This 76 Chevy Pickup is part of the Chevy C/K line of trucks. It is part of the third generation of these trucks started in 1960. The C stands for 2 wheels drive and the K for 4 wheel drive. This 3rd gen. line was a complete redesign of earlier C/K trucks and was referred to by enthusiasts as the “Square Body”.
The redesign was noteworthy in 2 important areas, aerodynamics and safety improvements. The new body shape was more “rounded” and featured a raked back windshield. The safety improvements included a collapsible steering column and a combined lap + shoulder seat belts. The truck was offer with choice of bed styles, “Fleetside” or “Stepside”. This model features the classic “Stepside” fender design.
