My new to me $600 1979 Chevy C20 Pickup
 

Well I went and bought another 3/4 ton pickup, almost identical to my 1978 C20 L6-292 2wd, but this one has a V8-350. I bought this from the same place, Fort Worth School District for $600 on Monday. It needs work on the body, but mechanically it is sound. Drove it home from the city yard and rides great, stays straight, runs well and transmission shifts fine. It has no A/C, but does have a radio (does not work). Outside it needs body work, has dents that need to be fixed, rear bumper that is dented and of course repainted. Inside it needs a new seat cover, door panels need painting, glove box is broken, cabin repainted as well. Should take me 3-6 months to restore it as it did my 1978. I plan to sell my other 1978 Chevy C20 L6-292, but have to transfer some exterior options.

Chassis: 2 Wheel Drive
Body: Style Pickup
Series: 3/4-Ton
Engine: V8 350 4 bbl.


Already fixed the dent on the door, just pushed it back out.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1181277002


There is my 1978 C20 L6-292 in the background.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1181277002


The dent in the back of the box will be a challenge to fix.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1181277002


The bumper is 1/4 steel at least, so I do not know if that can be fixed.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1181277154


Here is the V8 350 4bbl, was told it was replaced with a rebuild about 7 years ago.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1181277002


Work will start on this truck after I sell my current one, then I will transfer insurance and get it registered. Plus give me money to fix it up and not break the bank.

Re: My new to me $600 1979 Chevy C20 Pickup
 

Cool Truck Man !

Re: My new to me $600 1979 Chevy C20 Pickup
 

Very cool, so pardon a dumb question but why are you selling the other truck if the only difference is the v8/l6?

Re: My new to me $600 1979 Chevy C20 Pickup
 

Is that your Crown Vic too? If so, you must love the fleet vehicles. I think you should keep that grille guard, it's kind of cool. I wouldn't worry about the back bumper...those are easy to find in the junkyard, or trucks being parted out.

Re: My new to me $600 1979 Chevy C20 Pickup
 

Nice truck I just bought a 1974 C10 for $800 and its not as clean as yours!

Re: My new to me $600 1979 Chevy C20 Pickup
 

Did it come with that huge tool box as well? Dude, boxes cost a few hundred bucks... Nice buy!

Re: My new to me $600 1979 Chevy C20 Pickup
 

Looks like a fun project.