1970 CHEVROLET K10 CUSTOM PICKUP

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This restored 1970 Chevrolet K10 custom short-bed pickup is powered by a 468ci V8 paired with an SM465 4-speed manual transmission. The engine uses a high-capacity aluminum 100-percent TIG welded radiator with dual electric fans and features a Holley carburetor with fuel delivered by an Aeroquip fuel line and Edelbrock in-line fuel filter pulling fuel from a custom-built aluminum fuel cell. The motor exhales through a set of coated headers. The exhaust is a polished stainless MagnaFlow system.

The transmission was built by Inland Truck. Equipped with a hydraulic Centerforce clutch hooked to an NP205 transfer case with all-gear direct drive components. The rear end is a 1970 GM Corporate 12-bolt 3.73 posi-traction and a Dana 44 up front. Riding on a completely rebuilt front axle with all new seals, bearings, U-joints and machined steering knuckles from Reid Racing, along with all new machined steering arms installed and torqued for the new crossover steering. The front spindles were replaced with machined parts that allow it to run a larger set of front wheel bearings. From a remotely mounted power steering reservoir, all braided power steering hoses to custom tubular cross member with integrated motor mounts, fully greaseable, heavy-duty suspension. During the restoration, the frame was media-blasted and powder-coated along with the undercarriage. The paint is a base with a clear finish with a thoroughly sanded and buffed finish. The interior features a custom stereo.