Unique 1979 Chevrolet K10 Is Our Fantasy Truck of the Week
Chevrolet K10 has a supercharged-and-stroked 383-cubic inch V8 and a custom dump bed out back.
While scrolling through the vehicle listings for the upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, we came across this unique 1979 Chevrolet K10 pickup. Square body Chevy trucks have become popular for build projects, but not everyone has the ability to buy a classic truck and transform it into a cool show vehicle. Fortunately, all of the key work has been done to this 1979 K10, leaving little to be done inside, outside or under the hood.
Blown and Built 383 Stroker
The heart of this custom 1979 Chevrolet K10 is the 350-cubic inch V8 under the hood. This mill has been stroked to 383-cubc inches and topped with a 144-cubic inch B&M supercharger. The engine also features MSD ignition components and a Holley carburetor, but it appears to have the stock exhaust manifolds. We don’t have any power numbers, but between the extra engine volume and the forced induction, this classic K10 has to be considerably quicker than it was when stock.
Power from this supercharged stroker motor is sent to the rear wheels by means of a Turbo 400 automatic transmission and a rebuilt transfer case. The engine, transmission and transfer case all have less than 5,000 miles on them since being freshened up.
Custom Chevy K10
This 1979 Chevrolet K10 has been painted bright red with what looks like new chrome trim all of the way around the outside. It sports a custom bumper with Chevy bowtie logos cut into the sides for marker lights. It also has some era-correct aluminum wheels wrapped in big, beefy tires, with the inserts of the wheels painted red to match the body.
This 1979 Chevy K10 has a variety of hitch setups included, along with a 16-gallon freshwater tank with a pump and a 12-volt gasoline pump with a valve for a 3/8-inch hose. The most unusual feature of this old school Chevy is the hydraulic dump bed, which lifts to the right angle to dump the contents clear of the unique rear bumper.
Finally, the interior has been completely refinished with bucket-style bench seats in light grey with red stripes. The dash is topped in grey cloth and the face of the dash is finished in red, while dark grey carpeting completes the package. Really, the interior has the look and feel of the front seating areas of the cool custom vans of the 1970s, a perfect design for this classic pickup.
Ready for the Show Scene
This 1979 Chevrolet K10 is a turnkey show machine, with the interior, exterior and engine bay attributes to wow crowds of all ages. At the same time, the dump bed and the hitch setup make this classic square body a cool work truck, but we have to wonder if it might not be too nice to spend time on a job site. In the long run, the dump bed serves more as an interesting feature at a car show, as we wouldn’t want to beat up this old square body by hauling stone or wood.
If you want a unique Chevy square body pickup to cruise to Cars and Coffee, this red K10 might be your ideal new-to-you truck. Click here for a closer look at the truck and to get more information on the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction.
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