Vehicle Description
Who didn't want one of these trucks, lifted and sitting tall, back
when they were new? Well, it's time to relive the past with this
1978 Chevrolet K10 pickup, which has obviously enjoyed a rather
significant makeover. With in-your-face looks and go-anywhere
capabilities, it's big fun on or off the pavement.
The cool copper color isn't original, but they probably would have
loved it in 1978. It looks right, regardless of age, and this
awesome Chevy wears it proudly. It was repainted a few years ago,
but judging from the details and the hard-to-reach areas of the
body, bright red was this truck's original color. You can't argue
with how good it looks on the clean, chiseled lines of the K10 and
the finish quality is on-par with the build quality of the rest of
the truck. It's shiny, well-applied, and covering some straight
sheetmetal, but at the same time, it's not so flawless that you're
afraid to use this truck to its full potential. There's lots of
shiny trim to accentuate that coppery paint, including the factory
stainless moldings on the sides of the body and the satin black
bumpers just look butch. There's also a big Warn winch up front
that only helps with the do-anything vibe. Even the bed is nicely
finished, probably too nice to do the kind of heavy hauling this
truck is capable of doing. Someone obviously loved this Chevy.
The handsome tan interior is largely stock and for 1978, you'll be
impressed by the luxury accommodations. The wide bench seat wears a
more recent cover that's in great shape, and the door panels look
new, too. This truck offers factory A/C, so it's quite comfortable
year 'round and the instruments are bright and crisp. A newer
AM/FM/CD stereo lives in the dash, but that and the tan dash cover
are the only notable modifications to the interior. A sliding rear
window works in concert with the vent windows to make the interior
pleasant on those days when you don't quite need the A/C, and
rubber floor mats mean it's low maintenance when you're out playing
in the mub.
The condition of the sparkling engine bay suggests that while this
truck looks off-road ready, it hasn't spent much time there. The
350 cubic inch V8 looks quite stock, and pulls the big rig around
without working too hard. There's a 4-barrel carburetor up top and
a great-sounding dual exhaust system, but for the most part it
appears to have been built for reliability first and foremost.
Backed by a sturdy TH350 3-speed automatic transmission and 2-speed
transfer case, the driveline is tough enough to handle just about
anything. While you're under there, check out the modest lift kit
with new Rough Country shocks at each corner, beefy leaf springs,
and heavy-duty axles that don't mind a little hard work. Of course,
a truck like this wouldn't be possible without power steering and
brakes, so despite its size it's relatively easy to maneuver in
traffic. Great-looking wheels suite the truck's personality and
carry mammoth 35x12.50-15 Pro Comp all-terrain tires that look like
they'll climb a wall.
A very cool truck with few modifications and a classic look. Admit
it, you thought this was cool when you were a kid, and who's to say
anything has changed. You want it, all you have to do is call!