Other design traits include sleek sculpted body work, an cab with steep windshield rake, and a unique available hidden embedded into the windshield glass. The latter system was introduced for 1981. This was also the only year with yellow painted trim instead of black. Whether it be the square body, the longer wheelbase, or any of the exciting trim packages available, Chevy owners had plenty of reasons to be excited about the new C10, and the excitement continued well into the 1990s and beyond! Chrome front bumpers were now standard on base models. A divot and adjustment screw was added to the inside of the door located above the door panel and near the vent window. The system could be manually shifted into High Loc which locked the center differential for a locked 50:50 torque split. Studies showed that it would take about 4,000 side-impact crashes with such a truck to get one with fire, major injury, or fatality.
The 151 hp 379 cu in 6. You've got it with this 1969 Chevy C10 pickup. Dual exhaust was also added during the '91-'93 model years. For all Hagerty Insurance clients: The values shown do not imply coverage in this amount. In 1992—1993 other color options included Summit White and Victory Red, with multiple interior colour options. Add some bright stainless trim and chrome bumpers to break up all that orange, a neatly lettered tailgate that looks traditional, and a bed protected with a spray-in bedliner, and, well, you have one heck of a truck.
A host of trim packages emerged during this generation, and serve as rolling proof that some truck buyers indeed preferred their pickups to play as well as work. The 1969 pickups featured a new grille with the Chevrolet nameplate on the center. All 2-wheel drive trucks came with independent front suspension, while 4x4's used a conventional solid axle with leaf springs. I had to drive from further away to look at the car and they were happy to take pictures of the wheels and other areas that I was concerned about. The third safety advancement was the introduction of dual front lap-and-shoulder with emergency for outboard occupants in 1975 for the 1976 model year.
. Several aftermarket conversion companies offered a 4x4 version with either a or front axle. 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. Both steel and wood floors were available. The axle itself is unique, being a 14-bolt semi-floating unit which uses standard Chevrolet 5 on 5-inch wheels—the only factory-produced 14-bolt axle with such a wheel bolt pattern.
All years of this generation of Chevy pickup were offered with either a stamped steel box floor or wood planking. Permanent four-wheel drive pickups featured a two-speed dual New Process 203 transfer case with planetary center and. Standard features on the 1969 Chevy pickup trucks included a panoramic rear window, padded sun visors and dash, heater, defroster and safety glass. It also helps that this one has been expensively refreshed and carries a practical yet stylish 6-foot bed that can still work for a living. In 1993 the bad publicity generated by the Dateline story spawned several class action lawsuits.
The models built included a light truck, named C-10, and an named Veraneio initially known simply as Chevrolet C-1416 , introduced in 1964. Today, this generation of Chevrolet C10 and K10 are some of the most loved collector trucks extant, and for good reason. The name change is also found in the vehicle identification number. In fact, the demand for Concours Correct Chevrolet C10 parts has never been higher, as many Chevy fans love nothing more than restoring their classic pickups. Braking controls included front self-adjusting with rear finned and optional four-wheel hydraulic Hydra-Boost or Vacuum-Boost power assist. Engines choices initially consisted of six or eight cylinder engines with either manual or transmissions. Two High gave a 0:100 torque split, with Four High yielding a locked 50:50 torque split through direct synchronized gearing.
The design also featured strong distinctive curved which rounded out below the. But the model earned a reputation for being a less capable work vehicle than its predecessor. Today, this generation of Chevrolet C10 and K10 are some of the most loved collector trucks extant, and for good reason. The lower position along with an independent front suspension gave the truck an almost car-like ride, which was especially helpful for those that logged many miles per day in their pickups. The fact that it can also earn its keep around the house only makes it easier to get approval for the purchase. The 1967 and 1968 model years are each unique for a few reasons. Both front and rear leaf sprung axles had disc brakes.
Furthermore production numbers were large and they were home to several of the same engines used in popular Chevy cars, meaning maintenance, restoration, and upgrades are all relatively easy endeavors. It was only offered as a standard until 1996 when a crew chassis cab was also offered. For the 1982 model year, the luxury trim levels were dropped, leaving the base, midrange, and top-of-the-line luxury trim level packages. However, the 1970s plastic inserts actually have highlights that divide the appearance into six separate sections. InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter. DealRatingFilter selectedRatingList, null ; ratingFilter. There were two engine choices: the V8 replaced the , while the venerable continued.
A glance in all the nooks and crannies shows that it was a full cab-off job, because there are no traces of the original paint to be found anywhere. The exterior mirrors became solid, low-profile aerodynamic manual units color matched to the body color. It was also reasonably priced. A utility variant, known as the , was also introduced with a shorter wheelbase of 104 inches 2,642 mm. Again, engineers turned to wind tunnels to resculpt the front end with new sheet metal, reducing areas which could hinder and cause drag. Other safety features included soft-padded interior panels for appearance and safety, 3,329 of and safety glass, rearview mirror, six turn-signal indicator lamps with asymmetrical flash, four-way hazard function, and. The 396, while still sold as such, was enlarged to 402 cubic inches starting in 1970.
These reproduction C10 exterior parts come with all of the necessary mounting hardware and can easily be installed in the correct factory location! Mechanical updates included more anti-corrosion techniques, reduced weight, and a new 5. Another significant change was the addition of independent front suspension to all models. The trucks offered two-speed windshield wipers, windshield defrosters, a low-profile steering wheel and directional signals. The new automatic locking differential was offered under the G86 code, replacing the Eaton NoSpin differential, and eventually replacing the old Positraction in 1974, at which point it assumed the G80 code. The 1969 and 1970 C10 and K10 models look for all the world alike without knowledge of the various trim levels. For all Hagerty Insurance clients: The values shown do not imply coverage in this amount.