For Sale: 1987 Chevrolet C10 in Bradenton, Florida

1987 Chevrolet K10 Short Bed 4x4 �€" Custom Built Square Body with Serious Suspension Work Why This Car Is Special The 1987 Chevrolet K10 represents the final two years of what collectors now call the Square Body generation �€" the third-generation C/K trucks that ran from 1973 through 1987. By 1987, Chevy had refined this platform considerably, adding fuel injection to the 5.7-liter V8 that year, which makes the last of these trucks mechanically distinct from everything that came before them in the same body style. When GM replaced the Square Body with the all-new OBS (C/K) platform in 1988, demand for the old design faded. Thirty-plus years later, the market has fully reversed. Clean, honest examples of these trucks �€" especially short bed 4x4 configurations �€" are pulling serious money because they combine classic proportions, simple mechanicals, and a parts supply that will never run dry. This particular 1987 Chevrolet K10 has been built with a clear focus: a well-engineered suspension system, quality paint and body work, and enough comfort features to be driven regularly rather than trailered. It is not a show truck that happens to run. It is a built driver with real thought behind the component choices. The VIN confirms this is a genuine factory 4x4 K-series truck �€" not a C10 that was converted �€" with the short bed configuration. That short bed on a 4x4 is the combination collectors want most. Long beds on 4x4 trucks were common because farmers and ranchers needed the cargo room. Short beds on 4x4s were ordered by buyers who wanted maneuverability and appearance over utility, which means the survival rate for clean examples is lower. Features List - 5.7-liter V8 with throttle body fuel injection - 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission - 6-inch Rough Country lift kit - Dual Fox shocks at all four corners - Fox BDS steering stabilizer (dual) - Aftermarket Redhead steering box - Stainless headers and exhaust - 4-wheel power disc brakes - Power steering - Dual fuel tanks - Lockout hubs - 22x14 American Force wheels - Air conditioning - Power windows - Power door locks - Tilt steering wheel - Pioneer stereo system with Kicker amplifier - Sliding rear window - Goodmark cowl induction hood - Rhino-lined spray-in bed liner - Billet door panel inserts - Tinted glass - Receiver hitch - PPG base coat / clear coat paint in Maroon Mechanical The engine in this 1987 Chevrolet K10 is the 5.7-liter (350 cubic inch) V8 with throttle body fuel injection �€" an important distinction for the final year of Square Body production. In model year 1987, Chevrolet phased in throttle body injection across its truck lineup, replacing the Rochester carburetor that had fed these engines for years. The result was more consistent cold-start behavior, better fuel distribution across the engine, and improved reliability compared to the carbureted versions. The 350 in this configuration produced around 160 horsepower from the factory, a conservative rating that understates how well these engines respond to basic bolt-ons. The stainless headers and stainless exhaust system on this truck will improve flow out of the engine meaningfully, and stainless construction means you are not looking at a rusty exhaust hidden behind polished chrome tips. Behind the engine sits the 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission. GM introduced this unit in 1982, and by 1987 most of the early durability issues had been sorted out. The key advantage of the 700R4 over the older TH350 it replaced is the overdrive fourth gear, which drops engine RPM significantly at highway speeds. On a 350-powered truck running large tires, that matters for both fuel economy and long-distance comfort. The suspension is where this build distinguishes itself from typical lifted trucks. The 6-inch Rough Country lift kit provides the height, but the shock package goes well beyond what a basic kit would include. Fox shocks are running at all four corners �€" two per corner, meaning du