Select upgrades and replacement parts have this 1970 Chevrolet C10 4×4 in “running and driving project” status. The claimed long-time California vehicle now hails from Mays Landing, New Jersey, and can be yours with an acceptable high bid here on eBay. At least four bidders got the party started, exceeding $8500 with about two days to go. The short wheelbase 4×4 combo is highly desirable, and the seller claims it left the factory as such. The four-inch lift and 33-inch tires give this rig a purposeful look. The ubiquitous 350 V8 spins a three-speed manual transmission, and an additional four-speed comes with the sale. The stated 125,298 miles may well be accurate.

A reportedly new bench seat in the non-original but available-in-’70 Highlander plaid should keep seat springs out of your posterior, and new door panels (not installed) will help as well. The “Flowmaster” sticker on the dashboard will impress all your high school friends. Originally three-speed column-shifted, the truck gained a floor shifter at some point. Apologies to anyone riding the center seat when you invade their personal space on those rearward throws. New engine and dashboard wiring harnesses should power lights and accessories as good as new after they are, well, deciphered and connected properly. Time to order a dash pad too; that original is more baked than Snoop-Dogg on a Saturday night.

That bumper could tell some stories as sure as a wild goose never laid a tame egg. The sliding rear window lets in some wind noise but makes it handy to exchange 12 oz cylindrical objects with your ranch hands in the bed, subject to prevailing laws, of course.

Chevy built over 250 million 350 cid (5.7L) engines between 1967 and 2002, according to LinkedIn, and there’s no better choice for cheap power. Aftermarket parts likely added some ponies to this C10’s herd. If you’re wondering, the “C10” (two-wheel-drive) badges and the “K” VIN, was standard some years including 1970, even though 4×4 meant “K” going back to the ’60s, as discussed here on CarGurus. Check out the non-power brakes! That must be fun counteracting the rotational mass of the beefy tires.

A sturdy 12-bolt rear end filled with 3.73 gears should get those 33s moving with acceptable acceleration and highway engine RPM. Did I install that brake line? The “don’t touch any metal” strategy usually occurs after you replaced a line that wouldn’t have rusted through if it hadn’t been in contact with a moisture-holding factory clip. Check out those lift blocks and you realize why a body lift does zero for ground clearance. The benefit is secondary, letting you fit bigger tires. Only tires raise your mechanical bits. Would you continue improving this old Chevy or just keep racking up the miles?