1978 Chevrolet C/K Pickup 1500

K10 Pickup Truck

383 Cubic Inches

Automatic

CKL148Z143766

Clear

Gasoline

1978 Chevrolet Cheyenne K10Shortbox Stepside 4X4Like New Survivor Rust Free California Truck that spent it's Life in Oregon. A True Survivor! Exterior:New House of Kolors PaintRemanufactured Trim BadgesNew NOS Front GrillNew Headlamp TrimHID HeadlampsChrome Front BumperChrome Rear BumperNew Rear Tail LampsNew Back Up LampsNew License Plate LampRefinished Wood BedRemovable Stainless Steel Fender Well TrimCustom One of A Kind Towing MirrorsNew Chevrolet Cab TrimGM Rally WheelsNew WindshieldNew Windshield Gasket and Chrome Lock ringInterior:Reupholstered Factory Bench SeatNew Carpet (Mass Backed - Better Noise Insulation)Reman AM/FM CassetteFactory Behind Seat SpeakersCheyenne Interior OptionFull Gauge PackageFactory Dual Fuel TanksAll Dash Lamps are NewReupholstered HeadlinerNew NOS Dash PadNew House of Kolor PaintAll Cab Rubber Seals Where ReplacedModern Leather Wrapped Chevrolet Steering Wheel (We have the perfect original if you like)Power Train:Remanufactured Pheonix Engine (6.3L V8)New Motor MountsRemanufactured Turbo 350 TransRemanufactured Torque ConverterTCI Light Truck Shift KitNew Front Disc BrakesNew Rear Drum Brakes33x12.50x15 Wild Country RadialsNew ShocksNew Front Springs and BushingsNew Dual Steering DampersRecent Alignment This Truck Was Perfect before we painted it and now looks and drives like new. Everything on the truck works and can be used like its a new truck. If you have Questions Call Allen at 612-306-9966. We can help with shipping or answer any questions you may have. We also can change the truck to your liking. This is what we do, and we do it well. Beautiful Fresh Frame off Restoration. Rust Free West Coast GM Body and Chassis. Epoxy Coated Frame and finished in Chassis black. Body stripped entirely and 2 coats of HOK epoxy laid down. Then each piece was Base Clear coated with House of Kolor Black Cherry Pearl and reassembled and aligned. Truck received all New Rubber Seals. Door Mechanisms where cleaned, inspected, replaced where needed and refinished and lubricated and installed. Heating and AC system was disassembled, cleaned, each piece inspected, replaced where needed, and reassembled with new seals. Firewall received new mass heat and noise insulation. We installed New wiper, Heater, Headlamp, Ignition, Blinker and Dual tank Switch because 40 year old switches are on there last days. We added modern wiper delay. Gauge cluster was cleaned and redone in white to give a more modern cleaner look. Cluster surround was done in gun barrel silver as well as the steering column and transfer case shifter. Speakers behind seat where also finished this way. A modern Chevrolet Steering wheel was fitted to the interior and looks beautiful. We have the original steering wheel if wanted. Sound and heat shield was added to the whole cab floor. Mass backed Carpet was then fitted to interior running all the way to the back of the cab. Seat was reupholstered with the proper design. Door panels, pockets and arm rests where cleaned and reinstalled. Dash pad was replaced with a new NOS. A new headliner was also added. Door sill plates where cleaned and polished. Ignition tumbler was replaced as well as glove box lock. Windshield was replaced along with a new gasket. The engine compartment received the same attention to detail the rest of the truck received. The firewall and Inner fenders where refinished in HOK Black Cherry Pearl Base clear. The Inner fender wells, Core Support where refinished in gun barrel silver. And all the bits and pieces where cleaned and refinished or replaced in stainless steel versions. The Steering Gear, Steering shaft, Vacumn brake booster and brackets all where cleaned, inspected, repaired and refinished. The decision was made to upgrade the low technology 180 hp sb chevy with a more modern replacement. We decided it needed to have more torque and hp while increasing fuel economy while still using pump gasoline. It also needed to be able to be driven like it was your everyday car. We started with a SB chevy so it appears stock. Increased Bore and stroke to 383 cubic inches. The engine has been professionally machined, balanced, assembled and includes the following components. GM block that has been thermo cleaned, magnafluxed, clearanced for stroke, torque plate honed, align honed, and has new cam bearings and frost plugs, new cast 3.750" stroker crank, reconditioned GM 5.7" rods, Speed Pro coated 8.6:1 compression hypereutectic dished pistons, new rings, rod and main bearings, oil pump, and timing chain. The camshaft is a mild performance hydraulic grind made to produce low end torque. This camshaft makes excellent low end and mid range power and has a slightly loped idle that sounds great. The basic power range is 1500-5500RPM. The heads are GM 76cc castings that have been completely freshened with new valve job, HD valve springs, valve seals, and seven degree locks. The engine comes complete with a dual plane aluminum manifold, chrome pan, timing cover, and valve covers. We ended up with a engine producing 300 plus horses, 375 Ft pounds of torque. And as long as you use gently, produces 20% plus in improved fuel economy The engine is topped of with the famous 650 cfm holley and a Spectre filtration system to keep things clean. The brake system has been totally inspected, and cleaned, lubricated and refinished. All New brakes front and rear as well as the master cylinder where installed. Front suspension got a Four inch height adjustment by adding 4" leaf springs and bushings. A pitman arm was added to bring steering geometry back to stock so vehicle drive like new from factory. The exhaust is handled via steel headers and hooked to a turbo exhaust system exiting out the back and sounds nice when you want it or just wonderful while cruising. To put all the power to the ground we added Factory GM rally wheels from a corvette and added 33x12.50x15 inch Wild Country Radials. A new triple chromed rear bumper was added with all new brackets so its straight and aligned. A new license plate lamp was installed. To keep the all original Chevrolet tail gate up we added stainless steel chains and hooks covered with new clear vinyl to protect the finish. The bed itself is a piece of artwork. We Stripped all of the metal parts and refinished in HOK Black Cherry. The Fir was stripped, stained and polyurethane in satin for protection from the elements. All was assembled using polished Stainless components. The Front of the truck Received a NOS replacement Grill, All stainless strips for grill where polished and a new NOS emblem added. All Plastic mounting tabs where replaced and new stainless attaching screws where added. The LF Headlight bezel was replaced with a new NOS one and we couldn't find a right side NOS so it was replaced using after market piece but it looks beautiful and no one can walk up and say there's any pitting on your chrome parts. Factory marker and blinker assemblies where cleaned repainted and installed. Headlamps where upgraded to modern Lighting while retaining original look. The Truck drives down the road like you just picked it up from the showroom at your you local Chevrolet dealer. Sit back and relax with one finger on the wheel, its that nice. Again Call me with concerns or questions (612) 306-9966 Thank You Allen P.S. Some have questioned whether this truck needs Catalytic Converters and Smog Pump. 1978 Light duty truck did NOT have this equipment. They ran on Regular fuel. Passenger cars did have this stuff, but light duty truck did not. 1979 was the first year for half tons and some light duty 3/4 tons to get smogged up. 1 tons ran regular gas till 1987. So there is no need for smog pump or Catalytic converters on this truck. Truck is for sale locally so auction may end early