1971 Chevrolet C/10 Short Bed

Power comes from a 396-cubic-inch Chevrolet big-block V8 paired with a GM 700R4 automatic transmission. A GM 12-bolt Positraction rear end with 3.56 gearing completes the drivetrain. The engine is equipped with an Edelbrock intake manifold, Holley four-barrel carburetor, Accel HEI distributor, electronic ignition, electric fuel pump, aluminum radiator, and dual electric cooling fans.

Exterior

• Red exterior finish
• Contrasting black accent pinstripes
• Two-door short-bed pickup body
• Classic Chevrolet C/10 styling
• HID headlights with LED halo rings
• Wooden pickup-bed floor
• Fuel tank relocated beneath the bed
• 20-inch Fuel Twitch wheels
• Staggered front and rear tire sizes
• Modernized street-truck stance

Interior

• Brown interior
• Brown leather Tanaka racing seats
• Front bucket-seat configuration
• Custom leather-wrapped center console
• Column-mounted automatic shifter
• Push-button ignition
• Air conditioning
• Power windows
• Kenwood stereo system
• Custom cabin layout combining comfort and performance features

Mechanics

• 396-cubic-inch Chevrolet big-block V8
• Edelbrock intake manifold
• Holley four-barrel carburetor
• Accel HEI distributor
• Electronic ignition
• Electric fuel pump
• Aluminum radiator
• Dual electric cooling fans
• GM 700R4 automatic transmission
• Column-shifted automatic configuration
• GM 12-bolt rear end
• Positraction differential
• 3.56 rear axle ratio
• Power steering
• Power brakes
• Four-wheel disc brakes
• Fuel tank relocated beneath the pickup bed

Wheels and Tires

• 20-inch Fuel Twitch wheels
• 255/45ZR20 Ironman front tires
• 275/40ZR20 Ironman rear tires
• Staggered front and rear tire configuration
• Wider rear tires enhance the truck’s muscular stance
• Modern low-profile radial tire setup

Summary

This 1971 Chevrolet C/10 Short Bed combines timeless Chevrolet pickup design with a substantial performance and comfort specification. Its 396 big-block V8, GM 700R4 automatic transmission, 12-bolt Positraction rear end, and 3.56 gearing provide a strong drivetrain suited to responsive street driving and comfortable cruising.

The red exterior, black accent pinstripes, wooden bed floor, brown leather Tanaka racing seats, and 20-inch Fuel Twitch wheels create a distinctive custom presentation. Air conditioning, power windows, power steering, four-wheel power disc brakes, push-button ignition, upgraded lighting, and a Kenwood audio system complete this extensively modified short-bed pickup.