Vehicle Description
Want a Pro Street truck that's been built for pink-slip combat, yet
never been to the race track? How about one that could take a
trophy home just on looks alone? Well, if you're looking for a
slick custom truck with an attractive paint job, huge V8 power, and
a great stance, perhaps this 1988 Chevrolet C/K1500 Pro Street
pickup would fit the bill. Very well built by the pros and full of
custom tricks, this is a great way to have some hot-rod fun without
the hassle of building your own.
Build a truck this nice and you're going to stand out in a crowd
regardless of the venue. Fortunately, the work is tasteful and
well-executed, using many of the tried-and-true custom tricks that
make these trucks among the most popular with street truck
enthusiasts. Black paint is always a crowd favorite, but to really
execute a high-end finish it requires the laser-straight bodywork
found on this Chevy. Further punctuated by hand-painted red
pinstripes and a custom "Real Men Wear Bowties" tailgate, this top
driver quality rig is as much a looker as it is a strong runner. A
custom front bumper with billet grilles and integrated LEDs, a cowl
induction hood, custom LED headlights and taillights, and a smooth
rear roll pan all give the once-common pickup an uncommon and very
attractive look. A blacked-out stock grille adds to the tough
monochromatic theme, and with that lowered and aggressively raked
stance and huge tubbed wheels out back, nobody will mistake this
for a parts hauler. Even with the tubs and a relocated fuel cell
there's still plenty of space left over in the bed, and it'll carry
just about anything you can throw at it thanks to a spray-in
bedliner protecting the floor and sidewalls.
The builders completed a makeover on the interior as well, which
was already one of Chevy's better work spaces. There's a new roll
cage and fresh racing buckets with shoulder harness seatbelts that
replace the original maroon seats inside, and while it's definitely
a custom look, it's not so over-the-top that you won't want to
drive it every day. A big center console with lots of storage and
cup holders make this truck feel more like a luxury cruiser and
it's loaded with goodies like A/C, cruise control, power windows
and locks, a tilt steering column, and even the original AM/FM
radio that still works! The gauge panel remains completely stock
with an aluminum applique to change the look a bit, and a big
SunPro tachometer and a trio of auxiliary dials help keep a better
eye on the monster under the hood. More of that aluminum applique
can be found on the dash and door panels for a cool look, while the
leather-wrapped billet steering wheel really sets the tone inside.
To be honest, the overall workmanship combined with the original
preservation throughout the years in this truck is quite
impressive, particularly the dash and door panels, which is a
hallmark of all great customs. Original carpets line the floorboard
and there's even a big sliding window out back for added
ventilation.
To keep it reliable while still matching the Pro Street look, a
fully built 454 cubic inch V8 big block reported to be 500HP rated
went into the engine bay about 1k miles ago, and it's topped by an
iPad-controlled EFI system so it starts and runs just like the
factory intended. Aside from an Edelbrock air cleaner and some
flashy Chevrolet valve covers, it's not an over-the-top
presentation and everything is extremely clean. There are newer
parts throughout, including the A/C system, aluminum radiator and
dual cooling fans (which are controlled by the ECU), fuel pump, and
even the fuel cell in the bed. It's backed by a recently rebuilt
700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission augmented with a
shift kit, 2800 stall convertor, and trans cooler, and it spins a
built Ford 9-inch rear end filled 32 spline axles and 4.11 gears to
handle all the added power. A recently rebuilt front end and tub
set-up set the monstrous stance, while the earth-shattering
soundtrack is thanks to long-tube headers that feed into custom
dual exhaust with cut-outs. Power front disc brakes help it stop on
a dime and power steering mean it tracks right, and the Chevy sits
on staggered Weld Racing wheels with 215/70/15 radials up front and
huge 33x22x15 Mickey Thompson meats out back.
This slick Chevy uses all the tricks to make a big impact, but none
of them detract from its user-friendly nature. If you'd like a
practical hauler you can drive every day but will still attract
attention and trophies, this is an awesome choice. Call today!
