duPont REGISTRY Live presents this 1965 Chevrolet C10 Restomod, a fully sorted frame-off build finished in a striking shade of Hugger Orange and equipped with a 454ci LSX V8 under the hood. Built with performance in mind, it pairs a Holley Terminator fuel injection system with a built 4L80E automatic transmission. Backed by a 12-bolt rear end with 3.73 gears and Tru Trac posi, and riding on a complete QA1 suspension setup with coilovers and A-arms, this C10 combines classic truck style with modern capability. With Wilwood 14-inch brakes and a powder-coated frame, it represents a purpose-built restomod with serious street presence.

This 1965 Chevrolet C10 starts with one of the cleanest classic truck platforms GM ever produced, and turns things up to eleven.

 

At the center of this build sits a small block 454ci LSX V8 crate engine, delivering the kind of torque and response you expect from a big-cube setup. We're talking somewhere in the low-12 to high-11 second range on street tires, with potential for even quicker passes when properly dialed in. It’s supported by a Holley Terminator fuel injection system and ECU, giving it modern reliability and precise throttle control. Supporting hardware includes a Wegner Motorsports serpentine system, Mast Motorsports oil pan, and Motion Raceworks valve covers with a catch can, all chosen to make the motor as functional as it is visually enticing.

 

Power runs through a built 4L80E automatic transmission, rated to handle up to a staggering 1,000 horsepower, paired with a Yank 3200 stall converter that sharpens launch and low-speed response. Out back, a 12-bolt rear end with 3.73 gears and Tru Trac posi ensures traction stays consistent when the power comes in.

 

The chassis is where this build separates itself. A full QA1 suspension setup, including coilovers, front A-arms, and rear components, transforms how the truck sits and drives. The lowered stance is deliberate, and combined with Wilwood 14-inch disc brakes at all four corners, it gives the truck real control to match its output.

 

Underneath, the powder-coated frame and relocated aluminum fuel tank with in-tank pump clean up the layout while improving weight distribution and reliability. An aluminum driveshaft rounds out the drivetrain upgrades. A quick peek at the undercarriage reveals the amount of modern hardware that sits beneath this classic rig, showcasing the level of attention to detail.

 

Visually, the Hugger Orange finish delivers immediate impact, with just an adequate amount of bright work to break up the vibrant shade. After all, this is a color rooted in GM muscle car heritage, bold, unmistakable, and perfectly suited to the truck’s classic proportions. The big window cab enhances visibility and presence, while 22-inch Corsart Kingpin wheels fill out the wheelwells, complementing the aforementioned lowered stance. Chrome bumpers and the wood-finished bed round out the exterior highlights.

 

Inside, the build keeps things purposeful. A Snowden bench seat, Dakota Digital dash, new carpet, and an IDIDIT tilt steering column bring modern usability into a classic layout without overcomplicating the space in this single cab. What we have here is a custom big-power C10 Short Bed Pickup built with intention, combining LSX performance, dialed suspension, and classic GM muscle presence into one cohesive, street-ready package.