For Sale: 1987 Chevrolet 3500 in Ft Worth, Texas

Around here they're aptly called "Texas limousines", and these 4-door dually pickups are still the coolest way to haul big loads with big style. Restored a scant 1,184 miles ago, this gorgeous Matte White hoss features a rebuilt 454 V8 big block, a capable 5-speed manual transmission, and a custom interior loaded with leather seats and a booming stereo system. Powerful enough to tow away The Alamo yet refined enough to park at the Ritz-Carlton, this 1987 Chevrolet C3500 Silverado Dually proves that everything is BIGGER and BETTER in Texas.

With a chosen moniker like the "Texas Cadillac", the builders of this dually had their work cut out for them to live up to that name. The words "Texas" and "Cadillac" imply power, strength, prodigious size, and top-of-the-line luxury, and this Silverado has all those in spades. If you need a heavy-duty work truck or just love the unique look, either way you can't get much more 'iron on wheels' than this, especially at this price point. Price out a new 4-door dually with this kind of hardware and you'll be in six-figure territory quickly, whereas this vintage hauler has been fully restored and is easily half the price. Matte White paint was an ambitious choice, in that the body and prep-work had to be nearly perfect for it to look good, and thankfully the builder's got everything right. The finish is miles deep, uniform throughout, and even though Matte White tends to show mistakes, we could barely spot an imperfection. The body is laser-straight, the panels are factory precise, and the crease in the body that denotes those big fenders is as crisp as a $5K suit. Tough add-ons include a chrome brush guard, chin spoiler, fog lights, and a billet grill up front, a windshield visor with integrated running lights, and oversized chrome mirrors and long chrome step bars at the flanks. There's Silverado trim encircling the back of the cab and on the tailgate, and all the lenses and reflectors are brand new and shine bright. The inside of the bed is massive, with what appears to be access for a potential 5th wheel attachment (there's also a heavy-duty tow bar out back), and it was treated with black spray-in bedliner that wears like iron. And there's a good bit of incredibly clean chrome and brightwork on this Squarebody Dually, highlighted the trim around the windows and those huge, heavy-duty bumpers fore and aft.

A truck that makes this big of a statement outside, better have the goods to match inside. It's first class all the way inside this cabin, where late-model leather bucket seats with wide folding arm rests were added front and back. The look and feel of the interior mirrors the modern quad-cabs that Chevy and Ford put out these days, but there are still plenty of vintage components to remind everyone that this is indeed a classic truck after-all. That combination of new-and-old is perfectly exemplified in the dash where a black Silverado pad is up top, a full array of Dakota Digital gauges were fitted inside the stock bezel ahead of the driver, and the lower portion was custom sculpted to accommodate AirRide gauges, a row of auxiliary switches (which include USB connections, and toggles for the lights, battery, air compressor, and 12-volt power), and a Kenwood AM/FM/CD/DVD/AUX head-unit that also features a Navigation system and back-up camera. That multi-media screen powers a booming stereo that includes upgraded Infinity speakers and Rockford-Fosgate amplifiers and subwoofers stashed behind the seats out back. A custom panel was installed up top and filled with LED cabin lights and a couple more USB and 12-volt outlets, and the center console arm rests that split the four seats house plenty of cup holders for the entire crew. Options include a trailer brake, dual fuel tanks, power windows/locks, cruise control, R134a A/C, and leather-wrapped billet steering wheel mounted atop a tilt column. The 5-speed shifter falls easily in hand, the custom airbrush work on the glovebox is super cool, and entire cabin is incredibly clean and roomy for four very large individuals. From the carpets to the door panels to the headliner, everything is practically brand new in this cab and it definitely shows.

The engine is a gas-fired, fully rebuilt 454 cubic inch V8, the big block everyone wants in their heavy hauler. This is a fresh rebuild, finished just 1,184 miles ago, so it's ready to keep going for quite some time to come. The big torque makes even heavy trailers feel lighter and it never seems to run out of breath on big hills. The engine bay is incredibly tidy, restored mostly back to stock with original controls, so it starts and runs like a stocker with a little more pop, and you can see by the underhood details that this truck has been well maintained since it was completed. There's a 5-speed manual transmission that cruises easily at highway speeds and the heavy-duty rear axle looks big enough to have been stolen from a cement mixer. Underneath you'll find an upgraded suspension filled with lots of new components including big sway bars, modern shocks, big springs, fresh bushings, a completely overhauled brake system, and an Air Ride that helps set the stance. Power steering and power brakes give this big dually great road manners, while the fresh exhaust underneath sounds absolutely wicked. Aftermarket 16-inch chrome wheels sure dress it up and carry staggered 235/75/16 front and 235/85/16 rear heavy-duty Yokohama truck tires designed for work.

Still ready, willing, and able to do the big stuff, but looking good enough that you might want to save it for special occasions, this freshly built dually is offered with its original owner's manuals, a stack of build receipts, and a custom car cover. This might the coolest Squarebody on the market today. Call now!