Vehicle Description
The right color combination can make or break any vehicle, and this
1987 Chevy C10 pickup looks simply awesome in its two-tone metallic
blue and gray outfit. This Box Chevy truck also packs a brawny 5.0L
and a ton of optional equipment, showing us why these trucks remain
so popular today. Take a closer look, this Texas truck is a
turn-key beauty that's both reliable and show-off worthy, and they
don't get much better than this.
Although it was repainted not long ago, this truck carries a
factory-correct color combination and exudes a totally '80s vibe
with careful pinstripes between the Light Blue and Gray paint.
That's not to say that it's dated, because the color combination is
timeless, especially with hints of metallic finish in both shades.
Park this truck next to one with original paint, and you'll see
that the blue is vastly deeper and richer than the original stuff,
with a shine that puts even the best original paint to shame. The
gray reflects straight bodywork underneath, and the break line
between the colors is laser-straight and even across body lines.
All the original trim was reinstalled or replaced with OEM correct
parts, including the hood ornament and oversized side mirrors, and
this truck also includes shiny tailgate trim and a bed that's been
treated to a spray-in bedliner for practicality's sake. Chrome
bumpers front and rear give the truck an upscale look and you'll be
impressed by how tightly the stainless trim hugs the lower edges of
the body. This really is a good looking truck.
The original style interior is tasteful in blue velour fabric, with
a load of comfort and convenience options. It's in outstanding
condition given that it's now 32 years old, featuring a split-bench
seat with an oversized fold-down armrest that's very comfortable.
In addition, the door panels, carpets, headliner, and dash pad are
remarkably well-preserved, and one glance inside tells you that
this was not a stripped-down work truck. Options include factory
A/C, power windows and locks, cruise control, and a tilt steering
column that now holds a sport Grant GT steering wheel atop it, all
of which make this Box Chevy pickup a true pleasure to drive. A
couple auxiliary gauges under the dash help monitor the engine's
vitals, and the entertainment system has been upgraded to a newer
Sony AM/FM/CD stereo system, making this a truck that's ready to
cruise cross-country at a moment's notice. A sliding rear window is
always a welcome accessory, creating draft-free ventilation inside
on those days where you don't need the A/C-try it, you'll like
it!
An uber-dependable, numbers-matching 5.0L V8 is plenty to get this
truck moving and to haul just about anything that'll fit in the
bed. With decent horsepower and plenty of torque, this
fuel-injected powerplant really scoots around town easily and has a
great muscle car V8 soundtrack to go with it. The engine bay is
neatly detailed and organized, including a black open-element air
cleaner, chrome valve covers, and a set of aftermarket headers that
feed the Flowmaster dual exhaust below. Turn the key and it starts
easily, which is what you'd expect from a small block Chevy, and it
feels like a far younger vehicle from behind the wheel. A TH400
3-speed automatic transmission spins a 10-bolt rear end filled with
2.73 gears out back, making highway cruising easy and relatively
efficient, and power steering and power front disc brakes reinforce
that very point. The original wheels look a lot like vintage
Rallys, and wear fat 255/70/15 Hosier white-letter radials all
around.
A handsome, well-equipped truck that still has a lot of life left
in it. Clean ones are getting scarce, and you'll have a hard time
find a better color combination than this. Call today!