Vehicle Description
1986 GMC Sierra
The third-generation C/K was introduced for the 1973 model year.
Designated the "Rounded Line" generation by General Motors, the C/K
grew in size inside and out. As pickup trucks increased in use as
personal vehicles, cab features and options moved closer in line
with GM sedans, (with power windows and power door locks becoming
options). To further expand its practicality, a four-door crew cab
body was introduced, (offering 6-passenger seating). While
relatively straight-lined and boxy in appearance, leading to their
"Square-body" nickname from the public the Rounded Line trucks were
the first generation of the C/K to be designed with the use of
computers and wind tunnels, optimizing the exterior shape for lower
drag and improved fuel economy.
For consignment a third generation C/K line truck now in Prostreet
garb. This short bed sports a 350ci V8 crate engine with a mere
6,200 consignor stated miles on it. Throw on a cowl hood, add in
some wide 33x19.5 x15 rubber on back supported by shiny Weld
Draglite wheels, a simplified grille and bathed in blood orange
paint, and some tinted windows, and let's go show off a bit in a
straight line, or just getting groceries...albeit fast!
Exterior
An all steel fleetside body which shows off rust free panels with
nicely minded gaps covers this truck exterior. In front a
simplified and effective front grille with horizontal chromed edged
bars has the signal lights just behind this grille. Dual stacked
rectangular headlights flank this new grille on either side and
have a black field they sit within. Below is a nice shiny bumper.
Looking up we note a new cowled hood with the scoop facing towards
the windshield, trim-less fenders and original doors with a large
chromed mirror hanging off of either door. Moving to the bed it is
also all steel and has been lined with burnt orange body matching
texture paint. Seen are enlarged rear tubs to accommodate the wide
rear tires...smoke 'em if ya got 'em! The rear roll pan has been
shaved of its original bumper and now a nicely sculpted thin panel
pan melts seamlessly into the rear quarters and frames the tailgate
just above. Weld Draglite wheels are also on the front and wrapped
in thinner rubber.
Interior
A swing of the well appointed doors complete with power window and
lock toggles, some tufted and stitched suede, a molded plastic tan
armrest and storage pocket have some chrome delineations in these
panels and gold carpeting below. Quite luxurious for a pro street,
and I will not shake a stick at these amenities. Inside a
broadcloth bench in tan tuck and roll with smooth darker tan vinyl
bolsters stretches from door to door. A wood rimmed rally steering
wheel fronts an original clean dash, now with a carbon fiber-esque
plate trimming the background panel for the instruments. A/C is
noted as is an aftermarket Kenwood AM/FM/CD player neatly mounted
within the dash. Below the brown padded vinyl of the dash is a
burnt orange panel for lower accenting. Off of this part hangs some
aftermarket gauges which include a tachometer, oil PSI, and water
temp. These float above nice clean gold carpeting. A molded plastic
headliner is above and all weather seals are like new.
Drivetrain
A flip of the hood and we greet the heart(beat) of the matter, (and
America!) with a 350ci V8 crate engine. This is fed by a 4-barrel
carburetor and has a 4-speed 700R4 transmission on the back.
Headers aid in the exhale, and cherry bomb mufflers let the world
know you are on the move.
Undercarriage
A totally rust-free environment all buttoned up with a nice coating
of black paint. The dual exhaust exits stage right and left just
prior to the rear biggies. On the back, a 4 link with coil springs
and a ladder bar setup can be seen, and upfront independent coil
spring suspension is on. Power disc brakes are adorning the front,
and power drums for the back.
Drive-Ability
This blood orange painted Pro Streeter does a very nice job of
going in a straight line and does so with very little hesitancy. It
also handles well and has a smooth cruise albeit a bit loud. The
interior is very comfy, and the extra conveniences are worth their
extra weight in gold (color!). A fine build, and certainly after
blood...orange.
This customized short bed GMC is worth its weight in blood orange
and the interior trimmings. Big bold rear tires give it some extra
go, and the 350ci crate with 4 barrels is no slouch either! Just a
beauteous job for the restoration/modification, all rust free and
hot to trot. Sizzle, sizzle!
VIN DECODE
2GTDC14H5G1523947
2-Canada
G-General Motors
T-GMC Truck
D-5001 Thru 6000 GVWR
C-Conventional Cab 4X2
1-1/2 Ton
4-2 Door Cab
H-5.0L V8 4bbl
5-Check Digit
G-1986
1-Oshawa #2 Canada Assy Plant
523947-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
