Never seen this color combo, nice. They were special year-end promotional packages (analogous to Ford's old "white sale" Explorer pickup packages) with special discounted price groupings of popular appearance/convenience options. 1979 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup History T he Chevrolet C/K Series was Chevy and GMC's full-size pickup from 1960 through 1999 in the United States. Even the smaller-bed units are huge! The design provided essentially a bigger truck with a squarish shape and significant passenger cabin room versus models from earlier decades. It is powered by a Chevy 350 small block combined with a 3 speed automatic transmission. The correct color matched carpet should be readily available. This pretty 1979 Chevrolet C10 pickup is a Bonanza package survivor with just 66,894 miles and seemingly excellent cosmetics. Copyright 2021 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media, Chuck's Chevy Truck Pages: Chevy and GMC Truck Model Differences. The K-series truck bed and length was the same size as the C-series truck. Whether you’re restoring a classic Chevy truck, looking to buy a used one, or just feeling nostalgic, understanding the technical specifications and features for these trucks can be helpful. Technical specifications of Chevrolet C-10 1979; Price:-Item location: Lake City, Arkansas, United States: Make: Chevrolet: Model: C-10: Type: Standard Cab Pickup: Trim: Bonanza: Year: 1979: Mileage: 123,000: VIN: CCL149S163107: Color: Red: Engine size: 350: Number of cylinders: 8: Power options: Air Conditioning: Fuel: Gasoline: Transmission: Automatic: Drive type: RWD: Interior color: Tan Rat Rod Project? I ordered a ’79 Scottsdale package with the Olds diesel 350. 1979 Chevrolet C-10. Six-cylinder engines were available in either 250- or 292-cubic inch size. High-end models came with wood grain inserts inside the truck cabin, while basic interior furniture consisted of plastic and vinyl. All Chevrolet (USA) Monza Series II 2+2 Hatchback Coupe versions offered for the year 1979 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. per foot at 2,800 revolutions per minute. As is often the case, they have more projects than they can handle and they now have this one listed here on eBay with an asking price of $8,900. This would be a nice resto. Only $1 for first 4 weeks! I love the single cab, however I only own two crew cabs, two carseats, a wife and the dog, so much more practical than a single reg cab. LIMITED TIME OFFER They masked them quite poorly, leaving them drenched in overspray. My ’66 Chev C-10 was smaller than today’s Toyota Tacoma! 1979 Chevrolet C30 Bonanza was last listed on Dec 4, 2020View more about this vehicle's history and comps below. This . Now Open To The Public. Always a Bonanza fan, because I was always a Highlander fan! TH700R TransmissionDana Spicer rearTilt Wheel ( First model that Chevy made)Not another truck in this conditionlike this on the market. Colonial Yellow 1979 Chevrolet K10 Bonanza 4x4 350 CID V8 3-Speed Automatic For Sale. The K-series trucks incorporated four-wheel drive as their predecessors with the same name. 305 V8 engine, 350 Turbo 3 speed automatic transmission, dual exhaust, power steering, power front ... $12,900. If your 1973 - 1987 body style has a VIN# located on the dashboard, with 17 digits, then it is between 1981 and 1987 model. Unless you’re a carpenter, how often are you going to have 8 feet of anything in the bed? And the K-series also included the addition of a half-ton model. 1979 Chevrolet C10 1/2 Ton values and more. moved per foot at 2,000 revolutions per minute to 355 lbs. MENU World's Largest Classic and Exotic Car Sales Company. STRONG 383 V8, NEW PAINT, COLD AC, SOLID AZ TRUCK, SLIGHT LIFT ON 33'S, NICE! Two more cracked heads NOT covered by GM. The dark green over mint two-tone is a sharp look, and the chrome all appears to be quite fresh. Not sure if the seats are original either. the bonanza features wood and chrome trim packages, but was based from the existing trucks and SUV's of each decade. Caffeine & Chrome - May 29, 2021 Sell My Classic/Exotic Car Please call us at (866) 383-1416. The fact that the bench seat has the corresponding green vinyl along the bottoms makes me think it should all be tied together, but I’ll defer to any Bonanza experts in the room to confirm. The eight-cylinder engines came in three sizes ranging from 307-cubic inches, producing 115 horsepower, to a 454 model producing 240 horsepower. As a child growing up in the late 1970’s, I believe the carpeting has been replaced with basic black. 1979 Chevrolet C10. • Early access to every find Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. To find new and used Chevy values, select a body-style and a year. Beautiful Bonanza: 1979 Chevrolet C10. Vehicle history. I sold it in ’82 with 65,000 miles for $3,500 and was happy to get that for it. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-barnfinds_com-box-4-0')}; The 350 is said to run strong, and obviously the low mileage should indicate there’s years and years of life left in this minty C10. (From 1965 to 1999 Canada, from 1964 through 2001 in Brazil, and from 1975 to 1982 in Chile). Runs great and is classified in VERY GOOD condition/95% original and 90% rust free.3/4 ton 350 Two Barrel with Holly Carburetor. And a half-ton model was produced that could hold up to six passengers. The C-series continued to be set apart as a truck model line by the two-wheel drive design in the engine. All Chevrolet (USA) Chevette 5-Door Hatchback versions offered for the year 1979 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. Up for Auction at No reserve is a 1978 Chevy C-10 Bonanza Short Box. Keep ’em coming, although, this one is really clean, and a better choice of words, besides “sucker” could have been used for short box owners. Horn pad would be an easy swap back to correct one with a bow tie. These lower-end machines came stock in C-10 and K-10 trucks. The torque produced ranged from a bottom performance of 205 lbs. The truck bed reached almost 7 feet long with vehicle space coverage of 117 1/2 inches from end to end in size. Save VISIT ON AutoHunter. The eight-cylinder engines came in three sizes ranging from 307-cubic inches, producing 115 horsepower, to a 454 model producing 240 horsepower. Machinery Pete video highlights of a 1979 Chevy Bonanza 4WD pickup with only 30,000 miles selling on an August 23, 2014 farm auction in southeast South Dakota The bed does have a liner in it, so it’s impossible to say just how well the paint underneath has survived, but the condition of the rest of the truck would seemingly indicate it’s still quite nice underneath. Their torque produced 175 and 225 lbs. Gotta admit that this is a clean rig and with just the right options; nice colors, too. Who knows – that description may be wrong, or the carpeting may have been replaced. The silver truck with red interior was sharp and ran great for 50,000 miles, then the troubles started, new injector pump and cracked head covered by GM warranty. The “shortys” looked especially nice if you lowered them slightly. Subscribe to our free daily email to continue reading: Please become a member to continue reading, Membership Benefits: Amazing classic truck that redefined how Chevy produced trucks. This pretty 1979 Chevrolet C10 pickup is a Bonanza package survivor with just 66,894 miles and seemingly excellent cosmetics. Dealership. Personally I would lowered it and add a nice set of wheels. Technical specifications of Chevrolet C/K Pickup 1500 1979; Price:-Item location: Denver, North Carolina, United States: Make: Chevrolet: Model: C/K Pickup 1500: SubModel: Bonanza: Type: Standard Cab Pickup: Trim: Fleetside: Year: 1979: Mileage: 49,000: Color: Burgundy: Fuel: Gasoline: Transmission: Automatic: Drive type: Rear Wheel Drive: Interior color: Red: Options: Cassette Player In on trade is this 1979 Chevy Bonanza pick up. A pity that they eliminated the fender emblems during the re-painting, and failed to remove the drip rails as well. A quick glance, and the Bonanza passes for a 1970s-1980s vintage Blazer. The headlight bezels are the same as 1979, but the grille has more chrome across the bottom. Look longer, and the Brazilian-market Chevrolet SUV looks a little like an … This Bonanza has the longer bed which isn’t nearly as coveted as the short-bed models, but I wouldn’t write it off just because of that. First off, there are not many people who know about the Bonanza. The 1979 Chevy K trucks had a wheelbase of 117.5 inches for a 6-foot bed and 131.5 inches for an 8-foot bed. a lot of the bonanzas had the clock in the dash. In 1978, Chevy trucks were rapidly improving, and consequently, their specifications did as well. My recently restored ’95 F150 is a short bed and considering how far the restoration went over budget, I’ll probably only haul sailboat fuel in it. 1978 C/K Pickup Differences I used to have a ’75 SWB with a 6-speed manual, and it resembled Swiss cheese. Long-bed models reached as much as 8 feet. Easily remedied by removing that gutless mill and replacing it with a non-smogged factory 383 crate motor. • Free want ad. From 1981 - 1987 Chevy Trucks used a 17 digit VIN#. 1979 Chevrolet C30 Bonanza. Nice looking C-10. per foot of pull at 2,000 revolutions per minute at 100 horsepower. Trucks now have to be four-door double-seated monstrosities that take up a lot of real estate in the parking lots and highways. If your truck has the VIN# on the dash, but it is not 17 digits, then it is a 1979 … You’ll find the C10 here on eBay with bidding up to $7,600 and the reserve currently unmet. Marketed by both the Chevrolet and GMC divisions, the C/K series encompassed a wide range of vehicles. Lutzenberger works in public finance and policy and consults on a variety of analytical services. The dark green over mint two-tone is a sharp look, and the chrome all appears to be quite fresh. Short beds look sharp and are preferred in a collector pickup. Listings found in our database. the chevy bonanza was a trim package, much similar to the silverado or chyenne. If you need a long bed for heavy hauling, buy a beater pickup. Excellent styling and pitiful power. Powering this C10 is the original 5.7L 350 Ci V8, which was an optional engine in 1979. It will be pampered and well looked after and it will probably only haul folding chairs and a cooler to a car show. Why does it seem that the biggest complaint against short beds is that 8 foot sheets of plywood or sheetrock won’t fit? A truck like this C10 probably isn’t going to be taking a load to the dump or cruising the curbs on garbage day for scrap metal. Engines The standard engine in the 1979 4x4 truck was a 250-ci (cubic inch), in-line six-cylinder with 130 horsepower (hp) and 210 foot-pounds of torque. Last year for Chevrolet Orange engines. The cabin appears to be in excellent shape, and maintains a level of cleanliness not associated with a workhorse. The torque produced ranged from a bottom performance of 205 lbs. Or subscribe without commenting. If I had this particular truck, I’d pull the motor with all its smog equipment and drop in a 383 stroker, “clean”. The designs of the 1979 Chevy trucks were shared with all truck models beginning from 1973 until 1987. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. moved per foot at 2,000 revolutions per minute to 355 lbs. Again, same thing, is it worth this much? The 1979 models continued the styling changes on all manufactured trucks by the company. It seems like every week there’s another batch of clean C10s coming up for sale, and while it can seem like an oversupply would diminish interest, it doesn’t seem to be the case. • Unlimited ad-free browsing 2nd owner. Looks to be a very nice ’79. The Bonanza package was basically a cosmetic dress-up kit like so many others that GM loved to use to bump up the sale price, but it’s not always easy to find one of these old-school C10s in stock condition or that wasn’t used as a workhorse. While first heralded as going cheap, because of the use of non-metal/non-fabric interior furniture, the trucks in fact held up for very long periods of services with reliable performance. Become a member to add images to your comments. 1979 Chevy C10 Bonanza 350 engine, 2wd automatic transmission, power windows and door locks, tilt steering and cruise control. The Chevy wears factory Rally wheels with chrome trim rings and new white-line tires. The 'C' indicated two-wheel drive while the 'K' meant four-wheel drive. Nice truck, for sure, all these clean ones lately are. Two-tone color designs were a common offering with truck packages sold by Chevy dealers. 1979 Chevrolet K10 4WD Pickup - 350ci V8 - 4 Speed Manual transmission - Blue and White Over Blue Interior - Clean, Classic Truck (Please note: If you happen to be viewing this 1979 Chev... More Info › The truck comes with some pretty typical options, including power steering, power brakes, cruise control, tilt wheel, and working A/C. 1950 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup, Unfinished Business: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396. Notify me of new comments via email. Research used 1979 Chevrolet Truck values, certified pre-owned prices for Chevrolet Trucks. Chevrolet was started by a Swiss race car driver and is now a division of General Motors. These were made for those who wanted a little step up from an El Camino. The gas 350 motor was much more reliable and workable. Glad you're reviving it and putting it to use, know you're having fun. It looks good and I would keep it that way. I wish this era of two-tone paint jobs would come back, but even if it did, there’s no way it would look as good as it does on a square-body pickup. C/K is a series of trucks that were manufactured by General Motors from the 1960 to 2002 model years. Nice to bring em back from the semi-dead. Speaking of short beds, I also miss the single cabs. I believe they should be color coded with the rest of the interior. Save this vehicle to get notifications - updates, prices and comments. Blazer gets new body design with metal roof over front seats and fiberglass over the rear. Truck is equipped with a 250 In-line 6 automatic trans PS PB and A/C. per foot at 2,800 revolutions per minute. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts in English and political science from Saint Mary's College and a Master of Business Administration in finance and marketing from California State University, Sacramento. From 1973 - 1980 Chevy trucks had a 13 digit VIN#. The Hagerty classic truck valuation tool® is designed to help you learn how to value your 1979 Chevrolet C10 1/2 Ton and assess the … And who’d want to haul garbage in one anyway? the paint on this truck is outstanding. Would you take a swing at this one, or are you a sucker for clean short beds? Did you enjoy this find? Show your support by. According to a listing I found breaking out the features of the Bonanza package, the carpeting should be color-keyed, which it doesn’t appear to be here. With an upgraded V8 under the hood, standout two-tone on a lifted 4x4 frame, and plenty of A/C interior comfort, this 1979 Chevrolet K-10 Scottsdale Bonanza gives you whole lot of truck for quite a nice price. These trucks used to be a dime a dozen, and were nice if you got around their rust issues, especially above the wheel wells and rockers. Would love to have this to use for hauling stuff for the rental properties. To someone like me, no, but for someone that has no other access to these, they’re clearly getting it, so someone is buying them. It has a very fresh appearance. Folder opens to 11x17 layout with three photographs showing side view of Chevy Bonanza Pickup Truck and three-quarter frontal views of Chevy Van and Sportvan packages, with discussion and prices for packages. I happen to like the short box, and everybody screams, “you can’t haul any plywood in a short box”. Yes and no. Find 20 used 1979 Chevrolet C/K 10 Series as low as $6,500 on Carsforsale.com®. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. View all the cars before we feature them! Truck has 151035 miles and according to previous owner engine was rebuilt at 127K I cannot prove this as I have no paperwork. Short Bed Barn Find: 1979 Chevrolet C-10 Bonanza During a scouting trip to California looking for trucks, the seller picked up this barn find 1979 Chevrolet C-10 Bonanza short bed. While most commonly associated with pickup trucks, the model line also included chassis-cab trucks and medium-duty trucks and served as the basis for GM full-size SUVs. Bonanza trim packages introduced and marketed as a "value" for customers, as three levels are available (YG6, YG7, YG8). The antennae system was incorporated into the windshield and the window glass was shaped, rather than flat, as in earlier trucks. Also offered were several Chevy Bonanza/GMC Royal Sierra option groups. Since 2009 Tom Lutzenberger has written for various websites, covering topics ranging from finance to automotive history. GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1979 Chevrolet C10 for sale. I will do my best to describe the vehicle to the best of my abilities. Not that I would, but it’s just as wide as this, so it hangs over the gate a foot.

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