For Sale: 1965 GMC 1500 in Bradenton, Florida

1965 GMC 1502 4x4 Pickup �€" Turquoise Custom Build with V8, 4-Speed, and Lifted Suspension Why This Car Is Special The 1965 GMC 1502 is one of the less commonly seen trucks from the second generation of GMC's C/K series, which ran from 1960 through 1966. While its Chevrolet C10 counterpart drew most of the attention at dealerships, the GMC version appealed to buyers who wanted something slightly different �€" GMC trucks of this era carried their own distinct styling cues, including a unique grille, hood, and badging that set them apart from the Chevy line. The 1502 designation identifies this as a half-ton, short-wheelbase truck, a configuration that makes it lighter and more maneuverable than the longer-bed variants. Four-wheel drive was a factory-available option on these trucks in 1965, though it was far from common on half-ton short-bed configurations. Most buyers ordering 4WD were looking at heavier-duty work trucks, so a 1502 with factory-spec 4WD hardware is a less typical combination. This particular truck has been built into a capable and well-appointed custom rig, with a lifted suspension, Rancho shocks, and a V8 small block topped with Edelbrock hardware. It drives, pulls, and functions as a real truck, not just a show piece. The turquoise exterior with white two-tone roof is a color combination that reads as period-correct for the mid-1960s, when GM offered a range of bold factory colors across its truck lineup. The overall presentation here �€" chrome accents, KC off-road lights, and polished running boards �€" is the kind of build that required money, time, and thought to execute. This is not a patched-together flip. It is a complete, usable truck with real upgrades throughout. Features List - V8 Small Block with Edelbrock Intake and Carburetor - 4-Speed Manual Transmission - 4-Wheel Drive - Dual Exhaust - Air Conditioning - Chrome Air Cleaner - Upgraded Stereo (Pioneer head unit visible in photos) - Aftermarket Tachometer - Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Tires - Polished Aluminum Wheels - Chrome Front and Rear Bumpers - Chrome Roll Bar - KC Off-Road Lights - Lifted Suspension - Rancho Shocks (front and rear) - White Two-Tone Roof - Split Bench Seat with Center Console - Polished Running Boards - Chrome Door Mirrors - Bed-Mounted Spare Tire - Trailer Hitch - GMC Logo Floor Mats Mechanical The engine in this 1965 GMC 1502 is a small block V8 dressed with an Edelbrock intake manifold and Edelbrock carburetor �€" a combination that has been a trusted performance upgrade on GM small blocks for decades. Edelbrock's aluminum intake manifolds are designed to improve airflow over the factory cast iron units, and when paired with one of their carburetors, the result is a noticeable improvement in throttle response and drivability while still being reliable and easy to service. The chrome air cleaner sitting on top finishes the engine bay cleanly and keeps the presentation consistent with the rest of the build. The 4-speed manual transmission sends power to all four corners through the factory-style 4WD transfer case, which is clearly visible in the underside photos. The frame has been painted and appears solid. Rancho shocks are installed at all four corners, and the truck sits on a lifted suspension that provides meaningful additional ground clearance over stock. Rancho is a name that has been in the performance off-road suspension business since the 1970s, and their shocks are a standard choice for lifted trucks because they are built for both on- and off-road use. The dual exhaust system runs back to a pair of mufflers visible in the undercarriage shots, giving the small block the ability to breathe properly while producing the kind of exhaust note you expect from a built V8 in a truck this size. Air conditioning is fitted �€" a significant comfort upgrade on a 60-year-old truck, and one that required real work to install properly in an engine bay this age. The underside of the truck shows a blacked-out frame and what appears