Chevrolet K10 4x4 SWB | 5.3 Vortech V8 | 4-Speed | Original A/C | Restomod

Description for Chevrolet C/K Pickup 1500 1973

1973 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne Super Short Box.
This truck is originally from California and has no rust. 94,800 original miles. Clear title. Retains original factory build sticker on the wheel well. The truck has the following factory options:
568 - FLEETSIDE PICKUP BOX558 - H/D FRT STABILIZERG50 - H/D REAR SPRINGSM31 - MANUAL THROTTLEM20 - 4 SPEED TRANSMISSIONN40 - POWER STEERING016 - TACH & INSTR GAUGESVJ9 - CALIF. EMISSIONS CERTV76 - TOWING/DEVICEYE9 - CHEYENNE SUPER EQUIPZK5 - DELETE RR/WIN MLDG515 - BURNT ORANGEA11 - SOFT RAY GLASSF51 - H/D SHOCK ABSORBERSF76 - FRT WHL LOCKING HUBSG80 - POSITRACTION RR AXLELS9 - V8 ENG 350 CID 4BBLNY1 - FUEL TANK SKID PLATET60 - H/D 80 AMP BATTERYU63 AM PUSHBUTTON RADIOV01 - H/D RADIATOR COOLINGYA7 - CALIF ASSY LINE EMIYJ5 - CUSTOM VINYLE TRIMZN8 - OPT AXLE RATIO #2674 - SADDLE CUST VINYL INTERIOR
Professional frame-off restoration completed in 2017. Every nut and bolt on this truck was removed, inspected, cleaned, and replaced if necessary. Done right. Original components of the truck were preserved and powertrain was upgraded to increase reliability and performance. Other tasteful modifications to enhance appearance and comfort.
Exterior

• Professionally painted original burnt orange metallic, linen white basecoat clear coat paint;
• Bed of the truck has been rhino lined in burnt orange;
• Original wheel wells refinished;
• Original core support stripped and refinished;
• New door handles;
• New lock tumblers;
• New side mirrors (factory correct);
• New Cheyenne Super fender badges;
• New vintage correct hood ornament;
• New cab band;
• New body moldings (factory correct).

Interior

• New full cab carpet w/ sound insulation;
• New weather seals;
• New Aluminium Sill plates;
• Original seat belts dry cleaned and mechanisms lubed;
• New firewall and cowl insulation;
• New ignition tumbler and blinker switch;
• Modern Chevrolet factory steering wheel;
• Full gauge package w/ Amps, Tachometer, Temperature, Fuel, Oil, Speedometer;
• Original dash is crack-free;
• New vintage-correct perforated vinyl headliner;
• Reupholstered original vinyl bench seat;
• New factory dash/courtesy lights/dome function;
• New clutch, brake, throttle, and parking brake pedal pads;
• New transfer case and transmission shift boots;
• Rear sliding window with 35% tint;
• New heater core / evaporator.
• Original Owner's manual, sales brochure and AAA Southern California"NEED SERVICE" orange indicator
• Two sets of keys

Mechanical

• GM Vortech 5.3l LS V8. 300 HP @ 5200 RPM;
• Original R12 A/C system blows cold. Charged and no leaks.
• Check engine port installed for modern engine management;
• New engine management wiring harness;
• New PCM
• New modern fuse block, relay center, and harness;
• New aluminum high-flow radiator, shroud, and twin electric fans;
• Chrome headers, stainless exhaust system;
• New fuel tank, fuel sending unit, fuel lines/fittings. Original skid plate refinished;
• Muncie Synchro - Mesh 465 Trans;
• New GM flywheel, pilot bearing, 12" Ram clutch/pressure plate/throwout bearing;
• New clutch fork, new clutch linkage, clutch rod boot.

Drivetrain

• New brake master cylinder w/ brake booster; new front and rear brakes;
• Dana 44 front open-knuckle axle;
• New Process 205 gear-to-gear transfer case;
• GM 3:73 12-bolt posi-traction rear end;
• 2" lift over stock springs;
• Four 32" x 11.50" x 15" M/T tires (less than 1,000 miles);
• 15" X 8" Corvette rally wheels w/ chrome lug studs, lug nuts, valve stems. Includes set of wheel locks;
• GM stainless beauty rings and center caps;
• New MOOG suspension components;
• New MOOG bushings all around;
• New Rough Country shock absorbers and steering stabilizer;
• Includes full sized spare on 15" x 8" corvette rally rim;
• Includes original jack kit (original instructions still visible on wheel well)

This truck does not disappoint. Low miles, well optioned, reliable, and gorgeous. I purchased it from a gentleman who specializes in 1973-1987 Chevrolet square body restoration and never intended on selling. However, life circumstances force me to part with this incredible vehicle.
Additional pictures available upon request. Buyer to arrange pickup/shipping arrangements.