Some craigslist listings feel like they need a second read, and this 1973 Chevrolet 1-ton truck out of El Cajon, California is one of them. Listed for $6,500 or best offer, it’s described as a daily-driven 454-powered truck with a clean title, current registration, and insurance. It’s also not a standard cab setup anymore, which is where things get a little more interesting. Thanks for the tip, Rocco B.!
According to the seller, this 1973 Chevy has been “chopped extended” into a 4- or 5-seater configuration. The ad doesn’t explain exactly when or how that work was done, but it does make clear this is not a normal off-the-shelf pickup. It’s listed as a rear-wheel-drive truck with an automatic transmission, gasoline fuel, and a 454 V8.
The seller says it can be driven daily and mentions a few newer items, including a new interior, stereo, speakers, and a new swamp cooler. There’s also a fifth-wheel hitch, which the seller says clips on and off. Mileage is listed at 54,000, though the ad does not clarify whether that is original mileage.
The truck is painted blue, and the listing shows the title status as clean. It is also registered and insured, according to the seller. Trade interest is mentioned as well, specifically for an older four-door Chevy dually truck.
There’s a little backstory in the ad too. The seller says the truck had previously been sold, or at least was supposed to be, but the buyer left a deposit and never returned to finish the deal. After waiting several weeks, the seller reposted it.
For enthusiasts, the appeal here is probably less about originality and more about personality. A 1973 one-ton Chevy with a 454 already has presence, and the modified extended seating arrangement makes it even more unusual. It sounds like the kind of truck that would get questions anywhere it stops, mostly because people would want to know exactly what they’re looking at.
This is also one of those vehicles where an in-person inspection would matter. The ad gives enough information to make it interesting, but not enough to answer every question. Still, if you’re into big-block work trucks, custom haulers, or oddball old Chevrolets, there may be something here worth chasing.
Whatizit? It’s a Grumman bodied Chevy C30 tractor and gooseneck trailer setup Frito Lay and other vendors used. This ambitious person took it one step further, and I believe added the rear portion. Gallons per mile when pulling something, something to consider today. I don’t see a practical use for this.
Be curious what coefficient they obtained from the wind tunnel testing.