1995 Chevy C1500 OBS Short Bed – 350 V8 – Frame-Off Restoration – Show-Quality Lapis Blue
$24,900 OBO
Houston / Katy, Texas area
Clean Texas title in my name — no liens
No trades / no financing
Offered for sale is an exceptionally clean and professionally restored 1995 Chevrolet C1500 1/2-ton regular-cab Fleetside short-bed pickup, finished in striking Lapis Blue and powered by its original 5.7L/350-cubic-inch Chevrolet V8.
This truck combines the increasingly desirable proportions of a regular-cab, short-bed OBS Chevrolet with the character of its original drivetrain and interior, enhanced by a professional frame-off restoration and carefully selected custom upgrades.
Professional Frame-Off Restoration
A comprehensive professional frame-off restoration was completed in 2020. The chassis, frame, and suspension components were thoroughly restored and refinished, and the results are visible both above and beneath the truck.
The body received extensive professional preparation and a show-quality refinishing process incorporating seven stages/layers from primer through base and clear coat. The resulting Lapis Blue finish has exceptional depth and a mirror-like appearance.
The body is exceptionally straight and currently shows no dents, dings, scratches, or rust.
The truck has been garage-kept since restoration and has earned awards at multiple custom car shows throughout the Houston/Katy area.
Original 350 V8 Drivetrain
Unlike many modified OBS builds, this truck retains its original powertrain:
The truck starts easily, runs well, shifts properly, brakes confidently, and drives like a well-maintained classic Chevrolet pickup should.
Exterior & Custom Features
The restoration preserves the unmistakable GMT400/OBS body while adding several tasteful custom details:
The combination of deep blue paint and chrome wheels gives the truck a clean, understated custom look without detracting from its classic OBS identity.
Remarkably Original Interior
The interior is intentionally much more original than the exterior and remains exceptionally clean.
It retains the original:
New WeatherTech floor mats have been added to protect the original interior.
Documented History
The truck shows approximately 156,000 original miles on its factory odometer.
Unlike many 30-year-old pickups, this C1500 is accompanied by an unusually well-documented mileage and ownership history that begins with its original purchase documentation from Timmers Chevrolet in Pasadena, Texas.
That documentation provides valuable transparency into the truck's history and confirms that the mileage shown is original rather than mileage accumulated after an undocumented odometer replacement or rebuild.
Condition
This is an extremely clean, garage-kept truck that is ready to drive, show off, and enjoy.
There are no known significant mechanical problems, body damage, or rust.
Why This Truck Is Different
Regular-cab, short-bed GMT400 Chevrolet pickups have become increasingly desirable among collectors and enthusiasts. This particular truck offers an unusual combination:
Original 350 V8 drivetrain + original interior + documented mileage + professional frame-off restoration + show-quality paint + award-winning presentation.
It isn't an LS-swapped restomod trying to become a modern truck, nor is it an untouched survivor that an owner would hesitate to drive. It occupies a desirable middle ground—a professionally restored classic OBS Chevrolet that can be driven, shown, and enjoyed.
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Serious inquiries are welcome. Additional photographs, restoration details, mileage documentation, and walk-around and running videos are available to qualified buyers.
