Comprehensive frame-off restoration completed by MS Restoration in
August 2024
Rebuilt 5.7-liter aluminum-block LS1 V8
Rebuilt TH350 three-speed automatic transmission
Rebuilt original NP205 transfer case
Four-wheel-drive short-bed configuration
Original short-bed frame stripped, media blasted, and powder
coated
Rebuilt rear differential with new bearings and internal
components
Restored factory-specification springs
New adjustable shocks and polyurethane suspension bushings
Front power disc brakes with rear drums
New brake booster and master cylinder
Power steering with rebuilt steering box
Vintage Air SureFit Gen V climate-control system
Billet serpentine accessory-drive system
Aluminum radiator with dual electric cooling fans
Dual exhaust with MagnaFlow mufflers and X-pipe
New LMC bed, tailgate, and related hardware
Spray-in bedliner inside the bed and beneath the cab and bed
Brothers Trucks one-piece side-window conversion
New cowl-induction hood
LED exterior lighting, including third-brake-light
functionality
Dakota Digital direct-fit analog instrumentation
Tilt steering column and wood-rim steering wheel
RetroSound Long Beach radio with Bluetooth
Kicker 6.5-inch kick-panel speakers
Heated driver and passenger seating
Custom cream and brown interior
15x8-inch powder-coated Rally wheels with chrome trim rings
33x12.50R15 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires
Detailed restoration binder with receipts and supporting
documentation
This 1972 Chevrolet K10 combines the unmistakable styling of
Chevrolet's second-generation pickup with modern LS power, updated
comfort, and thoroughly restored four-wheel-drive underpinnings.
Finished in a clean cream exterior over a coordinated cream and
brown interior, this short-bed K10 presents as a carefully planned
restomod built for both show-quality presentation and real-world
drivability.
According to the accompanying restoration documentation, the truck
received a comprehensive frame-off restoration by MS Restoration
that was completed in August 2024. Its original short-bed frame was
stripped, media blasted, and powder coated before being fitted with
restored factory-specification springs, new adjustable shocks, and
polyurethane bushings throughout. The rear differential was rebuilt
with new bearings and internal components, while the original NP205
transfer case was also rebuilt.
Power comes from a rebuilt 5.7-liter aluminum-block LS1 V8 backed
by a rebuilt TH350 three-speed automatic transmission with a new
torque converter. The engine was fitted with a new oil pump and
seals, along with a billet serpentine accessory-drive system. An
aluminum radiator and dual electric cooling fans help manage
operating temperatures, while a dual exhaust system with an X-pipe
and MagnaFlow mufflers provides an appropriately muscular exhaust
note.
Braking is handled by front power discs and rear drums, supported
by a new brake booster and master cylinder. The power-steering
system includes a rebuilt steering box and a chrome reservoir.
Together with the updated suspension, these improvements give the
truck more responsive road manners while retaining its traditional
solid-axle four-wheel-drive character.
The cream exterior is complemented by black side moldings, chrome
bumpers, Chevrolet and K10 badging, and a new cowl-induction hood.
A new Chevrolet grille and mounting hardware were installed, along
with new front, rear, and door glass. The Brothers Trucks one-piece
window conversion eliminates the original vent windows for a
cleaner profile. LED lighting is used throughout, including a rear
cab light that also functions as a third brake light.
The new LMC bed, tailgate, and associated hardware are protected by
a durable spray-in liner. The underside of the cab and bed, as well
as the inner front and rear wheelhouses, also received protective
liner material. The fuel tank has been relocated beneath the bed,
with the filler discreetly positioned inside the driver-side stake
pocket.
Inside, the cabin has been refinished in an attractive combination
of cream, brown, and caramel tones. The custom bench seat is joined
by matching door panels, carpeting, headliner, and a custom center
console with integrated cupholders. A wood-rim steering wheel with
Chevrolet horn button is mounted to a tilt column.
Dakota Digital direct-fit analog gauges provide a period-inspired
appearance with modern digital mileage and clock displays. An
OBD-II diagnostic port has also been incorporated into the build.
Additional comfort and convenience features include a Vintage Air
SureFit Series Gen V air-conditioning system, heated driver and
passenger seating, a RetroSound Long Beach radio with Bluetooth
connectivity, and Kicker 6.5-inch speakers mounted in the kick
panels.
A custom aluminum switch panel controls the heated seats,
electric-fan override, front driving lights, and additional
circuits reserved for future accessories. The truck also features
new wiring through a Painless Performance harness.
Completing the exterior presentation are 15x8-inch steel Rally
wheels that were media blasted and powder coated gray, then
finished with chrome beauty rings. They are wrapped in aggressive
33x12.50R15 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires, giving the K10 an
appropriately rugged stance without overpowering its classic
proportions.
A detailed binder containing restoration photographs, receipts,
invoices, and supporting records accompanies the truck. With its
documented frame-off restoration, rebuilt LS1 drivetrain, original
NP205 transfer case, upgraded climate control, custom interior, and
carefully selected modern improvements, this 1972 Chevrolet K10
offers a compelling balance of vintage Chevrolet character and
contemporary usability.
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