1971 Chevrolet C10

In 1971, the Chevrolet trucks were given a new grille design. A new trim package was introduced called the Cheyenne. On the GMC models they were referred to as the Sierra. These packages were basically comfort features including a nicer interior, more padding and insulation, carpet, chrome trim, and upper and lower side molding and tailgate trim.

This was the first year for AM/FM radios factory installed. The front brakes on all light-duty trucks were switched from drums to discs. Another change was to the lug pattern, which had been a six-lug bolt pattern. The new pattern was a five-lug pattern in similar fashion to Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and Pontiac passenger cars. The 1/2 ton 4x4 trucks retained the 6 lug bolt pattern.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012

Sold for $30,000 at 2015 Mecum : Monterey.
This Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Pickup has been given a ground-up restoration. It is finished in dark olive with white inserts with a green hounds tooth interior. There is a GM 700R4 automatic transmission, 3.73 Positraction rear end, factory air conditioning and power disc brakes. The car has power steering, tilt steering column, and comfort grip steering wheel. The truck rides on BF Goodrich TA tires and 15x8 inch Rally wheels.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2016