1966 Chevrolet C-10 Fleetside Short Bed Custom Pro-Touring Build with 383ci V8 Why This Car Is Special The 19601966 Chevrolet C-10 represents the second and final generation of what collectors now call the 'Action Line' trucks a design era that Chevrolet introduced in 1960 as a major departure from the rounded, pontoon-fender styling of the 1950s. The 1966 model year holds a specific place in that generation's history: it was the last of the body style before Chevrolet completely redesigned the C/K line for 1967. That makes the 1966 Chevrolet C-10 the final expression of a six-year design run, and collector demand for clean, well-built examples of this truck has grown consistently over the past two decades. The 'C' in C-10 designated two-wheel drive, while the '10' identified it as a half-ton truck the light-duty workhorse of the lineup. The Fleetside body style, which this truck wears, was introduced on the C-10 to compete directly with Ford's Styleside bed. It offered flush, smooth flanks in contrast to the older Stepside design, and gave the truck a cleaner, lower profile that translated naturally into the custom truck market decades later. The short-bed configuration typically around six feet in box length adds to the proportional appeal and is the preferred layout for custom and show-truck builds of this era. This particular 1966 Chevrolet C-10 has been built as a complete pro-touring style custom: a 383 cubic inch GM Performance V8 under the hood, a TCI automatic transmission, CPP front disc brakes, CPP rack-and-pinion steering, coil spring rear suspension, and a lowered stance. The goal of a build like this is straightforward keep the vintage silhouette, eliminate the mechanical limitations of a stock 1960s truck, and make it something you can actually drive with confidence. This one accomplishes that in full. Features List - 383ci GM Performance V8, rated at 383 horsepower - Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold - Holley performance carburetor - Chrome polished valve covers - Braided stainless engine lines - Stainless cylinder head bolts - Headers with Flowmaster mufflers, true dual exhaust - Aluminum radiator with electric fan - Optima Red Top battery - TCI automatic transmission - CPP rack-and-pinion steering - CPP front disc brakes with 5-lug conversion - Coil spring rear suspension, lowered - Chrome rear differential cover - LMC chrome and wood bed kit - Custom chrome wheels - Cooper Cobra G/T radial tires - PPG two-tone red and tan exterior paint - Chrome bumpers front and rear - Chrome side trim - Chrome hood hinges - Big rear window, Fleetside short bed configuration - Black leather bucket seats - Built-in center console with burl wood trim - Auto Meter gauge cluster with tachometer - Tilt steering column - Custom steering wheel - Black carpet Mechanical The engine in this 1966 Chevrolet C-10 is a 383 cubic inch GM Performance V8 a stroker combination built from a small-block Chevrolet architecture that most enthusiasts will immediately recognize. The 383 is assembled by increasing the stroke of the 350 block using a 400 crankshaft, which is a well-established and time-proven method for building displacement and low-end torque without sacrificing the small-block's reliability or parts availability. This unit is rated at 383 horsepower and is topped with an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold and a Holley performance carburetor a combination commonly used for strong street performance because it improves airflow and throttle response compared to factory iron intake setups. Chrome polished valve covers and stainless cylinder head bolts give the engine bay a finished, purposeful look that matches the quality of the mechanical work underneath. Braided stainless lines throughout the engine compartment replace factory rubber hoses and reduce the risk of deterioration over time. The exhaust system runs from headers into Flowmaster mufflers in a true dual configuration, which exits cleanly
