1979 Chevy C-10 SWB

1979 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado SWB

I bought this from the original owner and she hadn't done anything to this truck but drive it occasionally and hauled junk.
Truck has 162,000 miles on it and a clean Oklahoma title with the original 350 transmission and a SB 400 that came out of a old Impala??? Don't know why she did this.No cruise control or tilt.
I bought this truck as a project for my son and now he doesn't want it, imagine that.So, we rebuilt this, myself and a ASE certified mechanic in my shop.My goal was to get everything mechanically sound and the inside sharp.Later plans were for paint and body and motor but he's done and I'm done sinking money in this.
TONS of new parts, going to try and list everything in some sort of order.Most everything was bought at NAPA not auto zone, NAPA has great parts.Im sure I'll forgot some things but I have receipts for all parts.
Front end/Steering/Suspension---Every front end part was replacedFront sway barInner/outer tie rod endsPitman ArmUpper and Lower control armsBall jointsCoil springsShocks front and rearSpindlesSteering BoxRag JointAlignement
Brakes---every brake part is new front and backRotors and DrumsCalipers/Pads/ShoesCylinders/SpringsBrake hoses and Hard brake lines, even the hard lines through the frame, PITA to replace.Parking brake cables all the way to the emergency brake pedal.Master cylinderBrake Booster
Motor/Engine PartsStarterAlternatorBatteryAluminum Radiator with electric fansBeltsRadiator hoses upper and lowerHoses going to power steering pump from steering box
Fuel systemNew aluminum gas tank mounted between rear frame, fill gas tank in truck bedAero Canister fuel filter mounted on frameAll high pressure fuel line going to carburetor/fuel pump
MiscellaneousAll new cab bushingsNew truck bed boltsHeadlights/running lights/parking lightsFlowmasters dumpedTailgate band from a 77 Chevy is very niceNew sport bumper/bracketsAll bulbs replaced in exterior lights all work
Interior cosmetic/mechanicalAll dash and plastic trim pieces painted by professional body shop, dash is original and in great shapeNew Carpet, metal floor is in great conditionHad original seat re-coveredNew black perforated headlinerNew seat beltsHeater coreHeater fan motorMostly new vacuum lines for heater control, vent, floor and defrost all workHeater control box---all vacuum lines and vacuum controlled actuators that control blend doors are newDoor panels new LMC, cracking in places, still look good.Doors--all felt and rubber, ALL/EVERY component inside door, done by professional body shop, pricey but nice.Ignition control module replaced newEvery gauge and interior light works in the dash and truck.Wipers workLight dimmer worksRadio was a replacement and doesn't work, haven't messed with it, don't know what's wrong.
Lowered 2" front and 4" rear and done right, no heat and beat. Good stance, gets lots of compliments.Western chassis flip kit, drop spindles, bump stops.Rev rally wheelsStaggered tires
As I said, Im sure I forgot plenty.
Now the bad
Paint looks bad. The red paint you see around the doors is the factory primer. Truck was painted once.Previous owner had a crappy paint job put on the truck years ago and the clear is peeling badly and there's plenty of scratches/dents/blems in the paint.Rust is shown in the pictures, one bad spot (rear driver quarter panel) and the cab corners are starting to bubble and have small spots of rust. Really not terrible for being 40 years old
Motor runs pretty goodLeaks oilBurns oilSmokes on start up
Transmission shifts good but leaks. Dont know if its been serviced or anything else about it.
Front windshield is cracked.All exterior brushed body trim is dented/scratched and some the previous owner even screwed onto the truck to hold it.
AC doesn't work
I drive the truck to town and locally some and it runs/drives/steers good.
Truck is really solid and at a good point for someone who wants to do a LS swap and a paint job.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: C-10
• Type: Truck
• Trim: Silverado SWB
• Year: 1979
• Mileage: 162000
• Color: Black
• Engine size: 400 SB
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Power options: --
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: 350 Turbo
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Red
• Options: --
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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