The “shop truck” trend has been very popular for several years and doesn’t seem to be going away. However, they have evolved a bit over time. They were once solid-running trucks that were used to run to the auto parts store or haul an engine to a machine shop. A lot of them have transformed into performance vehicles like this 1969 Chevrolet C10. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid of nearly $24,000, but the reserve hasn’t been met yet. The ad lists a buy-it-now price of $32,500, so there’s quite a bit of room still to bid. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this truck is super-clean under that old paint. Take a look at this hot rod hauler!
The interior is pretty clean and the red upholstery contrasts well with the green exterior. The ad doesn’t say much with regard to any upgrades regarding the cockpit, but it looks pretty comfortable and function with room for improvement if the new owner chooses to do some.
LS swaps are getting more common in 60s and 70s vehicles. They provide bullet-proof performance in a reliable package and are fairly plentiful since they have been around for a couple decades at this point. This particular engine is a 5.3 liter backed by an 4L60E transmission which has less than 500 miles since it was rebuilt.
Here is a good shot of the chassis. The ad says the truck was the subject of a body off restoration. It features disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning, and a 12-bolt rear end. The suspension has been lowered and you can see the nice Magnaflow exhaust in this photo. In fact, the ad also has a link to a YouTube video of the truck running, which you can find here.
The wheels are 20″ US Mags wrapped with Firestone tires. The ad doesn’t mention the size, but I would guess the rears are probably a few inches wider than the fronts. Overall, it looks awesome and has a great look. What do you think of patina shop trucks?
I love this truck and the concept of a shop truck. My last 4 vehicles have been this style of truck. Some the pitina route others more finished, either way, they were all great fun. I know many will blast the pitina , but I have to say ,they are fun and the response is always interesting.
Great choice of engine, perfect stance, good looking wheels. It would be difficult to find a better combination once painted on the most desired platform among enthusiasts out there, a 67-72 short bed fleetside.
The days of trucks like this being “work trucks” have been over for a long time.long. Appreciate it for what it is, something that will can be driven regularly and used for light hauling that a typical suburban homeowner might need.
Steve R
It says ‘disc brakes’ but those are 100% drums on the rear….
That’s cause the “disc brakes’ are in front and not in the rear, if they were , the ad would say “4 wheel disc brakes”
71 was the first year for Chevy pick up with disk brakes .I have a 71 in my garage Little sticker on top right of tail gate says disk brakes.
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Shop truck? Absurd. Shop trucks don’t cost 32k. My shop truck runs the original flathead, was painted with a brush and roller. The rear end was repaired with rebar and 10 minutes of welding and it won’t go over 60. It hasn’t had a set of matched tires in 20 years and I like it this way.
Look up the price of a new diesel pick-up. You are correct that a shop truck is well above $32k.
That isn’t a shop truck either. Thats the soccer mom hauler or the law ckerk who has to flex wit a giant truck that in both cases only literally hauls a$$.
As for this truck, if you frame off paint the dang thing.
This truck looks like a great build. And I understand that lots of people like the patina look. And I agree it works best on a truck. And I understand that paint work is expensive. But for me, the first thing I would do is give it a shiny new paint job. For me that would really finish off an excellent machine.
As it stands, the undercarriage to me actually looks better than the exterior— not too many times one can say that.
I’m starting to get over the patina shop truck thing. Ls swap, slammed, patina. That’s the list. All done. Wow, how about a little creativity? Seems like they’re turning into the red camaro of the last few years. Really cool and all but a little ho hum. Just my silly thoughts. Don’t get it twisted, I like the style, just a tiny bit bored.
At almost 69, still am not into the “Pantina” thing. Looks as if your didn’t care to take care of what you have. All the time and monies spent under the truck and under the hood and then not to finish the outside. the wheels? Well there’s the end Kitty thing I guess nowadays. But my 70 still wears original paint with no damage in the bed with the original big block under the hood with four-wheel drive rallies and no it’s not for sale LOL but it is a similar color green!
At 75 I’m more into the Pantera thing than the Pantina thing myself. But hey, whatever floats your boat!
I have the same truck 71 short bed, but I went with a new 350 330 horse wit a 350 turbo with a set of headers .Air and power steering gauge package with factory tach.. Truck has 67 thousand miles on it.
Really , No ones going to comment on the High A— Price … How is any young kid coming up in the world gonna be able to get into old school cars and trucks if he can never own one ??? Come on guys , We have to get these Prices Down…
The “young kid” is supposed to be building this type of truck himself, why would he buy this one to “get into” old school cars, just to drive it and never wrench on it? BTW, all the young kids I know are building imports.
Come on guys , No ones gonna comment about the high ass price of this Truck. How is a young Kid coming up in the world gonna get into old school cars and trucks if he can never own one . You guys are Crazy with these High Ass Prices…
And Really $32,000 With no Paint Job and that Crappy 1970’s Chopper Upholstery. Lol
I found an ‘87 GMC that’d spent nearly 30 years between FL/CA before coming back to MI. It was rust free but needed an interior and some engine work…….BUT, the patina was great. Say what you want about a new paint job, however if it’s not comfortable and reliable a shiny finish doesn’t get you anywhere. This is a nicely done truck a person can enjoy and use.
Um ,not to be Captain Obvious but ;
That young fellow (or chick) can buy a long box that looks similar to this ,with an Sbc for less than 5 grand,or a 73-87,for even less.The old sbc or 6 banger would have appropriate power for a young driver,and he could fix it himself.
Meanwhile,I’m glad folks are building stuff like this for us older ,more established collectors ; old school cool looks with power to spare,double or triple the gas mileage ,and turn key reliability.I have 2 67-72 Ls shorties,as well as stock powered Blazers .Both are cool,but LS’s rule !
Good thing about a wiped out paint job is you don’t have to worry about people banging it up. I swear, you put something nice on the road and the A-holes are after you, banging, scratching and scuffing your paint. Put one dent in your vehicle and people leave it alone.
Slight error, the buy it now price is 29500. Still too much, besides, why not really go old school and give it a spray bomb paint job. Metalflake green
maybe ? 😂
Personally, I don’t think us Older Cats can afford to buy them at these Ridiculous Prices … Come on they are trying to sell unfinished Cars AndTrucks at Show Room Prices . Sorry Boys , I just don’t get it…
The car hobby will never be right until people wake up and stop paying stupid prices for junk!
nice vehicle, maybe but 32,500? Are you Crazy?
This guy is lucky to have 10,000 in it. Wake Up People!
Waaaay more than $10K invested. His labor is worth nothing? Want nice paint, you know, like new cars? Add $15K to his asking price.
You can tell on this site who is able to build vehicles and who can’t
I put together an ’85 S10 with a 350 & 350 auto, headers & edlebrock intake and carb for less than $2,000.
Also a patina ride and plenty fast enough for me, It probably won’t get 20 miles to the gallon but I would have $30,000 extra to pay for upgrades and gas!
Congratulations, but a ’85 s10 is a far cry from a ’69
Not wanting to burst anyone’s bubble here,bet I noticed there’s no disc set up on the rear-what else is claimed that’s not there? Oh,and for the record, C 10 thucks of this era cam with factory 12 bolts.This is nice in the context that it makes my ’65 C 20 worth more, and my paint is in nicer shape. Barret-Jackson frame of mind is what is happening here.
About time you got here. The brake thing was covered about 20 posts ago.
To me a vehicle with patina is an old vehicle that usually has it’s original paint that has some thin spots where the primer is showing through due to having been polished many times or just worn from usage. This truck has gone beyond patina and turned to rust. It would be very expensive to get a good paint job on it and then you would need a new interior to get rid of that non-matching red stuff. These are nice trucks that deserve better than this.
I don’t recall ever seeing a red interior offered with a green exterior! Special order by Santa Claus maybe?….
I hate to disagree with so many people I agree with on a subject (think about that) but our ’72 Blazer was white with a black top.It was a good looking truck that the bright shiny paint job made even better. Price not withstanding, I’d love to see a good original color paint job on this nicely built truck. No changes, just paint.
I love this! Fake patina is passé but real patina shows the battle scars a truck like this can be proud of!
Do not get this – if one makes the effort for a body off – why on earth did they not clean the rust off from underbody?
Massive waste of effort which no-one will likely never do again