1979 Chevrolet K20 Scottsdale - Very Clean on 2040-cars

VIN: CKR249Z198282 Year: 1979
Mileage: 66,356
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: SCOTTSDALE
Drive Type: 4WD

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1979 Chevrolet K20 Scottsdale. 

3/4 ton, 4x4, Automatic, Regular Cab, Long Bed

Dark Carmine Red with White Top - Original color combination, truck had 1 repaint in the early 90's.  The Dark Carmine Red is a match to factory, the white is more of an off white to match a slide in camper.  The mirrors and wheels were also painted the same off white.  A white pinstripe was added and the tailgate lettering was re-done in correct white decals.  Clear is peeling on fender tops and a few other small spots.

350 ci V8, TH400, 14 bolt rear, NP203 full time 4x4 transfer case.  All original components except engine.  Truck originally equipped with a 400 ci V8.  That engine overheated and

was replaced with a crate 350.  166xxx miles on the truck, unknown on the replacement engine.

 

Original build card from the glove box door is included.  The adhesive was giving way, so it is safe in the trucks file.

Here is the build info:

EXT. B/EYE MIR 7.5"

REAR AXLE - 4.10 RAT

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUXILIARY FUEL TANK

7.50-16/0 TUBE OOR N

GAGES - VOLMETER, O

CAMEL CUSTOM VINYL

SLIDING REAR WINDOW

FLEETSIDE PICKUP BOX

6.6 LITRE (400CID)

STANDARD EMISSION SYSTEM

AM RADIO

COMVENTIONAL TWO-TONE

SCOTTSDALE EQUIPMENT

DARK CARMINE RED

 

Body is very straight, no evidence of prior accidents or repairs.  Wheel openings, door bottoms, fenders, rockers, tailgate, bed, etc are all clean.  Light surface rust only on frame and some bubbling around windshield. 

Windshield recently replaced, so no pitting, but it does have a 1/2 inch crack right in the drivers line of sight.

Interior is original Camel Custom Vinyl.  Bench seat is in good shape with separation at outer seat bottom seam on driver side.  Original vinyl floor cover is in nice shape.  All the aluminum sill trim is in good shape.  Door panels are original, doors were cut for speakers.  All original gauges work properly.  Crack in top right corner of gauge bezel.  Truck did not orignally come with a headliner, roof paint is very clean, original sunvisors are in good shape.  Aftermarket CB Radio, Sony AM/FM Cass with 2 door speakers, Intermitent wiper control, trailer brake and altimiter added by 2nd owner.  All work properly - CB is untested, it turns on and lights up but I haven't tried it.

Truck runs and drives very well.  I've driven it a few thousand miles over the summer around Montana and it has been flawless.  Starts easy, runs cool, goes straight down the road with no wandering or vibration.  Brakes work well, transmission shifts smoothly up and down.  4x4 works properly.  All the electricals work.  I would get in this truck and drive it cross country tomorrow with no worries.

At the beginning of the summer the truck got an extensive tune up and a few repairs.  New cap, rotor, coil, plugs and wires.  New air filter and gasket, New belts, New fuel filter, Replaced selector for dual fuel tanks it had a slight leak.  Both tanks work and switch properly.  Brake fluid flush.  New vacuum modulator for trans.  New exhaust manifold gasket and new dual exhaust from manifolds back with cross over pipe and stainless mufflers.  Only other issue found was a leaking transfer case.  Something to address, but not a priority.

I bought the truck in the spring after a long search with the intent of keeping it a long time.  I looked at a lot of beat up trucks before finding this one.  It was oblivious the truck had been taken care of the minute I saw it and I bought it right there.  I then had the truck gone through and everything it needed taken care of.  I spent a bunch of money getting everything done and doing the exhaust right thinking I  would have the truck long term.  With the best laid plans, life can intervene, I found something else I have to have, so the truck has to go.

I bought it from the 2nd owner who had purchased it in 1989 to haul his slide in camper and fishing boat.  He only drove it in the summers and kept is stored inside.  There are marks on the wheel wells in the bed from sliding the camper in and out.  Summer only driving saved the body and the inside storage save the interior.  He had maintained the truck well until he sold it.

The topper seen in some of the pics is included as is a fitted bedmat and a front bumper mounted spare tire carrier.

 

See photobucket link for 70+ photos:

http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/rabbit-type-17/library/#/user/rabbit-type-17/library/79%20K20?sort=3&page=1&_suid=137962517642407371648544634104

 

Truck is sold as-is with no warranty of any kind and no returns.

Truck is located in Whitefish, MT.

I will not ship the truck for you.  But, I gladly work with the shipper of your choice.

$1000 non refundable deposit due within 48 hours of auction end - I would prefer this be payed via paypal, but am open to options.

Full payment due within 7 days of auction end.

Vehicle must be picked up or firm plans in place within 14 days of auction end.  I realize shipping companies are not always exact with their dates.  I'll work with you on this as long as a plan is set.