1967 to 1972 Chevrolet C10 EV conversion

The 1967 to 1972 Chevrolet C10 is the friendliest classic for an electric restomod. A full ladder frame, generous engine bay, and a bed that can hide a second battery box mean you can package serious range without cutting into the cab. This hub covers what to expect, what it costs, and which RESTOVOLT Fitment Pack removes the guesswork.

Platform history

The second generation C/K trucks, nicknamed the Action Line, brought coil spring rear suspension to the half ton C10 and a cleaner body that has aged into one of the most collected pickups in America. Production volume was enormous, so donor trucks, reproduction sheet metal, and suspension upgrades are easy to find. That supply is exactly why the C10 has become the default canvas for restomod builders, and why shops see steady demand from owners who want the look without the carburetor.

Conversion considerations

The frame rails are the hero here. RESTOVOLT motor mounts bolt to the factory crossmember locations, so you avoid welding on most builds. Short bed and long bed trucks share the front clip but differ in rear battery packaging, so the pack ships both variants. Brakes deserve attention: a converted C10 often gains 300 to 500 lb, and the factory drums are not adequate. Plan on front discs at minimum and a vacuum pump or electro hydraulic booster since there is no engine vacuum. Power steering can stay hydraulic with an electric pump, or move to an electric column assist unit.

Weight and packaging

Most shops place one battery box in the engine bay above the motor and a second box between the frame rails behind the cab. With a 100 kWh class pack the truck lands within roughly 4 percent of original front to rear balance. Keep high voltage cabling inside the frame rails and away from the exhaust tunnel that no longer needs to exist. The bed floor stays flat and usable with the low profile rear box.

Range and cost bands

Parts typically run from $38,000 for a salvage based 60 kWh build to more than $72,000 for new modules and a high output drive unit. Labor for a shop using the Fitment Pack averages 140 to 220 hours. The biggest cost swing is battery sourcing, followed by brake and suspension upgrades. See the full C10 EV conversion cost breakdown.

Recommended drivetrain combinations

Frequently asked questions