Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this original California owner 1977 Chevrolet Suburban
C20 3/4 ton Sport Utility Vehicle with 46K original miles and with
the factory optional upgraded 350 V8 engine, the top of the line
Chevy Suburban in 1977 and fully loaded with factory options
including:350 V8 engine,Turbo Hydramatic 400 Transmission,4 Seasons
Air Conditioning (Front amp; Optional Rear),Optional 3rd Row
SeatPower Steering,Power Brakes,Cruise Control,Front
stabilizer,Heavy front and rear springs,Rear leaf spring
suspension,Purchased by it's original and only California owners at
'Ron Baker Chevrolet' of Los Gatos ,CA on 6/7/1977 and to be sold
with it's original owners manuals and dealers sellers warranty.
Finished in its original 'Blue Metallic over White' factory color
paint with its original matching factory optional 350 V8 V8 engine
with 46K original miles and with optional front amp; rear air
conditioning equipment, power steering, power brakes, 'Blue' bench
custom seat interior and trim with matching Blue color carpet and
kick panel carpet and dashboard and door trim panels.The C20 3/4
ton truck was optioned with the heavy-duty rear springs and shocks
which raised the GVW from the C10's 6,400 to 7,500 pounds. The
obvious difference between the C10 and the C20 is that one is a
half-ton and the other a three-quarter-ton truck. These
classifications don't refer to their respective curb weights but
rather to their payload capacity. Payload capacity is the
difference between a vehicles curb weight and its weight capacity,
so the total weight of cargo that each can ideally carry. Over time
that definition has become less literal and exists more as a way of
distinguishing respective capacity. There's a lot to be said about
pickup sizes and how they've changed over time, but what it boils
down to is that C20's are heavier and subsequently capable of
towing a greater weight. The C10 was no lightweight, capable of
hauling anywhere between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds easily depending on
which engine and other options you selected, but the C20 could haul
significantly more. The C10 most often came with a semi-floating
rear suspension as opposed to the C20s full floating rear
suspension. A full floating rear suspension means that the vehicle
weight is carried on the axle casing rather than on the half shafts
which are instead allowed to float inside the assembly. A full
floating suspension design means that the C20 can safely carry
bigger loads; it also means that in the event of an accident the
wheel will not necessarily come off with the axle, which is a nice
safety feature. C20s also frequently came with substantially
heavier duty springs and often were available with options like a
heavy-duty stabilizer bar that the C10 did'nt have access
to.Recently purchased from its original California owner with
absolutely signs or history of any accidents and a truck which was
always reportedly garaged and which was obviously always lovingly
maintained and kept since new and never used for towing. The truck
comfortably seats nine people with the optional 3rd row seat! It
has it's original paint, interior and wheels with brand new tires.
This truck must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the
original 350 V8 engine is extremely strong and responsive, the
transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine
temperature always remains cool. Recently fully serviced with a
rebuilt carburetor, transmission service, differential service,
rotor cap and spark plugs, all new belts, brake master cylinder,
radiator and hoses.In summary, this is one very fine all original
unrestored and all stock example of this increasingly collectible
and desirable 1977 year of the legendary full size C20 Suburban SUV
in rare turn-key ready, daily appreciating, daily driving and daily
head-turning condition and an all time classic American truck with
it's original 350 V8 engine and fully loaded with factory options!
