Why are Squarebody Trucks So Popular Now

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last 2 years, you will know that the Squarebody truck is quickly becoming one of Americas favorite classic vehicles. If you've been to a car show, meet, auction or any other type of car event lately, we know you've seen a least two Squarebody trucks while you were there. These GM trucks were made 1973-1987, so they have have been around for awhile. That paired with a heavy support from the automotive aftermarket these trucks can basically be completely rebuilt...for a price. On the topic of price, even a base C10 truck price is starting to rise, so if you see yourself wanting a classic truck... NOWS YOUR TIME TO BUY!


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[Cchevy]

I gave my 2010 Silverado to my son last year and bought a 1985 c10 in January. Absolutely love the truck. The most comfortable and fun truck to drive!

[oldschoolman]

Square body was my first truck and later in life I got back in one it’s my last one!
You won’t know the feeling until you sit back in front of the wheel again, from that creaking door, to the fixed seat and no room from the thin steering wheel, to the clack of the door closing, to the gas pedal pumping sound, to the buzzer sound and the ignition wings as you turn the key!!!

[MrLuckytrucker]

You forgot how sentimental these trucks are, as generations of us grew up around these trucks!

[kelvinhayes]

I have had my 1973 Chevrolet C10 for 33 years. I was 22 years old when I got it. They was everywhere in 1989 here in Dallas. I'm blessed to have this one so long, love it very much. Lots of parts available for it.

[ADAM]

I bought a ‘86 Chevy C/10 Silverado in ‘97, and I still have it today.
It’s Frost White with Burgundy interior, and everything still works on it, it rides and drives better than any truck I’ve ever had!
👍🏼👍🏼

[therealchucktaylor]

Love my 87 Sierra. Taking me a while to restore it but I think it’ll be worth the time and effort when all said and done!

[jamesnixon]

My dad drove square body trucks for work, since I've had a driver's license there's been 1, 2, 3, 4 of these in the driveway or the back yard currently 2 lol
Cheap to buy, cheap to fix, can go anywhere and do anything, and any direction can be taken for a build.
I've rebuilt these trucks with a suitcase socket set and spray paint several times, and the actually drive great.
I'd say to anyone looking to dive in with even 0 experience, grab a square and let your enthusiasm run wild

[jimmynobody]

Got a 1981 out of a backyard for $500 and have had no major repairs since! Love my truck

[chuckboise]

I have the same 1973 K10 to this day that I learned to drive in at around 12 years old. Years later I was an Abram's tank driver in the US Army and was a natural at it. My theory is that a kid looking over the hood of a square body has to really pay attention to the ruts of the road before you lose visual with it. Driving a tank through periscopes is the same way, you have to remember what you see before the vehicles negotiates the terrain and actually drive through what you already saw but can't see anymore.

[reaper]

5K to 8K is not a low entry price. We used to be able to pick these up for $500 to $1000 running and in good shape. Thanks to influencers like Hagerty always telling consumers what the next big thing is the price goes up on trucks that should be on their way to the scrapyard.

[thewoodsman]

I'm in my late 40''s I've owned 3 of these trucks and just picked up #4, a 77 Sierra Classic K15 for a project, something to do for the next few years.

Cheap to work on, easy to fix and an abundance of parts just like ya say. Makes me smile when I see the younger generation driving and wrenching on one of these.

Just like the song in the 1980"'s Chevy Truck commercial

Nothing works like a Chevy truck
Nothing works like a Chevy truck
Nothing works like a Chevy truck

Tough on the job and easy on the buck

Nothing works like a Chevy truck!

[johnnie]

I just bought a 84' Dodge Ram D150. My first square body. I couldn't be happier & I'm so excited!!😁

[paulne]

I still have the first vehicle I bought. A K20, Cheyenne Super, deluxe camper package. For the price of a new truck in 1975 ($6, 400- loaded the same way) I bought my truck and slide in camper. It had a lower center of gravity than ford and dodge. Jeep couldn’t hold 3 adults comfortably. Don’t drive it much now as it needs 93 octane, which back then was regular. Added an auxiliary tank which makes my total fuel capacity 48 gallons. With a 4:10 rear-9-10 mpg, with the camper on. At times would pull a motor boat with the camper. 4-low, 1st gear on a steep ramp at low tide was no problem. Best 3 add-ons were fuel tank, headers and transgo shift kit. Rust over wheel wells were fixed years ago. Hood still has a little bend. Jeans worn while changing fan belts, thrown out(sitting on the batteries). 1973 didn’t have rain gutters, so when you open the door, rain heads right for the seat. Radio dims on am with wipers on. Only broke down once where I needed help to get home. Fuel pump. Chevy did it right with this truck. Gauge cluster is perfect, factory tach. AM/FM/CB. Still have spare points, condenser, feeler guage and distributor wrench in pouch behind the seat. Still have the original sticker, which they put on the front inside wheel well.
Back then, you could just pull onto a wide shoulder and hop in the camper and go to sleep. No one bothered you. BLM map kept you on public property. Running beaches on the east coast was $15 ( and proper gear. Pismo beach on west coast was free and empty during the week. National parks were empty after Labor Day. Gas was $52/gal.

[dame]

I bought a 1979 C20 Scottsdale, love it! That Chevy exhaust sound is like music to my ears…

[LordNotlek]

Bought myself a 1990 k5 blazer. I smile everyday I drive my square body 😊

[noahdunaway]

My first brand new vehicle is a 1978 BIG10 454 that I special ordered, it has 82k miles and the cruise control still works.

[daddydaughterrepairs]

I still use a 85 and 87 for my landscaping company as a full time towing rig

[patdesrosiers]

Bought my neighbor's '73 C30 with utility box a year ago in October. Driven daily ever since. Love the truck, 350 with SM465 trans. As you said, a guy (or gal) can fix it up while driving it

[popebryanii]

I bought my 85 running for $1500 with everything I wanted 3/4 ton, 350 with a 4 speed. The truck fell into disrepair and I just didn't have the time to repair it for a little while with the pandemic going on. I had people stopping by with offers up to $5500, $6500, and one older fellow offered $8500. I didn't sell because it didn't need much and it was generally rust free for being a new England truck. The frame is immaculate and the bed is in fantastic shape. The only issues that are going on is that the previous owner had a lot of crappy splices and a aftermarket radio that didn't work well. Now I still get offers but people see it driving around and usually don't try and stop me just to shoot a offer. But on average I still $3500 to $4000 just because the truck other than having a ratty paintjob, runs and drives fantastic for being the year with the original drivetrain.

[timsdemon]

My Dad bought a C20 in 86. He passed away in 95, I’ve had it ever since. It has a 4.10 rearend so the TH400 got 8 mpg! Replaced the 3spd with an o/d tranny. Replaced the 350/165hp with a GM Performance 350/357 hp. It runs great and now gets around 16-17mpg 👍