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1970 Tx Truck, Partially Restored, Tons Of Upgrades, Rewired By Hand on 2040-cars

US $9,500.00
Year:1970 Mileage:74000
Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States
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I bought this 1970 Chevy Custom C-10 Longbed Pickup Truck with the intent of restoring it back to it's former glory.

I got about 80% of the way there on the mechanical side to making it a daily driver.  I took it on a 40 mile highway drive without any issues.  Mechanically, this thing was completely re-wired by hand, by a mechanic who specializes in rebuilding these trucks.  All repairs, restorations and other mechanical work was done by certified mechanics.  I did not attempt anything myself, for fear of destroying it.  

I shipped it up from Texas earlier this year and it has been garaged ever since.  It is a looker in it's current state and I was told by many who worked on this truck that if I got this thing looking like it should, it would win many a competition.  I am only selling this now because I left my job to start something new and as a result, I have to get rid of all my passion projects and start trimming down since I can no longer afford to do the restoration.

Every part I ordered was either period appropriate (i.e. I replaced parts with the very same ones present in the 1970 model) with the exception of the transmission, which I did upgrade and the gear shifter, which I think is pretty sweet.  Headlights and wipers both work.  Needs a gas pedal, but the truck drives fine without it.  Where I could, I have saved the original parts and put them in the bed - along with all the books and paperwork I had on it.  That will all come to you - except for the hose.  The hose stays.  Don't ask for the hose.  

As for where the car is presently, it got through that 40 mile drive like a champ, but since then, I have been unable to start it.  The truck may be out of gas and the battery is definitely needs to be jumped (it's a new one, as told to me by the guys who worked on it).

I haven't touched this in a few months, and because I need the garage space for the winter, and more importantly, the loot, I turn over the rest of the rebuild to you.

In June, my girlfriend had a top of the line Alpine stereo installed in the truck for me, which works wonderfully and sounds amazing.  Nothing was repurposed to make it fit in the original speaker settings.  

As for aesthetics, I think the photos do tell that story quite well.  It has some sun damage and can use a total paint job.  There is some rust appearing on the body, but nothing has spread as long as I've had it, so it all appears to be localized and controlled.  There are a few dents and dings in the body.  However, based on the amount of people I have talked to about restoring the truck to it's former glory, folks were lining up to take a shot at this.  It's that sweet!

I have way more than 24 photos of this truck too, so if you need more, let me know what you want and I'll try to get it for you.

I'm happy to answer any questions and provide any additional information you may need if what I have listed here is not sufficient.  I am not a mechanic, nor do I have any experience rebuilding trucks, so in the case of particulars, I will try to get as much information from my mechanic as I can to provide you with the most accurate and helpful information.

If I'm able to get my BIN price, I will ship this anywhere in the 48 states for free (up to $1000) - so please, don't try and get crazy with the shipping options.

Thanks for looking!






Here are the updates I have had put in here (parts wise):
  1. COMPLETE DASH CLUSTER
  2. OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
  3. TEMPERATURE SWITCH W/GAUGES
  4. TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH-W/LEADS
  5. TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH-W/LEADS
  6. GAS CAP-NON LOCKING TWIST-IN  
     
  7. DOOR HANDLE-OUTSIDE-LH 1 REQ  
  8. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE-BLACK
     
  9. DIVISION BAR FELT INSERT SET
  10. WINDOW REGULATOR-RH
  11.   ALPINE STEREO
Here are some additional parts I ordered from Jegs for the truck, with the link so you can get more information on the parts.

Lokar#625-ATS6350AM

Adjustable Transmount Shifter
  • GM TH-350
  • 23'' Lever
  • Brushed Mushroom Knob




  • Lokar#625-70-HRB

    Hot Rod Shifter Boot and Ring Set
  • Stainless Steel Ring



  • Holley#510-0-80450

    600cfm Street-Legal Carburetor
  • 1970-74 GM Cars: 307-455ci
  • 1970-74 GM Trucks: 350/402/454ci
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