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Kel's 72 GMC · 03-19-2009, 11:53 AM

Sold for $93,500. With a 470hp, 502 cu. in. Chevrolet V8 engine, automatic transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar, live rear axle with custom coil springs, ladder bars and torque arms, four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 127".

The Chevrolet C10 Custom Truck offered here is a wonderful blend of classic styling and artful customization. Constructed by Mike Chrisman, Darwin “Squeak” White, and Steve Davis, names that require no introduction in California hot rodding circles, it features exacting craftsmanship and many details and features that are only apparent upon closer inspection.

Chrisman and White first set their sights on the original chassis, which they boxed and narrowed to accommodate the unusual wheel and tire combination, featuring dual rear wheels. Three tubular cross members were added, mounting the pickup points for the front and rear suspension and power train assemblies. The front suspension features custom-built shock absorbers, dropped spindles, modified A-arms, and an anti-sway bar. The result is a lower ride height with full suspension travel. Meanwhile, the rear suspension features a beautifully polished rear end and axle housing, along with coil springs and hand-fabricated ladder bars. Four-wheel disc brakes bring the truck to a rapid halt, and the fat radial tires are wrapped around six 16 x 8-inch Alcoa aluminum wheels.

The legendary Art Chrisman prepared the 502 cubic inch “Rat” motor, featuring a forged crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons. Induction is via a set of Edelbrock cylinder heads and an electronic fuel injection system prepared by AZ Speed & Marine. Hand-fabricated exhaust headers by Rod Sexton expel the spent gases. The result is a remarkable 515 foot-pounds of torque and 470 horsepower.

The radical bodywork was conducted by master fabricator Steve Davis and “Squeak” White. Davis applied his magic touch, seamlessly grafting late-model Chevrolet truck wheel wells to the existing bed, while White “chopped” the top, and hand-fabricated the custom grille and surrounds, headlight openings, among many other features.

Upon completion, and with fewer than 100 test miles traveled, this stunning creation was driven by Joe MacPherson and “Squeak” White on the 2,500-mile Hot Rod Power Tour, confirming its drivability, reliability, sound construction and execution. The subject of a feature article in Hot Rod Magazine, it remains an artful blend of classic styling, modern technology and masterful craftsmanship.

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LOW DOUGH · 03-19-2009, 01:18 PM

I read an artical about that truck a couple years back.

72BlckButy · 03-19-2009, 02:18 PM

Nice but.... $93,500 nice? Hey someone has a bigger bank account than me, or heck I would have bought it.

OARNGESI · 03-19-2009, 02:31 PM

Nice truck but for the money i would have rather bought copperhead and a nother off this board

ChevLoRay · 03-19-2009, 02:52 PM

That is the truck that Joe McPherson had built, then drove from San Francisco to Florida. There was a feature article on it that took two months of issues to publish. I think it was Classic Trucks magazine. The workmanship is incredible. The attention to detail is mind-boggling. My mind thinks someone nicknamed "Squeak" did a lot of the work on it. The wheelwells are '88-98, which is what I reference whenever anyone shows a pic of a '67-72 that has an '88-98 Stepside bed on it.

There is no way anyone could build that truck for less than $100K, today. You should find the magazines that featured it and see for yourself.

Just read the initial post and I was right about "Squeak". Whew!

Skirkpat · 03-19-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

That is the truck that Joe McPherson had built, then drove from San Francisco to Florida. There was a feature article on it that took two months of issues to publish. I think it was Classic Trucks magazine. The workmanship is incredible. The attention to detail is mind-boggling. My mind thinks someone nicknamed "Squeak" did a lot of the work on it. The wheelwells are '88-98, which is what I reference whenever anyone shows a pic of a '67-72 that has an '88-98 Stepside bed on it.

There is no way anyone could build that truck for less than $100K, today. You should find the magazines that featured it and see for yourself.

Just read the initial post and I was right about "Squeak". Whew!

It would not bring anywhere near that now, Alot of nice things are dirt cheap now, 'cause peeps are dirt poor. Buyers market, Seller Beware!!!!!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-19-2009, 02:58 PM

Copperhead was cheaper, and I would rather have it

kamikazekyle05 · 03-19-2009, 04:07 PM

Is that the lock down on the bottom of the door?

weircc · 03-19-2009, 04:25 PM

id rather buy cooperhead looks way better IMO

Number98 · 03-19-2009, 04:30 PM

That is some nice work there but....

Dang, for 93K.... I believe I could finish all 3 of my projects and build a shop to put them in.

*Shane* · 03-19-2009, 04:32 PM

<yawn> Copperhead looks like every other copper-colored truck with chrome wheels ... this truck is truly different in a GOOD way.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-19-2009, 04:33 PM

I say it deserved what it got.... Very nice truck with great craftsmanship.

big_al_71 · 03-19-2009, 07:57 PM

That is a very nice truck but the color kills it in my liking, however if I am spending 93k in one of these buckets I would withdraw a little more money and buy this one for 150K since obviously money is no object if you can afford 93k. Fesler Built c10....

PipsC10 · 03-19-2009, 08:31 PM

$93,500? Come on. Ok so the craftsmanship is second to none..... but why would someone want to change the looks of what most of us consider the best looking truck out there. Dual rear wheels? Not to mention after completion of the beautiful chassis someone drove it over $2500 miles across who knows what. You could easily build the same truck minus the (IMO) ugly body modificatiions that ruined the look. Of course this would be most of the work being done yourself. To the right person this truck is probably worth it, but I agree with the others. Copperhead would have been my choice for the money, and Fesler's truck is up there too. Just my opinion

thirdstreettito · 03-19-2009, 09:05 PM

I would pay that much for this Fesler built C10. If only it were a LWB.

ChevLoRay · 03-19-2009, 09:27 PM

McPherson's truck was built about 5 or 6 years ago. The trend then, is not what it is now. So, the look is different in comparison. McPherson was a Chevy dealer, as I understood the magazine, and he had the money to build what he wanted....which he did. That truck has a pedigree, in the way that Copperhead does and as Fesler's trucks do. I wish you guys could see the pix of the chassis and the detail work that went into it. This truck was the first one that I remember seeing that had the drip rail removed. Whether you like it or not, you still gotta respect the workmanship that went into creating it. The purpose of driving it cross-country was to prove that it was road-worthy and the owner wasn't afraid of putting a show truck on the road. The fact that the owner is in Florida, says McPherson probably didn't have to drive it back to California.

PipsC10 · 03-19-2009, 09:44 PM

I completely agree with you chevloray when it comes to the craftsmanship, and the fact that he proved this truck was roadworthy. I think we can all agree that the 67-72 trucks were and are really good looking trucks the way they were originally. I dont have a problem with chassis and other mods, I just dont understand major body mods like changing the wheel wells and weird stuff like that. I have learned one thing, and that is personal taste is subjective and not everyone has to like what I like. I just dont see someone giving that much for it, but I am sure whoever bought it loves it and that is all that matters.

10pointgmc · 03-19-2009, 09:49 PM

nice body work great craftsmanship but i hate the look of that truck would take my rust bucket over it any day

67_C-30 · 03-19-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

<yawn> Copperhead looks like every other copper-colored truck with chrome wheels ... this truck is truly different in a GOOD way.

That is a matter of opinion. It is different in a hideous way IMO, but that's what the makes the world go around.

joe231 · 04-30-2009, 03:54 PM

I have the December 2000 issue of Sport Truck....they drove the truck in the Power Tour 2000.....2574 miles round trip from Cali to Florida and back.
If I can get my scanner to work I will post the pics and article.
It is some nice craftsmanship......but the finished product just doesn't look "right" to me.

dan42 · 04-30-2009, 04:03 PM

California to Florida round trip is probably double and maybe triple 2500 miles -closer to 7,000. Who is "Fesler" anyways?

joe231 · 04-30-2009, 04:18 PM

oops, sorry i mis-read the caption......2574 one way, so yeah 5148 round trip

big_al_71 · 04-30-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

California to Florida round trip is probably double and maybe triple 2500 miles -closer to 7,000. Who is "Fesler" anyways?

Click the link below and see some amazing vehicles....

http://www.feslerbuilt.com/

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-30-2009, 05:28 PM

Yeppers, Fesler builds nice stuff, I Luv their Blazer

72BlckButy · 04-30-2009, 05:57 PM

Here's a link to Fesler's website:

http://www.feslerbuilt.com/

And here's a little infromation about Fesler:

http://www.feslerbuilt.com/Aboutus.htm

03-19-2009, 11:53 AM	#1
Kel's 72 GMC GM made with FORD paint Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DeBary, Florida Posts: 127	Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 Sold for $93,500. With a 470hp, 502 cu. in. Chevrolet V8 engine, automatic transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar, live rear axle with custom coil springs, ladder bars and torque arms, four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 127". The Chevrolet C10 Custom Truck offered here is a wonderful blend of classic styling and artful customization. Constructed by Mike Chrisman, Darwin “Squeak” White, and Steve Davis, names that require no introduction in California hot rodding circles, it features exacting craftsmanship and many details and features that are only apparent upon closer inspection. Chrisman and White first set their sights on the original chassis, which they boxed and narrowed to accommodate the unusual wheel and tire combination, featuring dual rear wheels. Three tubular cross members were added, mounting the pickup points for the front and rear suspension and power train assemblies. The front suspension features custom-built shock absorbers, dropped spindles, modified A-arms, and an anti-sway bar. The result is a lower ride height with full suspension travel. Meanwhile, the rear suspension features a beautifully polished rear end and axle housing, along with coil springs and hand-fabricated ladder bars. Four-wheel disc brakes bring the truck to a rapid halt, and the fat radial tires are wrapped around six 16 x 8-inch Alcoa aluminum wheels. The legendary Art Chrisman prepared the 502 cubic inch “Rat” motor, featuring a forged crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons. Induction is via a set of Edelbrock cylinder heads and an electronic fuel injection system prepared by AZ Speed & Marine. Hand-fabricated exhaust headers by Rod Sexton expel the spent gases. The result is a remarkable 515 foot-pounds of torque and 470 horsepower. The radical bodywork was conducted by master fabricator Steve Davis and “Squeak” White. Davis applied his magic touch, seamlessly grafting late-model Chevrolet truck wheel wells to the existing bed, while White “chopped” the top, and hand-fabricated the custom grille and surrounds, headlight openings, among many other features. Upon completion, and with fewer than 100 test miles traveled, this stunning creation was driven by Joe MacPherson and “Squeak” White on the 2,500-mile Hot Rod Power Tour, confirming its drivability, reliability, sound construction and execution. The subject of a feature article in Hot Rod Magazine, it remains an artful blend of classic styling, modern technology and masterful craftsmanship. heres the link: HTML Code: http://www.finecars.cc/en/detail/car/23559/index.html Attached Images

03-19-2009, 01:18 PM	#2
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 I read an artical about that truck a couple years back. Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 03-19-2009 at 01:19 PM.

03-19-2009, 02:18 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 Nice but.... $93,500 nice? Hey someone has a bigger bank account than me, or heck I would have bought it. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-19-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 Nice truck but for the money i would have rather bought copperhead and a nother off this board __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-19-2009, 02:52 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 That is the truck that Joe McPherson had built, then drove from San Francisco to Florida. There was a feature article on it that took two months of issues to publish. I think it was Classic Trucks magazine. The workmanship is incredible. The attention to detail is mind-boggling. My mind thinks someone nicknamed "Squeak" did a lot of the work on it. The wheelwells are '88-98, which is what I reference whenever anyone shows a pic of a '67-72 that has an '88-98 Stepside bed on it. There is no way anyone could build that truck for less than $100K, today. You should find the magazines that featured it and see for yourself. Just read the initial post and I was right about "Squeak". Whew! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 03-19-2009 at 02:53 PM.

03-19-2009, 02:58 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 Copperhead was cheaper, and I would rather have it __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-19-2009, 04:07 PM	#8
kamikazekyle05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vernon, Texas Posts: 331	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 Is that the lock down on the bottom of the door?

03-19-2009, 04:25 PM	#9
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 id rather buy cooperhead looks way better IMO

03-19-2009, 04:30 PM	#10
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 That is some nice work there but.... Dang, for 93K.... I believe I could finish all 3 of my projects and build a shop to put them in.

03-19-2009, 04:32 PM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 <yawn> Copperhead looks like every other copper-colored truck with chrome wheels ... this truck is truly different in a GOOD way.

03-19-2009, 04:33 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 I say it deserved what it got.... Very nice truck with great craftsmanship. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-19-2009, 07:57 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 That is a very nice truck but the color kills it in my liking, however if I am spending 93k in one of these buckets I would withdraw a little more money and buy this one for 150K since obviously money is no object if you can afford 93k. Fesler Built c10.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-19-2009, 08:31 PM	#14
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 $93,500? Come on. Ok so the craftsmanship is second to none..... but why would someone want to change the looks of what most of us consider the best looking truck out there. Dual rear wheels? Not to mention after completion of the beautiful chassis someone drove it over $2500 miles across who knows what. You could easily build the same truck minus the (IMO) ugly body modificatiions that ruined the look. Of course this would be most of the work being done yourself. To the right person this truck is probably worth it, but I agree with the others. Copperhead would have been my choice for the money, and Fesler's truck is up there too. Just my opinion __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

03-19-2009, 09:05 PM	#15
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 I would pay that much for this Fesler built C10. If only it were a LWB. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

03-19-2009, 09:27 PM	#16
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 McPherson's truck was built about 5 or 6 years ago. The trend then, is not what it is now. So, the look is different in comparison. McPherson was a Chevy dealer, as I understood the magazine, and he had the money to build what he wanted....which he did. That truck has a pedigree, in the way that Copperhead does and as Fesler's trucks do. I wish you guys could see the pix of the chassis and the detail work that went into it. This truck was the first one that I remember seeing that had the drip rail removed. Whether you like it or not, you still gotta respect the workmanship that went into creating it. The purpose of driving it cross-country was to prove that it was road-worthy and the owner wasn't afraid of putting a show truck on the road. The fact that the owner is in Florida, says McPherson probably didn't have to drive it back to California. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 03-19-2009 at 09:28 PM.



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03-19-2009, 09:44 PM	#17
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 I completely agree with you chevloray when it comes to the craftsmanship, and the fact that he proved this truck was roadworthy. I think we can all agree that the 67-72 trucks were and are really good looking trucks the way they were originally. I dont have a problem with chassis and other mods, I just dont understand major body mods like changing the wheel wells and weird stuff like that. I have learned one thing, and that is personal taste is subjective and not everyone has to like what I like. I just dont see someone giving that much for it, but I am sure whoever bought it loves it and that is all that matters. __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

03-19-2009, 09:49 PM	#18
10pointgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moores Hill Indiana Posts: 144	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 nice body work great craftsmanship but i hate the look of that truck would take my rust bucket over it any day

04-30-2009, 03:54 PM	#20
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 I have the December 2000 issue of Sport Truck....they drove the truck in the Power Tour 2000.....2574 miles round trip from Cali to Florida and back. If I can get my scanner to work I will post the pics and article. It is some nice craftsmanship......but the finished product just doesn't look "right" to me. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-30-2009, 04:03 PM	#21
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 California to Florida round trip is probably double and maybe triple 2500 miles -closer to 7,000. Who is "Fesler" anyways? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-30-2009, 04:18 PM	#22
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 oops, sorry i mis-read the caption......2574 one way, so yeah 5148 round trip __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 04-30-2009 at 04:19 PM.

04-30-2009, 05:28 PM	#24
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 Yeppers, Fesler builds nice stuff, I Luv their Blazer __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-30-2009, 05:57 PM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Check out this very custom 1970 Chevy C10 Here's a link to Fesler's website: http://www.feslerbuilt.com/ And here's a little infromation about Fesler: http://www.feslerbuilt.com/Aboutus.htm __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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