You couldn't restore one for twice the price. Blending plenty of vintage charm with a great array of upgrades to enhance both its drivability and curb appeal, this 1969 Chevrolet C10 Stepside is going to make some classic truck enthusiast very happy. This is a show quality Chevy C10. Regardless of the type of four-wheel drive system equipped, all K-Series pickups featured four-corner Vari-Rate multi-leaf springs, front live axle with inline shock absorber geometry, and the Load Control rear suspension system. There were no suspension or engine upgrades provided with any of the sport packages as this was an appearance only option. On models where passenger airbags weren't included, the space was occupied by a storage compartment.
A new four-speed transmission with gearing became available in 1981 for the 1982 model year. A center lap safety belt with slack adjustment was provided for the center occupant. A painted front bumper came standard, but Chevy offered optional chrome bumpers. It's only about 2,000 miles beyond a thorough restoration and will begin its next chapter of service complete with both restoration photos and build receipts in tow. The 1987 models continued to be built at , , and. We learn something new every single day, hopefully like all of you do, too.
It has been reported that the 89 sport was a limited production run set to determine how well the package would be received by consumers in the years to follow. Rust Free and Ready to Enjoy! Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Chevy offered optional transmission upgrades to a four-speed manual, Powerglide automatic or Turbo-Hydramatic. The interior was entirely redone with new seats, door panels, carpet, rubber mats, dash pad and sunvisors, each of which is virtually flawless. An extended cab was never offered, though such conversions have been done. The writer and editorialist Walter Olson made the following points: According to a later-debunked 1993 report , this arrangement made the trucks prone to exploding in a. It clearly shows a C-10 badge on the front fenders.
However, the 1970s plastic inserts actually have highlights that divide the appearance into six separate sections. Both steel and wood floors were available. Two High gave a 0:100 torque split, with Four High yielding a locked 50:50 torque split through direct synchronized gearing. The front fenders were also equipped with the same flares used on 4x4 models of the lighter trucks to cover the increased track width and larger tires. A new Shift-on-the-move four-wheel drive system with two-speed dual range New Process 208 aluminium transfer case was introduced on K-Series pickups for the 1981 model year. R-Series now designated two-wheel drive, while V-Series represented four-wheel drive.
Upper class trim levels also used materials for quieter ride comfort. Engines choices initially consisted of six or eight cylinder engines with either manual or transmissions. These models share the cabin of the light-duty models but sit on a taller chassis and have a taller front end of a different design, with a clamshell hood. A properly equipped K-Series half-ton or three quarter-ton class pickup could tow up to 6,500 lbs 3. Whatever this truck is under the skin, that skin looks pretty good in some photos and pretty dusty or worse in other photos.
In later years a four-cylinder diesel Q20B was also offered labeled as D-10 light truck only. Also, the small rear window cab was no longer available the C40 and C60 medium duty trucks retained the small window. Specifications: Original 6 cylinder engine. They are drop-dead gorgeous, have timeless styling, possess good build quality, and are easily drivable in modern traffic. Blue interiors were a darker shade than before.
Power assist was optional for the C10 half-ton, but standard for the heavier pickups. Four drive modes were offered: Two High, Four High, Neutral, and Four Low. The first Chevrolet pickup truck was introduced in 1924, though in-house designs did not appear until 1930. The trucks featured four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. In 1996 both the 5. I am open to offers. Car details 1969 Chevrolet c10 stepside fuel: gas title status: clean transmission: automatic 1969 Chevy c10 stepside New 350 motor less then 1000 miles on it, front disc brakes, dual exhaust.
Trucks with an optional trim level, but without an additional wheel upgrade, received flatter stainless steel hubcaps, still with painted accents. Pretty much all this truck's brightwork, as well as its front and rear bumpers, has been recently replaced. Most important of these were a drop-center ladder frame, allowing the cab to sit lower, and independent front suspension, giving an almost car-like ride in a truck. Bucket seats were also available. The shift-on-the-move four-wheel drive system featured new automatic self and direct high range , such that the truck could be shifted from two-wheel drive, to fully locked four-wheel drive at speeds of up to 25 mph.
Featuring a 133-inch wheelbase, the Longhorn added an extra 6 inches 15 cm to the bed. Pena announced that a two-year investigation had found that the trucks posed a fire hazard. The are a bit fuzzy but you can see a third pedal which is usually a good sign. The 1971 and 1972 Chevy pickups tend to be the most popular, with a shared large egg crate grille and further refinements such as front disc brakes. The 1960, 1961, and 1962 models featured torsion bar front suspensions, with trailing arm suspension rears. Also don't be afraid to make a fair offer, I do want to sell the truck.
Another significant change was the addition of independent front suspension to all models. Look at the serial number. They were initially powered with a Chevrolet 4. One of the main additions to the 1991—2000 years is that it introduced the 305 cu in a traditional 5. Standard Catalog of American Light-Duty Trucks. This was also the only year with yellow painted trim instead of black.