Why This Car Is Special

The 1964 Chevrolet C10 sits at a meaningful point in truck history. That year marked the second model year of Chevrolet's second-generation C/K pickup platform, introduced for 1960 and commonly referred to by collectors as the "Action Line" generation. These trucks replaced the Task Force series and brought a lower, wider stance along with a more car-like cab design. By 1963, Chevrolet had given the line a significant refresh, and the 1964 models carried those cleaner lines — a wider grille opening, a flatter hood, and a more squared-off cab profile that held up well aesthetically through the end of the generation in 1966.

The C designation in C10 stood for conventional two-wheel drive, while the 10 indicated the half-ton payload class. These trucks sold in enormous numbers throughout the 1960s because they were genuinely capable workhorses, but their proportions and construction quality also made them natural candidates for restomod builds decades later. The second-gen C10 in particular has become one of the most sought-after platforms in the classic truck market, valued for its simpler front suspension geometry, the availability of modern upgrade parts, and the fact that the bodies respond well to fresh paint and interior work.

This specific 1964 Chevrolet C10 has been built as a driver-quality restomod — not a trailer queen, and not a stock restoration. The builder chose a Blueprint Engines small-block Chevy V8, a Turbo-Hydramatic 350 automatic transmission, new front disc brakes, power steering, and air conditioning, then wrapped it in fresh white paint over a coated undercarriage. The result is a truck that looks correct from a distance, runs a modern drivetrain underneath, and is ready to drive without a project list.

The VIN decodes to confirm this as a 1964 model year (4), built at the Flint, Michigan assembly plant (C), and confirms the C10 half-ton conventional cab designation — consistent with everything presented here.

Features List

• Blueprint Engines 350ci V8
• Turbo-Hydramatic 350 (TH350) automatic transmission
• Power steering
• Air conditioning
• Dual exhaust with dual rear exits
• Aluminum radiator with electric fan
• Chrome air cleaner
• LED projector headlights
• BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires, new
• Chrome front and rear bumpers
• Chrome side body molding
• Stained wood bed floor, new
• Tan vinyl bench seat
• Dakota Digital RTX gauge cluster
• Sport steering wheel
• Updated stereo head unit
• Door-mounted speakers
• Fender-mount antenna
• Chrome door sill plates
• Carpet flooring
• Coated undercarriage
• New front disc brakes
• New gas tank
• Clean white repaint

Mechanical

The engine under the hood is a Blueprint Engines small-block Chevy V8. Blueprint Engines, based in Kearney, Nebraska, specializes in remanufactured and crate engines built to tight tolerances on modern CNC equipment. Their SBC offerings are known for consistent assembly quality and are a reliable choice for a build like this, where the goal is durability and driveability rather than maximum horsepower. The chrome air cleaner sitting on top of the carburetor gives the engine bay a finished, period-correct appearance while still being functional.

Backing the engine is a Turbo-Hydramatic 350 automatic transmission. The TH350 was introduced by GM in 1969 and quickly became one of the most trusted automatic transmissions the company ever produced. It is compact, relatively lightweight for its era, and well understood by any competent transmission shop. Pairing a TH350 with a small-block Chevy in a 1964 C10 is a natural combination — both physically and historically — and the result is a drivetrain that any experienced Chevy person will recognize immediately and trust.

Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator paired with an electric fan. This combination does a significantly better job managing heat than the original mechanical fan setup, particularly in stop-and-go driving or when the air conditioning is running. Speaking of the air conditioning — this is a welcome addition on any classic truck used in a warm climate. Power steering rounds out the comfort upgrades and makes the truck manageable at low speeds and in parking situations where the original unassisted steering can feel heavy.

The front brake upgrade to disc brakes is one of the most important mechanical changes on this truck. The original drum-over-drum setup on these C10s is adequate for stock driving but falls well short of modern expectations. Disc brakes up front provide significantly better stopping power and fade resistance, which matters anytime the truck is driven on public roads. The undercarriage has been coated, the gas tank is new, and the dual exhaust exits cleanly out the rear beneath the chrome bumper.

Interior

The cab has been redone in tan vinyl with carpet flooring throughout. The bench seat is covered in a caramel-toned vinyl that is consistent with the rest of the interior's color scheme and shows well in person. The vertically-stitched door panels carry the same tan vinyl and include door-mounted speakers integrated into the lower panel — a clean way to add audio capability without cutting into the dash or firewall.

The dashboard retains its original 1964 Chevrolet C10 layout, which is one of the more appealing instrument panels of this generation — a wide, painted dash with a center-mounted Chevrolet script badge on the passenger side and two auxiliary gauges mounted outboard of the main cluster. The Dakota Digital RTX gauge cluster replaces the original instruments with a unit that reads out cleanly in a style that mimics the original look while giving accurate, reliable data. A sport steering wheel and an updated stereo head unit occupy the center of the dash. Chrome door sill plates add a finishing touch at entry points, and the fender-mount antenna keeps the exterior profile clean.

The cab itself is notably large and open for a truck of this era. Second-generation C10 cabs offered good glass area and a wide bench, making them comfortable for two people across extended drives. The original door seals and glass appear to be in serviceable condition, and the overall presentation inside is clean and consistent.

Exterior

The 1964 Chevrolet C10 wears a clean white repaint that suits the body's simple, squared-off lines well. White was a factory-available color on these trucks and remains one of the most appropriate choices for the body style — it shows the panel lines clearly and works well against the chrome trim pieces. The paint is new and presents without visible defects from a normal viewing distance.

Chrome is used consistently throughout the exterior. The front and rear bumpers are chrome and appear in good shape. The chrome side body molding runs along the lower body and is correct for a truck of this specification. The grille retains the 1964 Chevrolet C10 horizontal bar design, and the tailgate carries the stamped Chevrolet lettering that is one of the more recognizable design details on these trucks. The bed floor has been replaced with new stained wood — a correct material for this era and a significant upgrade over a rotted or missing original floor.

LED projector headlights have been installed in place of the original sealed beams. This is one of the most practical lighting upgrades available on any classic truck, providing a substantial improvement in visibility at night while fitting within the original headlight buckets. The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires are new and fill the wheel wells with an appropriately aggressive profile for the truck's stance and proportions.

The undercarriage shots confirm a coated frame and suspension, with a new gas tank visible behind the rear axle and dual exhaust pipes exiting cleanly. The front suspension and steering components show the results of the power steering installation and the disc brake conversion clearly.

Conclusion

This 1964 Chevrolet C10 has been built with practical daily use in mind. The Blueprint small-block, TH350 transmission, front disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning, and aluminum radiator with electric fan address every common complaint about driving an original C10 on modern roads. The interior and exterior have been freshened to a level that is presentable and clean without being over-restored. The new bed floor, new gas tank, new tires, and coated undercarriage mean there is not an obvious deferred maintenance list waiting for the next owner.

For buyers looking for a classic half-ton pickup that can be driven regularly and enjoyed without reservation, the 1964 Chevrolet C10 is one of the most capable and mechanically accessible platforms available. This example is ready to go.

To learn more or schedule a showing, call Skyway Classics in Sarasota, Florida at 941-254-6608.

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