For Sale: 1986 Chevrolet C30 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1986 Chevrolet C30 Rollback

"In the early 1960s a new type of tow truck was developed. The wheel lift that tow truck used a metal yoke to lift the vehicle by its wheels was a dramatic improvement over the antiquated predecessor. However, the wheel lift tow truck had its share of limitations. It would not work with front wheel drive or four wheel drive vehicles. That's why, in the 1980s, as front wheel drive vehicles became more common, another innovation was introduced. The roll back truck. Today, roll back trucks are the most popular and versatile type of tow trucks in the industry." Agtowinginc.com

For consignment, a 1986 Chevrolet C30 rollback truck showing 83,366 miles, but the true miles are unknown. It starts with the one ton heavy duty truck and is fitted with the ever versatile rollback bed. If you're looking for a way to haul your show or race car, or start a new business, this bright red tow truck may do the trick.

Exterior
A respray of Apple Red paint covers the cab of this square body and stacked headlights flank the eggcrate grille over a straight chrome bumper in front. That chrome is visually matched with the trailer side mirrors while cab lights front the roof ahead of the emergency light bar on the Millers pylons and behind a sizable windshield visor. The aluminum bed shows some usage and includes a working winch, two hooks, and a manual external control box. 16-inch eight lug wheels carry LT235/85R16 tires, dualies in back. Imperfections include some dullness to the roof paint, a missing end cap to the emergency lightbar, surface rust on the front cross beam of the bed, and a cracked corner of a tail light. The windshield is also cracked and will need to be replaced.

Interior
The accommodating single cab begins with standard and generally clean charcoal door panels with carpeted lowers and pleated vinyl map pockets on each. The bench is covered in gray cloth with a bowtie embroidered in the center charcoal column for a little pizazz added to this work truck. Up front, a basic black steering wheel leads to an efficient and simple gauge cluster along with the familiar GM A/C panel and an AM/FM/Cassette radio. Our dash pad has seen better days, exhibiting large chasms caused by decades of exposure to the sun. A newer temperature gauge has been added below not far from the floor shifter that snakes its way up from the transmission tunnel on a floor covered in rubber matting rather than carpet, and it's in fair condition. Colorful toggles inhabit a panel to control the truck's lights.

Drivetrain
Under the big red hood is a driver quality 7.4 liter V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and rated at 230 horsepower. The 4-speed manual includes 3 speeds with a creeper gear and routes power to the Dana 60 in back with 3.73 gears.

Undercarriage
Lots of surface rust, some of it pitted, and patina on the underside but otherwise complete and intact. We note some residual oil on a crossmember but the underside is mostly dry. Dual exhaust flows the length of the bed and through stock style mufflers while suspension consists of coil springs up front and heavy duty leaf springs, a tall stack, out back. Power brakes are onboard with front disc and rear drum.

Drive-Ability
We crank up the big V8 and head out on our rescue mission, or at least to test the truck. Almost immediately we note a significant exhaust leak but continue on our journey around the test loop where there's power on hand and the truck tracks straight and provides a commanding view of the road. We find that the power locks, tachometer, and A/C are not in working order and the power windows are slow. Beyond that, all functions work as they should. 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.

Some of us are pretty obsessive about not racking up miles on our show cars. We've looked into enclosed trailers and have you seen the price of those things? This is a nice alternative for bringing that special car to the faraway show without diminishing the value by adding ticks to the odometer. There's lots of potential here and with that nice bench seat in front, you can stay close a little longer, hold tight a little longer, longer with Big Red.

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1-USA
G-General Motors
B-Chevrolet Incomplete Vehicle
J-23,501 Thru 26,000 GVWR
C-4x2
3-1 Ton
4-Pickup
W-7.4 Liter V8
6-Check Digit
G-1986
J-Janesville, WI Assy Plant
118087-Sequential Unit Number

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.

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