1969 Chevrolet C20 CST 20 396 Barn Find 38000 miles!

1969 Chevrolet Other Pickups CST Description

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Im selling a 1969 C/20 396 original truck. I will describe things in the best detail I can and answer any question your have. This truck was a far truck and a barn find. The repair that have been made were to enhance reliability and restore to like new condition for 1969. This truck drive great. Engine has plenty of power and transmission shifts smooth through its manual gearbox. Truck has less than 38000 miles. Verified by farmer's son who took possession of truck once the father passed. The truck is solid for its year and being in a western barn for many years. Everything works as it should except windshield washer (see notes below).I have done a lot of the repair work that was necessary. All parts come with truck (at buy it now price) to complete most of the restoration. I will assist with shipping at or very close to buy it now price. I have oodles more pics and videos and receipts I can share.
Vehicle retains its original engine transmission and rear end.When I bought the truck I had it taken to a local service shop who specializes in classic cars. I have the receipts to show all work performed, as well as all items purchased. Once completed, this specific truck could be the most economical restore you can find compared to its final value.Engine compression test showed <5 psi cross all cylinders. No need to rebuild. adjusted valves. running z-rod AmsoilCarb was adjustedEngine was resealed except for heads, timing cover, front seal. None were leakingTune up including plugs, wires, filters, brand new electronic distributor. Old points distributor comes with truckResealed transmission and rear endAmsoil fluids all the way around including coolantNew shocks, sway bar bushings, ball jointsNew brake shoes and wheel cylinders all the way around. New master cylinder and hoses. Brakes stop amazingly.New trailing arm bushingsNew (not reman) quick ratio steering gear, Two new steering wheels. one blue one greenRecovered Seat and new headlinerNew motor mounts, control arm bushings, driveline carrier bearingNew ceramic coated headers and flangesRear cab cross member replaced as well as inner rockers, new core support, battery tray, and passenger inner fenderNew body mounts and core support mounts.New beltsBrand new 4 core Champion aluminum radiator with electric fans. Works like a dream
Work to be done and have all parts except the bed:R&R inner and outer rockersR&R outer cab cornersStrip and prep for paint. Prime and Paint truck - you supply paint and consumablesInstall brand new secondary fuel tank. All parts included, may need to supply fuel linesBody work to bed. the floor and wheel tubs are absolutely immaculate for this truck. bedsides and tailgate need typical finishing body work before painting. at one point in this trucks life, it had been resprayed. 504 paint code, PPGWindow and body sealslight gasketsNew headlightsNew windshield pump and electric motor conversion, new wipers and tubing. Current pump is shot.interior trim, carpet, steering column, dash, gauges, and a bunch of miscellaneous parts.more body and bed mountsBlasted and powder coated steel wheels and good tires. original split rim and bias ply tires can go with the truck at buy it now. They are listed for sale locally, along with original radiator and fan.
What you will need:replace bed (not necessary IMO) or do body work to make ripple freeclean up, paint frameinstall rockers and cab corners. slight pin-holing, but I am very thorough with my car restorations so I would change them.prime; paint bodyinstall all supplied partsclean up and paint mirrors, replace mirror glasspurchase new glass. This truck has original glass and has hazing / rock chip.Your choice, but i like the classic tires. The radials under it now are basic, but i would put the whitewall radials under it.Once restoration is completed, the truck could easily be sold for $35000 plus. Very hard to find a CST/20 with original pre smog 396, 4 bolt main 4bbl carb.
feel free to contact me with questions or more pics412-848-9106