Classic Truck Performance

1968 Chevy C10 Pro Touring

Some things just go naturally together. Peanut butter and jelly; Starsky & Hutch; gin and tonic; hammer and nails; bacon and … well, everything! But here in the classic truck hobby there are two historic GM innovations that just needed to come together and join forces in a seemingly holy matrimony of Chevy truck drivin’ goodness: a totally rad ’68 C10 and its bitchin and blown ZL1 powerplant.

Two Great Tastes

Over the years, we have witnessed the Chevy C10 become the stalwart of the classic truck scene. Many would say that this GM model is the cornerstone of the modern pro-touring truck movement, as we see a copious assortment of fresh builds stuffed into magazines and social media sites on a daily basis. With an abundance of project rides for sale, a healthy aftermarket for parts, and just plain ol’ good looks, the C10 has achieved the lofty status as the go-to truck for building

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