Project 1976 Chevrolet C20 Scottsdale

Description

The General Motors C/K series of pickup trucks emerged as the renowned successor to the Task Force era, solidifying its position as the marque's most celebrated light truck. The third generation, known for its straight lines and distinctive hard, parallel edges, earned the moniker "the square body" and achieved significant sales success, remaining in production with styling changes until 1991.

For 1975, Chevrolet introduced the Scottsdale and Silverado trims and expanded to offer a C20 four-door pickup in response to extended-cabs from both Ford and Dodge. The Scottsdale trim level was known for its upgraded interior options over the more basic Cheyenne trim, which included cloth interior and optional bucket seats. The C20 Scottsdale was a two-wheel drive 3/4-ton pickup. In 1976, C20 engine displacement decals were removed from the grille and faux woodgrain exterior trim was discontinued, while interior woodgrain trim for door panels and dashboard remained.

This 1976 C20 Scottsdale offers interior wood trim and was sold with a vinyl bench seat, that has since been updated with a saddle blanket finish. Living most of its life as a work truck, this two-owner C20 was previously purchased from an estate and is being offered to the public after years of maintenance to maintain road readiness.

Highlights

• Scottsdale level trim featuring interior faux wood grain and chromed front bumper

• 350 cu-in V8 rated at 165 HP

• Hydra-matic three-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in factory Hawaiian Blue

• The chassis number CCL246B178703 decodes as:

  • C – Chevrolet 

  • C – 96” or 106” cab

  • L – V8-350 4 carb rated at 165 HP

  • 2 – 3/4-ton truck

  • 4 – Pick Up Body Type

  • 6 – 1976 Model Year

  • B – Baltimore, MD assembly plant

  • 178703 – Production Sequence Number

Features

• Since acquiring the truck in 2014, the owner has replaced wheels, tires and brake lines, in addition to rebuilt rear brake drums

• Since acquiring the truck in 2014, the owner has upgraded the engine with new radiator, plugs, wires, and hoses, in addition to a new exhaust

• Carburetor was professionally rebuilt

• Upgraded “original style” modern radio and speakers

• Custom saddle blanket seat installed over factory vinyl seat

Known Imperfections

• This 1976 C20 Scottsdale truck was regularly used as a work truck, and is presented in “as-is” condition

• Factory paint presented with patina, scratches and dents expected in a work truck of this age

• Replacement truck bed installed with mismatched color

• Replacement GMC tailgate installed with mismatched color

• Hood does not completely close on driver’s side

• Surface rust present around engine bay

• Rust present above driver’s side headlight

• Rust present behind driver’s side rear wheel well

• Rust present behind passenger’s side rear wheel well

• Paint bubbling present in door jams

• Small cracks in the dashboard the cover

Included

• Original rear bumper

• Original tailgate

• Two original 16.5-inch wheels

• Owner’s manuals

Ownership History

This two-owner 1976 Chevrolet C20 Scottsdale was purchased from the original owner’s family in 2014. The original owner purchased the C20 in late 1975 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and it was used as a long-time work truck. After he passed away, the family kept the truck stationery at their house until the current owner purchased the truck and prepared the vehicle for road-worthy work again. The owner states that the truck has been garage kept and used for light work and hauling in non-winter months.