Obscene Horespower Wrapped in Subtle Styling of a 1967 C10 from Born Vintage Hot Rod
Chevrolet’s 1967 C10 pickups offered an array of engine options, from a 140 horsepower in a lowly six-cylinder to 325 hp in a 396c.i. big block V8. Fast forward to today and a custom build like Cammeron Carter’s ’67 C10 can quickly get out of its own way thanks to a 1,700-horsepower, twin-turbo, 427c.i. LS Chevy engine.
Cammeron found his pickup in Utah a few years ago and connected with Born Vintage Hot Rods in Bakersfield for the build, where the truck was quickly stripped down to its bare elements. After finding a better cab to replace the rough original, the Born Vintage team dove in to create this cool and powerful custom.
Virtually everything on the truck except the sheet metal is new, including the TCI Pro Touring chassis, which features boxed frame rails, a performance-based front suspension, torque arm rear suspension, and Ridetech Shockwaves for altitude adjustment. Big 14-inch Wilwood discs brakes are surrounded by Savini 20×8.5- and 20×12.5-inch wheels and Michelin tires.
The 427c.i. LS V8 from Nelson Racing Engines uses a twin turbo system to create peak horsepower while still offering plenty of road manners. Exhaust waste is pushed through a custom exhaust system built using Borla components, exiting through custom outlets in front of the rear wheels. An Entropy radiator and Wegner accessory drive system fit snuggly between custom inner fenders and a smoothed firewall, while a 4L80E automatic transmission directs power to the 3.73 rear gears.
The pickup’s sheet metal has been heavily smoothed and massaged, without erasing its classic identity. All emblems and side trim were deleted, along with the windshield wipers, door wing vents, and outside mirrors. Front and rear window trim was removed, and the glass was flush fit. A custom bed floor was constructed and both bumpers were smoothed and tucked tighter to the body. The custom-mixed gray-green PPG paint was applied the the reimagined 1967 C10 in-house at Born Vintage and complemented with satin silver trim and custom bronze paint inside the bed and under the hood.
Cammeron turned to Ron Mangus Interiors to transform the bare-bones cab into a plush passenger compartment with a split bench seat trimmed in brown leather and suede. The reworked dash features Dakota Digital Gauges and a digital screen to control the sound system from Speaker Works. A Billet Specialties wheel sits on an Ididit column while a custom console features cup holders, switches, and controls for the Restomod Air system.
While Cammeron’s 1967 C10 has already earned many accolades at shows over the past year, putting miles on the odometer is on the agenda for the future. We can’t think of a better way to put that 1,700 horsepower to use!
Photos: Damon Lee
