Think I found a somewhat rare truck

[Craig Nedrow]

Soooo, have some $$, and stopped by a nib down the road, and going to go down there on Sat., with a load of cash. I believe it is a 1977, short/step with a canopy, no significant rust, 454. Ran when parked. Five years ago this guy had twenty rigs, some I have been lusting after for awhile, but he wont sell. Then the 2020 fire burned his house and everything EXECPT this truck, so a blessed machine i'm thinkin'. He is now willing to talk price, so looking forward to a closeup look at this truck. If the body is straight, but not running, around here they are going from 2500-4500 like that. I will start low and go from there.

 

[nvrenuf]

Sounds like a cool truck and worth getting but what's rare about it? Wouldn't the 454 be a swap?

 

[Mr Clean]

Must have pics...asafp

 

[legopnuematic]

Sounds like a cool truck and worth getting but what's rare about it? Wouldn't the 454 be a swap?

If it’s a C10, a 454 was an option, not available for a K10

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[TotalyHucked]

Depending on how it's optioned and overall condition, that'd be a $6000-10,000 truck here

 

[nvrenuf]

If it’s a C10, a 454 was an option, not available for a K10

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Wow, that's cool and interesting. I always thought that could only happen if it was attached to a special package.

 

[Snoots]

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[legopnuematic]

Wow, that's cool and interesting. I always thought that could only happen if it was attached to a special package.

I’d say you’d be more likely to find a short bed step side 454 C10 that does have the F44 rpo (big ten/heavy half) than not, as (until 1979) that would get you a truck without emissions equipment. The muscle truck thing really started with the F44/F150/D150s.

And with the general ‘Truckin’ movements of the 70s where trucks definitely were becoming play toys/drivers/leisure vehicles, a savvy buyer would probably opt for a few more options if going with a big block. Compared to the Kansas farmer that wanted a 250 six, three on the column, manual brake, manual steering, etc.

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[nvrenuf]

@legopnuematic that's good stuff, thanks!