At first glance, it looks like an old Texas farm truck. The kind that’s seen decades of sun, road grime, and hard work. The original ’71 Chevy C10 body wears its patina with pride, sealed under five coats of PPG clear. It’s honest. It’s beat-up. And it couldn’t be more deceiving. Because underneath that weathered skin lives the complete chassis, drivetrain, and tech suite from a 2010 Camaro SS.

Yes, you read that right. Cotton isn’t just LS-swapped, it’s Camaro-swapped. This is a fifth-gen Camaro in disguise, and it might be the only Chevy C10 in the world built on a full Camaro unibody. With every electronic system intact, it drives, handles, and performs like a modern muscle car. But it looks like a truck that never left the ranch.

A Vision Born From A Wild Idea

The story of Cotton starts in a place that has nothing to do with cars, on a hunting trip in Texas. While scrolling through Marketplace, Anthony Yount stumbled across a Chevy C10 that caught his eye. The paint was original, the body was solid, and something about it just felt right. He bought it on the spot, figuring it would be a cool project when the time came.

Meanwhile, back home sat a lightly wrecked 2010 Camaro SS. It had taken a hit in the driver’s door and rear suspension, but was otherwise mechanically sound. The original plan was to pull the drivetrain and drop it into a 1994 OBS truck. But while hauling the newly acquired C10 back from Texas, the lightbulb went off—why not try to combine the two?

The concept was simple. Take the soul of the Camaro and tuck it under the shell of the Chevy C10. The execution, however, was anything but.

Built In A Garage. Driven Like A Supercar.

Over seven weeks, working in his home garage, Yount managed to bring the vision to life. The C10 cab and bed were carefully mounted onto the Camaro’s unibody chassis. To make everything fit and function, a custom chromoly cage was fabricated to stiffen the structure and tie the two platforms together.

Inside, a custom dash blends old-school metalwork with new-school Camaro components. Everything works: traction control, ABS, remote start, remote locks, heated seats, heat, AC, and even the factory garage door opener. Cotton has all the daily drivable features of a late-model GM performance car, but with 50-plus years of attitude on the outside.

If you closed your eyes behind the wheel, you would think you were driving a Camaro. That’s because, technically, you are.

Performance And Sound To Match The Look

The Camaro 6.2-liter LS3 didn’t stay stock for long. A BTR Stage 2 cam was installed along with a full DOD delete kit and 660 springs. NGK Iridium plugs help spark the fire, while 2-inch headers feed into Dynomax race bullets and a Borla ATAK cat-back system. The exhaust note is deep, raw, and every bit as aggressive as the build itself. And when the situation calls for it, Summit Racing remote exhaust cutouts open things up even more.

Launch duties are handled by a Grantelli line lock and MSD 2-step, making Cotton a serious contender when the lights drop. Power Stop drilled and slotted rotors paired with performance pads help bring it all to a stop.

Handling is enhanced with BMR trailing arms and tie rods, and future suspension upgrades, including front and rear sway bars, are on deck. Boost is also on the table, with plans to either supercharge or turbocharge the setup soon.

Tunes And Touches

Cotton isn’t just built to go fast; it’s also built to cruise. Inside, the sound system hits just as hard as the engine. JL Audio 6.5-inch and 8-inch mids and highs are powered by a 600-watt amp. Out back, a pair of DD Audio 10-inch subs and a DD 1500-watt amplifier bring the low end. It’s all controlled through a JVC touchscreen with Apple CarPlay.

Every seal, piece of trim, and replacement part was sourced from LMC Truck and Classic Parts of America to retain the right aesthetic. Even the glass was carefully selected to match the vintage vibe.

A Lifelong Connection To LS Power

Yount’s connection to hot rods and horsepower runs deep. As a kid, he wrenches on a 1968 big-block Camaro with his stepdad, Jeff Taylor, who also campaigned a 40s-era pulling truck called No Respect. That very same truck now sits in his garage, waiting to be rebuilt and returned to the street.

If there is one thing Yount can do, it is roast tires.

Over the years, Yount has owned a fleet of LS-powered vehicles, including five CTS-Vs and a brand-new 2010 Camaro when they first launched the fifth-gen body. In 2015, he jumped into the world of off-road racing, competing in SXS hill climbs and Ultra4 events, and even taking home a few championships. But lately, the itch to return to hot rods has pulled him back to the street.

What’s Next

With Cotton buttoned up and event season ramping up, attention is starting to shift to the next project. The plan? A 1971 Suburban with a hardtop Blazer roof and a 2012 ZL1 six-speed drivetrain. If Cotton is any indication, this next build will be just as wild and just as clean.

Cotton represents the perfect blend of old and new. It’s a head-turning, tire-shredding, cruise-ready mashup that respects the past while embracing the future. And while plenty of Chevy C10s have been LS-swapped, very few, if any, have gone this far. Cotton is in a league of its own.