Vehicle Description
Sometimes you just want a nice old truck. Not a beater, not someone
else's old work truck, but something you can wash on the weekends
without feeling like you're wasting your time, a truck that gets
nods of approval in the parking lot, a truck that looks and runs
great that doesn't cost a fortune. Case in point? This extremely
clean and very affordable 1987 Chevrolet C10 pickup.
Finished in an attractive shade of medium blue, the regular
cab/short bed style is the one to own if you're not using it to
move building materials. Trim, relatively athletic with the small
block V8 under the hood, and arguably the most handsome of the
bunch, this C10 is incredibly well preserved for having lived three
decades of life. Thanks to an easy life in the warm, dry southern
US and a repaint about three years ago, it's in great shape, and
with a spray-in bedliner the bed is still ready to do some heavy
lifting. The paint looks about the way you'd expect, and if we
didn't know better, we could almost say it passes for being
original. It's got an honest look that's far from perfect but
appealing nonetheless. The one thing we can be certain of, however,
is that this truck has been expertly maintained and loved all its
life. The chrome and stainless are still bright, the glass is
clear, and the chrome rear bumper adds a sporty look without being
heavy and clumsy.
The interior is equally nice, with blue vinyl on the bench seat and
a durable rubber mat under foot. The dash pad and door panels are
new, while the rest appears to be nice original stuff. The dash and
gauges are all original, but the factory radio has been replaced by
a newer digital AM/FM/CD stereo head unit that's a big improvement
over the original gear. It also has cold factory A/C that has been
converted to R134a refrigerant for easy service in the future. This
is a very clean interior that has clearly been well-maintained and
had a reasonable pile of money spent on it already. Just get in and
go and don't worry about getting a little mud in there while you're
working because that's what this truck was made to do.
The great thing about old trucks is that they are perhaps the
closest living relatives to the mighty muscle cars. V8 power,
rear-wheel drive, and a sturdy suspension all give this truck the
feeling that it could haul anything. Looking almost completely
stock, the 350 cubic inch V8 runs well, delivering smooth power and
torque without a hiccup. Most of the original components are still
in place, including the air cleaner, accessories, and even the
original stamped steel valve covers. With throttle body fuel
injection, it starts easily and idles well, and there's a
surprising amount of torque on tap. The original exhaust manifolds
dump into a fresh dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers so
it certainly sounds like a muscle truck. The TH400 3-speed
automatic is durable enough to do the heavy work and as you can
see, this truck hasn't spent time in the rust belt; it's clean!
Handsome Rally wheels with trim rings and spinners wear fat
white-letter radials.
Take this truck just about anywhere and you will undoubtedly hear,
"Nice truck," and get an approving nod. These were handsome
machines when new and today are gaining respect as collector's
items. Call today!