1978 Chevrolet K10 Short for sale in Reno, NV

Listed at $14,000 USD.

Let’s get right to the point: This is THE most solid, most unmolested squarebody starting point that you will ever come across. Period. Go look at all the rest of the rusty, beat up, dented up trucks first, and when you get tired of picking through the trash, come check out this truck and be amazed. You will not find a more solid, unmolested original body anywhere in the squarebody world, short of nicely restored trucks or ultra low mileage original trucks, both of which cost a LOT more than this one. Combine that with being a 4x4 short bed with a manual transmission and you’ll start to understand the price. If you’re price shopping based on the typical squarebody project you can find today, this isn’t the truck for you. Of course you can find cheaper trucks than this, but they are all in worse shape and have more rust, more dents and more body damage, guaranteed. If you aren’t already aware, rust repair adds up FAST if you’re paying someone to do quality work. This truck will not only SAVE you money on that front, but perhaps more importantly it will save you time, since this truck is nearly ready to go right over to the painter for finish body work and paint. Note: The last four pictures in the ad were taken over the weekend, after taking the bed off to replace some fuel lines, as well as to show you just how solid this truck really is. The underside of the cab is just as nice. This is a K10 short bed with only 53k original miles (no, the odometer has NOT rolled over), with its original 350/4bbl V8, SM465 four speed manual transmission and NP205 transfer case. Manual locking hubs on the front Dana 44, 12 bolt rear. Power brakes with front disc and rear drum. Dual fuel tanks. Factory Mariner Blue truck with matching interior - great color combo. This is a good running and driving truck that is just about ready to daily drive, and needs an easy paint job and basic interior bits and it will be ready to show off and look good. 100% original GM sheetmetal with a perfect rust free cab, perfect rust free bed, perfect rust free fenders, needing only one 4”x4” patch in the passenger side door outer skin only, and that’s IT. Rock solid frame, suspension and steering are tight and it drives well going down the road. Transfer case works perfectly in all positions, front hubs lock up tight, it’s ready to go offroad right now. All the glass is good. All the gauges even work. The seat belts, interior rocker/floor trim, sun visors and a few other things missing in the interior photos all come with the truck. Clean Nevada title in hand. I could elaborate at length about all the fine details about this truck, but the main reason you’re buying this truck is for the incredibly solid body. If you’re going to be hung up on small stuff on a 48 year old unrestored truck, this is simply not the truck for you. Likewise, if you want to nickel and dime on minutiae so you can see if you can profit on it when you flip it, this is not the truck for you. I’m tired of guys who get out their calculator and waste everyone’s time while they add everything up to see if they can make a profit on it with no regard whatsoever for the seller’s time. This truck is for someone who wants to build a nice truck and wants the nicest possible starting point they can find. Like I said above, when you’re tired of picking through the trash and you’re ready to buy the best condition starting point for a build that you will ever find, come check out this truck. Bring your brightest flashlight and take your time looking in all the nooks and crannies underneath.. you won’t be disappointed. Reply ONLY when you have cash in hand and you’re ready to come make a deal in a timely fashion. There is no point in replying a week before you can make a deal - wait until you’re ready to move on it. Make sure you have permission from your wife and anyone else that may control your wallet BEFORE you reply. If you need time to think about it, think about all that before you reply. Be ready to make a decision when you contact me about this truck. This will be a cash sale, in person only - no checks, no payments, no deposits, no trades, no BS. I won’t waste your time, and I expect the same from you. If you’re far away and seriously interested and want to see more pictures before you make the drive, I’m happy to send you hundreds of pictures of anything you want to see on the truck, but you need to know what you’re looking at and be ready to make a decision and come get it. Nothing irritates me more than time-wasting lookie loos who can’t decide what they want. I know I come across as an asshole in this ad, but if you know what you’re looking for and know how to make a deal happen in a timely fashion then we’ll get along just fine. If you’re a typical lowballing tire-kicker who thinks you can buy this truck for the same price as a rusty 3/4 ton long bed, don’t waste my time. It’s dealing with 20+ years worth of flakes and idiots that have hardened my heart. Make sure you include your phone number in your reply or you will not get a response. I will not be answering any questions over email. Thanks for looking.