Vehicle Description
Vintage Motorcars is proud to present this 1969 Chevrolet Step Side
C-10 Short Box.� Call 608-318-1945 for more information.� This
vehicle is located in our Sun Prairie, WI location
Building on the successful first series of C/K pickup, Chevrolet
launched a revised version in 1967. Coil springs remained at all
four corners beneath the restyled 1967 Chevy C10, but a crisp,
clean pickup appeared on the outside, and in some opinions the new
Chevy looked even more modern than its half-ton Ford rival, which
was also updated that year. Both Stepside and Fleetside
availability carried over from 1966, and revised grilles continued
to represent new model-year calling cards up through 1972.
The 1967 and 1968 model years are each unique for a few reasons.
The 1967 C/K trucks had a small rear window and the cleaner look of
no side marker lights, while the 1968 C/K pickups continued to use
the grille integrated with the front fascia yet with the minimally
visually intrusive side marker lights and a large back window. The
1969 and 1970 C10 and K10 models look for all the world alike
without knowledge of the various trim levels. More importantly,
though, is that the 1969 model year was the first to feature the
ubiquitous 350-cid Chevy small-block V-8 (an option), replacing the
previous year's superb 327. The 1970 model saw the introduction of
the Mark IV big block in 402 cid (although marketed and badged this
year only as a 400). The 1971 and 1972 Chevy pickups tend to be the
most popular, with a shared large egg crate grille and further
refinements such as front disc brakes.
A host of trim packages emerged during this generation, and serve
as rolling proof that some truck buyers indeed preferred their
pickups to play as well as work. New for 1967 was the Custom Sport
Truck (CST), which saw car-like features such as a cigarette
lighter, bright trim inside and out (including on the gas pedal),
and plush carpeting come standard. Bucket seats were also
available. An even flashier Cheyenne model overshadowed the CST in
1971 and in turn was upstaged midyear by the upscale Cheyenne
Super. All Chevy pickups were treated to standard front disc brakes
in 1971. Power assist was optional for the C10 half-ton, but
standard for the heavier pickups.
Today, this generation of Chevrolet C10 and K10 are some of the
most loved collector trucks extant, and for good reason. They are
drop-dead gorgeous, have timeless styling, possess good build
quality, and are easily drivable in modern traffic. Furthermore
production numbers were large and they were home to several of the
same engines used in popular Chevy cars, meaning maintenance,
restoration, and upgrades are all relatively easy endeavors. All
years of this generation of Chevy pickup were offered with either a
stamped steel box floor or wood planking. When they were new
working trucks, the steel floors tended to be more popular, but
today a wood bed truck brings a premium in the market.
This beautiful 1969 Chevrolet C10 Step Side is one of the nicest
C10's we have had the privilege of owning.� This truck has received
a full frame off restoration.� There have only been around 6,700
miles put on the vehicle since the restoration.
It sports a1965 327/ 300 hp with the double hump heads, 4 barl.
carb, 700r4 auto. trans, power steering, front disk brakes, digital
dash, custom counsel, headers and much more. Everything has been
rebuilt or replaced on this vehicle.
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Call 608.318.1945 with any questions about the vehicle