Have you ever wanted the truck at the show that drew the most attention out of the crowd? The truck without the crazy graphics, the crazy stereo, or all of the sheet metal modifications that left you guessing what it was in the first place? Well if your name is Shane Terrell from Tyler, TX you’re one of the guys that owns just that. The foundation of Shane’s 1985 Chevrolet C-10’s smooth looks is done in part by the subtle body modifications, all coated by GM factory dark blue.

Although its dark blue paint job may be as slick as a pane of glass, don’t let it’s clean looks fool you. You couldn’t say this ride is an all show no go because it’s got the GO BABY GO! This beauty is pushed down the road by a built 350 Chevrolet Small block with all sorts of go fast goodies. For the foundation of the engine build the block has been punched out 60 over, and topped with Double Hump head cylinder heads. A MSC distributor and 268 Energy Comp Cam was added along with a Street Avenger 670 carburetor to ensure Shane’s C-10 gets plenty of fuel and fire. To top it off and add some beauty on the inside of the engine bay, the top of the engine was dressed up with an Edlebrock Endurashine intake. Other dress up items include billet dipsticks, blue hoses, chrome valve covers, and a polished intake manifold. Shifting of this C-10 is controlled by a TCI automatic transmission with a 3200 stall torque converter.

If you didn’t skim through the previous paragraph, the mechanical modifications may seem like a mouthful but what makes this ride so pretty in the mix of everyone else’s is the slick dark blue paint job, and body modifications to match. To smooth out the rear, the tail lights were shaved a long with the tailgate handle. To finish the look the rear bumper was replaced with a steel roll pan that contains two 12” inch LEDS for anyone left behind to signal that the race is over. To smooth out the cab the fenders, the drip rails were shaved along with the factory door handles, and fender emblems. In the front of Shane’s C-10 the head, and parking lights have been recessed, and a phantom billet grill was added to complete the smooth look in front.

Bed treatment includes a full sprayed on bed liner with a painted to match GM Factory dark blue notch cover. An Optima red top battery is mounted in the rear to pride power for the tunes as a RCI polished aluminum fuel cell stores plenty of fuel to keep Shane’s 350 well fed. Could you tell Shane works at an 18 Wheeler supply shop? They say if you can’t drive a big rig then blow your horn like one! Well we don’t know if anyone says that but Shane’s C-10 keeps people guessing there is a train near by with it’s 5-horn Chrome horn set up! A hard painted to match tonneau cover keeps everything tucked nicely underneath and protected from the elements.

Everyone knows that the set of wheels can make or break a truck no matter how smooth it is. Shane definitely hit a home run with these deep dish wheels for his C-10. In front between the lip and asphalt these wheels are wrapped in 255/35/ZR20 Ecsta STX tires by Kuhmo. In the rear Kuhmo tires can also be found but much wider in the size of 285/30/ZR22 to help plant the power to the pavement.

With all of the work on the motor, and the exterior Shane just couldn’t leave the suspension alone. The lowered stance is done mainly by the adjustable air suspension system but there are other parts used to help get this beast on the ground. To start it off in the front a set of Belltech 2.5” inch drop spindles were added, along with Z-ing the front frame rails just in front of the factory firewall to help the frame meet the pavement. For the air bags of his system Shane chose to run Slam Specialties bags. In the rear a reverse 4-link bag on bar set up is used to keep the rear end in place and provide a smooth ride. To supply air for the system a Viar 480 Chrome Compressor fills the nitrogen tank with fresh air.

As expected the interior received extensive treatment just as the rest of the truck. Tweed was really popular in the early 90s and Shane shows why with his killer custom interior. The door panels have been wrapped in blue and white tweed with raised spear tip style flames for added style. A component speaker set was also added in the doors to compliment the aftermarket head unit to listen to tunes when you want to take a break from the purring Chevrolet 350. The factory bench seat also sports blue and white tweed with embossed flames. Add the aftermarket steering wheel, and polished switch box and you are ready to cruise!

If you ever happen to come through Tyler, TX to go to a show perhaps visit an eighteen wheeler shop to buy a fitting, don’t be surprised to meet Shane’s and his Deflated C-10.

Robert Bahurinsky and Ryan Benedict