Vehicle Description
1986 Chevrolet S10 Pickup
Chevrolet began producing the Chevy S10 in 1980. They marketed the
truck for the first time as a 1982 model. Chevrolet served as an
important division of the nation's top three automakers, General
Motors during this period. The S10 pickup was released under the
tenure of innovative and controversial CEO Roger B. Smith. High
interest rates during the late 70's impacted GM and the automaker
initiated steps to streamline its products and cut costs by
modernizing its production facilities and co-venturing with foreign
manufacturers. The S10 underwent extensive appearance changes
during its history, as did the closely related S15 series of
trucks. Automakers frequently modify popular brands in order to
maintain currency. Consider the 27 body types and packages included
to varying degrees by the S10.
Presenting as a wolf in sheep's clothing, this truck is anything
but fuel efficient, nor does it even have a thought as to the Arab
oil embargo! This truck can be used on the street or the strip and
is a far cry from its humble beginnings as a light duty hauler.
Showing 187,382 non verifiable miles and sporting a non original
2-speed automatic, a 350ci V8 with some bolt on performance
goodies, very nice paint, like new exhaust and like new wheel and
tires, this pint sided hauler is presently poised for takeoff in
our South Mallway. This truck is ready to haul a lot of things, but
mostly ass.
Exterior
Let's start upfront, a very good place to start, where we see a
simplified horizontal and vertical ribbed grille with mesh backing,
single flanking headlights and a shiny front bumper in chrome and a
black chin spoiler below. A steel cowled hood, straight steel
fenders and doors with miles of retina searing orange paint that
encompasses the entire truck. Gaps are all well minded, and the
windows are lightly tinted. The bed inside is exposed for the world
to see, which is lined with a black spray in liner and drop in fuel
cell. Jegs Sport Star wheels are wrapped in the back with Toyo
Proxes 275/60R15 tires and skinny Sport Star wheels and rubber on
the front. A clean smooth tailgate emblazoned with a S10 callout in
gold and chrome is flanked on either side by the factory tail
lights and down below is a blingy chrome bumper.
Interior
This truck retains most of its stock charm and utilitarian style
with black plastic and vinyl panels throughout the interior. The
door panels are as stock as they come and look showroom new with a
mix of black plastic, charcoal tuck and roll broadcloth and
carpeting. Turning our attention to the inside, we see the later
model charcoal black bucket seat firmly wrapped in black tuck and
roll broadcloth with some snappy colors and swirling added. A
folding armrest console sits in the center of the bench and can be
easily folded up when room for a 3rd passenger is needed. A later
model leather rimmed steering wheel sits proudly atop the original
column and an attached tachometer hangs right on the top of said
column. In the center of the dash is the factory AM/FM/Cassette
stereo and a trio of gauges are mounted to the driver's A-pillar.
The Hurst ratchet style shifter setup floating in a sea of black
carpet. Now the party is really rollin'. Last one in the pool with
a suit on is a rotten egg!
Drivetrain
In keeping with the unique and the straight line go fast theme,
under the hood we note a 350ci V8 with a polished aluminum intake
manifold and a new single Holley 4-barrel carburetor atop. A
Powerglide 2-speed automatic is on back. The rear axle is a 10-bolt
design. The engine is shiny and bright with chromed valve covers,
chromed air cleaner cover, and nice headers. Supple hoses for fuel
delivery ensure plenty of fossils feed the engine.
Undercarriage
All black and all solid underneath with the frame and floor pans
are structurally sound and only minor surface rust on the usual
suspects. Power disc brakes are here upfront as well as independent
coil spring suspension and on the rear and power drum brakes and
leaf springs. Seen are headers and clean new dual Flowmaster
mufflers to ensure you will be not only seen but heard.
Drive-Ability
In a word...fast and loud, but that was two words, and I
digress.... This custom S-10 smoked the test track and the tires
and worked all just swimmingly. All functions were working as they
should, and it was an exciting test drive, which when finished,
left with a smile on our faces. While Classic Auto Mall represents
that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
A party for your right foot, and your eyes in the interior with its
clean showroom appearance. Great paint and wonderful rodded custom
looker and cooker. Pass the "dutchie" to the left hand side...Party
on Garth!
1GCCS14R3G8190345
1-USA
G-General Motors
C-Chevy Truck
C-3001 Thru 4000 GVWR
S-Small Conventional Cab 4x2
1-1/2 Ton
4-2 Door Cab
R-2.8 Liter V6
3-Check Digit
G-1986
8-Shreveport, LA Assy Plant
190345-Sequential Unit Number
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