1986 Chevrolet C10 Restomod | 2-Owner TN Truck | 6.0/LSA | 4L80E | QA1 | Wilwood | Vintage Air | Terminator X
This 1986 Chevrolet C10 started life as a 2-owner Tennessee truck with roughly 60k showing on the odometer-then it was taken through a full, no-shortcuts rebuild that began in 2020. The previous owner commissioned the restoration for his wife; after she didn't take to it, the truck was sold and eventually landed with you. Since then it's been thoughtfully upgraded in stages-first for driving and refinement, then for modern handling/braking, and finally for serious boost.
The result is a C10 that looks classic, drives tight, and has the powertrain and supporting hardware to back it up.
Exterior
Finished in Victory Red with the right stance and presence-this isn't a quick respray. The cab and bed were removed from the frame, the chassis was addressed, and the truck was reassembled with the kind of detail you only get when it's apart.
Victory Red refinish
Cab & bed removed during the restoration process
Frame scuffed and repainted matte black
Underside finished in matte black
All new glass and seals
Power windows & power locks serviced
Oversized intercooler mounted in the grille (added with the supercharger upgrade)
Wheels & Stance
The truck sits right, and it's not just wheels doing the work-this C10 is on a modern QA1 suspension package with real adjustability.
New wheels and tires installed last spring
QA1 front suspension kit
QA1 rear torque arm setup
Front & rear sway bars
Double-adjustable coilovers on all four corners
Interior
The interior is a full custom job built to feel like a modern truck without losing the classic C10 vibe. It's finished with high-end materials, insulation, upgraded instrumentation, and a properly designed audio system.
Full custom interior
Sound and heat insulation throughout
Dakota Digital gauges
Leather headliner and sun visors (hand stitched)
Custom foam bench seat (hand stitched)
Custom carpets and floor mats
Dyed interior plastics for a finished, uniform look
Vintage Air A/C system for true comfort
Audio / Infotainment
Pioneer 9” touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay
JL Audio speaker package:
(4) JL 3.5” dash speakers
(2) JL 5.25” kick panel speakers
(2) JL 6x9 cab corner speakers
JL 500-watt 4-channel amp
Engine & Drivetrain
The drivetrain foundation came from a wrecked 2016 2500HD, but it didn't stay stock for long. The 6.0 was torn down and rebuilt with quality internals, then later upgraded again with an LSA supercharger and supporting components. Everything is managed by a Holley Terminator X Max ECU, which is the right move for a modern, serviceable swap with clean tuning support.
Base Engine Build (6.0L)
6.0L V8 (2016 2500HD donor)
Engine torn down and rebuilt
Brian Tooley forged rotating assembly kit
Brian Tooley “Truck Norris” cam
Ported, rebuilt LS3 cylinder heads
Holley Terminator X Max ECU
Supercharger Upgrade (LSA)
After driving it naturally aspirated and sorting the suspension/brakes, the truck was taken to the next level with boost:
LSA supercharger installed
Solid isolator
Ported snout
Reinforced intercooler brick
Griptec pulley
ICT front drive setup
Oversized intercooler mounted in the grille
Transmission / Rear End
Upgraded 4L80E automatic transmission
One-piece driveshaft
Moser-built 12-bolt rear end
3.73 gears
31-spline axles
Fuel System
Built to support the boosted setup correctly-this is the kind of fuel system you want to see on an LSA/6.0 truck.
Dual fuel tanks
Dual Walbro 250 fuel pumps
Exhaust
Custom mandrel-bent 2.5” exhaust
Magnaflow mufflers
Steering & Brakes
This C10 doesn't just accelerate-it stops and handles like a modern performance truck.
Wilwood 6-piston front brakes
Wilwood 4-piston rear brakes
New master cylinder
QA1 suspension listed above provides real tunability and control
The Drive
This one was built and refined in real life-not just finished and parked. You drove it in multiple stages, improving it with purpose each time. Today it's the kind of truck that starts easily, runs clean, drives tight, and delivers that “modern restomod” feel with classic squarebody style. By your description: everything functions as it should, and it's in great shape overall.
Trailer Ready
This truck is wired correctly to work, not just look good.
Trailer brake wiring installed
Trailer brake controller hidden under the dash
Proven use towing hot rods on an open aluminum trailer
Quick Highlights (for the top of the listing)
1986 C10 | 2-owner Tennessee truck (restoration began in 2020)
Victory Red over matte black chassis/underside
2016 2500HD 6.0L rebuilt w/ BTR forged rotating assembly + Truck Norris cam
Ported LS3 heads
Holley Terminator X Max ECU
LSA supercharger w/ ported snout, Griptec pulley, reinforced brick, oversized intercooler
Built/updated 4L80E
Moser 12-bolt | 3.73s | 31-spline
Dual tanks + dual Walbro 250 pumps
QA1 front kit + rear torque arm + sway bars + double adjustable coilovers
Wilwood 6-piston front / 4-piston rear brakes
Vintage Air
Dakota Digital gauges + full custom interior
Pioneer 9” wireless CarPlay + full JL Audio system
Trailer brake setup (controller hidden)
- Fuel
- Body Types
- Exterior ColourRed
- Number of doors
- Interior ColourTan
- VIN Code1GCDC14H3GF424388
