A Street-Built ’69 Chevy C10 That Doesn’t Play

Some builds look good sitting still. Some are just built to haul groceries. Then there’s Loosy, a 1969 Chevy C10 out of East Rutherford, New Jersey, that was put together to raise hell and have fun doing it. Its owner, Ed Brinksma, didn’t farm this thing out. He’s an auto body guy, so he did the paint, the bodywork, and a whole lot of the wrenching himself. Two years of late nights and weekends later, Loosy came out the other side ready to party.

Clean but Mean

At first look, Loosy doesn’t hit you with wild graphics or chrome everywhere. The grille and bumpers are stock, just cleaned up and painted. The roll pan out back smoothes everything out, and the body is covered in Caribbean Blue paint from Axalta. It’s a color that pops without being flashy. What really grabs you is the stance. The truck sits low over Forgestar F14 wheels—19s up front and 15-inch drag radials out back. Those big meats in the rear aren’t for show. They’re there because Ed planned on putting real power to the ground.

Turbo Heart

Under the hood is where it gets rowdy. Ed chose a Chevy LY6 6.0L V8, but it’s far from stock. It has a Texas Speed cam, pushrods, valves, springs, and lifters, plus a Holley Mid-Ram intake feeding a Holley Terminator X Max fuel system. Add in Deka 80-lb injectors, a Precision 76 mm turbo, and a Turbosmart wastegate, and now you’re talking.

On pump gas, it lays down around 580 horsepower at the wheels. Switch up the fuel and crank the boost, and you’re knocking on 600 whp. That’s not just “quick”; that’s “hold onto the steering wheel and hope your tires hook” kind of fast.

Built to Handle

Big power doesn’t mean much if your trans gives up the ghost. Ed had Brad McDermott at Tri County Transmission build him a bulletproof 4L80E. It’s packed with Sonnax internals, billet

shafts, and a Circle D 3200 stall. A B&M shift kit keeps it snapping through gears, and a Derale cooler under the cab makes sure temps don’t get out of control. Out back, a Currie 9-inch with 3.89 gears and a limited slip puts the power down without crying uncle.

Suspension and Stopping

The chassis didn’t stay stock either. The frame got an HPT stiffener, and Ed bolted in a full Ridetech coilover setup. Tubular control arms, trailing arms, sway bars, and Wilwood spindles mean this thing doesn’t just go fast in a straight line—it can carve corners too. Steering is handled by a CPP 500 power box, and braking is all Wilwood front, rear, and master cylinder. Ed made sure Loosy stops just as well as it goes.

Inside the Cab

Climb in, and it’s simple, no nonsense. TMI universal buckets with plaid upholstery keep it old-school but comfortable. Ed did the upholstery himself—just like the paint. It’s not over the top, but it feels right for a truck like this.

Why Build It?

Ask Ed why he built his truck and how much he invested, and he doesn’t go into long speeches. His answer? “Enough.” That’s how much it cost, and that’s all the reason he needed. He wanted a truck that fit his style, and he wasn’t afraid to put in the sweat to make it happen.

Loosy is the kind of build you dream about when you’re flipping through parts catalogs or scrolling late at night. It’s got the look, the stance, and a turbo LS that can light up a set of drag radials at will. It’s not a trailer queen. It’s not half done. It’s a real-deal street truck built by a guy who knows how to work with his hands. Ed turned a farm truck into a blue-collar street machine, and he did it with his own skills and his own cash. Loosy isn’t just another C10; it’s proof that with enough patience and grit, you can build something that’ll smoke tires, win trophies, and still make you smile every time you turn the key.

OWNER

Ed Brinksma
1969 Chevy CST10
East Rutherford, NJ

Engine & Drivetrain

Chevy LY6 6.0L V8
Texas Speed cam (.641/.649 lift, 227/235 duration)
Holley Mid-Ram intake and Terminator X Max system
Precision 76 mm turbo
Deka 80-lb injectors
ARP hardware
Melling high-volume oil pump
4L80E built by Tri County Transmission
Sonnax internals
Billet shaft
Circle D 3200 stall
B&M shift kit
Derale 13950 cooler
Currie 9-inch, 3.89 gears, limited slip

Chassis & Suspension

Ridetech coilovers, sway bars, and trailing arms
Tubular control arms
Wilwood Pro spindles

Wheels & Tires

Forgestar F14 wheels
265/40R19 front tires and 275/50R15 rear drag radials

Body & Paint

Axalta Caribbean Blue paint sprayed by owner
Painted stock bumpers and roll pan

Interior

TMI universal buckets
Plaid upholstery by owner