Vehicle Description
With its super sharp two-tone exterior looking awesome and its long
bed in back combining with excellent ground clearance, this 1971
Chevrolet K-10 Cheyenne 4x4 is a sturdy classic workhorse. It's
been more than a half-century since it first hit the pavement and
yet you can still easily picture it transporting heavy loads over
rugged terrain without even breaking a sweat.
GM's "Action Line" pickups are arguably the most popular line of
trucks in the vintage hobby, and if you've been paying attention,
we sell a lot of these beauties. Noticeably more modern than the
previous generation, they bear a much stronger resemblance to
today's modern trucks than to their counterparts of even a couple
of years before and yet their vintage charm is undeniable. Decked
out in factory correct Bronze Metallic paint that's capped by the
white finish on top of the cab, it's a great looking classic truck.
The paint is very solid - it was likely applied only a little while
back - and the exterior fittings that come with the Cheyenne
package, including a particularly sharp front grille, the
black-and-chrome trim down the body and on the tailgate, the
badges, the side mirrors, and the front and rear bumpers, are all
in solid shape as well. It's no trailer queen, but this
driver-quality long-bed really looks nice both on the trail and on
the road, and if you want to turn heads, this is the truck in which
to do it. With the substantial height of this K-10, the wheel
clearance is substantial, which not only adds to this Chevy's
rugged style but also affords it some serious ability to navigate
obstacles. Out back, the 8-foot bed is protected by a black
spray-in bedliner, and the tonneau cover provides good protection
and looks very nice as well.
The interior was restored some time in the past and still retains a
nice factory appearance, with a comfortable bench seat at its
center sporting a Saddle vinyl cover that blends perfectly with the
rest of the truck. Because this a Cheyenne, you'll find some
woodgrain accented and 'Western Scroll' on the soft parts, and that
scroll is continued onto the door panels, while the tan carpet
below is plush and protected by heavy-duty mats, and up above the
headliner is taut and helps to refine the vintage yet comfortable
interior. The factory tilt steering column wears a factory
Chevrolet steering wheel, and it looks right, and the dash is full
of original gauges with crisp markings and clear lenses. Other
goodies include a factory A/C system with modern R134a refrigerant
working under the hood and the original AM radio is still inside
the dash, although it's time for an upgrade because it
unfortunately no longer works. But other than that there's not much
to complaint about. Get in and turn the key, the K10 is ready to
rock!
There's plenty of power on hand to drive this K-10's off-road
escapades, but it's set up to handle regular duty on the street as
well. The 350 cubic inch V8 underneath the hood has been armed with
a Quadrajet 4-barrel Edelbrock carb, Weiand intake, and Edelbrock
aluminum heads that make it drive and sound great, while it also
has a nice, mild lope that suggests there's maybe a slight cam
inside. Stock-style exhaust manifolds lead out to a Flowmaster dual
exhaust that sounds great, and a newer ignition system has also
been added to maximize available spark. The engine pairs with an
automatic TH350 transmission that shifts very solidly and the
surefootedness of four-wheel drive sits within easy reach of the
driver. Power steering makes this classic truck easy to navigate,
while power brakes that position discs up front bring its set of
15" Rallye wheels outfitted with sizable 31" General Grabber All
Terrain tires to quick, dependable stops. Below, the undercarriage
appears very solid as well, which shows off how well-kept this
truck has always been.
Looking sharp and ready for action, this 1971 Chevrolet K-10
Cheyenne 4x4 would be the perfect score for the off-road enthusiast
wanting to inject some vintage mojo into the mix. Call today!