1976 Chevy C20 Truck - Walk around and test drive of my New Project Vehicle! 

As a Canadian growing up with salted roads, this truck is in unimaginably good shape. Tune up, fix the a/c, and cruise.

finally got my 76 camper special good times

I had a 76 C10 in highschool. I miss that truck, was a complete rust bucket, but it was so cool.

If the taste that you have for wheeling your jeep reflects on this truck build, we'll all be impressed with the outcome.

Very nice family heirloom! I would get it road trip ready and... road trip it! Take us along on a nice long back road trip. I know California has an abundance of great back roads and old towns. Perfect destinations for an old truck.

Yes, YEEESSSSS lowered street truck!!!!!!!!!!

You could never find something that nice on the east coast, damn rust. I'm excited to watch this build too.

“Frozen in time” I love it!

The best-looking truck ever made!

I would do unspeakable things to get my hands on a piece of old-school Americana in that condition! I look forward to seeing the tasteful upgrades you do that stay true to the soul of the truck.

76 was a good year. Restore it to original and it'll be even cooler. Regardless, whatever you do, I'm sure youi'll have loads of fun along the way.

Woow my dad auctally Bought a 75th anniversary c20 Cheyenne painted it Green new tires new engine ..it just needs the dash ...

I love that your “project truck” is in the condition that I am working to get mine to😂

Damn!!! What a beautiful truck. Keep it as original as you can. Can’t wait to see what you do with her.

Thats amazing I got a 1976 chevy k20 manual 4 speed with a 350 numbers matching driveline. Yours is in way better shape but I still love it..

It’s an absolute gem. Pretty much do t need to do anything with it! It should be parts run truck, grocery getter, head out for some carne asada on friday nights- that’s it!

My honest opinion: Do nothing to it... That truck is awesome!!! I don't mean "do nothing" literally; fix the a/c, freshen up the engine bay and components, check engine insides (top and bottom), oh! I know what you can do, modernize the suspension, especially if you're gonna lower it. "Do nothing" means don't cut it up or do any crazy body mods, but it's your truck, man do anything you want with it. Great gift, by the way!!!🤙🏻

I agree with dropping it and I know it's a odd idea but u should do a diesel engine in it I only suggest that cuz u haven't had one on the channel and a lowerd diesel square body would be pretty cool

I just received my Dad’s 1973 Chevy C20 Custom Deluxe.

Fix any leaks, get that beast running smooth and just enjoy it!!!! 🔥💯🇺🇸

Wow, nice condition ! I would go through to make brakes, tires, fuel lines,exhaust etc.all 100% safe. Tune and freshen up under the hood. Add overdrive for drive ability and probably soften the springs and get good stabilizer bars front and rear. Now that it is safe enjoy it !

Tires, lower it (leveling kit), exhaust system, new carb and full maintenance... You have just inherited a jewel, enjoy it and im sure you will take good care of it.

Can’t wait to see what you do with it..

You lucky dog you. That's a nice truck in great shape, you must be stoked. What should you do with it? Nothing too crazy, just some bolt on go fast parts, keep it basin and reliable and enjoy it.

@1:46 That's a sweet Maverick Jason (clean paint).

That’s cool looks just like mine my one the 2 tone I got to replace my transmission it belonged to my grandfather he’s passed n it mine now n learn standard it’s got some rust but I love it n can’t wait to bring it home n use as a everyday driver ❤

I was fortunate enough that I bought a 1985 Silverado rot free. I'm in the middle of getting it reliable. Then I'll work on changing some things.

square body's are timeless.

This is pure goodness. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

I purchased my neighbors old farm truck for a killer price. One owner 1974 K20. Original paint. Was sitting for 10 years and was able to get it running and driving in a couple hours. Very fun trucks.

I love the old 3/4 ton square bodies and its even LWB. I would do a few upgrades but basically just drive it as is,

That's so cool, can't wait to see the build.

In high School in the early 80s, I had a 78 shotbed chevy and I loved that truck , it had a 4-inch lift and some 33 and a very worn-out 350 and it was a complete blast, I Love those shackles on that maverick lol that takes me back also. Now for the new ride think one-ton front end and leaf springs and divorced transfer case

What a beautiful survivor. Really jealous, I would daily it just as is.

Upgrade the brakes and trans, locate or create a vintage looking slide in camper with jumping fish decals etc. Use it to tow your Jeep to various off road meccas around the Country.

As someone from the salt zone I am totally jealous of vehicles from out west our square bodies were rusted through in five years !

Those are nice looking wheels🤩

My dad came into ownership of a '96 Cherokee XJ in 2003. I was only 7 years old at the time (just as old as the Jeep) but when I turned 19 that it became mine. By that time my dad was a bit fed up with the maintenance and there wasn't ever a real conversation about me taking it over. He ended up saying that if I was willing to fix it then I could have it. Those 4.0 inline 6's of that era were basically bullet proof so a little TLC, along with a transmission rebuild, and I drove it for another 30k or so miles. Towards the end of my ownership I started to feel the same way my dad did about the maintenance. I was happy I got to enjoy it for as long as I did, but I still beat my self up over getting rid of it. Maybe I'll find it again someday.

I love square body trucks!

I luv those late 70s early 80s chevy/GMC trucks! Awesomeness! This comment may have already been made, but Paul with FabRats is a huge chevy fan and fixes old chevy trucks and cars. He may have connections for parts, etc. Have fun!

In the past, I only really tuned in for your Jeep content, but I am locked in for this one! Can't wait to watch progress!

Yes! Drop it low! Long beds look so good down low. Sweet truck, can’t wait to watch the project!

Stoked for this. My dad has an 84 squarebody… single cab, full size bed, 2wd… that was my grandpas and will be mine someday. It’s super similar, down to the grille and diamond plate rear bumper. Will definitely be following along cuz I’m gonna have to put some work into it someday.

The 'Club' is definitely from the 90's. I had one in school on my 1971 K10 in Omaha. It never was stolen. I still have it (both the truck and the club). I look forward to following you and the truck.

Beautiful pickup! But please, please bring back the original two-tone paint job. 🤞

Shave the door handles and chop the roof. Maybe put in a sunroof. Cut the dash for an upgraded radio and cut the doors for speakers.

Pull trans and motor: rebuild. Refresh. Refresh and clean engine bay. Lower truck by 2” Rolled rear bumper Inside: New floor carpet: a cool brown Re-appolster seats Refresh all inside door trim and dash. Add a JL sound system Build done.

Nostalgia right there. I remember as a kid my Dad had 2 of those C20's in the late 80s. one was that Forest Ranger green ( for work) and a beautiful white one just like yours. Thank you for sharing the newest edition to the channel. I'm sure you're going to do awesome things with it. Can't wait to see!

Beautiful truck

A huge thumbs up jason beautiful old truck!

I love the small steering wheel grip, even with the 1980's vented "leather" wrap. I think you should lower it an inch for true cruiser-ness. Now you have something to pick up your Suzuki when it dies :OP

I just lost my 80 c10 a few weeks ago to a fire from wiring gremlins so I’d highly recommend just combing through for any wiring gremlins.

square bodies are the best. that one is very clean. Agree like small lower and needs like a Sniper EFI kit

Sweet 💥

Dude!!! What a hand-me-down!! I think a bit of tool box buddy and you’re golden! 🤙 Can’t wait to see what happens to it!

Tres n a quarter!!!!👍🇺🇲🤣

I didn't know you got a squarebody, congrats.

Awesome truck!! I had a 79’ that was my first truck and miss it. Nothing like changing spark plugs while sitting inside the hood.

My dad has a 78 k10 shortbed right now that I work on and drive every chance I get. So simple to work on and so fun to drive. LMC Truck and Classic Industries are both good places to get parts from, especially period correct parts. And of course summit is a good place to start for parts for the small block. A new/refreshed carb, headers and exhaust will wake that engine up a bit. Also check timing, that can make it feel sluggish if it’s too far off. Love the truck and it’s history with the family, enjoy it!

Nice truck man, I just picked up a 78 C20 and they are really reliable trucks!

Absolutely love it!

Add overdrive, Holley EFI and an RV style cam, rear disc brake conversion on the 14 bolt

I’d do nothing but enjoy it.

If it was mine.....new bumpers, air ride, tint, new wheels and tires and dip all the chrome black.

If I owned this wonderful truck, I wouldn’t want to change it. Sure…I’d totally replace the exhaust, tune it up, and do up the suspension (watching you bounce up and down left me with the feeling I’d have to do something about that). I’m relieved to here from you that something CAN BE done to reduce the wandering steering; having driven these Chevys in the military, I find they do NEED improvement in that area. I’d splurge on rubber that is quieter and less tire-some on the ears. A fun afternoon could be spent removing, sanding and repainting cosmetic stuff such as the air cleaner housing and things like that. I’d do nothing to the cosmetics except under the hood. That would make me more familiar with what all is there so there are no surprises on down the road. Then…I’d load up Pinto and the rest of the family and enjoy a Sunday drive!❤ You are very fortunate to have this truckload of happy memories. Get out there and enjoy the heck out of it.

Nice truck. I’ve had a few square bodies, and grew up driving them back in the day. I personally say, tune up, drive it and enjoy it the way it is. - keep one original. (If it were me, I’d restore it to original - but keep dads wheels.) Enjoying the channel, I also have Jeeps, Yukon, pickups, etc.

I grew up with my dad having a ‘75 C20 Camper Special, though his was a Cheyenne and in mint green. Watching you drive this brings back a lot of memories. Hood also has the high GVW, but he always has lumber racks and tool boxes in back, so it rode ok. Also with 16.5 wheels, which are getting hard to find tires for these days. Sadly 74-75 suffered from bad rusty issues in the bed sides as they collected water, even here in California. So the truck is now in the big scrap pile in the sky.

Love the truck, you can still LS swap it in CA. Easiest way is a CARB certified crate engine. Junkyard stuff would be doable, just more work. Either way that truck is a clean survivor.

What an awesome truck dude!!! I can’t wait to see what your going to do to it but I’d clean her up and run her as is 👍🏻. Fantastic video as always

Love the old square body's . I have had a few over the years and wish I would have kept one of them . I would pretty much leave it alone except for some 50-state legal exhaust , refresh the engine with a cam , headers , intake , and fuel injection all 50 state legal though since you live in California . Maybe update the suspension like shocks , springs etc. I'm looking forward to see what your vision is Jason . Congratulations on the new to you ride.

Here is what I would recommend: For the engine, get an EFI kit and see if you can get it going on the original mill Headers and exhaust to get that killer sound from a GM Push Rod V8 As far as suspension, definitely lower it and stiffen it up a little bit.

Ah... Your Dirt Bike Hauler. Quintessential Cali truck, out side of the exhaust, almost no rust.

My truck is just like yours,same color

What a great truck! I love square bodies, my first vehicle as a 14 y/o kid back in 1994 was a 73 K10 short bed. I really love the early squares, my first suggestion would be to find an OE style grill for it. I think the white paint is a nice canvas for maybe some pinstriping, at least on the tailgate, and a mild drop would look great. I wouldn't go too crazy with it, not with it being a family heirloom like that.

Well.. you could turn it into one of the most famous squarebody trucks... The truck from the Fall Guy series. That is what I would do. Looks l like a perfect candidate. For now, I think that it would be great to just enjoy it as is for a while till you get some inspiration to what you want to do with it.

👌 Not sure I'd lower it. See so many 2wd lowered ones.

What a great truck! Please don't lower it..

We finally got a video on it!

I like having a painted ceiling! No saggy headliner. But, I’m sure it’s a bit louder in cab because of it. Did I spy your Jeep in the neighbors driveway? Awesome to have good neighbors.

Nice! I vote for nice EFI kit of some sort for mileage... :) Oh keep the hood hinges well lubed! Don't wanna see that nice hood kinked! ;)

And the hood isn't bent! Wow! Step-dad must've lubbed the hinges. Good job! My father-in-law had a mid-80's C-20 with a 4 speed with granny first, so basically a 3-speed for normal use. I had it loaded with stuff moving from one home to another. I went around a turn a little fast, but the thing handled like it was on rails. I owned an '81 Toyota pickup which alway liked to twist its rear end going around corners; so, my perspective may have been a little skewed. I loved that C-20; though, the clutch was a bit much. You really had to stand on it. Again, the Toyota had a very light clutch. Your C-20 is in great shape. I don't really have any suggestions for you. I love them the way they are. Though, I imagine a C-20 with a long bed being lowered would look kind of weird, well, if you go too far. Interested to see what you do with it no matter what.

Very cool Jason. My dad had a couple early to mid 70's Chevy's much like this one. I want to say Cheyenne's? Anyway, I would fix the motor and diff leaks, replace the exhaust with something similar so it still harkens back in your mind. Keep those wheels for sure as it is part of it's history..gift from mom. Rebuild the carb, but I'd keep it as close to as you remember it when you were young.

Jason that is a cool old truck , I hope you keep the old wagon wheels , it looks so cool just the way it is . The only thing I would do for cosmetics is find a period correct grill , love the look of the fat tires on the back . Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

I never see anyone taking a good lt1 from a 90’s corvette or camero and throwing those beasts in. Would love that type if a build instead of LS blando

First thing I'd do is getting the a/c working!

Keep those hood hinges lubed to avoid the old hood taco.... I'd like to see a old school era 454 in it

I have a 82 c20 straight 6 3speed manual with a granny gear.

I'd say just restore it or turn it into a lowered cruiser. Love the old square bodies. Miss my dad's 79 Cheyenne. Wouldn't mind get another, but unfortunately the reg cab doesn't work too well with everyday use.

T B I - Holly!!!!!!!

383E crate engine, Holley efi and overdrive transmission.

Slam it!!!! It needs to be “Sweet n’ Low”

This truck in good shape, I think if you want to do something update without take the spirit of this era of truck, give it overhaul for engine and update engine with some decent parts little chrome near engine coating for the down side & more classic look front and rear

Неплохое ведро 🙂

I have a 1976 Chevy C10 truck it was my grandpa's my Grandpa gave it to my dad my grandpa get to me my truck needs work but it's still a good running truck I love it and I cannot wait to drive it on the road it still has the original tires on it I just put any speedometer cable in it I am looking forward but you're going to do to your truck to I think you should restore the motor and put new fuel in it and give it an oil change and new exhaust pipes.

Nice truck! That said if it has the dual saddle bag style fuel tanks.. the trucks were recalled ... In lieu of doing a collection of them, they paid $800. To take them off the road. Due to impact explosion from T-bone accidents. So I imagine if that were to happen, insurance will not pay. Possibly not pay for any comp. claim . Best of luck in your project. I rebuilt most of my 78k20-3/4T4x4, but floor is all but gone to rust. A project for another day.

Got an 84 c10 dual gas tank my wife inherited. 66k originsl miles. Ac works too

You probably won't do it.. But I would leave that truck as it is. Maybe fix up the interior and get some oem parts for the engine bay...but that's it. Nice truck 🙂

We had many of these growing up if I remember right I have had 4 myself 2 and 4wd here is my suggestion like you said need a carb and fuel system cleaned does it have the height distributor if not change it with a 103000 miles on it I might consider doing a cam and lifters not sure what California will let you do and oh yeah fix the valve cover leaks you know there leaking lol besides that drive it maybe in the future make it ride and drive better and maybe think about finding an none computer controlled 700r4 to put in it to get overdrive but that is me either way cool truck

If it was my truck, I would keep it like it is. Old trucks like that shouldn't be lowered. They don't look good lowered, in my opinion. I would, however, maybe get the motor gone through and maybe rebuilt to give you more power. I have my dads old 97 5.9 Dodge that I'm trying to get back on the road. It's a great looking old truck.

Do as little as possible. But do it right.