Vehicle Description
You can tell there's something special about this 1976 GMC C1500
pickup. The color theme is classic, but the wheels are pure modern
cool. And so as you dig a little deeper, you'll find a hot
fuel-injected V8, overdrive transmission, four-wheel disc brakes,
cold A/C interior, a custom frame, and full air ride suspension. It
makes for a truck where cool classic style hides a full custom
build.
The air ride suspension means you can watch jaws drop at the same
rate as the truck's body. But even when you have this one at a
normal cruising height, you can instantly tell it's something
special. The tan and cream two-tone has a classic 1970s style, but
the level of gloss and shine is unmistakable from a modern
application. Plus, the straight sheet metal tells you that this is
no workhorse. Chrome bumpers, round headlights, and full-length
side trim give this a great classic look. And Heavy Half decal is a
great addition that will get a cool nod from true vintage GMC fans.
But there has also been plenty of investment in modern style. After
all, they didn't have those shining US Mags wheels back in '76. Not
only do you have an extra-large size (20/24 inches front/rear), but
also they expertly tuck into this custom build whenever the truck
is lowered. In fact, when you look in the bed, people may be too
busy looking at the color-matched liner paint to realize the floor
was expertly raised to accommodate the upgraded suspension. It's
all part of a very thoughtful and fun setup.
Just like the exterior, the interior gives off a nice feeling of
premium quality and period-correct style. The carpets, door panels,
headliner, and the dash pad all have coordinating earth-tone hues,
and the wood-like paneling certainly lives up to the Sierra Grande
trim name. You'll slip behind the factory dual-spoke steering
wheel, and this gives you a commanding view of the full gauge panel
in the driver-oriented dash. There are well-integrated upgrades,
like how the Clarion AM/FM/cassette stereo gives you a digital
tuner while still fitting in with this truck's old-school incognito
style. And the factory air conditioning is now blowing cold with
modern R134a refrigerant.
At first glance, the engine bay could almost pass for stock. You
have a tidy but dark set up with the classic air grabber, and the
bright block and valve covers radiating in the middle. But if you
look closer, you'll see that this 350 cubic-inch V8 is built with
an Edelbrock electronic fuel injection for better power and
consistency. There's also an Edelbrock Air Gap intake, HEI
distributor, MSD coil, and a sweet-sounding dual exhaust
w/Flowmasters. The transmission is a Hughes Performance 700R4
four-speed automatic transmission was specially built for a great
everyday balance - including a 3000 stall for performance driving
and overdrive for easy cruising. As you look underneath, you'll see
that this one rides on an upgraded chassis. Plus, you have a
tubular A-arm front suspension and a strong four-link rear - and
yes, they are all adjustable as part of the air ride system.
Completing this driver-friendly feeling is a full Wilwood slotted
four-wheel disc brake package, power steering, and the grip of
Pirelli P-Zero tires.
This is the kind of thoughtful and complete build that you'd expect
to pay six figures to replicate. So don't delay, or this custom GMC
might be gone. Call today!!!