This 1971 Chevrolet K10 Custom 4×4 side Pickup “was discovered in a barn in Southern ginia, covered in dust, but was preserved inside,” the seller reveals. “It’s in really good condition overall, but does need some work. The truck is a great daily driver, and I drive it around town a lot. It has been well-maintained, with frequent oil changes, and garage kept. The mileage is unknown, as it was restored. There’s minimal rust and several new parts.”
He continues, “While this truck holds sentimental value and is a true classic, my commitments to my full-time job and passion for woodworking mean I don’t have the time to drive or further restore it. I believe it deserves an owner who can appreciate and enjoy it more frequently.”
- The seller believes the 350-cu.in. OHV V8 is original to the vehicle.
- An lbrock air cleaner, four-barrel carburetor, and an aluminum intake manifold were installed.
- Headers and dual exhausts also free up some horsepower.
- “The three-speed manual has a crawl gear,” he says, making it versatile and fun to drive.
- “It’s geared very low, and I do not drive it any faster than about 60 mph,” he adds.
- A four-speed manual is listed on the vice ts tification decal as the original transmission.
- The seller also says the truck was repainted in its original color of Medium Olive.
- It has a body-colored sprayed-in bed liner.
- ide, sound deadening was installed, as was a new carpet and an aftermarket steering wheel.
- The brand-new black-vinyl-upholstered seat has a powder-coated frame.
- The rest of the interior, including the door panels and dash pad, is in good condition, he says.
- It also has a working heater, and brand-new three-point seatbelts.
- A more modern y sound system was installed.
- Power steering and power front disc/rear drum brakes make driving easier.
- The r Swamper 33×12.50R15LT tires on black wheels are in good condition, he says.
- A new instrument panel with a tach built in, keeping to the original look of the truck.
- The aftermarket tach can be removed during installation.
- So too, is a new alternator.
- The driver’s-side door needs to be aligned with the body.
- Seals need to be replaced in the cabin and doors.
- nt is bubbling or is cracked in some areas, and the biggest is right next to the gas cap.
- There is minor rust is on the bottom of the truck, but nothing is eating through, he notes.
- The underside of the hood has some mild corrosion and should be painted in the future, he concludes
- This example of the ever-popular K10 pickup is said to be a great driver.
- Its 350’s induction and exhaust systems were upgraded for additional output.
- The interior was recently refurbished.
- A body-color bedliner was applied.
- Per the seller, certain areas of the body would benefit from additional attention.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean ginia title in his name. This 1971 Chevrolet K10 Custom 4×4 side Pickup has been a reliable and fun driver for its current owner and is prepped to serve the same purposes for its new one.