1976 Chevrolet Other Pickups

Custom Deluxe Pickup Truck

straight 6 cylinder

Manual

CCT246Z119209

Salvage

Gasoline

This is an awesome, strong old truck. I'm the third owner, and I've had it for about 3 years. I've moved across the country, and I can't take the truck with me, which is why I'm selling it. The details: straight 6 cylinder engine 292 cu. inch (classic chevy workhorse) in good shape. Starts quickly every time. It does use a little bit of oil, but not much. 3-speed column shift manual transmission. Clutch is good. Power steering. Disc brakes. These could probably stand to be serviced. It's a 3/4 ton truck with a full size bed - much bigger than beds on contemporary trucks. Leaf springs are super heavy duty, and I've hauled lots of stuff in this truck. It's got a tow package and electric brakes installed by uhaul, but never used. I installed it because I was thinking about towing a trailer cross country with it, but changed my mind because we had too much stuff to fit in a tow-behind trailer. I've changed the oil regularly, and kept up with the necessary servicing. It's pretty low maintenance, and hasn't needed much. The original owner bought the truck to carry a camper in. I had the carburetor cleaned and serviced about 2 years ago. At the same time I also replaced the exhaust manifold, which had cracked. It's been a California truck all its life, so it's got basically no rust. The frame is straight and strong. There are some scrapes and dings, especially the right rear panel (see photo). Now. The salvage title. The truck was hit last year. I was standing still, making a left turn, and someone swerved into the left front of the truck. The damage didn't seem too major, but because of the age, the other insurance company totaled the truck. I bought it back from them, had the left front quarter panel replaced, and a part of the lower steering linkage. Could have been a tie rod, or other components. Don't totally remember. Anyway. I've been driving it ever since. It could stand a little fine tuning. Only other thing that's cropped up lately is that either the alternator or power steering belt slips, and the bolt that keeps it under tension hasn't been holding. Otherwise, a great truck. It's pretty stock, so it would be a great restoration project, or street rod. I'm sad to see ol' blue go, but I've already got too many projects on my hands. I accept paypal. I'm willing to ship, but buyer will be responsible for all shipping arrangements and costs. Also, the camper shell in the pictures is not included.