Vehicle Description
1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
It started with a simple idea: a few car chassis fitted with
hand-built beds to help carry materials around a booming car
factory. Before long, millions of Chevrolet pickups were woven into
the fabric of a fast-growing country. Chevy trucks tackled the
toughest jobs on farms and in the fields; hauled tools and lumber
to the burgeoning suburbs; and carried families and friends into
and out of the wilds for well-earned vacations.
For consignment, a 1979 Chevrolet pickup truck that has been the
beneficiary of being restored and hot rodded. A spicy 427ci
supercharged big block V8 mill, built Turbo 400 transmission with a
performance stall converter, a snappy metallic paint job and a
completely new interior. Let's just say have a look, and I'm sure
you will be impressed as I was, and definitely had a yearning to
look into this truck deeper.
Exterior
Squarebody Chevrolet trucks from the 70's and 80's are quite the
hot item these days. Any classic truck is for that matter, but
truth be told, it's the boxy retro look that people are after, and
this truck is the epitome of that design. A straight horizontal
ribbed grille with its single inset headlights and parking light
setup just below, shiny and mirror-like would best describe the
bumper residing below. This beautiful setup fronts a steel hood
with an added cowl induction scoop and cut out for the 3 red
butterfly holding scoop. Straight steel with well minded gaps, all
bathed in deep dark metallic blue make up the body of this hauler
with the only deviation on the sides being the chrome mirrors, door
handles and small bowtie emblem. All glass surrounds front and rear
have black trimmings and the drip rails above the doors have been
shaved off for a much sleeker look. We note that new seals and a
new windshield has been installed. The bed is covered with a black
tonneau vinyl bed cover, and underneath is a bed with a sprayed-in
liner topped with a rubber mat, much larger than stock wheel tubs,
a diamond plate toolbox that holds the fuel cell, and a spare set
of extra wide wheels and tires. You will have to inspect closely on
this truck to find any real faults as a really nice job on the
restoration has been performed. Polished and drilled 15-inch Eagle
Alloy wheels are on all 4 corners and are wrapped in 235/70 rubber
in the front and wide 275/60 meats in the rear.
Interior
The wonderful restoration continues with the nicely padded plastic
and vinyl door panels. Smooth plastic in gray with shiny door
releases front these panels with padded gray door pulls and clean
gray carpeting finishing off the bottom. Chrome bezels are on for
the power window and lock toggles which reside within a brushed
aluminum insert. Slipping inside, high back bucket seats welcome us
and other passengers with a small gray plastic console in the
center. These buckets are covered in a gray vinyl with a nice tuck
and roll pattern on both the upper and lower cushions. The original
gray dash with a wood burl bezel holds the factory supplied gauges
and an aluminum switch panel has been added for various other
controls. Mounted within the dash we also see an AM/FM/CD stereo as
well as an AutoMeter tachometer and 4 separate gauges below. Gray
padding finishes the top of the dash while more wood burl in front
of the passenger provides the perfect contrast. Gray carpeting
floods the floors and on the hump is a B&M shifter in a small
console. Above is a gray felted headliner hanging tightly and
proud.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is simply put "eye candy" in the form of a
consignor-stated 427ci big block V8. This mill sports Edelbrock
aluminum heads and is fed by dual Edelbrock 4bbl carburetors via a
Weiand 6-71 supercharger and BDS lower intake manifold. This all
works together to create some seriously boosted ponies. A TH400
3-speed automatic transmission with a 4000pm stall converter and a
reverse manual valve body is on back along with a 12-bolt
Positraction 4.88 rear axle. Also seen are shiny headers and
totally polished bolt ons abounding throughout including the shiny
aluminum pulley system. Smoke 'em if you got 'em!
Undercarriage
Not to be outdone by the topside, the undercarriage presents nicely
with only minor surface rust on the usual suspects but no invasive
rust being noted. In the front, independent coil springs are on,
and the mini-tubbed rear has leaf springs with traction bars. Power
disc brakes are on all 4 corners and shiny long tube headers feed a
Flowmaster exhaust with chrome tips ending just under the corners
of the rear bumper.
Drive-Ability
Firing this truck up, I was met with a surprising roar, enough so
that the bovine population of Morgantown, PA took time from their
grazing to investigate my antics. It certainly accelerates smoothly
and quickly, stops on a dime and cruises very nicely to boot. All
functions were working just perfectly.
A fine overall restoration job and showing near showroom for the
exterior and interior along with plenty of custom touches. The new
engine is all blinged out, and the power output is simply...well
fabulous! I could use my pickup line right now, but I digress, and
will just say a classic truck will not get much better in our
Hallowed Halls than this baby. Ready to haul anything, even some
serious ass!
VIN DECODE
CCL449J160585
C-Chevrolet
C-2wd
L-350ci V8
4-1/2 Ton
4-Pickup
9-1979
J-Janesville, WI Assy Plant
160585-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.
