Mike Self
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December 12, 2023
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c10
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In the town of Ashland City, Tennessee, lives Ty Morris – a young enthusiast with a knack for turning forgotten relics into a good time. One of his latest obsessions over the past couple of years has been this 1972 Chevy C10 longbed, which has quickly become one of the favorites in his stable of rowdy machines.
When Ty first got the C-10, which his father kindly passed on to him, he saw an opportunity to infuse life into its tired, weathered soul. He wanted to create something that resonated with his love for hooning and having fun. With determination, Ty tore the truck apart to prepare it for its new life of tomfoolery.
The old 350 engine was replaced with a 5.3L Chevy LS engine, bolted to a late ‘70s Turbo 400 transmission. Thanks to the Brian Tooley Racing Stage 4 truck camshaft and Black Widow mufflers, the truck delivers an intimidating, lumpy idle and screams at wide-open throttle – a true LS swapped C10.
Ty, always one for a good time and a busted knuckle or two, also rigged up a custom air ride suspension using parts he fabbed up himself, allowing him to sit the frame on the floor in an instant.
The suspension setup includes:
All these modifications work together to slam the truck over aftermarket 15×6 steelies with whitewall tires.
The truck wears its history proudly, but that wasn’t always the case. Much of the truck had been covered in red primer at some point, so Ty used plenty of elbow grease to strip most of it away, revealing the original patina paint beneath. The worn-out look serves as a testament to the journeys it had seen, a rugged charm that fit perfectly with Ty’s carefree DGAF attitude.
Aesthetics weren’t enough for Ty. After the LS swap, the differential received a bit of the weldy-weldy treatment, turning the C-10 into a tire-smoking phenomenon. Why? Well, for the sheer fun of it, according to Ty. Every burnout and wheel spin adds another dose of adrenaline – because, for Ty, fun is the ultimate goal.
This is no show queen. The truck has broken a few axles from aggressive driving, but Ty takes it all in stride. These moments are part of the wild ride and create memorable stories among friends.
Ashland City isn’t exactly a huge place, so Ty and his C-10 are a common enough sight around town as he cruises it as much as he can. Those dark black strips of rubber off Highway 12? Those may or may not be Ty’s doing.
For now, Ty and his 1972 Chevy C10 longbed will continue their adventures, painting the town with tire marks and laughter. When asked why he built the truck, Ty simply said, “Just to have fun with my friends!”
We usually look for something deeper than that, but when you think about it there’s really no better reason!
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