Vehicle Description
This classic GMC Sonoma will bring back memories for many of us. If
we didn't own one, or its brother the S-10, we probably knew
someone who did. Well cared for from the beginning, this one has
spent much of its recent life resting in a garage in Tennessee.
Refreshed inside and out, this truck looks and drives like a new
one.
The Sonoma has always been a good-looking truck. Sporty and solid.
"Like a Rock", as Bob Seeger put it, but also "Professional Grade"
because this is a GMC. This one was brought out of storage with
less than 73,000 actual miles on it and made to shine again with a
first class, base coat/clear coat repaint in factory correct
colors. A hood scoop and those classic Cragar SS mags add a
muscular look to the body and new trim parts really sharpen the
details. New parts up front include the grill with the GMC letters
standing tall, turn signal lenses, and a sweet set of fog lights
below the new bumper. Down the side, the wheel well and body side
moldings were also refreshed and look great. The attention to
detail can really be appreciated when you see that the window
moldings have been replaced too, providing a nice tight seal.
The low miles and being stored inside really preserved the interior
on this truck. A few replacement pieces include one expected part,
a new dash pad. However, in another nod to attention to detail, the
headliner and stereo speakers were also replaced. A nice center
console divides the front bucket seats that are covered in cloth
upholstery which is super clean and looks sharp with the striped
pattern that carries through to the door panels. As an extended cab
model, there is the flexibility of using the area behind the front
seats for a secure storage space, or by folding down those unique,
side facing rear seats, for a couple extra passengers. The 4 spoke,
tilt steering wheel feels good in your hands, and the controls for
cruise, heat, A/C, power windows, locks, and the stereo are within
easy reach. The interior looks great, feels great, and makes
driving a real pleasure.
Under the hood is a 4.3L Vortec V6 that has proven itself to be a
reliable and powerful engine. It also received some TLC when
brought out of storage by getting new rubber in places like the
injector seals, gaskets on the valve covers, the water pump, and
even ignition components, to keep things running well and staying
clean. Of course, the battery is new, but in another effort to go
the extra mile, a fresh gas tank and fuel pump were installed to
complete the attention to detail on the engine systems. A 4-speed
automatic transmission works nicely whether you are cruising down
the road for pleasure, or cruising down the road for work. The
control arm front suspension works well together with power
steering and power front disc brakes giving this truck nice
drivability, while a leaf spring rear can handle a pretty healthy
payload when called on to do so.
Freshened up and ready to report for duty again. Come on down and
check this truck out. You'll see why it was always such a popular
model. But hurry, it probably won't last long!
