Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet K-10 Long Bed Flare SidePickup
Starting in the model year 1967 General Motors introduced a whole
new design for their truck line. This new line came with the
nickname "Action Line". This new C/K line of trucks had added
modern conveniences to a truck that had previously been built for
work purposes. These new conveniences included coil spring rear
suspension, with leaf spring suspension still available if you
preferred. All of the two wheel drive trucks came with independent
front suspensions.
For consignment, a 1970 K-10 long bed flare side pickup truck, a
truck with origins in Washington State and some fantastic authentic
patina that will have the guys at Cars and Coffee pondering your
presence, right before they ask you where you got it!
Exterior
The grille is representative of the truck because it's fully intact
but missing enough paint to tell the story of a hard working life,
matched by the yellowing front bumper with rock chips, rust spots,
and slightly misfitting corner. All of the emblems bear evidence of
a work truck and the Medium Blue Green paint with an aqua tone is
mismatched with patina in a way that would be difficult to
manufacture. There's a wonderful rim of rust around the tailgate
insert and the industrial rear bumper embodies strength and
hardiness. Oxidized paint has its share of scratches, dings, and
surface rust and the new, plank lined bed almost looks out of
place, but we'll take the contrast! It looks great in the black
walled bed and metal hardware and window frames all look good.
15-inch wheels wear 31x10.5R15LT tires with an early 2021
manufacturing date.
Interior
Aqua painted inner doors hint at what the exterior might have
looked like when new, but also carry a bit of patina as well, but
are in great condition. Low back black bucket seats are vinyl with
a Western texturized center band. The seats flank a center console
storage bin with built-in ashtray and added wood crafted cup
holder. The aqua columned steering wheel appears to be from a later
vintage and leads to a flat gauge cluster with seven circles
relaying 6 bits of information. Flat, hard, and painted surfaces
make up the rest of the dashboard where a panel fills in for the
radio delete and basic vent controls are below it. The gear shifter
and range selector are mounted on the floor, wearing rubber boots
over aqua high pile house style carpet that shows some age and loop
carpet is on the back wall behind the seats.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a driver quality 350ci V8 with a Holley 4-barrel
carburetor on top. The 4-speed manual sends power to the rear
wheels first where 3.07 gears, stamped with a Positraction code,
and then to the front axle with same gear ratio. Power brakes are
employed on the truck with drums all around.
Undercarriage
Well, of course, driver quality under here with the exception of
the new planks seen in the bed. Plenty of surface rust underneath
and much of it pitted, colors major components but invasive rust is
not seen. Oil makes a few appearances on the rear differential, the
U-joints, the transfer case, and the transmission. Leaf springs are
front and rear and the dual exhaust flows through stock style
mufflers before exiting behind each rear wheel. This is a rugged
underside with years of patina but no broken parts.
Drive-Ability
The reliable 350 starts on demand and rolls this long bed onto the
test track where knobby tires make some noise but track well. This
is big steel and not a race truck, but the 350 does its job and the
power drums go to work. All functions were working as they should
during our time behind the wheel. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
In 2024 patina is cool. Maybe we're jaded from the amazing two
stage paint jobs we see on a daily basis, but authentic patina,
especially on a pickup truck, gives us the fizz, to borrow a term
from Wranglerstar. This truck says, please get out of my way
because I have more important things to do than polish my car all
day. And bonus, it's a 4x4!
KE140Z108397
K-4x4
E-V8 Gasoline
1-1/2 Ton
4-Pickup
0-1970
Z-Fremont, CA Assy Plant
108397-Sequential Unit Number
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