Chevrolet C10 Parts

The Chevrolet C10 gained commercial success by becoming a top-selling model after its introduction in 1975 when manufacturers sold 750,000 units. The vehicle could be obtained as Fleetside or Stepside models while offering four different trims spread across two wheelbase options. Standards engines for the Chevrolet C10 were the 250-cubic-inch inline-six and the 350-cubic-inch V8 while the 454-cubic-inch V8 big block engine provided performance-oriented customers with maximum acceleration. Until the 1980s the Chevrolet C10 utilized its heavy-duty four-speed manual transmission as its transmission option because of its excellent durability and smooth shifting qualities for civilian and military usage. The ratio of 7.05:1 represented a low value among its class which influenced its driving performance. With a weight of 135 pounds the transmission exhibited superior performance by surpassing the weight of its earlier version SM465. The Canadian versions of Chevrolet C10 sports the Powerglide automatic transmission thus becoming the first transmission of its kind available in budget-friendly cars. The Chevrolet C10 received improvements to its engine and transmission complexes when the manufacturer updated the model during the late 1980s. The genuine Chevrolet C10 parts market remains active because owners seek new parts from extensive available supplies to sustain their vehicles' performance levels.