1974 Chevrolet C10
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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
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