Mike Dauster’s ’67 Chevrolet C10 from Born Vintage Hot Rods
Chevy’s second-generation “Action Line” C10 pickup debuted in the late-’60s and has now become as ubiquitous as Tri-five Chevy cars at hot rod shows and cruise nights. There is nothing new under the sun and like a country song, most all themes for custom C10 builds have been exploited. So, how does one build a C10 that breathes new life into a well-worn canvas? Easy. Impeccable build quality, styling mods applied with a light touch, and the best hardware possible.
That’s exactly what we have here with Mike Dauster’s ’67 Chevrolet C10, built by Kamaka Pocock and his team at Born Vintage Hot Rods out of Bakersfield, California. Mike and Kamaka wanted a custom C10 that didn’t stray too far from GM’s clean design but incorporated a dash of custom seasoning that would enhance the flavor of the stock truck. They guys started the build in 2015 and went to work assembling a list of components that reads like a who’s who of the aftermarket industry. The degree of talent and fabrication that went into combining those elements is evident everywhere you look.
The frame and running gear of this C10 create a strong foundation. A Porterbuilt chassis anchors the build and is the perfect perch for the Magnuson-supercharged, 800hp 376c.i. LSX V8. The engine is cleanly detailed with Cerakote that matches the bed parts, plus custom coolant hoses and headers. A TCI six-speed automatic transmission sends power to the Currie 9-inch rearend. Front and rear air ride suspension is courtesy of Porterbuilt and RideTech, while Forgeline wheels and Michelin tires lay it down to the tarmac.
The pickup body has a multitude of tasteful tweaks like smoothed drip rails, tucked bumpers, the bed scooted up closer to the cab, plus a custom bed floor and inner bed side panels. EVOD machined the custom grille and headlight bezels. When all the panels were fit and smoothed, Bobby Ybarra completed the bodywork and sprayed the rig out in PPG “Gold Dust,” minus any flames, scoops or spoilers to get in the way.
Inside, Ron Magnus stitched the distressed Mercedes leather in a complementary saddle hue. Dakota Digital gauges, Lokar pedals, an Ididit steering column, and Ron Francis Wiring all helped bring the inside of the cab together.
We’re not alone it our admiration of this C10, as the truck won Best Interior at the 2022 Grand National Roadster Show in January, plus many other prestigious awards this past year. Congrats to Mike and the gang at Born Vintage Hot Rods for a fresh take on this C10 and a job well done.
Photos by Steven Bunker
