Yellowjacket
1966 Chevy C10 · Resto-Mod Build
The Story
Black & Yellow. All Business.
YELLOWJACKET started as a working truck — a 1966 Chevy C10 that had hauled firewood, boats, and everything in between across Grand Traverse County for the better part of sixty years. Its owner loved the lines but wanted a truck with a sting in it.
We kept every crease of the classic C10 body, straightened and gapped it tighter than the factory ever did, then laid down a gloss wasp-yellow finish cut by a blacked-out beltline stripe, murdered-out grille and bumpers, and gloss-black mesh wheels. Park it anywhere and watch people circle it.
A modern LS V8 sits where the tired small-block used to be, riding on a fully updated suspension with a modern drop that plants the truck on the road. Inside it still reads 1966 — but the AC blows cold and the audio is anything but vintage. The best of both eras, wearing the boldest two colors there are.
Build Sheet
The Specs
- ✓LS V8 SwapModern power and reliability — turn-key, drive-anywhere performance.
- ✓Modern Suspension DropUpdated geometry and a lowered stance that handles like it looks.
- ✓Wasp Yellow over Gloss BlackShow-quality yellow with a black beltline stripe and blacked-out brightwork.
- ✓Gloss-Black Mesh WheelsModern rolling stock, murdered-out to match the trim.
- ✓Vintage-Look InteriorPeriod-correct style hiding modern AC and a full modern audio system.
- ✓Photo-Documented BuildEvery stage captured — from work truck to head-turner.
The Journey