Vehicle Description
If you grew up at a certain time, you remember trucks like this
1987 GMC K-10 4x4 pickup everywhere. What you don't remember is any
that were this nice, and someone has taken exceptionally good care
of this handsome truck to make it one of the very nicest original
4x4s we've ever seen.
Very nicely preserved in its original bright red paint, this truck
is a lot more contemporary-looking than many of its siblings.
Preservation is very impressive, far better than a truck at this
price usually offers, and aside from a few age-appropriate signs of
use, there's really nothing to complain about. It doesn't look like
this truck ever worked for a living, and most short bed/regular cab
models were purchased as drivers, which is surely how this one
spent most of its life. The chrome and stainless trim is in great
shape and this one includes a bright insert on the tailgate, dual
chrome mirrors, and shiny stainless steel belt moldings, all of
which make this truck look quite stylish. The bed itself is in
fantastic condition thanks to a drop-in bed liner and offering more
evidence that it never had to haul gravel for a living; it's still
up for a haul or two on weekends. After all, a pickup truck is
about the most useful tool you can own, even if it's one that's
this much fun to drive. Accessory bed rails and a set of tie-downs
in the bed itself mean it's still as practical as ever.
The interior is just as nicely preserved with mostly original
components, all of which have an all-of-a-piece look that works
quite well. Cloth seating surfaces and plush carpets give the GMC a
more upscale feel than its Chevy cousins and the familiar GM
upholstery is in good shape save for some light fading (all but
inevitably with red fabric). This GMC is also equipped with cold
factory A/C and there's a newer JVC AM/FM/CD stereo in the dash
powering modern speakers in the doors. The lever on the floor
controls the 2-speed transfer case, so it's easy to switch between
two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive on the fly, a feature that's
so useful you'll wonder how you got by without it. The A/C is fully
functional thanks to an R134a refrigerant upgrade and once you
settle in behind the wheel, you'll feel right at home after all
these years.
The engine is a 350 cubic inch GM crate motor, so it's reliable and
easy to maintain. The original fuel injection was replaced by a
familiar Holley carburetor, HEI ignition system, and an aluminum GM
intake, so it runs great and will be a snap to maintain for years
to come. It's not all dressed up and shiny, but you'll appreciate
the rugged utility of the strong, torquey small block every time
you drop it into gear. The transmission is a 700R4 4-speed
automatic overdrive, so even though it's a giant pickup on big
tires, fuel economy is at least tolerable and it cruises pretty
easily at highway speeds. The exhaust has been tweaked a bit with
long-tube headers and dual mufflers with twin chrome tips under the
rear bumper. You'll also note that this is a dual-tank truck,
offering bladder-bursting cruising range and the stock suspension
allows the use of those big 31x10.5-15 off-road radials.
This is a truck that could still be driven every day and not feel
like you're giving up any modern comfort and convenience. If you
like the look, you're going to love how it drives. Call today!