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 Jimmy Shaw's C-10

Packing a Roadster Shop chassis, Bowler 4L60E transmission and a breathed-on LS 6.0, this 1970 GMC step side is a vintage truck hiding modern performance pieces that turn classic looks into a great anytime driver. But unless you look closely, step on the gas or bend it into a turn, you'd never know they're there. Subtle. Sophisticated. Maybe even a little sneaky. Like everything else about this truck, it's the details that make it stand out.

At first glance, this might look like an ordinary step side. But look again and you'll see is a gorgeous blue bombshell with a bevy of not so obvious mods; the leading edge of the hood is raked back like the first generation C-10s, the drip rails have been reworked, the bumpers mildly tucked and that it's all hunkered down over stock-inspired, beautifully crafted custom wheels. Again, it's small, subtle details that make one big impression.

Moving inside, it's more of the not-so-same-old-same; classic lines and features, like the factory dash and stock-appearing radio, have been thoughtfully upgraded with modernized gauges and electronics while the seats and door panels have been covered in rich leather but still retain their work-ready duty, which in this case is cruising the open roads, hitting car shows and racking up memories mile after mile.
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