Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
If you love old Chevy and GMC trucks it might be because you have
memories from when you were a kid riding in one of those early
models. Or you might just love the classic lines and the way they
look. The C series is a line of GM 2-wheel drive trucks, while the
K series is a line of GM 4-wheel drive trucks. Beginning in 1960,
trucks of this generation were named as 10, 20, and 30 series to
represent the 1/2, 3/4, and 1-ton versions of GM's light truck
line. Introduced for the 1960 model year, the C/K series was
marketed by Chevrolet until 2002 in the United States, (GMC
marketed the series from 1960 to 1987).
Purchased from the second owner in 2019 and now for consignment, a
C20 Camper Special Longhorn in heavily used condition with some
surface rust, invasive rust, and trim rust on the exterior and a
worn interior. But sporting a rebuilt TH350 transmission and a 5.3
LS engine swap, this truck is a partial restomod, partial patina
ridden hauler...but any way you look at it, it's the truck dreams
are made of.
Exterior
The factory application of Mist Green metallic still shows through,
although now in faded form with the majority of the finish taken
over by patina and a heavy coating of surface rust. The cab roof is
painted in a faded and surfaced rusted cream white, matching the
overall condition of the truck. Invasive rust is showing on most of
the lower panels and our consignor notes that the left side cab
corner was replaced. The bumpers are hanging in there as well and
show in faded, surface rusted and peeling white paint. Stainless
trimmings adorns the sides of the truck and are filled with black
rubber strips. The grille is also stainless and shows rust staining
and patina along with a few dings. Just behind the cab is the bed
which has newly installed oak boards and new wheel wells. Bed sides
and tailgate are showing a wonderful patina with scratches and
dents. Silver painted steel wheels adorn the corners and are
wrapped in nearly new 265/75R15 Cooper radials.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we see Sheridan style embossing on a
mid-door black vinyl panel which houses the actuators and cranks.
On its upper edge is a strip of accenting wood applique and then
some metallic green painted metal sills. Inside your eyes are drawn
to worn and torn low back cloth bucket seats. A blanket covers the
lower cushion on the driver's seat and the passenger's seat is
missing the headrest. Also, the steering wheel is black, and it
fronts the original dash which is metallic green and has a black
textured instrument panel in front of the wheel. The more black for
the heat warped dash topper and rubber floor matting in used and
soiled condition. Ribbed green metallic steel makes up the
headliner and of note are the rocker panels which have severe
invasive rusting and poorly made repairs.
Drivetrain
Here's where things get interesting, upfront under the hood, the
original 350ci V8 has been replaced with a modern consignor stated
5.3 Liter LS V8. This mill has been cleanly installed and resides
in a weathered and patina riddled engine bay. This mill is fed by
EFI with a return style fuel system complete with stainless steel
lines and has a rebuilt TH350 3 speed automatic transmission. 3.73
gears in the rear axle get you moving and of note, the accelerator
has been adapted over to a fly by wire system.
Undercarriage
Some heavier surface rust is seen throughout, but the frame remains
structurally sound with some new under-bed crossmembers and
supports. Body hangers are rust-free but invasive rust, as noted
above is present on the rockers as well as the flooring.
Independent coil springs are upfront and a 3 link with coil springs
are on the back. Power drum brakes are on all 4 corners, and a new
fuel tank is seen along with a new fuel system from CPP. New dual
exhaust with Pypes mufflers is seen ending just in front of the
rear axle.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter and it ran just great on the test track. Solid
braking, and handling like a truck! All functions were working
during my drive save for the dealer installed under-dash air
conditioner.
A project truck, but a very desirable bodystyle in this day and
age. Wearing its battle scars and patina from a life of use but now
updated with a late model engine and some undercarriage repairs and
upgrades, definitely a worker bee, or is a C, yeah C20!
VIN DECODE
CE240B159422
C-4x2
E-V8
2-3/4 Ton
4-Pickup
0-1970
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
159422-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
