Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet C10 Long Bed Pickup
"America's most popular pickup offers you all the available choices
you'd expect: three basic series with 16 models on three different
wheelbases. Then there are the standard features that make the
Chevy Fleetside first choice year after year. Girder beam
suspension, double wall steel construction for cab and box. And
Fleetside styling, newly refined for 1972." From the 1972 Chevy
truck brochure
For consignment, a 1972 Chevrolet C10 long bed pickup truck with
626 miles since its build. And what a build! Miles deep paint, a
big engine, a built transmission and plenty of go fast, look good
components that has the truck lovers on staff chomping at the bit.
But then, that's just one of the work related hazards around
here.
Exterior
About two years ago, this hauler was covered with two state Ruby
Red Metallic paint, which alone in its quality would be nice
enough, covering the bumper and headlight bezels. But then ghost
flames in a lighter shade were added to the front, licking over the
cowl hood and flicking the fenders. Out back, a roll pan takes the
place of a bumper and allows the view of the 315/60R15's drag
radials in back while in profile, the American Racing Torque Thrust
wheels add a level of muscularity that's a fine fit Chevy. Up
front, an eggcrate grille is the dominant feature while round
headlights in square bezels split wide. A solid rear window, which
is tinted, looks over a clean bed that has a fitted rubber mat
inside of shiny red inner fender wells. Brightwork and paint are in
fantastic shape with the only imperfections being some bubbling in
the corner of both doors.
Interior
Sheridan scroll on black plastic door panels occupy the glossy red
door panels while red flames are stitched into the top of the black
vinyl bench seat, along with a Chevy bowtie, all in good shape. A
wood rimmed steering wheel fronts the standard dash with gauges
housed in a textured black plastic faceplate and the center stack
highlights the red painted dash while housing the AM/FM/Cassette
radio and air conditioning panel, all competing for attention with
the mirror finished chrome glove box door. Finally, black loop
carpet covers the floor cleanly and the roof above was also
included on paint day!
Drivetrain
An impressively clean and show ready powerplant awaits us as we pop
the hood, here a 454ci V8 bored to a consignor stated 496ci, is
topped by an Edelbrock intake and Demon 750cfm4-barrel carburetor
and mated to a TH400 3-speed automatic with a 3000 rpm stall
converter and "built for HP". Power is sent via a one piece
driveshaft rated at 600hp to the 12 bolt rear with 3.73 gears.
Among other polished parts under the hood, the brake reservoir cap
and booster power the disc brakes in front and drums in rear.
Headers cover the exhaust ports and send things southward. Our
consignor also states that all the wiring is new in the truck.
Undercarriage
When the frame was off, it was blasted and epoxy coated and sealed
and that's evident once we get her on the lift. Super clean
underneath with minimal surface rust and a few drops of oil on the
pan. The dual exhaust runs through stainless mufflers before
exiting behind the roll pan via downturned pipes. Suspension
consists of coil springs in front and a 3 link with coil springs
and a panhard bar in back. The truck has been lowered in the back
via new springs.
Drive-Ability
We have a clear sunny day to proceed with our functionality test of
this clean machine. The V8 fired up and expelled a lovely exhaust
note while the truck rolled smoothly onto the tarmac where it
performed well and provided a comfortable and capable ride.
Tracking, handling, and braking are all good. Only the horn, which
needs a relay according to our consignor, and radio do not work
with all other functions operating as expected. 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.
Are you looking for a clean, turn key C10 that has all the right
ingredients? Heck, we love big exhaust tips but love the fact the
exhaust is hidden on this truck, adding to its somewhat sleeper
presentation. The aftermarket has made it easy to restore Chevy
C10's but let's face it, you don't have time to get to the one
under tarps in your driveway, and the HOA is starting to whine.
Pick this up and you'll be king of the hill and reclaim your good
standing in the neighborhood. Like the Tubes one sang, "She's a
beauty, she's one in a million..."
CCE142B150948
C-Chevrolet
C-2 Wheel Drive
E-V8
1-1/2 Ton
4-Pickup
2-1972
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
150948-Sequential Unit Number
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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