Vehicle Description
This 1988 GMC 2500 4x4 pickup is unquestionably one of the
best-looking trucks to come out of GM's design studios since the
Advance Design trucks right after the war. With chiseled lines,
perfect proportions, and sleek details, there's a reason why
they're so popular, even after more than 20 years.
Finished in brilliant silver metallic, this heavy-duty 2500 4x4 is
a rock star. You can tell it's ready to get some work done by the
look of the 8-foot bed behind the regular cab, giving it a muscular
look that's enhanced by the very nicely done paint job. I don't
think these trucks looked this good when they were new, so someone
has spent a lot of time and effort here getting it into top
condition and keeping it there. Some of the subtle modifications
include a cowl-induction hood, chrome bed rails, and LED
taillights, all of which work together to make this sport truck
look right. You'll note that there's a subtle '383 Stroker' emblem
on the tailgate, which refers to the 421 cubic inch bruiser living
under the hood, but by the time anyone notices, it's probably
already too late. There's a spray-in bed liner for the bed, which
means it's not afraid to do some heavy lifting, and you'll be
delighted by just how hard this �-ton pickup can work.
The bright interior is almost entirely new, with a few custom
touches that make it stand out. The original seat upholstery is
gone, replace with a red seat cover that looks OEM, along with
fresh carpets, which are protected by a heavy-duty rubber mat. Even
the door panels look extremely fresh, tying the whole truck
together quite nicely. Loaded with options, including A/C, power
windows, power locks, and a tilt wheel, this is more luxury vehicle
than working machine. For entertainment, the original
AM/FM/cassette stereo system remains in place, along with some
strategically-placed speakers throughout the cab. These trucks were
beloved for their excellent visibility, but you'll appreciate the
comfort that tinted glass brings and the visibility from those
oversized side mirrors.
Motivation comes from a very stout 421 cubic inch V8 that started
out as a 400 cubic inch small block and was bored and stroked to
better emulate the performance of a muscle car. Fortunately, that
big engine more than delivers on the promises made by the truck's
extroverted appearance. Inside there's a Scat crank and rods, SRP
10.5:1 compression pistons, ARP fasteners, and a Comp Cams
bumpstick. Outside, you get a big Holley carburetor, an Edelbrock
Air Gap intake manifold replaces the wheezing original TBI setup,
and a set of Brodix Track 1 aluminum cylinder heads. The dress-up
parts have a cool satin black finish that looks industrial and
really sets off the chrome accessories, while remaining a lot
easier to maintain than regular engine enamel. A GM HEI ignition
system was used, so it starts instantly and idles perfectly, and
the condition of the engine bay is proof that this truck has never
been in a snowy climate. A set of shorty headers dump into a true
dual exhaust that give it a suitably sporty tone and the 700R4
4-speed automatic transmission offers an overdrive range for easy
cruising, yet still retains the rugged off-road 4x4 hardware that
was originally installed. Shiny 18-inch chrome wheels wear fat
285/65/18 BFGoodrich radials that really stuff the fenders and look
awesome.
With 20-year ownership, lots of expensive recent work, and the
ability to do some seriously heavy lifting, this GMC really
delivers in all the ways that matter. Call today!
