Clean C-10
The F series originally belonged to T.J.’S grandfather before being passed to his father, who owned it for more than 20 years. T.J. used to drive it when he first got his license, but his father kept the truck, using it as a farm vehicle before (after years of pleading) he finally sold it to his son.
Weathering deer collisions, having the driver’s door ripped off, blown tires and two carburetor fires (including one that destroyed the original engine), not to mention years of use, the ’79 was in
Wdesperate need of some love that T.J. was more than happy to provide.
First, the brown paint was sanded off and replaced with hot rod matte black. T.J. noted that the original flatbed looked extremely worn, so to replace the parts long hile this ’82 Chevrolet C-10 build may not be crazy, it’s clean and makes the most of a classic truck that we love to see. Belonging to Alex and Barbara Ramos out of Texas, this C-10 has kept its factory paint and stock interior. Though well loved, Alex and Barbara have owned it for two years as a daily driver and the ’82 remains in good shape.
The Chevy houses a GM 350 four-bolt main crate engine with GM TH400 transmission and Edelbrock past a little elbow grease, he purchased a donor truck to provide a step-side bed, grille and bumpers. A 1977 grille was used, much to his father’s chagrin, along with wheels and a seat from a 1996 F-150. Custom taillights were formed into the bumper. T.J. also pulled emblems from a 1962 F-100 to give the truck an older feel. To round out its custom look, T.J. purchased white oak lumber from a local sawmill to create the wooden bed.
Throughout its life, this F-100 has stayed in the family. From passing from father to son to the work done on the truck. T.J.’S own friend Kenny headed the bodywork and paint, his Uncle Roger offered his woodworking skills on the floorboards, and his father brought his metal fabrication skills to the table. Today, T.J. is making his own memories with his 6-year-old son and keeping this Old Brown Truck where it belongs, in the family.
four-barrel carburetor. It’s been lowered with 2-inch drop spindles and 2-inch drop springs, as well as a Mcgaughy’s 6-inch rear drop kit, for a custom stance that rides right. Gas-charged shocks in the front and rear give a quicker response for a sportier ride. The C-10 sits pretty on 20-inch Ridler wheels dressed in 265/30R20 tires.
Keeping true to its roots, this ’82 C-10 has kept all the best parts of the model and retained its classic style. A daily driver at 34, the Chevy has been well-kept and serves the Ramos’ needs with updated suspension and the performance it affords.