1977 K10 LB stepside Did they build any? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

3x2GTO · 10-12-2022, 10:00 AM

I'm looking at buying a 1977 K10 short bed stepside from an estate, it looks to be original, except it now has a fleetside bed on it. I checked the decal on the glove box and it came equipped as a Scottsdale, stepside, 350 4bbl, 4 speed, K10 with AC, all of that is still present. The problem is, I forgot to check the wheel base info on the decal, to verify that it's a factory short bed and not a cut down. The estate is also selling a nicely done, home made trailer, built from a square body, long bed stepside pickup frame & bed. After I got home, I got to wondering if the bed on the trailer, originally came from the K10 pickup I'm looking at? I looked at the K10's frame fairly well, and I didn't see any signs of it being shortened, but I really need to go back and recheck it. The truck isn't close to me, otherwise I'd drive over again and check it out more thoroughly, before getting the $$$ and trailer together. So, my question is, did GM ever build a 1977 K10 long bed, stepside pickup? Also, the stepside bed on the trailer looks to be an 8 ft, or maybe 9ft with a wooden floor.

**mongocanfly** · 10-12-2022, 12:21 PM

According to the sales brochure, you could get a K10 with a 6-1/2 or 8 ft stepside bed

3x2GTO · 10-12-2022, 12:58 PM

Thanks for posting, I've Googled it many times and couldn't get any information, looks like I'd better check it out the frame again. Any idea what the wheel base is for a 77 K10 short bed?

**mongocanfly** · 10-12-2022, 01:04 PM

117.5 for short
131.5 for long

3x2GTO · 10-12-2022, 01:17 PM

Normally, I wouldn't expect it to be a cut down, but the deceased owner was quite the body man and fabricator, so you never know. Last year, I drove 400 miles round trip only to find the truck I went to buy was a cut down, bought it anyway for a cheaper price, sold it to pay for the wasted trip. Thanks again for the post!

**old Rusty C10** · 10-13-2022, 10:16 AM

years back i lived in NYC and the electrical company Con Edison had several longbed step side 4x4 trucks that were used in the beach areas and some of the northern NYC more rural suburbs

3x2GTO · 10-13-2022, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the info, I'm going back to look it over again, I'll post results.

Keith Seymore · 10-13-2022, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3x2GTO

So, my question is, did GM ever build a 1977 K10 long bed, stepside pickup?

A ton.

Especially for export to the middle east.

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3x2GTO · 10-15-2022, 09:43 PM

Ok, went back and checked it out again today, it is a factory short bed and not a cut down, very solid truck, except for the bed, it came home with me. Thanks for all the help, much appreciated!

10-12-2022, 10:00 AM	#1
3x2GTO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 282	1977 K10 LB stepside Did they build any? I'm looking at buying a 1977 K10 short bed stepside from an estate, it looks to be original, except it now has a fleetside bed on it. I checked the decal on the glove box and it came equipped as a Scottsdale, stepside, 350 4bbl, 4 speed, K10 with AC, all of that is still present. The problem is, I forgot to check the wheel base info on the decal, to verify that it's a factory short bed and not a cut down. The estate is also selling a nicely done, home made trailer, built from a square body, long bed stepside pickup frame & bed. After I got home, I got to wondering if the bed on the trailer, originally came from the K10 pickup I'm looking at? I looked at the K10's frame fairly well, and I didn't see any signs of it being shortened, but I really need to go back and recheck it. The truck isn't close to me, otherwise I'd drive over again and check it out more thoroughly, before getting the $$$ and trailer together. So, my question is, did GM ever build a 1977 K10 long bed, stepside pickup? Also, the stepside bed on the trailer looks to be an 8 ft, or maybe 9ft with a wooden floor. Last edited by 3x2GTO; 10-12-2022 at 11:33 AM.

10-12-2022, 12:21 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1977 K10 LB stepside Did they build any? According to the sales brochure, you could get a K10 with a 6-1/2 or 8 ft stepside bed Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-12-2022, 12:58 PM	#3
3x2GTO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 282	Re: 1977 K10 LB stepside Did they build any? Thanks for posting, I've Googled it many times and couldn't get any information, looks like I'd better check it out the frame again. Any idea what the wheel base is for a 77 K10 short bed?

10-12-2022, 01:04 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1977 K10 LB stepside Did they build any? 117.5 for short 131.5 for long __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-12-2022, 01:17 PM	#5
3x2GTO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 282	Re: 1977 K10 LB stepside Did they build any? Normally, I wouldn't expect it to be a cut down, but the deceased owner was quite the body man and fabricator, so you never know. Last year, I drove 400 miles round trip only to find the truck I went to buy was a cut down, bought it anyway for a cheaper price, sold it to pay for the wasted trip. Thanks again for the post!

10-13-2022, 10:16 AM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 1977 K10 LB stepside Did they build any? years back i lived in NYC and the electrical company Con Edison had several longbed step side 4x4 trucks that were used in the beach areas and some of the northern NYC more rural suburbs __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-13-2022, 10:19 AM	#7
3x2GTO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 282	Re: 1977 K10 LB stepside Did they build any? Thanks for the info, I'm going back to look it over again, I'll post results.

10-15-2022, 09:43 PM	#9
3x2GTO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 282	Re: 1977 K10 LB stepside Did they build any? Ok, went back and checked it out again today, it is a factory short bed and not a cut down, very solid truck, except for the bed, it came home with me. Thanks for all the help, much appreciated! Attached Images



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