Chevrolet C/K
It's from 1967, before you were born.
- Iconic generation
- 1973–1987 Square-Body (3rd gen)
- Origin
- USA (Chevrolet/GM)
- Layout
- C = 2WD, K = 4WD
- Engine
- 350 small-block V8 (most common)
- Power
- ~145–165 hp (350 V8, carbureted)
- Big-block option
- 454 cu in V8
- Payload tiers
- 10 / 20 / 30 (½, ¾, 1 ton)
- Production
- 1973–1987 (3rd gen)
About
As of 2026, it's 59 years old.
The Chevrolet C/K is American truck royalty, and its most beloved era is the one fans simply call the 'Square-Body.' Built from 1973 to 1987, these boxy, broad-shouldered haulers defined what a pickup looked like for a generation — straight lines, big chrome grilles, and a stance that said 'load me up and point me at the horizon.'
The naming was beautifully logical: 'C' meant rear-wheel drive, 'K' meant four-wheel drive, and the 10/20/30 numbers told you whether you were hauling half a ton, three-quarters, or a full ton. Whatever the job, there was a C/K shaped exactly for it.
Under those flat hoods sat the workhorses of America — small-block and big-block V8s like the legendary 350, plus thrifty inline-sixes, all built to run forever and be fixed in a driveway with a socket set and stubbornness. They towed boats, hauled hay, and shuttled Little League teams for decades.
Tough, simple, and endlessly customizable, the Square-Body became a restoration-scene darling and a permanent fixture of American roads. Before the C/K, the second-gen 1967 trucks set the template; the Square-Body just chiseled it into granite.
Chevrolet C/K through the years
C/K is born
Chevrolet introduces the C/K naming, splitting trucks into 2WD (C) and 4WD (K).
Second-gen classic
The handsome 1967 C10 arrives, beloved for its clean lines and smooth ride.
Square-Body era
The boxy third-gen debuts, becoming one of the most iconic truck shapes ever built.
Aero tweaks
A mid-cycle refresh sharpens efficiency without losing the square-jawed look.
End of an icon
The Square-Body bows out after 14 legendary years of hauling America.
