1970 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed - Schwanke Engines LLC

1970 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed

This 1970 Chevrolet C10 has completed our full chassis fabrication and engine build process. Originally a long-bed truck, it has been professionally converted to the short-bed configuration you see today, resulting in a clean, aggressive stance and timeless classic look.

Exterior
The body is exceptionally straight and solid. It has been refinished in fresh Arctic White using the DuPont Chromabase basecoat/clearcoat system.

  • New front windshield and cleaned glass throughout
  • All new rubber seals
  • Red oak bed wood treated with linseed oil, finished in a rich walnut varnish
  • New stainless bed strips and hardware
  • New wheel tubs
  • Rear roll pan
  • All stainless trim polished
  • Square low-profile door mirrors

Brakes
The braking system has been completely refreshed

  • New brake lines throughout
  • Fully rebuilt rear drum brakes
  • New square body front disc brakes
  • New dual master cylinder
  • Gold power brake booster

Suspension & Steering
The original frame was shortened to short-bed specifications, sandblasted, and finished in a durable black powder coating.

  • Front 600 Lb. spherical heim double adjustable coilover conversion
  • New front tubular upper and lower control arms
  • Front 2.5" drop spindles
  • Rear tubular trailing arms & anti-squat brackets
  • Rear dual adjustable 225 lb. spherical heim coilovers
  • Square body ball joints, tie rod ends, and steering components
  • 30" chrome tilt column shift steering column
  • 14" Grant-style leather-wrapped steering wheel

Driveline
Power comes from a 2005 6.0L engine paired with a custom engine wiring harness.

  • 6.0L engine package, 485 HP
  • 4L80E transmission
  • 2000 RPM street stall torque converter
  • 22 gallon Mustang II EFI fuel tank with center bed fill
  • 12-bolt Yukon posi rear end with 3.73 gears
  • Custom 54" C-C driveshaft assembly

Wheels & Tires
A perfect blend of factory style with upgraded stance.

  • 17" black steel “Smoothie” style wheel
  • Nitto Motivo black wall tire
  • Low-profile, chrome center caps

Exhaust System
This truck sounds as strong as it looks. The box-exit exhaust adds an unmistakable cool factor.

  • 2.5” Exhaust
  • 30” body custom glasspack muffler
  • Cast iron headers

Interior
The interior has been completely redone and tastefully updated. Comfort, modern functionality, and classic styling all in one clean package.

  • Newly upholstered seat cover and door panels
  • Custom Autosound retro AM/FM radio with AUX input
  • 140-watt dual-coil mono front speaker
  • Vintage Air SureFit Series climate control
  • Dakota Digital VHX gauge system

Nearly every component of this truck has been restored, rebuilt, or replaced with new parts. It has an outstanding stance, a powerful driveline, and a clean, cohesive build throughout.

It rides smooth, drives straight, and delivers a strong, confident presence on the road.

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