376hp 350ci V8/Level 10 700R4 Auto/12 Bolt 3.73 Posi/Updated Seating/Show Ready

1979 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Short Bed Pickup

In 1979, Chevrolet truck configuration contained a variety of options that included fleetside sport, stepside short, chassis cab, crew cab, camper special, and trailering packages. Trim was relegated to four main options including the standard Custom Deluxe, Scottdale, Cheyenne, and the top level Silverado trim. There was also the notable ability to add options to different exteriors and trim levels creating a truck essentially customized to your desired specifications. 

For consignment, a 1979 Chevrolet C10 stepside short bed truck showing 31,142 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to NY title exemption. This one started life with the ill fated 5.7 liter diesel V8, and now enjoys the fruits of modern times and substantial upgrades to appearance and performance.  

Exterior
There are some things that set this truck apart from other step side short beds. Two stage Merlot Jewel Metallic paint glimmers like a glass of, well, Merlot and the truck hunkers down over 18-inch and 20-inch Riddler wheels in argent gray. The smooth walled bed is lined with golden oak planks in perfect condition and separated by body colored rails. In back, a louvered tailgate allows the turbulent bed air to exit, plus it looks cool. The flat nose features a blackened grille and a cowl hood that adds aggression like the horn of a rhinoceros. Chrome bumpers front and back look great and two exhaust tips emerge from the back. Imperfections include an alignment issue with the hood, light bubbling and blistering, and some evident filler in a corner. 

Interior
Charcoal black is the interior palette beginning with the plastic door cards with ribbed inserts, both presenting in very nice shape. The updated bench seat in vinyl has two defined sitting areas that include side support and a flat, central section for a third occupant. Up front, a three spoke sport steering wheel fronts an instrument cluster now bolstered with Equus white faced gauges, bold and easy to read. The right cove holds a cubby, vent levers, and an AM/FM/CD player while the column shifter wears a skull knob. Down below, clean black carpet is found with a topper on the transmission tunnel that provides storage and cupholders. The fitted headliner is also in great shape.

Drivetrain
The clean engine bay holds a 350ci V8 which our consignor states is a Blueprint crate unit with a stated 376 horsepower. It’s fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor and mated to a Level 10 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with power routed to the 12 bolt rear axle with 3.73 gears and Positraction. Headers, power brakes and power steering are on board.

Undercarriage
Clean underneath with minimal surface rust and dry conditions. The dual exhaust run through Flow FX by FlowMaster mufflers on their way to a chrome tipped exit. We note the lack of a catalytic converter on board. Power brakes are configured as front disc and rear drum and suspension is comprised of coil springs in front and leaf springs in back.

Drive-Ability
So much better than the original bench, the upgraded version is comfortable and supportive.  The V8 comes to life with a healthy exhaust note and we roll this shiny machine onto the test loop where it provides good power underfoot, nice handling and straight tracking.  To top things off, all functions operate as they should. Cruise night, here we come! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

A desirable body style, the stepside makes a fantastic base for customizations and this one exhibits some nice improvements without being over the top. Just a clean version of a former work truck, now ready for show and go. 

CCZ1491186008

C-Chevrolet
C-4x2 Conventional
Z-5.7 Liter Diesel V8
1-1/2 Ton
4-Pickup
9-1979
1-Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
186008-Sequential Unit Number

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