Featured is a nicely styled 1962 Chevy C-10 Half Ton. This was the model year where the Apache nameplate stopped being used on the Chevy C 10’s.
The 1960 model year introduced a new body style of Chevrolet light pick-up trucks that featured many firsts.
The big changes began with the 1960 model year. The 1960-1966 Chevrolet trucks represented a time in the evolution of the pickup truck, blending required utility with increased emphasis on design, riding comfort, and performance.
Starting with the 1960 model year Chevrolet restyled their light truck line and buyers liked the new styling. The 1960 model year represented a real milestone for Chevrolet light duty pickups.
The 1960 Redesign of Chevrolet Light Trucks
Chevy debuted the C/K series of trucks in 1960. This marked the release of a significant redesign for their flagship truck line, and kicked off one of the most popular designs in the American light truck market. The new 1960 C 10’s had straight body lines with an egg crate grille and small overhangs over the windshield and rear window, self adjusting brakes and a full cab width dashboard.
The 1960-1966 Chevrolet trucks marked the first generation of the C/K series, a significant evolution in Chevrolet’s approach to pickup design and functionality. This era introduced several key innovations.
The new Chevy trucks included the C10 and K10 models. The main difference between the two was that the C10’s had two-wheel drive and the K10’s came standard with four-wheel drive. The four wheel drive versions were great for off road driving and the two wheel drive C 10 was better on gas mileage.
There were a total of three generations of the Chevy C/K 10 Series. The first generation ran from 1960 through 1966. The second generation ran from 1967 through 1972. The third generation from 1973 through 1987.
The engine options ranged from inline-six engines known for their reliability and fuel economy to more powerful V-8 engines.
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