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No Reserve! California Truck | 350 V8 | Auto | Gorgeous Wood Bed | Nice Driver! on 2040-cars

US $12,750.00
Year:1972 Mileage:128000 Color: Paint is very nice
Location:

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Fargo, North Dakota, United States
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This 1972 Chevy C-10 stepside short box truck comes to us straight from sunny California.

It's nicely restored, with a shiny base coat/clear coat finish, a new oak bed, and a strong running 350 CID V8 (later model engine, appears to be a 1992 with an Edelbrock intake and carb setup; a nice eBayer informed me that, based on the VIN, this was a 6-cylinder truck in it's original form) and smooth shifting automatic transmission.

I bought the truck in Palm Springs, California this winter, and spent the winter enjoying driving it all around the desert. It was a super daily-driver for my winter "snow bird" cruising. Everywhere you go with this truck, people react with a smile and a wave. It cruises smooth and straight down the road. 

It shifts smoothly and decisively, the power steering and brakes work great. This Chevy required very little sorting on my part, which is a bit unusual with collector cars. I replaced a valve cover gasket, and a few little details here and there, along with adding a new water pump (the day before loading it on the auto transport semi, the water pump seal failed and leaked coolant, so I had my mechanic in California install a brand new water pump). New heater / defroster controller installed, along with a new upper radiator hose.

It's very fun to cruise in - the new turbo mufflers give it a throaty growl.

The brightwork on this truck is in good shape - much of the trim, bumpers, etc. seems to have been replaced with new aftermarket trim. Very nice and shiny.

 Additional Specifications 

  • 1972 Chevrolet Stepside Pickup
  • VIN CCS142Z132820
  • Purchased from a large collection (titled by previous owner in Michigan for tax purposes).
  • Retro California Blue Plate comes with the truck
  • 350 V8
  • Serpentine Belt Drive (A/C Compressor is included, but not hooked up - my guess is that you could add aftermarket A/C very easily to this truck).
  • Power Steering
  • Power Brakes
  • Exterior Paint is very nice....it is a base coat/clear coat and has a deep shine; a few flaws here and there but nothing that distracts from it's overall great looks.
  • The body panels are all nice and straight and the door and hood gaps and fit are good.
  • The Exterior Chrome, Trim, Stainless, Grill, Lens,  are all very nice as well.
  • All the glass rubbers and weatherstripping in great shape; seem to have been replaced recently.
  • New Oak bed in the box. Sides of box have nicely applied bedliner.
  • Tonneau Cover over the rear box.
  • Interior Seats, Door Panels, Headliner and Carpet are in great shape. Interior has shoulder seat belts. 
  • Dash is great; tilt steering column, steering wheel is a rare one-year only wheel from a Chevy Lumina Eurosport, really nice wheel that looks right and feels great in your hands.
  • Updated radiator - drove this winter in Palm Springs in 95? temps without a problem. 
  • Aftermarket gauges - Voltmeter and Temp gauges are hooked up; oil pressure gauge installed but not hooked up (includes all items to hook up).
  • There is a new Kenwood Stereo system installed.
  • A new heater fan motor and new heat/defrost control lever setup installed. All three fan speeds now work!
  • Michelin Radials all around with lots of tread on nice period correct GM Rally Wheels with beauty rings.
  • A brand new set of Mufflers were installed prior to my purchase.
  • The Engine Compartment is very tidy and clean showing pride of ownership and maintenance.
  • The Chassis is super clean and solid.....obviously a solid California Truck.
  If you buy the vehicle, you are BUYING the vehicle! If you need your wife, dog, therapist or anyone else's approval before bidding, make sure you do so. Please make sure you have the funds to actually follow through with the purchase of this vehicle, should you choose to do so. 

Mileage note: the title is exempt from mileage, due to age. The mileage currently shown on the odometer is in excess of it's mechanical limits. We do our best to describe our vehicles honestly and we will answer any questions you have directly. On-site vehicle inspections are welcomed and may be arranged by contacting us. All vehicles are sold as-is; please note that we do NOT sell new cars - vehicles 30 - 40 years old can be temperamental and we do not guarantee that every single component will function and operate on all vehicles. If you have specific questions please ask before purchase of any of our vehicles. We value our positive eBay feedback, and will be prompt and accurate in responding to any and all specific questions about a vehicle - we want you to be a happy customer.

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