were any C10 trks ever 4x4 or did it have to be a K10, 1970

If I am thinking right I don't think the K searies came out untill late 1970' s

Since 1957, trucks were available from the factory as 4-wheel drive, and the new class scheme would make this known. A C (Conventional) in front of the series number would indicate 2-wheel rear drive while a K would denote 4-wheel drive.

both answers are correct. they started the C or K to denote 4X4 in the late 70's. in your year The C was availible in eighter.

The 1960 half-ton models were the C10 and K10 short-bed trucks, and C15 and K15 long-bed trucks. The 3/4-ton C20 and K20, as well as the one-ton C30, were also available. GMC did not use the "C" nomenclature, though their 4x4 versions had the "K" designation.

What Tenspeed said, C=2wd K=4x4. People might modify a C10 to be 4x4 or a k10 to be 2wd but it's not factory and requires some fabrication becasue the front suspension setups are completly different.

C10 came factory as as 4x4 it wasn't till late 1970 that Chevy came out with k10 distinction

the "K" designation was used from 1960 and on. Prior to 1960 4x4 was and option through another company, i cant think of the name right now... However I could see the same company converting c10's for a while longer. Also I've seen plenty of converted trucks from 2wd to 4x4. I also know of a 64 k10 truck personally, so I know they used it for sure as early as 64

I Find The Last Comment Difficult To Believe Since I Have A 1970 C10 4 Wheel Drive With All Matching VINs.

The c10 in 1970 came in 4x4 The K wasn't used until 1971 and some late 1970 trucks

me being a new truck saleman in the late 70s , I know that with the demand for the 4x4 in some areas , gm comissioned several after market factories to do swaps to keep up with the demand, I know that that included air conditoning , interior , 4x4 componets, bumpers, and some special series grouped only to the certain areas -( Texas edition) ect. This was especially the case later in the production year when certain model trucks were getting scarce it was less expensive and the boys could have the truck ready in less that a day if the order was needed right away because be time the factory could get it they were on the next year already

my 81 4x4 is registered as a c10 somebody explain that? lol

Im the original owner my c/10 i/2 ton stepside 4x4 was built in 1971 sold as a 72 model posi 411 gears etc no a/c my vin matches 3,311.oo O/D. Still have totally restored frame up driver/show winner at hot august nights autorama Pleasanton ca. Will be returning back to hot august nights Reno nev. Trk is white will be at peppermill will be going on auction 2019 must see $50K resereved

Yeah... good luck with that.

Guy's I think you are missing the point here. in 1960 on the truck were all C10's, C20's and so on. the only difference was the 4x4's had a vin # the that stated with C for 2wd and a K for -line4x4's they were all called C10 or C20 or C30 regardless of what the running gear was. in the 50"s the truck cam to the dealers and were install with a NAPCO 4x4 conversion.. 1960 was the first year that GM installed a factory 4x4 unit on the assembly line 4x4

Just bought a 1962 chev fleetside short box 4 wheel drive one-ton undercarriage Bostrom seats 16500 original miles, one owner, all ordered from dealer with these options

I have a 1971 GMC pick up but it’s a 72 because it was 871 when it was built but I have a C in my Vin number but it’s a four-wheel-drive and it’s not converse so how was it that my truck is a f4 wheel drive but has the C code TCE

Ok,... I've read all the other comments, some from OWNERS of these early trucks and some apparently not... I AM an Owner of a matching numbers 1969 Chevrolet factory original Four Wheel Drive. It is designated a C10 on both front fenders...It has a factory installed 'ROCKWELL' Transfer case with a side outlet for a Power take off...It has the factory installed Heavy duty Saginaw (granny Low) 4spd connected to factory Dana axles...it's a short wheelbase 'Sportside'...(what GM marketed them as, we call em 'Stepsides')... It came with a 350cu.in., Four barrel carb, Power steering, and Power front disk Brakes... ALL of which were very rare options for this model...Many have said Those were not available on this model truck,...but the numbers and build sheet on the glove box door say different. Back in those days... IF YOU knew someone at the dealership or luckily at the GM Corporate Offices, you could get just about anything you wanted if it was available at all...SIDE NOTE...> My VIN does begin with ' K E ' even with original fender emblems that say C10....and by the way, this was a Farm Truck most all it's life...

I found this emblem. My friends and I are trying to figure out what it came off of. I know its broke off.

Legend07, it looks like a Chevy LUV pickup emblem to me. The bowtie was above and between the U and V.

To add to this thread the C10 designation can be found on 1970 Chevy 4x4 pickups and can be found on the fenders. I can drive about 2 hours to a two-owner (stayed in the same family) truck that is all original including C/10 emblems on both front fenders. It is a factory 350 / 4 barrel / 4 speed (granny low) combo. I don't know what the VIN shows. I'd love to have this truck but it needs someone with time, skill, and money to bring it back to glory as it deserves a restoration.

well I just bought a 1962 chevrolet 4 wheel drive shortbed custom cab. A very rare truck with the 283 v8

My 1966 Factory K10 4x4

Trying to get a hold of "Edwin" with the red k10 from a few posts up. Are you here or anyone know him?