The C/K series of trucks was produced by Chevrolet/GMC from 1960 to 2002. The third generation of the “Square Body” trucks was offered between 1973 and 1991, including the C30, which was a 2-wheel-drive full-ton pickup (“K” designations were for 4-wheel drive). The seller’s 1977 edition of the C30 hasn’t run in eight years and has some sheet metal issues, though we’re told the frame is good. Located in Wantagh, New York (Long Island), this project pickup is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $2,200. Thanks for the tip, “Zen”.
By the 1970s, pickup trucks were beginning to be used for more than just commercial purposes. They gained in popularity as personal vehicles and increased in size and creature comforts. Not only could you get air conditioning, but goodies like power windows and door locks were added to the options list. The C30 was for buyers needing larger payload capacities, as the truck was rated at a full ton, while the C10 was a half ton and the C20 was a three-quarter ton pickup.
The seller’s truck is camera-shy, as the photos are either few or fuzzy. And none include the engine bay, passenger compartment, or truck bed. The mileage is listed at 89,000, which is a number reached before 2017, as that’s when the vehicle was last in running condition. It has a 350 cubic inch V8 paired with an automatic transmission (TH-350?).
Strictly a project truck, this 1977 C10 needs a steering column (is it missing or broken?). The body is rusty, and the pickup appears to have been living outside given the amount of patina on the front clip. The frame is good, but the sheet metal is sketchy, which seems to be a common problem with this generation of workhorses. If you’re looking for a project, does this Chevy scratch an itch you may have?
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