7th June, 2022
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  • 1968 Chevrolet C-10
  • 1968 Chevrolet C-10
  • 1968 Chevrolet C-10
  • 1968 Chevrolet C-10
  • 1968 Chevrolet C-10

Vehicle Details

Owner/ Builder

Steve Richey

Vehicles Highlights

Manufacturing year: 1968

Engine:

ENGINE

  • 350-ci Chevrolet ZZ3 V-8
  • GM crankshaft and roller hot cam
  • GM pushrods and springs
  • 9.8-1 compression ratio
  • 202/194 valves
  • Edlebrock aluminum water pump, 2x4 intake manifold, 550-cfm twin carburetors and valve covers
  • K&N air filter
  • Sanderson block-hugger headers
  • Dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers
  • Stock radiator
  • Powermaster alternator
  • SPAL dual 12-inch cooling fans
  • Billet Specialties Trutrac serpentine system
  • GM stock wiring harness
  • Chevrolet 700R4 auto transmission with 2,000-rpm stall torque converter
  • Ford 9-inch rearend with 4.56 gears and mini spool
  • Moser axles
  • 4-inch driveshaft
  • Tanks Inc. 18-gallon poly gas tank

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • CPP 13-inch front and 12-inch rear disc brakes (slotted and drilled rotors)
  • CPP 8-inch booster and master cylinder
  • CPP dropped spindles
  • RideTech front airbags, control arms and sway bar
  • ProStreet ladder bar rear suspension
  • Narrowed frame rails
  • Monroe rear coil-overs

Transmission:

Exterior Color:

Interior Color:

Specification

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ENGINE

  • 350-ci Chevrolet ZZ3 V-8
  • GM crankshaft and roller hot cam
  • GM pushrods and springs
  • 9.8-1 compression ratio
  • 202/194 valves
  • Edlebrock aluminum water pump, 2x4 intake manifold, 550-cfm twin carburetors and valve covers
  • K&N air filter
  • Sanderson block-hugger headers
  • Dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers
  • Stock radiator
  • Powermaster alternator
  • SPAL dual 12-inch cooling fans
  • Billet Specialties Trutrac serpentine system
  • GM stock wiring harness
  • Chevrolet 700R4 auto transmission with 2,000-rpm stall torque converter
  • Ford 9-inch rearend with 4.56 gears and mini spool
  • Moser axles
  • 4-inch driveshaft
  • Tanks Inc. 18-gallon poly gas tank

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • CPP 13-inch front and 12-inch rear disc brakes (slotted and drilled rotors)
  • CPP 8-inch booster and master cylinder
  • CPP dropped spindles
  • RideTech front airbags, control arms and sway bar
  • ProStreet ladder bar rear suspension
  • Narrowed frame rails
  • Monroe rear coil-overs

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WHEELS & TIRES

  • 18x8 and 20x15 Legacy 2G by Billet Specialties on the front
  • 26x10R18LT and 31x18.5R20LT SSR radials from Mickey Thompson

BODY & PAINT

  • Paint applied by Greg McSwain
  • Bodywork completed by Steve Richey
  • PPG paint
  • Trim and emblems airbrushed by Pat Maxwell
  • Front bumper recessed 1-inch
  • Shaved door handles, marker lines, trim, emblems and gas filler neck
  • Stake pockets on the bed filled
  • Custom Wheel tubs and notch cover
  • Bruce Horkey white oak wood kit

INTERIOR & STEREO

  • Interior crafted by Kyle Hix of Hix Designs
  • Interior installed by Steve Richey
  • Red Ultraleather
  • Stock bench cut down and stock loop pile carpet
  • Billet Specialties steering wheel
  • ididit steering column
  • Clayton Machine Works door handles
  • Vintage Air AC unit
  • Original AM radio
  • Dakota Digital VHX gauges
SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE OWNER: “I would like to thank Billy McSwain, Greg McSwain, Pat Maxwell and Kyle Hix for coming to my shop at home and helping me see my vision through. Mostly, I would like to thank my wife. She has stood by and dealt with all that goes into building a truck. I couldn’t have done this without her.”

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