California Original 700R4 AT PS PB PW PL AC Black CA plates No expense spared

1970 GMC CST Custom Factory Big Block Shortbed $50k Build NO RESERVE

1970 GMC SHORTBED STEPSIDE BIG BLOCK CUSTOM 1/2 TON PICKUP STARTING @ $1970.00 WITH NO RESERVE.

Rare truck.

Original shortbed stepside 1/2 ton.

Original, RARE, 1 year only, Dark Green (512 paint code).

Original factory big block option.

Original automatic option.

Original tach option.

Original AC option.

Original power steering option.

Original power brake option.

Original CST (Custom Sport Truck) option.

Original rear leaf spring option.

Original posi rear end.

....and after all that, radio delete. Truck was a special order (original delete plate included).

Original owners manual and protecto plate.

Original California truck, built at the Fremont plant.

Original CA Black and Yellow plates.

Original mileage on odometer shows 37,884 however true miles are unknown.

Truck has been totally restored/updated over the past 15or so, approximateyears. Being offered here for the fist time since completionwith less than 100 approximate miles in turn-key, pro-touring condition.

MOTOR:

Original 402/310hpbig block replaced witha 1968 396/325hp big block. Complete rebuild. Also new are Edelbrock manifold, Edelbrock carburetor, HEI, stainless headers, battery, polished alternator with built in voltage regulator, custom 3" exhaust, aluminum pulley arms, wires, plugs, period 396/325 chrome valve covers & air cleaner, water pump, electric fuel pump, all new hoses & belts, relocated power steering reservoir, 4core radiator, fan, fan shroud,etc.

TRANSMISSION:

New 700R4 automatic with overdrive.

BODY & PAINT:

Bare metal, glass out, disassembled, PPG 2 stage repaint in it's 1 year only, original color of #512 Dark Green (cross referenced-PPG Dark Blue/Green #2206 paint code). Exceptional quality with no drive time or even sunlight until now. Laser straight. Flawless gaps, fit and finish. Incredible deep shine.Absolutely show level. Gorgeous color on this truck and very rare/unique.

EXTERIOR:

Every bit of the exterior is new including : All new glass all the way around. All new rubber, seals, felts and weather stripping. Even the stepside fenders are vinyl beaded. All new chrome including: front and rear bumpers, grill, headlight surrounds, side mirrors, door handles, locks, windshield wipers, rear cargo lamp, antenna, beauty rings, derby caps& window seal deco trim. relocated new suburbangas tankto rear frame with custom routed Billet fill cap in passenger stepside.New wood bed withstainless strips. All new stainless bed hardware. All new turn signals, brake lights, back up lights and running lights. Custom hide-a-hitch behind rear license plate.

AIR CONDITIONING:

Complete, all new Vintage Air update with polished compressor. Exceptional heat and cooling system.

ELECTRICAL:

Truck is 100% completely re-wired withAmerican Autowirekit. All lights are upgraded to LED and/or H4. Custom classic look digital stereo head unit with Soundstream amplifier and custom integrated 12" Soundstream subwoofer. New gauge cluster bezel. Custom power windows.

INTERIOR:

Custom built low back bucket seat unit finished in leather and Alcantara. Seats 3 when center console is up, and each seat including the middle seat has it's own forward and back sliders. Custom door panels, kick panels with speakers, behind the seat rear custom panel with integrated 12" Soundstream subwoofer & amplifier.Custom coveredcab includingroof, window pillars, headliner & dash. Full custom carpet. Push/pull activated classic window crank power windows. Custom Budnik steering wheel covered in matching leather. Everything under the dash is also new, wiring, ac ducts, etc.

Paint on the interior is original and the original 'SPID' options list is still in place on the inside of the glove box.

SUSPENSION:

1 piece aluminum drive line. Updated front disc brakes with rebuilt rear brakes and differential. Dropped spindles, springs and shocks all around. 2" rear leaf spring hangerswith overload leaf springs removed. No frame cutting or C notching. New 235/75R15 white wall tires on 8" steal rallies. Front sway bar with new bushings. Excellent ride, firm confident feel butnot bouncyand nobottoming out.

SUMMERY:

This comprehensive buildwould easily take $50,000+ to duplicate without including the cost of the original truck. Truly a trun-key ready to enjoy, future car show winner. Runs, shifts, stops and starts like a new GM pickup. Tracks straight and true down the freeway. Effortlessly cruises at speeds of 70-80mph with it's overdrive transmission yet veryfast/quick when you want it be. Sounds amazing, yet quiet and comfortable within the fully insulatedcab. No wind noise, squeaks or rattles.

Excellent, rare pickup. New again after all these years withvirtually no miles yet. Nice as they come without being literally too nice to use.

Pre purchase inspections welcomed and encouraged (anytime prior to the auction end).

DRD Motor Trade is a licensed, bonded, CA dealer. Sales tax due to all buyers taking delivery in California.

Link to youtube videos here: https://youtu.be/oAUPvCt-IFI

120 pictures below, enjoy.

...fair amount of dust can be seen in some of these pictures that I hadn't noticed until downloading the images, but rest assured it's dust.Chrome,paint, trim and glassare new with noblemishes,dull spots, scratches etc.

• Condition: Used
• Make: GMC
• Model: CST Custom
• SubModel: Chevrolet C10 Blazer Pickup other Truck 1500 K10
• Trim: Factory Big Block Shortbed $50k Build NO RESERVE
• Year: 1970
• Mileage: 37,884
• VIN: CE104ZZ52979
• Engine size: 396
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Power options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Options: Leather Seats
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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