1978 Chevrolet C-10

Pickup

350 V8

Automatic

CCL448Z178462

Clear

Gasoline

Central Valley Classics Classic Restorations & Cars For Sale Fresno, California Helping people buy their dreams for over 20 years We are proud to offer this special vehicle for auction! GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING! 1978 Chevrolet C10 2WD Long Bed Original 350 w/ 4 bbl Carburetor Automatic Overdrive Transmission Original Paint Power Steering Power Front Disc Brakes Tilt Column A/M Radio Alloy Wheels + More This truck is one of the few remaining survivors. It has been kept up mechanically, has had the seat recovered on the inside but everything else is original. My friend owns it and he is a CA dealer but the truck won't pass CA Smog because the EVAP system (fuel tanks) lines have a leak and he doesn't want to spend any more money on the truck. The Truck can't be sold in CA, he has a clean dealer title but not for CA resale. If your outside CA and it matters to make it compliant, it will require replacing all the vacuum lines for the fuel tanks and charcoal canister but it runs great so why bother. Read the description below and you'll understand he has more in it than he will get and I'm helping him for a favor owed. This body is extremely clean, I took a few underneath pictures to show just how nice it is and can take more if you want. These original trucks with no rust are getting scarce, lots of restored stuff out there but what were they like underneath before being restored? I tried to show how clean the body was in the pictures, it has no evidence of accidents and all the panels align as good or better than what I usually see. You have to slam the doors hard because it's still air tight. It has a few minor dents you see in the pictures but nothing significant, The hood has been folded from bad hinges, I lubed everything but will install reinforcement braces this week so it'll work fine after. You will see the period typical surface rust in the bed but not rot. The tailgate works perfectly but there is a little tweak in the rear bumper that is only cosmetic. The glass looks really nice, a tiny bit of delaminating at the very bottom were the antenna is but won't be a problem for 20 years. The interior is very clean looking, they reupholstered the seat and someone added new carpeting (replaced the vinyl) otherwise it's original. The door panels look good and have the pockets still in place. The headliner is all there but it does need to be glued back into place, it sags a bit. The original gauges and speedometer are present and everything works as expected. The original A/M radio is present, I checked it and it works. I would say about half of the lights in the dash work, I checked it tonight before I finished the listing. The engine is a simple, just a good running 120K mile original. It starts easy and runs smooth, the truck drives down the road like it did 30 years ago. The carburetor has every vacuum line in place so there isn't any issues. The alternator, water pump, radiator and cooling system were flushed recently. The A/C blows ice cold. The brakes were done about 500 miles ago and the tires are about 3 years old and about the same miles. This is a really cool truck, it just needs a caring owner. Seriously, you don't find them like this very often anymore. Almost 40 years and no rust! Drive it as is for many years without anything but maintenance if you want, it's that kind of truck. I think I covered most but contact me if you have any questions. The Buy-It-Now is in the fair range based on the condition, I've looked at classics for over 35 years and have priced it at what's fair. You can make an offer but don't get carried away. Possible Ferarri trades, mostly interested in early 60's. I welcome inspections, the car is in Fresno, CA, close to my shop and can be viewed by appointment. The winning bidder will receive clear dealer CA title for the car, the registration is all current also. I can assist with arranging shipping to your location or make recommendations for shipping, of course it can be picked up in person after we have received funds or cash in person. Terms and Conditions Of The Auction The winning bidder agrees to provide a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the close of the auction, the balance is due within 7 days. The balance is to be paid through a bank transfer. Please don't bid if your funds are not readily available, if you are applying for a loan please give the bank ample time for an inspection. The auction is to purchase a car, the winning bidder is entering a contract to purchase this car and not to look it over after the purchase, please arrange any inspections before auction end. Ask all questions necessary to make a decision before auction end. If we arrange transportation for the vehicle, open or enclosed, the buyer pays for the shipping. While every effort is made to provide complete and accurate information regarding each vehicle being auctioned, bidders are advised to rely upon their own research. I personally look at these vehicles and write these auction listings, I also gather as much information from the car owner. My descriptions are as I see the car, it may differ from your opinion. I have over 30 years experience but as you, I am human and it is possible for me to miss something. PLEASE ASK, your questions will be answered and if I don't know I will find out. The car is listed on our website and we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time should this vehicle be sold before auction ending time, before the reserve has been met and shall not be held responsible or liable for such cancellation. No auction will ended early once the reserve has been met. Normal Business hours are Mon.- Fri. 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST I can be reached after hours as well. 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