As you’ve probably guessed, these cars defy classification. Eric’s C10, aptly called “Wheels of Confusion,” is no exception, especially since he chose to apply his expertise on a 1982 model—we’re clearly dealing with a more recent vehicle than the big ’60s boat-mobiles often chosen by other Los Boulevardos members. But you know what? This Chevy truck does not look out of place within the club, a situation due in part to the C10’s styling, which has not changed tremendously between, say, 1967 and 1982. Oh, sure, C10 fans will quickly spot the differences; however, the average Joe will be largely unaware of the nuances between the two pickups, seeing them as old, boxy utilitarian vehicles.

Historically, Eric’s C10 belongs to the third Chevrolet C/K truck series, produced between 1973 and 1991—it follows the first and second generations, respectively from 1960-66 and 1967-72. He obtained it by trading it not for a wad of dollars but for a custom paintjob. The year was 2015 and it would take him nine more years to complete this project. Indeed, he often struggled to find time to tinker with it, between his clients’ cars and his own, such as the aforementioned white 1965 Ford F-100. Work on the latter included fabricating a new four-link rear suspension, installing a one-off hydraulic system, freshening up the Ford 302ci small-block, and more.

Eric carried out the entire C10 project, with the exception of the upholstery and a few tasks, assisted by members of his club, like Carlos and Nick. “The body is pretty much factory, other than the seams on the cab that have been smoothed,” Eric comments. Also, you can’t miss the custom grille made from twisted and chromed steel bars, though only trained eyes might notice the hand-formed aluminum lower body trim. It enhances the truck’s vintage look—it’s 43 years old after all—and helps to better define the lower areas that have been painted. We should obviously comment on the beautiful paintjob that took Eric more than 200 hours to apply. It mixes Tropical Glitz pearls, candies, and metalflake, followed by pinstriping of his own design. Check out the license plates celebrating his car club affiliation as well.

In order to get the truck (a lot) closer to the asphalt, he first set his attention on the stock frame, creating a step notch in the back to allow the rear end to travel more freely. He then made his own two-link wishbone suspension system, which cleverly hides under a hinged panel mounted in the bed. Up front, the setup utilizes a Choppin Block crossmember with dual tubular control arms on each side. No lowrider-style hydraulics here, as the up-and-down motion comes courtesy of Slam Specialties airbags front and aft, plus an air management system from the same supplier. Four KYB shocks improve riding comfort, while Wilwood front disc brakes help the C10 stop on a dime. In keeping with the custom/lowrider tradition, the vehicle uses the same wheel and tire combinations front and rear: 15×7 reverse Keystone Raiders from the 1970s wrapped in relatively narrow 155HR15 Dimax Classic tires.