Vehicle Description
1987 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Pickup
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 from 1987 now
with an all Jasper drivetrain with 10K miles on said drivetrain.
Lots of new metal, and some interior rebuilds with upgrades, it's a
tall order with big shoes and straight steel.
Exterior
An all steel fleetside body which shows off rust free panels with
nicely minded gaps covers this truck exterior and has been dipped
in a coating of Gold that displays well, but not without a few runs
in the clear coat application. In front a simplified and effective
front grille with vertical chromed central push bars growing from
the chrome bumper, has the stacked square headlights on either side
of the GMC badged egg crate grille. Running towards the passenger
compartment is a dent-less hood, a new passenger fender, and
original doors with a large chromed mirror hanging off of either
door. New rockers are now on and are rust free. The bed floor
remains original, but all new box steel has been installed and all
this is bathed in Gold. Under the doors is a curved chromed rounded
bar which serves as the step to get inside this high 4x4 truck.
Glass is all tinted and now surrounded by black trimmings. A new
rear bumper is on and is nice and shiny, with clear lights now
inserted into this bumper. This truck rides on 15 inch gold painted
steel wheels with chromed central hubs and deep trim rings also in
chrome. These wheels are wrapped in 31 x 10.5R15 deep tread rubber
all around. Let's git a little mud on those tires!
Interior
A swing of the doors complete with power window and lock toggles,
all within a molded black plastic door panel. Some of the black is
wearing off and revealing factory red underneath. The arm rest and
storage pocket have some chrome delineations in these panels and
faded gray carpeting fills the bottoms of the doors. Inside three
broadcloth bucket seats, ( 2 wide on either side), and a central
small seat between them. These seats are newer and have custom
lumbar electric actuated supports, massage capabilities and are
also heated. These are two tone charcoal gray with lighter tuck and
roll inserts. The dash is newer with its wrap around brushed
aluminum front panel within which are round gauges and chromed AC
vents. All remaining surrounds and dash top are very nice and in
padded black vinyl, however show some wear. This truck has cruise
control, and a 10 disc CD changer behind the seats. To blast sound
it also sports a 240W power booster under the center seat. No radio
is installed anymore due to the CD player belting out tunes. A tilt
wheel looks like new as are the gray carpets and headliner. In the
upper center are dual track style spotlights to aid in the map
reading at night. Paint wear off and some scratches are noted on
the dash at various areas.
Drivetrain
A flip of the hood and we greet the heart(beat) of the matter,(and
America!) with a 350ci consigner stated Jasper crate motor. This is
fed by TBI EFI and has a 4-speed Jasper 700R4 automatic
transmission on back. Paperwork also shows the transfer case is new
from Jasper as well. Plenty of patina and some spotty rusting is
present throughout the engine bay.
Undercarriage
Some heavy rust is noted in the leaf springs and brake drum cases.
Invasive rust is noted on the bed supportswith some rotting away at
the edges. Rustproofing has seen better days with lots of patina,
fading and underlying rust on the framing and bed underside. A
newer rear pumpkin is on, and it's a 10 bolt version. Also a new
fuel tank has been installed. Power disc brakes are on front, and
on back are power drums.
Drive-Ability
I climbed inside and took advantage of the seat massager and belted
the tunes through the CD player using a remote control. It drove
sufficiently, handled nicely and I could sum it up by saying it's
been well worn with some wear, but all was in working condition
during my test drive.
Some new parts, a Jasper drivetrain, and gold respray sum up this
4x4 version from 1987. It has some undercarriage rust issues, but
puts on a good air.
1GTEV14K0HF709478
1-USA
G-General Motors
T-GMC Truck
E-6001 Thru 7000 GVWR
V-4wd
1-1/2 Ton
4-2 Door Cab
K-350ci V8 TBI
0-Check Digit
H-1987
F-Flint, MI Assy Plant
709478-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
