Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
Restored to a high standard by 25 yr Chevrolet mechanic owner, 383 V8, auto, AC
This truck checks all the right boxes:
-Short bed
-Fresh high performance 383 CID V8 tuned on a chassis dynamometer
-Excellent paint and interior
-Air conditioning
-4 speed automatic overdrive transmission
-Correct wheels, tires, ride height
-Strong sound system
These are notes from the consignor:
Purchased on 8-9-21, previous owner had since 1984, ground-up built in 2018, lives in HB
Original owner and builder, GM mechanic, talked on 8-18-21 (early owner from 1984-2021)
Below is from him and reflect upgrades he had done.
Rebuilt 383 Stroker motor (displacement increased from 5.7L 6.27L.
Balanced and blueprinted
Hedman long tube headers
Vortec heads
700R Automatic with overdrive (also known as Turbo Hydra-Matic)
Harmonic balancer
Roller cam (no specs)
Overdrive switch (activate at freeway speeds)
Rear end 3.73
Block is a 69-80, 350, based on block number (original build sheet shows a 350 LS9,
likely same block)
Exhaust H-pipe
Door and bed replaced all new metal skins
Hood was replaced with OEM (not repo)
Hugger Orange paint ($8,000 paint job in 2018, see paint codes)
Additions since 2021:
Air Ram Cold Air Dual Plenum Intake
Edlebrock 1406 [600 cfm]
New interior door panels, carpet, dash overlay, and power switches
New Kenwood head unit, Kenwood amp, four speakers, and subwoofer, with counsel lid
actuator.
Added faux original radio in dash. Right pull knob controls the lighted panel.
Changed wiper blades, Rain-X RX30216
Changed front grill (from 79 to 74)
Tuned by Bob at RPM in HB on 2-14-23, he calibrated the carb, rebuilt the distributor,
and set timing at 34 degrees at 3K rpms. See receipt for more detail.
Dyno tuned by Powertrain Dynamics (Steve), 15628 Graham Street, Huntington Beach,
CA 92649 Phone: (714) 373-0068
o At 4400 RPMs, 356 HP to wheels, he equated that to 427.2 Engine HP.
A-1 Accurate Automotive (Jim): 10831 Court Ave, Stanton, CA 90680
Changed plugs, timing, and new carb on 8-18-21.
Replaced oil cooler hoses, custom made
Replaced starter with high torque unit
Replace idler and pitman arms in front end
See receipt in truck folder, nearly $2K.
Here is a link to a video test drive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tLVMAx7KYo
This truck is exempt from smog requirements and comes with a clean California title.
Low rate financing is available with approved credit. You can apply directly on our website (www.lagunaclassiccars.com) by clicking on the "Financing" tab.
We can also arrange delivery to almost anywhere.
Laguna Classic Cars & Automotive Art Inc.
2171 Laguna Canyon Rd Laguna Beach CA
(949) 715-4555 http://www.lagunaclassiccars.com
Restored to a high standard by 25 yr Chevrolet mechanic owner, 383 V8, auto, AC
This truck checks all the right boxes:
-Short bed
-Fresh high performance 383 CID V8 tuned on a chassis dynamometer
-Excellent paint and interior
-Air conditioning
-4 speed automatic overdrive transmission
-Correct wheels, tires, ride height
-Strong sound system
These are notes from the consignor:
Purchased on 8-9-21, previous owner had since 1984, ground-up built in 2018, lives in HB
Original owner and builder, GM mechanic, talked on 8-18-21 (early owner from 1984-2021)
Below is from him and reflect upgrades he had done.
Rebuilt 383 Stroker motor (displacement increased from 5.7L 6.27L.
Balanced and blueprinted
Hedman long tube headers
Vortec heads
700R Automatic with overdrive (also known as Turbo Hydra-Matic)
Harmonic balancer
Roller cam (no specs)
Overdrive switch (activate at freeway speeds)
Rear end 3.73
Block is a 69-80, 350, based on block number (original build sheet shows a 350 LS9,
likely same block)
Exhaust H-pipe
Door and bed replaced all new metal skins
Hood was replaced with OEM (not repo)
Hugger Orange paint ($8,000 paint job in 2018, see paint codes)
Additions since 2021:
Air Ram Cold Air Dual Plenum Intake
Edlebrock 1406 [600 cfm]
New interior door panels, carpet, dash overlay, and power switches
New Kenwood head unit, Kenwood amp, four speakers, and subwoofer, with counsel lid
actuator.
Added faux original radio in dash. Right pull knob controls the lighted panel.
Changed wiper blades, Rain-X RX30216
Changed front grill (from 79 to 74)
Tuned by Bob at RPM in HB on 2-14-23, he calibrated the carb, rebuilt the distributor,
and set timing at 34 degrees at 3K rpms. See receipt for more detail.
Dyno tuned by Powertrain Dynamics (Steve), 15628 Graham Street, Huntington Beach,
CA 92649 Phone: (714) 373-0068
o At 4400 RPMs, 356 HP to wheels, he equated that to 427.2 Engine HP.
A-1 Accurate Automotive (Jim): 10831 Court Ave, Stanton, CA 90680
Changed plugs, timing, and new carb on 8-18-21.
Replaced oil cooler hoses, custom made
Replaced starter with high torque unit
Replace idler and pitman arms in front end
See receipt in truck folder, nearly $2K.
Here is a link to a video test drive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tLVMAx7KYo
This truck is exempt from smog requirements and comes with a clean California title.
Low rate financing is available with approved credit. You can apply directly on our website (www.lagunaclassiccars.com) by clicking on the "Financing" tab.
We can also arrange delivery to almost anywhere.
Laguna Classic Cars & Automotive Art Inc.
2171 Laguna Canyon Rd Laguna Beach CA
(949) 715-4555 http://www.lagunaclassiccars.com
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 383 V8
- Fuel Specification
- —
Body
- Body Color
- Hugger Orange
- Body Style
- Pickup Truck
- Doors
- 2
- Paint Type
- —
Basic
- Year
- 1974
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- C10
- Miles
- 83,574
Interior
- Interior Color
- TAN/CREAM
- Secondary Interior Color
- —
- Seating Type
- —
- Seat Material
- —
- Shifter Type
- —
- Center Console
- No
- Engine Size
- 383 V8
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Automatic
- Body Style
- Pickup Truck
- Miles
- 83,574
- Vin
- CCY144Z178185
- Stock
- 1969759