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1983 Chevrolet C10

$48,983

1983 Chevrolet C10

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

C10

Year

1983

VIN

1GCDC14H9DF362541

Body Type

Other

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

5.0L 8 Cylinder

Description

1983 Chevrolet C10 Stepside, Custom 383 Stroker V8 Drag Truck, Built to Run, Built to Impress! BIG POWER, BIG ATTITUDE, AND SERIOUS PERFORMANCE! If you're looking for an ordinary classic Chevrolet pickup, keep looking! This 1983 Chevrolet C10 Stepside is a purpose-built, high-performance drag truck that combines aggressive custom styling, serious horsepower, and an impressive list of racing components. With a tremendous amount of time, money, and craftsmanship invested in this build, this C10 is an absolute BEAST that looks just as intimidating sitting still as it does blasting down the drag strip! Underneath that aggressive Air Grabber-style hood scoop sits a heavily built 383 Stroker V8, featuring Brodix Aluminum Cylinder Heads, a Lunati 4340 crankshaft with a 3.75-inch stroke, Lunati rods and pistons, Crower roller rockers, a roller camshaft, Hooker Super Comp Headers, and a massive 930 CFM carburetor. This is no ordinary small-block Chevrolet! The engine is backed by an automatic transmission equipped with a shift brake and pro brake setup, delivering the kind of hard-launching performance that serious drag racing enthusiasts appreciate.

Out back, a heavy-duty Dana 60 rear end with Moser axles is built to handle the punishment. Additional performance equipment includes a fuel cell, aluminum radiator, and a 150-shot nitrous system that has reportedly NEVER been used! HOW FAST IS IT? This truck has reportedly run an impressive 6.20 seconds in the 1/8-mile! That tells you everything you need to know about what this C10 was built to do. With its aggressive exhaust note, serious drivetrain, and racing equipment, this truck was designed to turn heads and deliver thrills at the track! The exterior is equally impressive, finished in a beautiful, eye-catching custom Orange paint that gives this Stepside an unmistakable presence.

The aggressive hood scoop with hood pins, custom front grille, racing wheels, and meaty rear slicks give this truck the appearance of a full-blown drag machine. The newer rear slick tires complete the competition-inspired look, while the powder-coated frame demonstrates the attention and investment that went into this build. From every angle, this C10 screams PERFORMANCE! Inside, you'll find a driver-focused cockpit featuring a Grant GT steering wheel and custom aftermarket gauges designed to keep the driver informed.

This is a no-nonsense performance machine where the priority is horsepower, acceleration, and the overall racing experience. Fire it up, listen to that thunderous exhaust coming through the Hooker headers, and you'll immediately understand that this is not your average pickup truck! IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND: This Chevrolet C10 is best described as a custom show and drag racing truck rather than a traditional street-driven classic pickup. Some lighting and other electrical accessories are not operational, and it should not be considered a fully functioning street truck.

Its primary appeal is its aggressive appearance, impressive high-performance build, and drag racing capabilities. THE BOTTOM LINE: There is a tremendous amount of money invested in this custom 1983 Chevrolet C10 Stepside, and building something comparable today would require a serious investment. With its powerful 383 Stroker, premium internal engine components, heavy-duty drivetrain, aggressive Orange custom paint, and reported 6.20-second 1/8-mile performance, this is one seriously exciting machine! Whether you're looking for an attention-grabbing show truck, a weekend drag strip warrior, or an impressive addition to your collection of high-performance vehicles, this C10 delivers the looks, the sound, and the attitude! THIS IS NOT YOUR GRANDPA'S C10, THIS IS A SERIOUS DRAG TRUCK WITH THE PERFORMANCE TO BACK UP ITS LOOKS! Vehicle Highlights & Features - 1983 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Custom Drag Truck - Beautiful Custom Orange Exterior Paint - High-Performance 383 Stroker V8 Engine - Brodix Aluminum Cylinder Heads - Lunati 4340 Crankshaft – 3.75 Stroke - Lunati Connecting Rods & Pistons - Crower Roller Rockers - Performance Roller Camshaft - Hooker Super Comp Headers - 930 CFM Performance Carburetor - Loud, Aggressive Performance Exhaust - Automatic Transmission - Shift Brake & Pro Brake Racing Setup - Heavy-Duty Dana 60 Rear End - Moser Performance Axles - 150-Shot Nitrous System – Never Used - Fuel Cell - Aluminum Radiator - Powder-Coated Frame - Reported 6.20-Second 1/8-Mile Performance - Aggressive Air Grabber-Style Hood Scoop - Racing-Style Hood Pins - Custom Front Grille - Racing Wheels - New Rear Drag Slick Tires - Grant GT Steering Wheel - Custom Aftermarket Gauges - Tremendous Amount of Money Invested in the Build - Built Primarily for Show and Drag Racing - Some Lights and Electrical Accessories Are Not Operational - Not Intended to Be Represented as a Fully Functional Street Truck - A SERIOUS HIGH-PERFORMANCE C10 WITH INCREDIBLE ATTITUDE! If you've always wanted a classic Chevrolet Stepside that makes a statement everywhere it goes, this 1983 C10 is ready to steal the show and make some serious noise! While we do our best to provide the highest quality muscle cars with an honest and reliable description and realize the importance of transparency when selling vehicles.

That being said, we have not built, modified, changed or personally owned this vehicle. Whether this vehicle is consigned or owned by Past & Present Motor Cars we do not know the vehicles complete history since new. We want to be clear and try to answer any questions our customers might have prior to purchasing.

Additionally, we not only welcome but we encourage 3rd party independent inspections. Please inquire prior to purchase to make sure the advertised vehicle has not already been sold. We list our vehicles on multiple websites and a vehicle can sell at any time.

If a customer chooses to purchase sight unseen (many of our customers choose this option) the customer accepts the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS and understands we cannot address concerns after purchase. For this reason, it's important all concerns are addressed prior to purchase. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, but use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Financing is Available with low rates and Vehicle Shipping is available from our Showroom to your Garage. A Classic Car Warranty is Available for Purchase from a 3rd Party.

Please speak to our Sales Associate or Company Representative for more information. Our team is working and available anytime by Phone or Text for your convenience at 407-559-7759. Thank you for your interest!
Trim: Custom 383 Stroker V8 Drag Truck

Classic Chevrolet C10 Buyer's Guide

Full guide
R
Robert Halloran
Classic Trucks
1960–1987
~4 min read
Updated Apr 2026
Complete buying guide for classic Chevrolet C10 pickups (1960-1987). Generation breakdown, frame inspection essentials, common issues by year, restomod vs original valuation, and current market prices.
This guide covers
✓ 10-point inspection checklist
✓ Common issues & what to avoid
✓ In-person inspection guide
✓ Market pricing by year & condition
✓ 5 FAQs answered
✓ History & fun facts

Chevrolet C10 Market Overview

Based on 245 Chevrolet C10 listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

245
Listed Now
$29,750
Avg. Asking Price
1953–1995
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site - Above Average
This car: $48,983
Low: $3,795 High: $119,995
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 64%
Manual 22%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 10%
Good 19%
Fair 7%
Poor 1%
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Classic Chevrolet C10 Buyer's Guide

The Chevrolet C10 is the most popular classic American truck on the road today, and that popularity has driven values up considerably over the last decade. Whether you're after a clean 1967-1972 short-bed Fleetside or a square-body restomod, this guide will help you spot the good, the bad, and the cleverly disguised.

What to Check Before Buying

✓
Inspect frame rails under cab , Use flashlight and screwdriver. Stab gently at boxed sections. Solid metal resists; rotted metal flakes.
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Pull floor mats and check floor pans , Both driver and passenger sides. Look for filler over rust holes, common shortcut by previous owners.
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Examine cab corner rust , Visible from inside through kick panels. Rust here often migrates upward into the door hinge area.
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Look at cowl drain area , Where windshield meets firewall. Plugged drains rot the cowl from inside out. Big repair if rotten.
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Lift bed if possible , Inspect bed floor, bed sides, and bed support crossmembers. New paint hides damage; lift it up.
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Check engine block stamps and casting numbers , Verify if the engine claimed (350, 396, 454) matches what's actually installed. Casting numbers identify year and displacement.
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Verify transmission and rear axle , Stamps and tags identify original equipment. Important for documented original-condition claims.
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Test all gauges and electrical , Wire gauge issues are common. Verify oil pressure, temperature, fuel level, alternator. Check headlights, marker lights, interior lights.
✓
Drive on highway and on backroads , Listen for rear differential whine, transmission slip on shifts, brake pulsation, steering wander. Drive at least 30 minutes.
✓
Document with photos before purchase , Photo every panel, frame rail, engine bay, undercarriage, and tag/stamp. Build the case before you wire money.

Common Issues

C10 trucks rust in predictable places. Lower cab corners, behind the rear wheels, the cab mount points to the frame, and the bed floor are all classic rust zones. The cab corner rust often hides behind cosmetic patches, always remove the kick panels and look up into the corner from underneath. Frame rust is the silent killer. The frame rails directly under the cab can rot from the inside out, especially on trucks that lived in salt-belt states. Check the boxed frame sections with a hammer or screwdriver, solid steel rings, rotten metal flakes. Mechanically, C10s are dead-simple, that's part of their appeal. The 250 inline-six, the 305 small block, and the 350 small block are all bulletproof. The Saginaw and Muncie manuals and the TH350/TH400 automatics are equally robust. The leaks and tired components on most surviving trucks are easy fixes, but compounded leaks can mean a tired engine that needs a refresh.

What to Look For

Two things matter most when shopping a C10: the frame and the cab. Everything else is replaceable. The frame should be solid, especially through the section directly under the cab and at the cab mount points. A flashlight under the truck is mandatory. Don't trust shiny paint on the frame, fresh paint can hide flake rust. The cab is the second non-negotiable. Cab corners can be replaced (they're a reproduction part you can buy for $200), but a totally rusted cab base is a job that justifies finding a different truck. Lift the floor mat, pull the kick panels, and look at the floor pans. Patch panels welded sloppily over rotten metal is a 'restoration' that's actually a re-rotting in slow motion. For square-body C10s (1973-1987), look closely at the cowl seam where the windshield base meets the firewall. Water collects there and rots both downward into the cab and forward into the firewall. This is one of the more expensive repairs on this generation.

Price Guide

C10 prices have moved dramatically since 2018. A driver-quality 1967-1972 short-bed Fleetside small-block runs $28,000-$48,000 today, with show-quality examples hitting $60,000-$95,000. Long-bed Fleetside trucks are $8,000-$15,000 less than equivalent short-beds, they're slower to appreciate but offer the most truck for the money. Square-body C10s (1973-1987) have been the breakout segment of the last five years. A clean 1981-1987 short-bed Silverado runs $22,000-$45,000, with restomods (LS-swapped, modern wheels, air ride) commanding $50,000-$95,000. Step-side beds are slightly less popular than Fleetsides but uniquely characterful. Project trucks (running but rough) start around $8,000-$15,000. Stripped frame-up restoration candidates can be had for $3,500-$7,000, but be honest about what the restoration will cost, $30,000-$60,000 is realistic before you're done with paint and interior.

Did You Know?

The 1967 C10 introduced the curved windshield that became the signature design element of the second-generation truck. Before 1967, all GM trucks had flat glass. The 'short-bed' versus 'long-bed' distinction comes down to wheelbase: 115 inches for short-beds, 127 inches for long-beds. The short-bed Fleetside is the most desirable configuration in today's collector market by a wide margin. The term 'square-body' for the 1973-1987 generation didn't exist when the trucks were new, it's a nickname adopted by enthusiasts in the 2000s and 2010s when this generation entered the collector market.

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