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Sunday, October 23, 2005

Revell 1973 to 1987 Chevy Pickup Truck 1/24 Scale

Starting in 1973 Chevy made some big changes on it's C/K Series trucks. The changes to the trucks resulted in a style that was embraced by the American public and was relatively unchanged for 15 years.

1973--The first year for the new truck displayed a completely new look from the previous 6 years. The most notable changes were to the body. The new trucks featured a completely restyled and "rounded" body style, curved side glass, bigger more comfortable seats, and flow through ventilation directed through louvers behind the hood. Woodgrain trim panel on tailgate of top trim levels. Also introduced in 1973 was a crew cab 1 ton 3+3 pickup nicknamed the "Big Dooley." 454 replaces 400 (402) as top engine option. 1,055,273 units were produced surpassing the 1972 Ford sales record.

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