One-Family-Owned 1972 Chevrolet K10 Custom 4x4 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1972 Chevrolet K10 was part of Chevrolet’s highly regarded "Action Line" C/K truck series, a generation introduced for 1967 that helped redefine the pickup truck as both a capable work vehicle and a comfortable daily driver. As a four-wheel-drive half-ton model, the K10 combined rugged off-road capability with improved ride quality, and convenience features that broadened the appeal of pickups beyond traditional utilitarian use.

By 1972, the platform was in its final year before Chevrolet launched the all-new trucks for 1973, making it the culmination of six years of continuous refinement. Changes for the 1972 model year were relatively modest and included a revised grille design and updates to trim and exterior details, reflecting Chevrolet’s focus on perfecting a proven formula before the major redesign. In addition to being the final model year for the Action Line trucks, 1972 also marked the best-selling year for this generation with more units sold than any previous year of the model line.

This 1972 Chevrolet K10 Custom is finished in silver with a gray interior and a black spary-in bed coating. Under the hood is a 350ci V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Rolling on a set of polished Center Line 16" wheel wrapped in Cooper tires, this truck also has power steering and power brakes. It sits on Rancho shock absorbers and is equipped with manual locking hubs. Inside, it features a gray bench seat, and JVC cassette radio.

The seller reports that his grandfather purchased the truck new in Idaho and was it passed through multiple generations of their family before the seller acquired it in 2019. The seller states that the truck was painted and the engine was rebuilt around 12 years ago under his father's ownership. This 1972 Chevrolet K10 Custom is now offered with receipts and a clean Utah title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• One-family ownership since new

• 350ci V8 engine

• Four-speed manual transmission

• Four-wheel-drive

• 16" Center Line polished wheels

• Rancho shock absorbers

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (CKE142J100776) decodes as:

• C - Chevrolet truck

• K - Four-wheel drive

• E - 8 cylinder

• 1 - 1/2 ton

• 4 - Pickup

• 2 - 1972 model year

• J - Janesville, Wisconsin, assembly plant

• 100776 - Sequential production number

• The Service Parts Identification tag shows these options:

  • Body side molding, lower

  • Outside rearview mirror, right-hand

  • Rear axle, 3.73 ratio

  • 350ci V8 engine

  • Power steering

  • AM pushbutton radio

  • Full foam seat

  • Medium Green paint

  • Tinted glass

  • Belt molding

  • Front wheel locking hubs

  • Air cleaner

  • 4-speed manual transmission

  • Full wheel covers

  • HD radiator

  • Ammeter, temperature and oil pressure gauges

  • Green vinyl trim

Modifications

• Chrome air cleaner assembly

• Carter AFB four-barrel carburetor

• Long tube headers and dual exhaust

• Spray-in bed coating

• Polished bed rail and tailgate protectors

• Single-DIN JVC cassette radio

Known Imperfections

• The dash has been cut for a single-DIN radio

• The doors have been cut for speakers

• Wear on various interior surfaces

• Images detailing the condition of this 1972 Chevrolet K10 are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

The seller reports that his grandfather bought this truck new in Idaho.

Included Items

• Assorted historical service documents

Additional Information

The seller states, "The truck was bought brand new by my Grandpa. It was then passed down to my Dad and he was the one who painted it, about 12 years ago, and then I bought it from him.

"Engine has been rebuilt all new upholstery, dash, door panels and pads. High quality paint. Has been stored in a garage for the last 20 years. The engine was rebuilt at the same time the paint job was done. A heavy duty coating was done on the running panels to help prevent chips, the same with the bed of the truck."