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1973 Chevrolet Cheyenne C-10 Stepside Pick Up, One Owner 350 Automatic on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:111000
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Regretfully, I am selling my 1973 Chevrolet Cheyenne C-10 Stepside pick up. 

I bought this truck from the estate of the original owner after he passed away.  It was his "baby" for over 40 years and always garage kept. I intended to use it as an all-around truck, but after driving it for about 100 miles, I decided this SUPER original stepside deserved something better.  This really is the perfect starting point for a show truck or street rod. 

Everything on this truck screams original.  The bed has all its original wood planks, and I was told it is the original paint covering them.  The original owner had the dealership install a genuine Leer, all aluminum, bed cap the day he bought it (which I am told is an extremely rare and valuable retro / nostalgia item for collectors in this condition).  This cap stayed on the truck for the entire 41 years of its life, along with a protective carpet covering the bed, which preserved the wood in remarkable condition. 

The entire truck was protected with ZIEBART from day one.  From what I can tell, the truck is extremely solid with very little rust. The body is very straight and has no big dings or dents  Most of the paint appears to be original, with some touch up work done.  The paint looks decent, but it definitely isn't show quality.  Don't get me wrong, it still turns a lot of heads, it just isn't perfect.  The chrome is fantastic all around the truck.  The original grill is in perfect shape with no cracks.

The interior is very original and still retains its original carpet which is in fantastic condition.  The dash is gorgeous with no cracks.  The gauges look like new.  The seat has a couple of small splits, but the foam is all in tact, and the small splits can easily be repaired.  I was actually surprised by the condition of the seats when I lifted the cover. 

The 350 V8 engine runs very good but has not been tuned up in who knows how long.  The transmission shifts very smoothly, and the front suspension is extremely tight.  When I bought this truck, I drove it home for nearly three straight hours and had no problems.  I was actually extremely surprised with how tight the steering felt for a truck of this age.  Very few rattles, noises, etc.       

I cannot verify this, but I was told even the spare tire is the factory original. 

This truck is certainly not perfect, but it is in amazing condition for its age.  Trucks this original are extremely rare, and this one will make a fantastic restoration or simply drive it as it is. 

 I encourage anyone interested in the truck to come see it in person and inspect it before the auction ends.  After that, high bidder owns it.    





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