Chevrolet C10 CST
Built: 1970 · Series: C10
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Chevrolet C10 – the collective page of the half-ton C/K series: C denotes rear-wheel drive, 10 the half-ton payload class, six- and eight-cylinder engines from 116 to 220 kW
The Chevrolet C10 is the half-ton pickup from General Motors' C/K series, built across three generations from 1960 to 1987: the first through 1966, the second ("Action Line") through 1972, and the third, square-bodied generation through 1987. The type designation follows a fixed scheme: C stands for rear-wheel drive (K for four-wheel drive), and the number 10 for the half-ton payload class, with 20 (three-quarter ton) and 30 (one ton) above it. Body styles ranged from the Fleetside pickup with smooth cargo sides to the Stepside with exposed rear fenders and the enclosed Panel Van; the C10 was built in the United States, Canada, and in CKD assembly in Brazil and Mexico as well.
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The register lists 37 versions of the C10, mostly with six- and eight-cylinder engines from 116 to 220 kW and roughly 4,100 to 7,400 cm³ displacement. Kerb weights range from 1,630 to 2,523 kg, gross vehicle weight from 2,080 to 3,500 kg, and the lengths recorded run from 4,800 to 5,400 mm.
As a half-ton pickup, the C10 competed directly with the Ford F-100/F-150 and the Dodge D100 and was for decades one of the best-selling pickups in North America, used as a work truck in trades and agriculture as much as a fleet vehicle. The third generation, the square body, is now a collector field in its own right with a large custom and restoration scene.
Buying used, check for rust on the frame, cab corners, door sills and cargo bed, the condition of the often-swapped six- and eight-cylinder engines (250/292 inline-six, 305/350/400/454 V8), the Turbo-Hydramatic automatic gearboxes, and the front drum or disc brakes. Parts supply for body, chassis and drivetrain components is very good given the huge production numbers and long build run.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet (General Motors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,733 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,880 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,934 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,195 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Chevrolet C10 CST weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,934 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet C10 CST?
2,195 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet C10 CST have?
8 cylinders, 5,733 cm³ displacement.
When was the Chevrolet C10 CST built?
Production years: 1970.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
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Other models in this series
C-10
C-10 CUSTOM
C-10 FLEETSIDE
C-10 SILVERADO
C-10 STEPSIDE PICKUP
C10
C10 1/2 TON
C10 Apache
C10 BONANZA
C10 CHEVROLET
C10 CHEYENNE
C10 CUSTOM
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