The rear-axle ratio was also lowered to 4. New dual tier halogen became available with the Deluxe Front Appearance package. Three trim levels were available: Cheyenne, Scottsdale, and Silverado. An optional Elimipitch camper was made available for the Big Dooley. It was only offered as a standard until 1996 when a crew chassis cab was also offered.
Our knowledgeable staff will be there to assist you with everything from order placement to tech support with installation. The 20 and 30-series trucks had the 8 x 6. However, the leaf spring rear suspension was still available on those trucks, and standard on 30 series trucks. It certainly helps to rub the ceiling when I'm sitting in Austin traffic. Initially, only wood floors were available. A Z71 off-road package was also available with skid plates and Bilstein shocks. Exterior changes this year included a special two-tone paint option, new gloss black folding exterior mirrors, and the door handles were changed from a smooth gloss black finish to a textured, satin finish.
The suspension was also upgraded with 32 mm 1. It was positioned to bridge the gap between light-duty and medium-duty trucks. Four Low applied reduction gearing with a 2. So if you are ready to work with a company who cares about your truck, business, and satisfaction give us a call at 336-792-2011 or contact us by. For the 1982 model year, the luxury trim levels were dropped, leaving the base, midrange, and top-of-the-line luxury trim level packages. James Miller at Sparkburn Hot Rods in Paola, Kansas, was in charge of restoring the 1972 C10 into a perfect example of a stock Chevy pickup. The front axle was a solid I-beam drop axle, similar to the axles of medium and heavy duty trucks.
The best way to prevent any long-term issues is to swap out any damaged components for new Chevy C10 parts as soon as possible. We are willing to go the extra mile by researching part information and keeping you updated on your order status through email and phone calls. 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. At first glance, the 1969 and 1970 grilles look very similar. Braking controls included front self-adjusting with rear finned and optional four-wheel hydraulic Hydra-Boost or Vacuum-Boost power assist.
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. Trucks equipped with these tanks and exceeded the requirements of. It is not clear if the crew cab was for fleet orders only, or if it was available to the general public. Optional transmissions included a three speed overdrive unit C-10 only and several different four-speed manuals, the Powerglide 2-speed automatic, or the 350 and 400 3-speed automatic. Standard Catalog of American Light-Duty Trucks. In High the center differential was unlocked and allowed the front and rear propeller shafts to slip as needed for full-time operation. Both front and rear leaf sprung axles had disc brakes.
Base models gained a passenger-side woodgrain dash accent and a new plaid upholstery pattern which would change slightly each year until 1978. Awards will presented on Saturday at 5pm. A properly equipped C-Series half-ton class pickup could tow up to 8,000 lbs 4 tons of , while a properly equipped C-Series three quarter-ton or one-ton class pickup could tow up to 12,000 lbs 6 tons of braked trailer. All 2-wheel drive trucks came with independent front suspension, while 4x4's used a conventional solid axle with leaf springs. New front door panels and new seats were also included. The new-look body style featured a drop-center ladder frame, which positioned the vehicle lower than previous models.
The 396, while still sold as such, was enlarged to 402 cubic inches starting in 1970. There was another round of new grilles, revised inner door panels that left less metal exposed, a four-wheel drive, full one-ton chassis was added to the lineup, and a was used for the front axle, as well as an electric oil pressure gauge replacing the mechanical unit. . Though the F-100 had a decade-plus head start on the Chevy brand, the C10 quickly made up for lost time and established itself as a reliable and versatile half-ton, light-duty pickup. The screw provided a way to adjust the gap in the window track. You built yours in the garage with custom fabrication? The 1960, 1961, and 1962 models featured torsion bar front suspensions, with trailing arm suspension rears.
I continue to make improvements on it like a 383 stroker , and a. To enhance durability the trucks featured extensive use of galvanized steel for corrosion resistance and a fully welded frame with a boxed front section for strength and rigidity. A sleeker front bow-like look emerged, similar to a ship's with the front end being gently swept back from the center. He worked everyday on it for months, ordering parts and stealing parts off my moms 68 Chevy. K-Series pickups also featured an off-road oriented design, with the bolted directly to the transmission and running gear tucked up as high as possible under the vehicle to reduce the chances of snagging vital components on obstacles, as well as to achieve a low and optimal. He has restored a few trucks and wanted to do one for me for my graduation. But the model earned a reputation for being a less capable work vehicle than its predecessor.
From model years 1973 to 1977, wood grain inserts were used on the dashboard and doors for further visual enhancement. Later they used the 4. After 1985, a redesigned pickup with the same cabin structure of the U. A stock vehicle rolls into the tech center on a Monday morning and by Friday evening an amazing number of performance and suspension upgrades have occurred, turning the ordinary stocker into one wicked ride. Some internal cab changes were also made, most notably the switch from a hand-operated parking brake to a foot pedal, and a more modern looking two-spoke steering wheel with plastic horn button replaced the previous year's three-spoke wheel with chrome horn button.