Vehicle Description
If you grew up during the '70s, you'll be relieved to know that
Chevy trucks from that era are finally getting their due for
something that we've always known: they're just flat-out cool.
Basic and rugged, sure, but also ruggedly handsome in a leathery,
hardened kind of way that's all business. Dressing them up with
beautiful paint and a potent 350 V8 sure helps as well, and in the
case of this short bed/regular cab 1977 Chevrolet C/K 10 Cheyenne
4x4, it shows that there's practically no way to build an
unattractive one. They ALWAYS look good, and the really dialed-in
ones like this tough-as-nails hauler are head and (broad) shoulders
above the rest.
At first glance, this might just look like another nicely preserved
Chevy C/K-series pickup, another prime example from the
surging-in-popularity 'Rounded Line' of GM trucks. You'd mostly be
right, but once you get a little closer and you'll discover that
it's a lot nicer than most of its contemporaries. The bright silver
finish was quite nicely done to a strong driver-quality throughout,
with a deep shine that looks great on the chiseled good-looks of
this vintage pickup. It was resprayed not long ago, and because
it's been driven and enjoyed a little since then there are some
minor signs of use, but unless you're looking for a trailer queen,
we can't imagine anyone would be unhappy with this tough guy in
their garage. The truck's curb appeal is turned up to 11 with the
addition of a cowl induction hood, an LED lightbar mounted in
between the bumper guards up front, a billet grille, and those
single-step, heavy-duty step bars at the flanks. Blinding white
paint on the cab roof, hood stripes (which are decals, should you
want to remove them), and outlining the 'Chevrolet' block letters
on the tailgate all do a great job to break up that monochromatic
silver finish just enough to make this truck look a little sportier
than most. A black-and-dark gray 'spear' pinstripe was added down
the length of the profile, making this Cheyenne look more upscale
(it is a top-of-the-line Cheyenne after all), and custom '4x4' and
'Big 10' decals at the back of the bed look very cool. A custom,
heavy-duty rear bumper with integrated LED lights was fitted out
back, and to protect it from the elements it was painted with a
durable, textured paint that wears like iron (it's the same shade
as the rest of the truck), and that paint was continued onto the
tailgate for the same purpose. The bed, which is protected with a
black spray-in bedliner is incredibly straight and free from the
dents and dings that plagues most trucks of this vintage. A shiny
diamond-plate tailgate matches the truck's exterior chrome, four
matching tie-down hooks were installed atop the bed rails, and a
heavy-duty tow bar under the rear bumper means this truck is
equipped to haul away half of Home Depot.
A red interior works well with the silver paint, and the vinyl
bench seat is a throwback to the era when this truck was brand new.
The upholstery was redone not long ago and remains in great order
and pretty accurately replicates when you might have received when
you ordered a new upscale Cheyenne back in the '70s, complete with
matching door panels, carpets, and dash pad. The silver instrument
panel is fitted with a comprehensive array of factory gauges that
keep an eye on the 350 engine up front, and a later-model steering
wheel was added atop a tilt column for added comfort for the
driver. Options include factory A/C (needs a service), seatbelts,
auxiliary 12-volt plugs, and an original AM/FM radio that's
remarkably still functioning. The taut headliner above is likely
original to the truck and in great shape, simple rubber mats
protect the black carpets, and the sliding rear window means you
don't have to necessarily rush to get the A/C working again.
Powering this big truck is a strong-running, hard-pulling, and
great-looking 350 V8 small block that's more than up to the task of
pulling this 4x4 through the modern world. Topped by a 4-barrel
carburetor, it's a torquey, eager partner whether you're on-road or
off. It looks mostly stock and keeps a relatively low profile when
you're just driving around and it runs superbly, as you'd expect.
The engine bay looks slick, with Chevy Blue engine paint on the
block, valve covers, and intake, there's an original open-air and
snorkeled air cleaner up top, and shiny black inner fenders and an
original silver firewall that still proudly displays its factory
markings. There's a giant radiator up front to keep the small block
from getting cranky and long-tube headers were added to help it
breathe, feeding a true-dual exhaust system underneath featuring
throaty-sounding Cherry Bomb chambered mufflers. The chassis is
pretty original so it's not detailed, but you can easily see that
this truck lived someplace warm its entire life and new components
like fresh shocks and a big steering stabilizer up front really pop
out. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission feeds the original
transfer case and heavy-duty axles, the manual locking hubs mean
someone was serious about off-road traction, while power steering
and power front disc brakes vastly improve the pickup's road
manners. Factory Rally wheels look great and help offset the weight
of those meaty Mickey Thompson Deegan 38-inch all-terrain
radials.
So, for all you fans of big, burly '70s pickups, this one offers
killer looks, strong V8 power, and a large dose of practicality,
too. Call now!
