| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| make: | Chevrolet |
| model: |
C10 Fleetside rear-wheel drive longbed 1/2 ton pickup truck |
| trim level: | Scottsdale |
| model year: | 1980 |
| place of assembly: | Janesville, Wisconsin, USA |
| year production: | |
| car owned: | 7/99 - 8/00 |
| mileage when purchased: | unknown ( reading 88450 km ) |
| mileage when sold: | unknown ( reading approx. 91800 km ) |
| additional information: |
Imported to Finland as new in '80. Rebuilt in '93. Modifications include shortening the truck 14 in. behind the cab to achieve the wb of the shortbed model, body trim panel shaving, lowering the suspension, swapping the diesel to an Olds gasoline V8, changing the transmission and rear axle and the Kawasaki green paint job |
| CHASSIS AND FRAME | |
| body type: | Regular cab shortbed pickup truck ( modified ) |
| wheelbase: | 117.5 in. ( 298 cm ) |
| lenght: | approx. 200 in. ( 508 cm ) |
| width: | approx 79 in. ( 201 cm ) |
| weight: | approx. 3650 lb ( 1660 kg ) |
| paint: |
Kawasaki green, bumpers also painted, black grille |
| modifications: |
Frame and bed shortened by 14 in., the original wb was 131.5 in. Trim panels shaved off. Suspension lowered. Mirrors from Camaro. Fuel tank lid welded shut. |
| additional information: |
V22 chromed grille ( painted black ), A01 tinted glass - all windows ZY5 exterior decor package Z62 Scottsdale equipment |
| INTERIOR | |
| seating: | 3 |
| seat upholstery: | brown plush |
| shifter type: | steering column mounted |
| gauges: |
speed, fuel, water temp., oil pressure, voltmeter |
| standard equipment: | |
| optional equipment: |
A28 sliding rear window, N33 Comfortilt steering |
| additional equipment: |
wooden cupholder, electric heater, 3 -spoke steering wheel, inside-adjustable side-view mirror |
| audio system: |
Las Vegas radiocassette-player, 2 * 5.25 in. Alpine speakers |
| additional information: | |
| ENGINE | |
| make & model year: | Oldsmobile "Rocket" smallblock V8 1976 |
| type: | ohv V8 gasoline engine |
| displacement: | 350 cu. in. ( 5.74 liters ) |
| block: | cast iron, 2-bolt main bearing caps |
| bore: | 4.057 in. ( 10.30478 cm ) |
| stroke: | 3.385 in. ( 8.5979 cm ) |
| compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| valvetrain: |
pushrod operated, hydraulic lifters, 2 valves / cylinder |
| camshaft(s): | |
| head(s): | cast iron, smog-legal, 79cc chambers |
| intake system: |
carbureted, dual-plane cast iron manifold, 1 * 4bbl Holley vacuum |
| exhaust system: |
stock cast manifolds, 3 in. dual exhaust pipes, 1 hi-flow muffler / pipe |
| ignition: | 1-point |
| emission systems: | removed |
| accessories: | Power steering and brakes pump |
| rated horsepower: | 160 hp SAE net ( 119 kW ) |
| rated torque: | 275 lbs-ft SAE net ( 373 Nm ) |
| estimated horsepower: | 205 hp SAE net ( 153 kW ) |
| estimated torque: | 340 lbs-ft SAE net ( 461 Nm ) |
| additional information: |
Original 350 cu in. diesel engine swapped in '93 to an inspected and rebuilt '76 Olds gasoline engine with stock parts except for the Holley carb and larger radiator. Power increase due to removal of catalysator and emission systems, Holley carburetor, open-element air cleaner and free flowing dual pipes. |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| type: | RWD |
| transmission type: | 3-speed automatic |
| make & model year: | GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 ( TH-350 ) |
| rear axle: | GM 12-bolt, 30 % friction-lock |
| axle ratio: | |
| wheels: | 15 in. chrome |
| brakes: | power brakes, discs front, drums rear |
| tires, front: | Mohawk Millenium / Michelin 235/70R15 |
| tires, rear: | Remington Radial 275/60R15 |
| additional information: |
J55 heavy duty power brakes. Transmission and rear axle changed during the rebuild in '93 |
| PERFORMANCE & ECONOMY | |
| top speed: |
over 125 mph ( over 200 km/h ), tested with tailgate up |
| acceleration 0-60mph: | |
| acceleration 0-100km/h: | |
| acceleration 1/4 mile ( 402m ): | |
| fuel economy, highway: | |
| fuel economy, city: | 12.4 mpg ( 19 liters / 100km ), observed |
| fuel economy, average: | |
| additional information: | runs on 95 -octane unleaded fuel |