Vehicle Description
1977 Chevrolet C10 Long Bed Pickup
The square body generation of Chevy trucks that encompasses 1973 to
1987 are hot collectibles. They're easy to drive, easy to modify
but getting harder to find. They were after all, used as work
trucks and were therefore prone to aging out whether that was a
tired engine that threw in the towel, rust that spread like a bad
disease, or other mechanical or structural failures that put the
final nail in the coffin. Others, however, survived.
For consignment, a survivor of sorts in the form of a 1977 C10 with
a title verified 87,784 actual miles, a small block V8 and long
bed. If we all had a crystal ball, we would have packed a warehouse
with these about 25 years ago, before they became as cool as they
are now. As ubiquitous as they were back then, today they turn
heads as stand out relics of a time when cars and trucks actually
looked different from each other.
Exterior
Shiny Light Blue coats the truck uniformly and contrasts nicely
with the white painted bumpers and white cab roof. Deep 15-inch
wheels with wide white walls really catch your attention and give
the truck a unique profile. The grille has some pitting and
chipping paint, but appears to be intact. Rain guards and large
side mirrors flank each window and the door handles complete the
trifecta of door mounted bling. Its square body namesake is
hammered home by the rear of the truck with its wide tailgate,
simple square taillights, and big bumper which is slightly
downturned on one side. This one comes with a bedliner meaning you
can use the bed worry free! The body is straight, clean, and devoid
of any major flaws.
Interior
Blue plastic door panels show a bit of wear, but are in overall
good condition. Window cranks control the big windows while a latch
works the vent window. The vinyl bench seat has white inserts
surrounded by the period vinyl with a metallic sheen, all in great
shape. The Chevrolet steering wheel leads to the C10 dash, wrapped
in plastic and canted toward the driver with a compact gauge
cluster on the left and the vent controls, AM/FM radio, and storage
compartment on the right. The rest of the dash is beautiful blue
steel and vinyl with a strip of wood applique to remind you you're
a little bit country. Plush, low pile blue carpet covers the floors
and looks good while the blue painted steel ceiling is epic in its
simplicity.
Drivetrain
A 305ci V8 fits easily in the engine bay, (you could almost fit
another in there!), and is topped by a 2-barrel carburetor and tied
to a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power back to
the 12 bolt rear. Visually, the engine bay is essentially driver
quality, but the bright orange valve covers really pop! Surface
rust has grown on untreated metal surfaces but nothing that would
impede the function.
Undercarriage
Plenty of deep surface rust on the frame, axle, and driveshaft,
rendering a "driver quality" description under here as well. We see
some new bushings on the sway bars and the aftermarket exhaust
looks good as it trails the length of the truck, enters a pair of
Flowmaster mufflers, then exits via big, straight tips split on
either side of the license plate. Plenty of gunk on the inner wheel
components but the shocks look fairly new. Coil springs link to
independent front suspension while leaf springs float the back.
Drive-Ability
Black running boards allow us to climb into the cab with ease. This
was basic transportation with a purpose back in the day and it's
amazingly simple compared to even base model pickup trucks of
today. The 305 cranked to life and the exhaust is pleasantly
robust. We row the common shifter towards us and down and put the
long bed into Drive. The ride is just fine and handles our test
loop and its imperfections well. The fewer the functions present
means the fewer things to break and in this case, everything
works!
Square bodies are cool from any angle. And this blue beauty checks
all our boxes for a great ride, a good looker, and on a ladder of
ascension for collectability. It doesn't take a fortune teller to
know that trucks in this condition are getting scarcer each year.
This is drivable as is or can be further refined into a show truck
if that's the road you want to take. Either way, it will get you
there!
CCU147B100642
C-Chevrolet
C-2wd
U-305ci 2bbl 140hp V8
1-1/2 Ton
4-Pickup
7-1977
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
100642-Sequential Unit Number
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