Vehicle Description
We sell a lot of "Glamour Era" Chevy pickup trucks like this 1972
example, but not many are the heavier-duty C20 models, which today
we might call a �-ton. Same great looks, but with a long bed and a
stout 454 big block under the hood, this one doesn't mind a little
heavy lifting now and then and still looks great when you take it
to the local cruise night.
The icy blue and white paint scheme looks appropriate on the early
'70s truck, and it was nicely applied a few years ago. Despite the
slightly heavier-duty underpinnings, the bodywork doesn't look like
it had to do much hard labor or else someone spent a lot of time
and effort getting it into shape, because it looks great. The
simple lines of these trucks have aged rather well and today they
are one of the hottest trucks on the collector market, with great
parts availability and modern performance, all under some stylish
skin. Good gaps and lots of time block sanding those long, long bed
sides means that this one holds up under scrutiny, and unlike many
of its contemporaries, it hasn't been customized or altered in any
serious way. Nice details abound, including twin chrome mirrors, a
great-looking set of bumpers, and tinted windows for comfort. The
upscale Cheyenne trim included the woodgrained inserts on the lower
moldings and tailgate, which really make these trucks look upscale.
The bed in good condition, just right if you want to put it to
work, and it includes a heavy-duty diamond-plate tool box.
The beautiful blue vinyl interior is a nice look and the Cheyenne
trim includes the custom embossing on the seat covers that looks
like tooled saddle leather. Well, that was the intent, anyway.
Matching door panels and a set of replacement carpets look to be in
good order with only minor signs of age, and the steering wheel has
been upgraded to a custom wood-rimmed unit that looks great.
Original factory gauges still monitor the engine, while a big tach
was added to the column, which you will also note shows four
forward gears instead of the usual three. An Am/FM/cassette stereo
lives in the center of the dash and you'll note that this is a
factory A/C truck, and yes, it's working which is always a nice
find.
V8 power is a big reason why trucks remain so popular, and the
ZZ454 crate motor provides plenty of grunt to make this truck feel
lively. Thanks to FAST fuel injection, it starts, idles, and drives
extremely well, with big block power that never seems fussy, and
it's only got 3000 miles on the build so it's still quite fresh. A
big chrome open-element air cleaner keeps everything looking
suitably low-key under the hood, but with a few chrome dress-up
items you won't mind popping the hood now and then. A custom
serpentine belt drive system includes all new accessories and
ceramic-coated long-tube headers feed a rumbling dual exhaust
system. A heavy-duty 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission and
heavy-duty rear end mean this truck doesn't mind the heavy stuff if
you want to head to Home Depot this weekend and the tidy
undercarriage suggests a lifetime in a warm climate and not the
rust belt. Flashy chrome wheels look great and suitably beefy on
the C20 and carry 245/75/16 Yokohama truck tires that fill the
fenders perfectly.
Documentation includes a ton of build receipts, the original
Protect-O-Plate, and an owner's manual, this Chevy C20 gets all the
important stuff right. Don't sit out another summer, take this one
home and have some fun. Call now!
