Chevrolet C10 Custom DeLuxe
Built: 1972-1985 · 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
| Power | 116 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 4,098 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,020 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,360 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,797.5 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,474.5 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 3correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 64.5 kW/t (116 kW / 1.8 t)
Stronger than 81% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Chevrolet C10 Custom DeLuxe have?
The Chevrolet C10 Custom DeLuxe delivers 116 kW.
How much does the Chevrolet C10 Custom DeLuxe weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,798 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet C10 Custom DeLuxe?
2,474 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet C10 Custom DeLuxe have?
6 cylinders, 4,098 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet C10 Custom DeLuxe?
5,100 mm × 2,020 mm.
When was the Chevrolet C10 Custom DeLuxe built?
Production years: 1972-1985.
What to check before buying
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This page carries 13 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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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 CST
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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