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1966 Chevrolet K10 4x4 Short Bed Step Side on 2040-cars

Year:1966 Mileage:72686
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This 1966 Chevrolet K10 is FACTORY ORIGINAL and has been in my family since the late-1960s.  It needs restoration but drive it while you do so!.  My grandfather bought it from the original owner's widow. I was with him when he drove it home.  I have the protecto-plate and the build sheet is still behind the seat.  It has a strong-running 292 6cyl and 4 speed.  Warn Hubs and I think a Spicer system underneath, but I'm no expert.  You will notice I took photos under the hood when it was running.  You can see there is a dealer-installed generator with a pto that once went to a wench.  Also, there is a dealer-installed spot light. Everything works as it should.  It has 72,XXX miles on it, but when grandpa died in 1991 and I titled it in my name, the DMV insisted that it had to show 172,XXX because the odometer only went to 99,999!!! They did the same thing to me with my 1965 F100 with 51,000 - can't beat city hall.  Just look at the pictures of the pedals and floor mat at the accelerator and you can tell it has not been driven that far.  It has rust on the fenders (apparently Chevrolet wanted that to happen because they ALL have it).  The driver's cab corner has one small spot, and the passenger cab corner looks good (the green paint is rustoleum - mom's idea). On the passenger side underneath is a small rust spot on the rail to the cab support but can be fixed easily - see photo. All the cab supports look good.  Also, the passenger door has some rust on bottom.  Both rockers are good. It has surface rust elsewhere but nothing major.  The wood in the bed appears good but grandpa put diamond plate over it so no guarantees, but I took a photo from underneath so you can sort of see it is in tact.  The seat needs to be re-done and the tail gate has a slight bow from weight.  The front bed rail is straight.  It needs a new muffler.  I have replaced the heater motor, ignition switch, head lights, tail lights and lens, the battery and cables, all the hoses, and put a new front drive line on because the slip yolk on the original was sloppy.  It is licensed and I am driving it.  Obviously it needs restoration, but this is the best start that you will find and the ones that are done are going for 30k plus.  I live in Elko, Nevada and am right off of Interstate 80 so I can deliver the truck to you at the freeway to your car hauler or I can store the vehicle for you for a couple of weeks. This thing has (I think) 488 gearing so it is not a freeway machine. The lucky winner can put down a $500 deposit on Paypal and give the rest in cash.  Money orders or checks will have to clear before I release the vehicle to you so expect two weeks delay if you go that route.  If you win the auction and put down a deposit and when you come to pick up the truck, if it is not as described I will return your deposit and I will contact the next highest bidder.  You can call me at 480-540-7633 with any questions or if you want additional pictures or to chat about the truck's condition. Communicate, communicate, communicate.  Lots of pictures but Ebay only let me post 24. Don't bid unless you are serious, you have the means to get the truck shipped or pick it up yourself, and you can pay for it. Finally, I reserve the right to end the auction early because the truck if for sale locally.  However, I won't end the auction early if there is a bid on the truck.  Thanks, and good luck.

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