It was fully restored with the exception of very minor body work and a new paint job about 2 years ago. Your hub for horsepower Get first access to hit shows like Roadkill and Dirt Every Day Join free for 14 days now Sammy wanted the truck low. My wife Lori encouraged the build and fed me dinner in the garage every night I worked on it. Every rust hole was replaced with good used sheetmetal. The primary difference between fleetside and styleside pickups is simply the manufacturer.
Cab-chassis models with a flatbed were also available. The worst of it all are the front floor boards meaning they will need replaced and the front inner wheel wells have rust around mounting bolt. The tan cloth bench seat is torn up underneath the cover along with the dash pad. For Sammy Trout of Whittier, California, the moment came when he was on the way to work. I will, however, post a fairly general overview of the entire truck below.
The additional bed space made this a popular option. The interior is all there but pretty rough. I have put about 50 miles or so on it including 65+mph and like I said it rides really nice. The power brakes and steering work as they should. Used 1977 Chevy C10 Pickup Parts For Sale Access online used parts and accessories for 1977 Chevy C10 Pickup vehicles. Sammy kept the paint design clean too, shooting the whole truck with Kalahari Beige basecoat from De Beer Refinish, covered with Diamont clear. Today, the Chevy Silverado is one of the most popular American-made pickups on the market and has three Motor Trend Truck of the Year trophies to show for it.
Fits: 1976 - 1977 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne, Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, Silverado: 6Cyl 4. Before the Silverado, Colorado, and other Chevrolet pickups of today took the world by storm, however, the Chevrolet C10 enjoyed a successful reign as an era-defining American-made pickup! The exhaust does not have any leaks and sounds stock. Fits: 1976 - 1977 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne, Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, Silverado: 8Cyl 5. The frame is all solid with no rust. Note the 1977 Chevrolet C10 headlight or taillight assembly, can be installed without any paint work. The underside is clean and dry but it does have some old grease build up. It is Electro Deposit Primer coated for durability and 500 to 1000 hours salt-sprayed tested for rust protection.
The front and rear fenders were scrapped, and a pair of N. The front and rear fenders were scrapped, and a pair of N. The worst of it all are the front floor boards meaning they will need replaced and the front inner wheel wells have rust around mounting bolt. The rear wood is obviously rotted, but all the braces are there and solid. All of the gauges are in working order with exception to the temp gauge. A replacement hood turned up at a local salvage yard.
Also comes equipped with a 12 bolt rear end- open diff- as well as a very well rounded 3. Ever since the initial Chevy truck rolled off of the lot for the first time in 1918, the company has evolved with the times to meet the needs of truck enthusiasts across the globe. All of the gauges are in working order with exception to the temp gauge. The bed was stripped to bare metal, and spring-loaded tailgate pins were installed to take the place of the chains. It handles as though it were a brand new vehicle. The stepside models featured a large step fore of the rear wheel well arch, making it easy to step up and access cargo in the box of the truck. Regardless of which popular brand that you select, you can rest easy knowing that your truck will be in tremendous shape for many years to come! The truck has been lowered a fair bit but it is 100% driveable! So check AutoTrust's product listings now and replace your damaged tailgate today!.
Item is backed by 2-year Kool Vue limited warranty. The factory replacement dash was dyed to match. For Sammy Trout of Whittier, California, the moment came when he was on the way to work. As the truck neared completion, Sammy started searching the Internet for local shows to attend. We have all the parts and accessories you need to help restore your 1977 Chevy, at the best prices! The transmission had been converted to a floor-shifted three-speed, but now runs a Borg-Warner T5 with a homemade short-shift kit. Body and bed were disassembled for painting to make sure the finished product looked as clean as possible. Trust Ecklers for all of your restoration and replacement needs for your truck, racer, show car, street rod, or daily driver.
The steering column is from an automatic and has some issues including the turn signal switch is broke and the ignition key stays in crank position so once it starts you have to manually turn it back and we do not have a door key. Flowmaster exhaust was bolted up and La Habra Radiator supplied a fresh radiator. The bodywork started the same as the chassis work, by removing and repairing. Every rust hole was replaced with good used sheetmetal. For store details visit the. We can not say this one is all rust free because it is not.
The emergency brake pad is missing along with the dome light, and wiper switch knob. The original build sheet was found under the seat so there is a picture of what is left of it. 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. Flowmaster exhaust was bolted up and La Habra Radiator supplied a fresh radiator. Taking off the camper shell, bed interior, and storage cabinets revealed about 100 screws to be pulled and an equal number of holes to be welded. The original column is in the tool box. We look forward to hearing from you and learning about your pickup truck restoration project! The service department has done a standard service along with a inspection to just verify it is road worthy.
Body and bed were disassembled for painting to make sure the finished product looked as clean as possible. This truck turns heads wherever it goes. The rest of the truck including the core support, bed, fenders, etc. Driving around with outdated or impaired exterior or interior components not only looks bad but could also present a number of safety hazards. Consumers rejected this, and by 1964, the bed was once again separate from the cab.