Chevrolet C10 Pickup | Buyer's Guide
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- If you're looking for a vintage pickup, it's hard to go wrong with a second generation Chevy C10 - they're great drivers, parts are readily available and they're easy on the eyes. Hagerty Classic Cars magazine Executive Editor Stefan Lombard uses a 1968 example to talk you through exactly what to look for when making a purchase.
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I just got a 1970 C-10 long bed. Traded my Saturn l-300 straight across. Been trying to get a C10 for years. I'm so happy
I'm a Ford guy but I LOVE our C-10. My wife has a '68 and it is a superb truck.
12tyo yolk USB 68b
Robert Billups Jr
I have a 66’ &72’ will restore one day .....😞
My father couldn't say enough good things about the 292. When I was a little boy he had two C30's, a late 60's and an early 70's, one was a dually.
His 58 Bellaire, and those two trucks were the only vehicles he regretted selling.
That truck is mint, and the '67-'68 front end design was the best looking on this series.
Maindrian Pace that I agree with you I prefer this frontend on my 68 than my 72 cuz it’s more rounder
I've always liked this generation Chevy pickup truck. My dad has a 1969 C10. :)
Also, the first gen c10s had coils in the rear. That did not debut in 1967 but more like 1960. You could also get a C20 or C30 long bed step side. Step sides weren't just short beds or half ton options.
Kermit, we meet again
I'm late to the show, but wanted to call out Hagerty's narrator. Hagerty is my company of choice for a couple vehicles. It seems, however, their narrators are not well versed as they should be. CST did not necessitate bucket seats and center "buddy" seat, but it was the only way to get them. Trim was the most obvious difference for the CST. THE CST was the highest trim level, from 1967 through 1970.
I think you're spot on!
this color is blowing my mind! I've never seen anything like it until now
I just bought a 72 C20 Custom Camper. Just surface rust. It's a blast to drive with that fuel injected 350 in there.
Wow 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I have a 70 gmc longbed....with trailing arms..all new suspension..rides and drives like a dream!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice I love this truck I'm glad I'm restoring my 68 and my 72 c20s!!!
Since everything else was covered, I'll add in my little bit of info.
The '67-72 C10 were indeed rear coil suspension, but an HD optional rear leaf spring suspension was available. I don't have the factory order code in front of me since my '68 isn't at my house at the moment, but mine has the HD rear leaf suspension with 12 bolt rear axle. To add, it has came with the 327 V8 with 4 bbl Carter Quadrajet, as well as a TH400 transmission.
It was a special order out of California. Yes, I have most of the build sheet, it was stuffed inside the springs of the bench seat. I had managed to save it and tape it together.
I had picked it up in running and driveable condition for the meager price of $500.00 back in sept. of 2003. The owner was going to part it out, but I couldn't see letting the truck go out in parts, so I bought it.
Robert Emmons hey how's the mpg is it bad a 68 C10 long bed because I'm thinking of getting one but I want to daily drive it and take it on vacation for a trip long trip is it bad mpg or not really I really love this vintage trucks compare to the new ones I had a 97 F-350 XLT crew cab long bed diesel 7.3L power Stroke made 17 mpg max 18.5 no towing that's why so how will a 68 C10 will be mpg no hardcore stuff
@@AlejandroP1980s I use to get upwards of 18 mpg on factory drivetrain, but now I'm getting 10-13 mpg after the engine rebuild, edelbrock carb upgrade, and a rear axle swap.
Robert Emmons will the same be if it's frame on rebuild have 14 mpg max 15
Robert Emmons ok thanks a friend of mines sells me a 68 C10 restore paint good and new tires and battery inside and out restore perfectly working without any issues of stop in the middle of the road but I think I will get 14 mpg highest 15 what you think good or not good
@@AlejandroP1980s it seems that no matter what pickup it is anymore it seems that the fuel mileage are all roughly the same. If I swap out my cam, go back to my Q-Jet, and reinstall highway gearing I'll be able to get back at 15 or better, especially if I go with an OD transmission.
yep ive been looking for about 5 years , they are either rusted, thrashed, modified, too expensive, too far away, unregistrable,
there is little video info out there about keeping an old truck running
I got one in great condition for 15,000
My dad gave me his 73 c10 wich used to race at sanoma raceway and its rusted to the point were you can kick through it but these are good project trucks
You will have to commit to a trip to the Southwest. Last year there 4 on my block alone.
cars it’s a carbonated big block. Not hard to figure out with general automotive skills.
Good spark, keep the carbs clean and functional and in adjustment and it shouldn’t ever stop
Game Face 15k for a truck that old is too expensive.
Absolutely beautiful truck IF you can find one that’s not rotten out.
These days you can get all the replacement metal though
The rear coil springs were on the first generation - it was not new in '67. At first the pickup has torsion bar front suspension and switched to all coil in '63 iirc. You could get a long box stepside into the eighties. They didn't have a K30 until '78.
they also forgot to mention longhorn beds and these trucks could be order as a c series 4wd to get different options for the owner. I actually own a 1969 Chevy c/20 4 wheel drive
Kyle Harris wow that's cool!
The GMC WERE NICE TOO 👍🏻
my grandfather had one when I was a young tot. It had a straight 6 with 3 on the tree
oooh that's what I got. Doing a ring job right now. Did you learn to drive manual in it?
The long wheelebase was also available in the stepside configuration. There were also the fleetside Long Horn beds that were longer than 8 feet.
Even though I'm a square body GM guy, I do have a soft spot for the 2nd gen trucks. Dad had one on the farm when I was a kid. This video mentions the "truck arm" coil spring rear suspension. I'd like to point out that this design was only used on the light duty C-10s. If you're looking at a "heavy half" or a C-20 or 30, they used leaf springs out back as did ALL of the K models. Dads truck did have the coil spring rear suspension along with a 327 and powerglide trans.
My 2- wheel drive 80’ Blazer has leaf springs.
Square Body 👍🏻👍🏻 hope one day to get it going $$$
Trailing arm, not truck arm.
My 69 step was bare bones on options! Still, it gets me to work 99.5% of the time!
C-10 didn’t introduce until 63. 60-62 was still Apache.
Coil springs were on the 64-66s also.
And I’m almost certain this one has the wrong steering wheel. That should have a three post color matched steering wheel.
It is rare to find a 68 Chevy C10 in such a fine, restored condition. It is a beautiful sight to see a restored 2nd generation C10. Whoever did this one knew what to do.
I’m moving into the city I live near. Getting rid of my ‘19 Honda to get one if I can find one. No need for a little gas sipper 😎
What in amazing and well edited video. Thank you
These old Chevy trucks are cool as hell, but I always liked the GMC trucks just a little more because they have 4 headlights instead of 2. I dont know why I like that better, I just think that looks way cooler.
avega2792 hey what is the mpg on a 68 C10 restore frame and inside and outside fully redesign are they gas guzzler
Can't wait til mine's in that shape again...I'm ready to drive it...
Here's a question that gets alot of people: when is the last time lifters were pulled for a clean & inspect? There's this myth out there that hydraulic lifters need no maintenance, but... that's upside down - they need to be totally disassembled one at a time [to stay straight on what cam lobe each came off of]. They need periodic cleaning [50k miles give or take depending on oil quality and general maintenance] to get rid of sludge etc that may build up/gets trapped over time and causes plungers to misbehave or check balls to leak by. Me? I disassemble new ones before install just to make sure all parts are in good order and on occasion have found metal flakes from manufacturing that ought not be there Personally, solid lifters are less trouble - if you have screw in studs installed, use lash caps and are mindful of cylinder head temp when adjusting lash - most old school mechanics never logged temps at time of adjustment, which is one reason why people chase valve lash more often than is needed.
So glad I watched this I've now got a better understanding of these trucks and am very exited to own one myself asap !
I have the exact same truck I cannot wait to fix it up it’s backfiring and now it’s not starting at all I wish i was a better mechanic but I’m learning
Sounds like the Timing is off ????
I've several of these trucks. I had a 68 custom long bed GMC which had leaf springs and factory AC. I have a 67 C10 now and the only option on it was a wooden bed floor. In 67 you could order it with factory AC and factory big back glass in the cab. I've only seen a very few with the big back glass. Im still in search of a 67 big back glass can with AC.
Beautiful truck!
Pretty much sums it up, but also remember these trucks came with wood beds, so if your looking for a really elegant truck shoot for the wood beds they look and feel so much more than the steel. And if your looking to restore, think about 15-20k and that's not including the price of truck to purchase (project). Out here in AZ we have a whole bunch, try southwest, no snow and dry weather better for steel.
Great looking truck by all means but the knob missing in the radio has my ocd going nuts
I bought a used 1970 c10 on Labor Day weekend 1985 , it had 70 some thousand miles on it , I don’t drive it anymore just start it & let it run once in awhile , I plan to restore but probably won’t be until I retire , at least 2 more years maybe longer
Truly great trucks...
On the cst10 the bucket seats and center console were optional not standard.
Great video, your info was correct as far as I could tell from my personal memories of those trucks. Thanks again!
i dont even have my drivers license and im looking at this car
I bought a 69 long bed c10 for 800 bucks
Lucky ass
Brayan Macias great buy - how was the body ??
@@jimmysapien9961 really straight but the floor and a piller was rusted out
I just got a 67 given too me by a old guy I was working for on his ranch, no rust just patina
When I lived in CA about 20 years ago, guy had a 70 or 71 c10 short bed with rear leafs. I had to do triple take. The story goes the forestry and other CA state agencies who needed c 10's got them with rear leafs like a 2wd k-10. The c20's I have seen more commonly both ways and the c30 all had leafs.
A guy wouldn't mind finding himself one of those forestry trucks. That's a cool story.
I bought a 69’ C20 in the same color planning on buying a donor swb frame and swap every bring over
I drove a 69 with front drum brakes, lap belts, no tach, A/C, no tilt steering and turbo hydromatic.
Bucket seats on the 67-68 Chevy Trucks were the same on some of the Chrysler Trucks of that era.
Also 69’ had bucket seats !!!
bought a 71 from a farmer w a rebuilt 350 -$500- [1989!] ran like a raped ape but had more rattles in it than any car/truck i've owned .
AWSOME
I really prefer the 70 c 10 the grill looks really nice
I would have to agree with you on that
This is indeed a '68, because of the side markers. I was surprised to see a '72 steering wheel. The correct steering wheel for this one would have been the interior color and a circular horn cover.
+Rick Moderie
I was also surprised to see the foot actuated emergency brake. I am sure it should be the hand brake in a 1968 C-10.
I have a 68 and the emergency brake & wheel are different I think someone put this Frontend on this truck cuz it’s the best looking front end if you ask me
@@Wildstar40 Wrong dash and gauges aswell. Not a 1968 cab
I’d really like to see a hagerty buyers guide on the 3rd gen Chevy vans.
Agreed
Parts are usually available, but sometimes your on your own. If in road ready condition, prices start at 5-6 grand.
Beautiful truck. The 68 on the video had the marker lights working. Truth is the 68-69 had the reflector and light combo but the light was not hooked up until the 70 models came out. The 68 you showed had the lights working. Cool but not original.
I've found one in my country for around 12k $ is it good price?
Fun fact there were no K30'S or K3500'S from 1967 to 1972 only 1/2 ton's and 3/4 ton's were offered in 4WD.
Any pointers on how to identify numbers on 69 through 72 c10
I am in the market just to be on the safe side I understand tag on the door driver side Glove compartment last but not least left side Front frame Bye the Strong will, Chef thank you
What about the Cheyenne trim?
My 72’ is a Cheyenne same A/C
1968 was the first year of federally mandated side marker lights, which this truck has. It is a cleaner look without the side markers, which is why I prefer the 1967 model. What I like even better is series-1 C10s, 1960 - 1966.
Steve Rose The 68 Chevy Pickup’s side marker/reflectors did not illuminate. Pickups were not required to have side markers until 1970.
Yes, but you're only half right. The '68 did come with side reflectors, but they did not wire them to light up until '69.
Wasent leaf springs a factory option on this truck?
68's are the best to me, but hey, i'm biased..I had one and have hated myself everyday since I sold it.
Have a 69
C 10 Arizona Truck
No rust straight 6 Don't know what to sell for
BrewBlaster ohhh man. Sad
I have a 74 c10 but I always loved these older 67-72 trucks...I want one really bad. its gotta be a 68 or 69 long bed 2wd with a 327 and 3 speed manual
Ironically, I have a 68 long bed, currently with a straight 6 and 3 on the tree. I had the 6 rebuilt years ago but would really like a 327 which I have one located. Most guys want me to put in a 700r4 tranny but I want to keep the manual.Can't beat the sound of a Chevy small block, winding out 2nd gear!
These are awesome !
You missed the big block V6 engine options. Also alot of C20, C30 GMC's came with rear leafsprings.
You left of the 3 speed overdrive and the diesel and no mention of the Cheyenne Super. Or the diesel motor you could also order.
"Parts are ready available" Might be true, however few fit without modification.
they did have a rare long bed step side and short beds we're only available for the c10 not c20/30
sebastian chavez I have one a 67
Yup
This guys facts is wrong on a few things I'm sorry
Great video. I’m glad that you drove it. How tall are you? You look cramped in that cabin. I like to drive with my are close to fully extended on the steering wheel.
Now I know for sure I need to look into a classic truck with bigger cabin
I've got my eye on a beautiful black 65 c10 manual. It's got beautiful pin stripe accents on the hood and around the body. Asking about $12k. Also a white 84-86 c10. Asking about $10k. Both appear to be in really nice condition. Both are close to home so it's time to see it in person. Also my grandpa gave me his 79 c10 Cheyenne stepside. It's been pulled apart and sitting in the woods since 93. That's going to to be a serious project. I'm not mechanically inclined by any means. I want to build my grandpa's old truck but I am afraid it could be too far gone. I'm torn between building it or buying one. Help! I've got my eye on several trucks but those two I mentioned are the main ones. One day I will have one
Really nice thanks
I want one so bad
I got one for sale.contact if interested
'' a drop ladder frame that lowered the cab height '' : modern engineers should take note of this ''innovation'' ... instead of trying any kind of lowering tail-gate, among other things .
I have the exact same truck except mine is a blue 2020 Colorado
Can anyone help me figure out what my 1969 c20 custom camper is worth?
Details
-Breaklights dont work nor do reverse lights so I wired up a switch in the meantime.
-It was repainted a dark metallic green amateur at best.
-It has a rustic 1969 472 Cadillac engine that idles high but sounds mean as hell.
-The interior had the radio removed and replaced but thankfully left the dash uncut the aftermarket speakers cut into the sides by my feet tho.
-I took out the new radio and now there is a bunch of loose wires that need rerouting.
-Seat has a tear with a wire poking out and black paint stains on it the passenger side.
-It needs a new tailgate
-Dash plastic is cracked and worn and black paint on dash is scratched up.
-Crome was painted black and so were all Chevy badges amateur work.
- Bed is misaligned but frame is good with no rust.
- Interior and carpet were painted/dyed black.
- Transmission needs rebuilding and gears were dropped to the floor off the column and shifter is now an 8 ball.
- Bed is sold but has a few dents
- The speedometer doesn't work
- Exhaust was chopped and taken out the sides.
Note: I did none of the previous work except 2 things the owner ratted it out which I liked at the time when I was 16 but now I'm 19 and want an original rustic c10 stepside.
I paid 3k for him and most people really like the look of him and the people that dont said it grew on them over time.
Edit: (I call him Orc because of the paint and mostly everyone else does too.) He Has 18k miles and a clean title just not sure what the value is dont want to sell or anything just looking to see if I overpaid.
I can tell you basically how much: PRICELESS. Seriously, It sounds like my 72. I plan on keeping mine. I've put a lot of time and a ginormous amount of change into mine (Retired Military). From radiator support, fenders/inner fenders, doors, floor pans, complete bed and other miscellaneous stuff. When I got mine, It was a work in progress but I wouldn't sell it for a million dollars. Just how I am. It's a labor of love if you are into stuff like that. It took me about 3 years to make my mind up and a year to start collecting parts (Classic Industries, LMC).What ever you paid for the truck you will recoup in smiles when you complete your truck. Keep your head up Lil' Brother and stay away from fads and make that truck your own.
Great video very informative, nice truck great colour.
You could get a long bed stepside too. I have one
There are long box stepsides too
Current C10 buyers guide, buy them all before theyre gone.
Hi I have a 1990 Chevy Cheyenne Mexicana do you know anything about this truck
Hi I wanted to know if you knew anything about it a truck I have
1990 Chevy Cheyenne Mexicana
This thing is perfect
What about square body? their awesome. need a update
I have a 1980 Jimmy Gmc Blazer - waiting one day to finish 😞
This was my first automobile...in 1996! Was black but man that thing had power a 350 engine I believe. Did not look this good at all
That tach is a *very* rare option... up here anyways. Anybody have a radio delete ? I'm buying if you are selling... bonus if it is harvest gold !
Hello, I have same Chevrolet pick up as you in France, it is a C / 20 model 292! 6 on-line cylinders gasoline(essence) of 1970. He(it) starts very well under cold conditions, but very badly under heat! Met you problem? Thank you good day
would this also apply to the first gen. trucks? I have recently come across some and am interested in buying one.
Mines a 66’ SWB. BIG BACK WINDOW , my first truck . Bought it back in 1985 - ?👍🏻
They got rid of leaf springs in 1960 with the first gen. This guy is a used car salesman..
Which camera did you use to record?
I want one in black
My 1972 c20 has a factory smallblock 400
There where a couple mishaps where ther was 4wd c10 where produced i have a 71 that is a factory 4wd c10
I found a 68' C10 long bed, seller is asking 6k for it. It seems too good to be true. Even though I want a 84' Chevy k10...I think I should pounce on this one.
Did you get the C10?
@@freemansgarage as bad as I wanted a the C10..it was a rust bucket. I ended finding a rust free 84 Dodge D150 318 5.2 V8. It's not the C10 but I finally have my Square body American muscle truck! I couldn't be happier!👍🦅🇺🇸🦅
@@johnnie2388 That's awesome congrats! Dodges are sweet.
@@freemansgarage Thank you my friend 👍
My grandpa has a friend who if everything works out I get a 70s Chevy for free
I came from CSR2
69 c-10 standard trim with a 350 and a turbo hydra magic, first wheels I ever drove. It brings back fond memories, couldn't see over the steering wheel, to be fair, I was only 10; driving out to the field at dawn, it was a simpler, better time, Bush was still in the white house, there was no Facebook, the police weren't on your ass the way they are now and yes, they are getting tougher on non minorities as well, Do you think a little kid could carry a hunting rifle today, they'd call him a school shooter when all he wanted was to bag a couple jack rabbits, nobody worried about gluten free, We didn't know what political correctness was, and people respected each other. Like I said, a better time, and I'm not even that old.
Shoot some quick starting fluid and save the starter.
wish he woudl have been reviewing a NON absolute mint show truck so he could shwo us the issues in real life...instead of just describing them and then showing another shot of a mint ass truck that would sell way more than 98% - 99% of the viewers would pay.
Loved this. Im in Australia do they have right hand drive conversions? How practical would it be to import one over?
Joey
Joe Scerri I would think parts would be fucking ridiculous to find there
These trucks are only for gun loving Americans, not liberal Aussies.
made kind of cheaply compared to a similar year Ford. Look at that crack in the window frame at 3:25
Marvin but new Ford and Chevy sucks Ford tranny issue Chevy and GMC GM junk ram Fiat junk only left is tundra Toyota time and Nissan Titan
Do a 3rd gen k10
Omg man said ELGIN!!! WTF!!!I recognize them backroads. Yall was off 1704 huh? Gearhead garage if I recall correctly. No, I'm sorry. Bombshell garage, off 95 going towards Bastrop
Look for a daily driver in good condition and one that was owned for a long time by the last owner. Sorry, mine will N EVER be for sale.
I luv my 71 C10
the c10 is my dream druck cant find eny thoe
No leg room, I learned to hate my 72 on a long ride, I could not stretch out. The new 73 gen 3 cured it but not as pretty.