Project: 1982

Chevrolet

C-10

Our Task

LS swap

Status: In-Progress

History

and Facts

Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive

Tonnage rating: 1/2 ton

Wheelbase: 117.5–131.5 in

Shipping weight: 2,348 lbs

Engine: 5.0 V8 manual with 132 horsepower

Transfer case: Lightweight aluminum with synchronized gearing for shifting into 4WD at speeds under 25 mph

The C-10 was part of Chevrolet's pickup truck line from the 1960s to the 1980s.

The "C" stands for "conventional" and refers to the truck's two-wheel-drive system, while the "10" refers to its half-ton payload capacity.

The 1982 model also featured a new synchronized gearing feature on K-30 models.

What’s in the Box?

5.3 LS + 4L60E Transmission

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