600hp Custom Chevy C10 Pro-Touring Truck

Chris Chandler was an engineer at Dinan which is a highly respected company who specializes in turning BMW's into complete street/track monsters, so naturally he went out and built himself a totally wicked c10 that handles even better than his E46 M3. So sit back and enjoy the ride...
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[@bryanluntz1603]

Cool Wallets Gonna check 'em out Shawn

[@jimmysapien9961]

@Netizen's United yep

[@ryanfearnall943]

This is beautiful. Truly. Love it. Beast.

[@catfishassassination3821]

Literally as clean as a hot wheels car. Unbelievable awesome truck.

[@kennydunk]

Great comment

[@jrobles1019]

I bet the price is also unbelievable. There’s a lot of people out there that can afford it unfortunately I’m not one of them 😔

[@dustincercado]

💯

[@avgjoegeek71]

I love how this C10 is done. No air bags. Guy engineered the F out of it. Drives it like he stole it. And omg that chop sounds sooooo good.

[@duane9707]

Beautiful truck. "Understated" is a perfect description.

[@michaelbrown5601]

You find the best people, and the best vehicles. I am amazed at the detailing in this C10. Love how the owner throws the truck around like it’s no big deal.

[@maryalison1321]

Hi Brown how are you

[@CrossThread21]

I love how excited you got by his driving skills. That's me all day. Anybody can build a fast truck. Not everybody can drive one.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s a seriously badass driver!

[@dieseldabz7104]

I've seen AND built many C10's over the last 25yrs or so and honestly this is one of the cleanest and nicest in a long time.

[@chrischandler5914]

Thank you

[@TheCycle2300]

Really high quality build. I love the subtle front spoiler. Owner is obviously very knowledgeable and is definitely a cool guy not afraid to lean on his truck. Really well done!!

[@craigm2484]

Ya know you got a good channel here when I got hundreds of channels on the tv and I shut the tv off to watch this. Oh and I was into the 2nd gear grab at beginning of this. Sweet truck.

[@nealeaitken5820]

Craig M totaly agree, ive been doing exsactly the same, awsome channel, Autotopia #1 !!!

[@martyreiber8945]

One BadAss C-10 😎

[@highwaystar8310]

Im with this guy on using factory parts as much as possible every one does the norm and calls out a list of catalog parts makers these days.

[@chrischandler5914]

Agreed, pretty smart guys at the OE level.

[@Tapiscadas]

The part that he mentions that, the brand, chevy, took so much time to get the product (calipers) right to work is enough reason to use;dam right. Those calipers work as much as brembo, willwood or other brand...

[@whasturn5940]

Me and my dad had a 67 half ton chevy, it was powder baby blue and we used this truck for going around and picking up aluminum cans every Saturday and Sunday morning. For years we did this, then we was talking one day about getting into drag racing and I said let's use ole blue ! My dad was a gear head and he paused for a second and looked at me and said, (You know that little 283 and muncie 3 speed on the floor ain't gonna get ole blue down the track fast enough. We both looked at each other and laughed. Good tymes ! Miss you pop.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Cool story and sorry about your father not being with you now. He’d probably love this build

[@whasturn5940]

@@AutotopiaLA Thanks brother ! And yes he would have.

[@thehawk05]

What a great build.......I wouldn’t change a thing. Perfect stance, great wheel/tire combo, evil sounding engine and really dig the two tone paint. Nice, clean and simple........doesn’t get much better.

[@chrischandler5914]

Yes!!!

[@solidsnake3861]

sick pick up black and white

[@bravofoxable]

What the truck?!? Jeeez, wild thing this... Sounds wicked, goes like da bomb, any gear you just hit it and it slams you hey... Chris did a perfect job setting this up, understated, solid build. Veeery nice 👍🏻

[@chrischandler5914]

Thank you for the very nice words!

[@tomnekuda3818]

AS impressive as that truck is with all the work that's gone into it........I find that the ride quality is remarkable and something most guys don't ever quite get right. This guy's got it right along with the hook-up.....impressive!

[@chrischandler5914]

My builds are all around drivers, handling, weight transfer and ride quality are equally important. Thank you

[@jimmysapien9961]

One bad truck - for sure !

[@Spencerianism]

I like how he casually says, "It won't knock your socks off" and then proceeds to knock his socks off.

[@ryanfearnall943]

Shawn, this is quite possibly the nicest C10 on the net. Projects like this always evolve. As do all of the vehicles on AutotopiaLA. New vid sometime soon perhaps?

[@maryalison1321]

Hi Rayan how are you doing

[@guadaluperios7653]

My Dream Truck!

[@ProudPapaw88]

That is one badass bow tie.

[@240fxst]

I would be so happy to have my 74' super cheyenne stepside to be dialed in like this. My kind of truck. Thanks for the ride!!

[@01surge24]

Honestly what a very cool truck....love the hounds tooth interior....and the exhaust tone is pure anger.

[@dieseldabz7104]

Black Widow..

[@chrischandler5914]

Thanks!

[@lukasgarage956]

Lukas Garage approves

[@Wrenchen-with-Darren]

Trucks are so cool hot rods.

[@meanpicker]

This truck should be named “Just Right”. Absolutely perfect!

[@braggphillips9648]

This is absolutely one of the best c10 I have ever seen, I have a 72 stepside myself and this has really inspired me. I am in the process of building mine at the present time. Thanks so much you guys. Love the show.

[@chrischandler5914]

I'm glad it inspired you, I hope you get in the garage and make some progress

[@CyberDocUSA]

That thing SNARLS. Holy crap. Dude can drive his ass off even sideways.

[@jb2oldies69]

One nice c10 👍

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

Someone read my mind and built my dream truck! Excellent work

[@coach_yo]

Love! Love!! This truck. Love how he thought to use and keep it stock looking as much as possible. Makes it even better build! Thank you for posting.

[@NoLiesToldTV]

That truck is hookin

[@siwash99]

Wicked

[@wolfbrigade8042]

Not a truck/pickup guy but this thing looks absolutely amazing!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m not either but what an amazing build!

[@jasonmejia7078]

By far my favorite C10! looks good, sounds good and the guy knows how to drive.

[@BIGGELATO]

If I ever get a truck, it'll be a C10, and it'll look exactly like this one. What a gem man

[@jp360ford2]

9:45 “It’s not horr-“ **revs/accelerates** Sean shuts up! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@AutotopiaLA]

Hilarious!! He shut me up a few times. Badass truck and helluva driver!

[@jm-hb9tl]

💯% *AWESOME C10* Love how the rear gets little squirrelly at first then it just Hooks and Books😎.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me...it’s grips and goes hard

[@rbszx14r56]

NOW that's how you build a truck for the street ,I love the pro touring set up . And the 6 speed is awesome, this truck is so cool and just plain wicked

[@chrischandler5914]

Thank you, it runs really well too

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a great build and built to be driven hard

[@arturonegrete8109]

Awesome

[@StevenPfeiffer]

Unreal. So clean and perfect in every way

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, he built such a great C10!

[@alexcantu3539]

What I love most is that interior so badass!!

[@jonfletcher3644]

God what a beautiful piece of machinery. Im a BIG C10 guy, and this has to be top 2-3 I’ve ever seen... I wanna be as cool as Chris when I grow up lol

[@AutotopiaLA]

I wanna be as cool as Chris too! Killer build, great guy and he can drive!

[@jonfletcher3644]

AutotopiaLA haha damn right he can! Got sideways as soon as he turned the ignition. Also, you guys definitely kept me goin through lockdown while all these car meets are nonexistent. Hope all is well; and keep killin it with the content!

[@chrischandler5914]

@@jonfletcher3644 Thanks Jon and Shawn much appreciation for the nice words

[@dirt41gto]

Awesome C10!!! Great job restoring and building this fine automobile...

[@drdesmo8489]

Shawn, you are relentless with these Killer Video Shoots ! What a C-10 Whow !

[@chrischandler5914]

Shawn and his Team are the Best!!!

[@RelentlessDH]

Just clean! I love when guys use OEM GM parts !!

[@alexvelez2141]

Bad ass bro

[@demarques1911]

Awesome... My 383 makes 550hp... Lots of raw power

[@ron5118]

Another killer truck. All you show is fast and cool. Awesome video, thanks

[@mikesalinas4437]

When automotive engineers put their time & effort into a car build you know it's going to be something special. This truck is remarkable from top to bottom. This man is a master of his craft! He put the 10 in C10!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He really knocked it out with this build

[@chrischandler5914]

Thanks Mike, some damn nice words, it s appreciated

[@mikesalinas4437]

@@chrischandler5914 The man himself! You're very welcome. I find myself looking at this video atleast two or three times a month. If AutotopiaLA had a yearly award show, this C10 takes the crown every time.

[@BIGGELATO]

Chris is the kind of guy that figures out the 2 extremes to everything and balances them out as close to center as possible while maintaining the cool factor and prestigeness of a custom build. Hardcore on one side, composed and smooth on the other. If 2 parts go in 1 place, 1 of those parts is going to be fully radical, and the other part would be as smooth as melting butter-giving you 2 extremes working in synergy.

[@GuardianMB]

What a wonderful BUILD and with stick! I love the side pipes, rims, front spoiler lip. Last but not least the majestic interior. I imagined myself cruising on this nice Californian freeway at late night windows open listening to the music of the engine flowing through out of these side pipes. You can have a million dollar, but if you don’t have taste and passion, it will turn to a miserable build. My deepest respect for the builder. Thank you Shawn for your precious videos and people.

[@cjdeck67]

Great episode of one wicked C10

[@gregchatham3890]

This C10 is one awesome eye catching powerhouse, that LS3 is screaming and I love the sound of that cam! The Corvette brakes used on this truck are an excellent touch and work well! Thanks!

[@squirrelrf]

It's about time someone took one of those trucks and did it up. Don't see this anymore awesome truck and also one of the best

[@jerryburdick8051]

This is my favorite vehicle on your channel! What a magnificent, fun truck! And, as a detailer, extra kudos to Mr. Chandler for having the paint sorted before coming to your shoot. That finish is nothing short of delicious.

[@chrischandler5914]

Jerry, thank you for nice words, the truck is very fun and driven. Much appreciated.

[@maryalison1321]

Hi Jerry how are you doing?

[@mattclegg7842]

I've watched this video at least 20 times. Never gets old and sets the bar for my 69 C10. Bravo

[@bambam6404]

that's one of the best sounding LS motors I have ever heard, nice

[@guyh.4121]

That’s an engineered chassis. Love how he hammers it, and it squats then goes.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s an engineer so makes sense. And he can drive and this thing is a total driver

[@rooster7658]

Super clean tastefully done one of the finest examples I've seen

[@cameronyeager7635]

Woooo that exhaust tone 😍👌🔥🔥 Two-toned Tasmanian devil right there

[@maryalison1321]

Hi Yeager I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful man with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹

[@berniebass3575]

Another masterpiece!.

[@jwelshdesign]

absolutely incredible build! Understated and amazing, sleek and nasty!

[@robertdonaldson6882]

In my opinion this truck is perfect. Love it!!

[@tmost7639]

Wow!! Luv his hold setup!! Straight up beast!! Great video!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@leonkeating1015]

Favourite vehicle you had on this channel yet!! That C10 sounds unreal. Perfect stance as well

[@AutotopiaLA]

He nailed it on this build!

[@bruce5405]

Love the pics during the build showing the chassis! 👍

[@EngineManiacBoy]

Look Like a simple old C10, But under the beautiful body Ther is a Racing Car. I Love it!

[@brisksti9154]

Literally best truck I’ve ever seen

[@rodyoakum1194]

Best C10 Ever On Your Show 👍

[@johnbenjamin7785]

Nice vid

[@briangriffith3985]

This truck sounds awesome!

[@brentsharon404]

Badass... best looking and sounding c10 I have come across!

[@cannednolan8194]

Love the little kick out when putting it down. Nice truck.

[@harveybland3168]

My favorite body style and a screaming motor, excellent build.

[@grahamefreestone5309]

That'll wake you up in the morning. Fantastic sounds. 👍

[@chrischandler5914]

Yeah 50/50 on the neighbors loving my truck at 6:00am when I go to work.

[@johncrankshaft2886]

@@chrischandler5914 i hear that, i have a cammed 01 Sierra running 3" exhaust thru a single glasspack as well as a LS3 Camaro running 3 inch dual piping thru Pypes M80s so i try to be considerate given how i leave to work at 5:10AM

[@glennwalker8737]

This a one nasty freakin c10 gotta say I love it.

[@daszieher]

I really like it when a maker is excited about the ride he or she made.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s proud of this one and should be. It’s a great build

[@daszieher]

@@AutotopiaLA clean engine bays really get me going (in a good way). The antithesis of what is going on in stock bays nowadays.

[@juliosantiago318]

“Honestly my friend...’I wish that beautiful truck was mine and take my dog Olive and go around with the windows open and show off and cruising by the busy streets of NYC!!!!

[@savageblades360]

I'm building one and so stoked to get some great ideas thanks man. It looks like the wiring has oversized shrink tube where it exits the firewall and the wheel/tire combo sizes I might copy, the mufflers hang vertically that's cool, that 🔥 stance though!!! Don't see too many with a stick either.

[@keepitscalestupid]

Chevy All Day 🍻

[@jimliberto1530]

That's " CHEVROLET ALL THE WAY"

[@eschamion]

T-shirt it

[@jimliberto1530]

@@eschamion Good Idea " I'll Do That"

[@ThePrimo323]

The old Chevys yes the new ones are a disgrace

[@The_80_squarebody]

@@ThePrimo323 fr the new ones have all the computers and crap you can’t even call them a truck

[@rickwallen8306]

That's got to be the best sounding truck I have heard so far he has figured out how to make that exhaust work as well as the truck make it handle that is sharp

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s an engineer so we all expected a lot and he delivered

[@stephenwayant2790]

That sound is amazing

[@nealeaitken5820]

I love Autotopia, and this total gearhead that takes you on these tyre shreding total entertaining hotrod experiences, you couldnt have gotten a better host, i love watching these vids and i just have to watch them all.... Like all day long man, keep up the good work, lm a fan, and please more F100/F150 builds, you guys totaly rock, Autotopia #1 !!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you!! I love doing this. Between the guests, the vehicles and my team I’m having a blast!!

[@IsraelBenavidez]

This is my favorite video the truck is absolutely clean and it sounds amazing. Hopefully one day my 68 will be as clean.. thanks for the video

[@JasonSmith-qf5sw]

What a sound!

[@mg_streetkandi]

Good review..he made good points about trusting the oem engineering...Good work!!!

[@marcbee1234]

...the time proven oem.

[@chrishiggins6884]

I absolutely love this thing, looks fun as hell.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a blast! Would love to have hit the canyons with it but fires prevented us

[@johnnyteunissen7707]

What a badass truck!! I didn't realize all that was going on under the truck with the frame and suspension! I get it now knowing that Chris is an engineer and used that knowledge to make things even better in terms of handling. Great job Chris on the build! Awesome ride!!👍👍

[@chrischandler5914]

Thank Johnny, clean on top and hide the magic

[@AutotopiaLA]

His approach was accomplished which was to make and understated badass

[@asanchez7016]

He built it just about ideally as can be for me...

[@AutotopiaLA]

Perfect build

[@Tapiscadas]

The best explainer of the complete mods and understanding on what was done on the car and what he really wanted. Proops

[@chrischandler5914]

Thank you, when you build it you should understand it.

[@2414kels]

So clean well put together I can dig this C10.

[@maryalison1321]

Hi Lootin How are you doing

[@maryalison1321]

Hi Lootin How are you doing

[@mlp-hot-rod5824]

A very well engineered machine indeed. I like how it can let the rears loose for some fun but when you want to get serious, it hooks up at just the right time. I love that it has a lot of small details and could fool some into thinking it's stock. I really admire this approach and I respect how much he's thought about everything. Nothing but admiration for such attention to the engineering here. Two big thumbs up from me.

[@chrischandler5914]

Thank you for all the nice thing you said about my build.

[@mlp-hot-rod5824]

@@chrischandler5914 My pleasure. I hope to visit the US in April. Maybe I'll see you at a car meet.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, it’s a very smart build and done with class...understated clean and mean

[@BenjaminRavenstone]

Never been much of a truck guy but damn that is bad ass!! Beautifully put together and you can tell the guy has good taste

[@chrislovett87]

That is absolutely gorgeous, I love the understated theme. Yet if you know what you’re looking at you can see it

[@AutotopiaLA]

Very classy understated build

[@jb2oldies69]

Can’t wait to get mine back on the road

[@MOTOWNN]

Truck is just Baddddd Azzzzz!!!! I would love to be part of the crew to see these rides in living color!

[@regsmith7604]

That’s the baddest truck in this hemisphere!👍🏽👍🏽

[@lemonjuice1242]

I nearly had a heart attack from the intro 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@alexandr.the.greatt]

Definitely one of my dream trucks 👀

[@JaredR1996]

That truck is freaking sick and I want one just like it 🔥