350ci 4bbl V8/TH350 Auto/Nicely Optioned/Solid Rig/Rancho RS5000 Shocks

1979 Chevrolet K-10 Bonanza Short Bed 4x4 Pickup

”Thoroughly redesigned from stem to stern, the all new third generation C/K trucks for 1973 proved to be the longest lived series in Chevrolet’s history and the three box styling has proved quite popular since. Aside from wheels and hubcaps, there really wasn’t much that was round anywhere in the design other than the body sides that featured a sculpted character line with a central plateau panel as well as curved side glass, a first on a GM truck.” [hidden information]

For consignment, a 1979 Chevrolet K-10 Bonanza short bed 4x4 pickup truck showing 45,381 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title exemption. The Bonanza trim was a limited, year end promotional trim built upon Scottsdale level of trim and intended to boost year end sales.

Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.*

Exterior
Now in two stage application, the period paint scheme alternates Medium Blue with Classic White and fronted by the classic square body face; round headlights in square bezels and a robust, eggcrate grille. In back, the definition of boxy is exhibited by the corner tail lights, stainless trim plate of the tailgate, and laser straight chrome bumper. Features include drip rails, a sliding rear window, and aluminum side steps to get you up to the lifted cab, perched on 15-inch Chevrolet Rally wheels with 33x10.5R15LT tires that have an early 2020 date code. A snap sided tonneau cover hides the bed with style and the bed itself is clean and painted blue. Imperfections are few and include some checking on the hood and some tiny chips on a bed side.

Interior
Gray door cards sit neatly within the body colored steel of the inner doors and include an integrated small speaker on each, and both are clean. Inside, black, gray and blue striped cloth covers the bench seat, framed in blue vinyl and in great shape. Standard Chevrolet lives up front with the four spoke steering wheel, brushed aluminum faced dashboard, and neat arrangement of gauges, vents, A/C panel, and unmodified AM/FM radio, all with a slight whisper of age but clean overall. We all had dash covers in this era, and there’s a nice blue one here and yes, it hides a good number of cracks in the dashboard. We also note a chip in the windshield. Medium pile blue carpet covers the floor and the range selector is perched on the transmission tunnel.

Drivetrain
Under the hood, a 350ci V8 with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor over an Edelbrock intake, good for 175 horsepower. It’s mated to a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission that routes power to the 12 bolt rear axle and front 10 bolt axle. Power brakes, power steering, and air conditioning are noted inside this driver quality engine bay.

Undercarriage
The good looking underside is generally clean with minimal surface rust and some residual fluid on the transmission pan. It’s equipped with dual exhaust through stock style mufflers and power disc brakes in front accompanied by power drums in back. Leaf spring suspension is utilized front and rear. There are no catalytic converters present. Rancho RS5000 shocks and beefy components highlight this stout 4x4.

Drive-Ability
Upon start up, we note a rough idle and as we circle the loop, we note the truck seems down on power. But it’s simple and analog configuration results in all functions working as they should. 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.

Production numbers are not available for the Bonanza trim package in ’79, but we can tell you this is the first example to grace our halls, and it’s a nice one! K-10’s were ubiquitous back in the day, especially if you lived in mountainous or rural areas. Today, they are regarded as desirable collectible vehicles and one only needs to watch the TV auctions to witness the constant ascension of their value with each passing year.

CKL149F418381

C-Chevrolet
K-Conventional Cab 4x4
L-350ci 4bbl V8
1-1/2 Ton
4-Pickup
9-1979
F-Flint, MI Assy Plant
418381-Sequential Unit Number

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