1996 Chevrolet C1500 Restomod – Gen V LT1 | 10-Speed | Roadster Shop Chassis
Highlights
Roadster Shop SPEC Slammed chassis
Modern Gen V LT1 V8 engine
10-speed automatic transmission
Large 16-inch Wilwood brake package
Dakota Digital RTX instrumentation
Approximately 905 miles displayed since completion
Regular-cab, short-bed configuration
Deep gloss-black exterior
Gray lower-body trim
Blacked-out mesh grille and smooth front bumper
Extended front air dam
Carbon-fiber mirror housings
Hard tonneau cover with gas-strut supports
Fully finished gloss-black bed
Custom gray leather interior
Contrasting textured seat inserts
Custom center console
Carbon-fiber steering wheel with red center marker
Carbon-fiber interior accents
20-inch 3030 Autosport wheels
Pirelli P Zero performance tires
235/35ZR20 front and 335/30ZR20 rear tire sizing
Extensive build-photo documentation
This 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Restomod takes the clean, unmistakable styling of Chevrolet's OBS-era pickup and combines it with modern performance, chassis engineering, and a highly detailed custom presentation. Built around a Roadster Shop SPEC Slammed chassis, this regular-cab short-bed has the low, aggressive stance of a purpose-built street truck while retaining a refined, finished appearance throughout.
Power comes from a modern Gen V LT1 V8 backed by a 10-speed automatic transmission. This combination gives the truck modern fuel-injected performance and a broad range of gearing in a classic pickup platform. The engine installation is presented in a smoothed and detailed engine compartment, highlighted by metallic bronze-finished intake and engine components against satin-black inner panels.
The Roadster Shop chassis provides the foundation for the truck's dramatically lowered stance and modernized road manners. Braking is handled by a substantial 16-inch Wilwood system visible behind the open-spoke wheels. The truck rides on staggered 20-inch 3030 Autosport wheels finished in a dark bronze tone with black accents. Pirelli P Zero tires measure 235/35ZR20 at the front and a massive 335/30ZR20 at the rear, giving the truck a planted, performance-oriented appearance.
The exterior is finished in deep gloss black with contrasting gray lower-body trim. The original OBS body lines remain recognizable, but the overall presentation is much more refined and aggressive. A black mesh grille, smooth body-color front bumper, extended front air dam, carbon-fiber mirror housings, and tucked wheel fitment complete the understated street-truck appearance.
A hard tonneau cover keeps the bed profile clean and opens with gas-strut assistance. Beneath it, the bed has been fully finished in matching gloss black, including the floor and wheel housings, creating a show-quality appearance rather than leaving the cargo area as an afterthought.
Inside, the custom gray interior offers a comfortable and contemporary contrast to the black exterior. The leather bucket seats feature sculpted bolsters and contrasting textured center inserts. A matching center console provides storage and an integrated armrest, while the dashboard retains its familiar OBS layout.
The driver faces a Dakota Digital RTX instrument cluster that provides modern electronic operation while preserving a period-inspired appearance. The display currently shows approximately 905 miles, understood to represent mileage accumulated since completion of the build. Additional interior details include a custom carbon-fiber steering wheel with a red center marker, carbon-fiber dashboard accents, a finished gray headliner, factory-style HVAC controls, and a cleanly integrated audio system.
An extensive build-photo binder accompanies the truck and documents the chassis, suspension, braking system, rear axle, engine, transmission, and assembly process. This documentation adds meaningful value and provides a visual record of the work performed beneath the finished exterior.
With its Roadster Shop SPEC Slammed chassis, Gen V LT1 power, 10-speed automatic transmission, oversized Wilwood brakes, wide rear tire package, custom interior, and exceptionally clean presentation, this 1996 Chevrolet C1500 is a serious high-end restomod built to make an impression both parked and on the road.
- Fuel
- Body Typestruck
- Exterior ColourBlack
- Number of doors2
- Interior ColourGrey
- VIN Code1GCEC14RXTZ208169
