Starting in 1973 Chevrolet introduced major changes on it's C/K Series trucks. The most notable changes were to the body. These trucks featured a completely restyled and "rounded" body style with an "eggcrate grill, curved side glass, doors that opened to the roof line, and the elimination of roof drip rails.

It also featured a wider interior with larger seats, and flow through ventilation directed through louvers located behind the hood. 1973 also introduced the 1 ton crew cab pickup.