Looking appropriately patina’d, likely from the hot Texas sun, the seller says this Light Green and Frost White 1976 C-10 short bed pickup with a 454 V8 is wearing its original paint. They have it listed here on eBay in Fabens, Texas, with a current bid of $1,525, but the reserve hasn’t been met. They also have a $14,000 buy-it-now price listed.
I wonder how many spiders are hiding under this truck. I’ve seen some whoppers in Texas over the years. Fabens is just Southeast of El Paso, and a couple of miles from the Mexico border, so it’s hot and dry. I’m surprised to hear there is a bit of rust on this C-10, but the seller must be honest and mention it rather than letting the buyer figure it out when it arrives on a trailer.
There’s a bit of bodywork behind the right-rear wheel, as seen above. The other side of the truck is also a little rugged in the same area. There’s no word on whether a rear bumper is included, so you’ll have to hit up one of many parts catalogs to order one, or hit a junkyard where one should be available. Chevy offered the third-generation C-Series (and related K-Series 4WDs) from 1972 for the 1973 model year until the end of 1991.
As a Custom Deluxe, I expected to see a green plaid seat here, but this appears to be a replacement cover or seat. It looks to be in nice condition and matches the door panels, so that’s hard to beat. I’d hit the junkyard or one of the aftermarket catalogs to find a new (or old) steering wheel, but otherwise, it looks great inside from what I can see. Here’s a 1976 Chevy pickup brochure.
The seller says the “exhaust collectors need welding on,” and I’m guessing there are a few changes with this 454-cu.in. OHV V8. The VIN says this truck originally came with a 250 inline-six, from what I can decipher. It was the smallest engine in the lineup, but now it has the biggest engine in the lineup. We don’t know anything about the engine, as far as the year or any modifications, other than it appears to be wearing a set of headers. It’s backed by an automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels, and they say it runs and drives. Any thoughts on this 454 V8 transplant C-10?
Hmmm… an honest predecessor to the 454 SS??? First off, thank you for the link to the ’76 Chevy truck brochure. It’s in there clear as day, the 454 was indeed available on the half ton. I never knew that. 3/4 and 1 ton absolutely, but a short bed half ton? Someone had some fun drag racing light to light on their way to the gas station lines. Another interesting feature is it has the camper mirrors as well, again, you’d expect that on a heavier model. I’m guessing someone wanted this for towing. It looks solid and complete. Someone will snatch this up quick if the price is right. Nice one Scotty.