1971 Chevrolet K10 4x4 Pickup Truck: Solid Body, 454 Runs Excellent, Drives Nice on 2040-cars

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1971 CHEVY K10 1/2 TON 4x4

This is a solid project that runs excellent. These chevy's are great pickups to restore and have very good resale, or are good to keep for investments. This '71 was owned by an older gentleman for a long time. Probably at least back into the 70's. He took very good care of it and it was restored once. The restoration has deteriorated over the years and it needs restored again, but is a solid start and has little rust. Here are the details on the chevy.

THERE ARE MORE PICTURES IN THE PHOTOBUCKET LINK AT THE END OF THE DESCRIPTION.

MECHANICAL

This pickup has a 454 big block V8. It runs great and sounds nice. It does not smoke at all and has no knocks or ticks. It runs cool and has great oil pressure. The carburetor may need rebuilt. It's cold blooded but really probably needs to just have some tanks of gas run through it. The engine looks stock for the most part but has an aluminum intake. I'm not sure on the year of the engine. It has good power but I'm sure a tuneup, RV cam, and headers would liven it upsome also. This has dual exhaust that sounds good and is in good shape. This truck has highway gearing, most likely 3.08's. Transmission shifts as it should with no problems or major leaks. No "dripping" leaks on the truck but has the usual old truck seepage. Transfer case is a 205 that works fine. 4x4 works as it should. All lights work. Parking brake, lighter, heater, turn signals, horn, wipers, tachometer, speedometer, etc. all work. This has power steering and power brakes with front discs. Rearend is a 12-bolt but not sure if it's a posi. The truck drives really nice down the road. Frontend feels tight and sound. Tires are older and not great. Wheels are old-school steel chrome cragars with matching spare. They might clean up with steel wool. Overall, the truck will need very little mechanically. Probably just the fluids checked/changed, but I'm sure a tune-up wouldn't hurt it.

VIDEO OF ENGINE RUNNING

http://s942.photobucket.com/user/tutheck5/media/1971%20K10%204x4/VID_20131229_090549_223_zpsa747776d.mp4.html

BODY

The body is solid overall, but does have some of the usual rust issues that 71's will have. The previous owner had it painted once and the front fenders were changed I believe, and emblems on them. I'm not an expert on these trucks so maybe all 1/2 tons had c10 emblems. The whole front clip is in nice shape and has no rust. Frame has no rust. Box appears rust free but has some bubbling behind rear wheels. It is not rusted through and I think it's just related to the old paint. I tried to poke through the bubbling with an ice pick and could not. No other rust on the box. Outer rockers and cab corners look fine. Inner rockers have a little rust. The usual area. Drivers floorpan has some rust. Passenger does not have rust. One floor support on each side, has some rust which you can see in the photobucket link. Definitely still usable and solid but would need changed for a nice resto. I'm sure they're reproduced. The rest of the cab looks nice. Drivers door has some rust at the bottom that is fixable. You can see it in the pic with the door open. Passenger door is good. I've looked at many of these pickups for sale over the years and they usually have considerably more rust than this truck. The drivers side of the box has a dent behind the rear wheel area that you can see in the picture. Not major, but will require some work to straighten it out before painting. The truck was originally a mint green color. Topper is in good condition.

INTERIOR

The interior is pretty basic and simple and mostly original. Usable as-is, but would need usual restoration if your fixing it up nice. Seat springs aren't worn out and upholstery is in usable condition. Doors close as they should. Windows roll up/down. I believe everything works but not sure that the original radio does. 

OVERALL

 This is a great old chevy 4x4 to restore. Doesn't appear to ever have been hammered on. I bought it from the son of the older guy that had owned it for a long time. The father was there when I bought it though, and had another chevy of this vintage that he had bought new. He fixed this particular pickup up to drive instead of the other one, as I think he wanted one with an auto.Thanks for looking and feel free to ask questions.

PICTURE LINK:

http://s942.photobucket.com/user/tutheck5/library/1971%20K10%204x4?sort=3&page=1

THIS TRUCK IS SOLD AS-IS AND IS USED. IT RUNS AND DRIVES NICE BUT IT IS 43 YEARS OLD AND NEEDS RESTORED.

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