Vehicle Description
You see a lot of Chevy pickups of this vintage running around, but
not many GMCs, and while they share a family resemblance, this
handsome 1970 GMC 1500 stands out at family reunions. Thanks to a
smart-running small block V8, a lowered suspension, and a great
color combination, it's the gentleman's alternative to the
bowtie.
The dark blue paint is subtle, but with the big wheels and lowered
stance, this truck is definitely going to get noticed. These trucks
are quite popular today, and it's easy to see why, and if you're
not a Chevy guy but like the way it looks, then perhaps this GMC is
a good fit. The bodywork is quite good, with super straight bed
sides and good gaps all around. Paint is quite good, with
professional work showing everywhere you look and a brilliant shine
that only comes with lots of hand labor, plus the modern urethane
paint gives a great shine with minimal maintenance requirements.
The bed is beautifully finished with oak planks and spray-in
bedliner on the fender wells, and it appears that the only notable
deviation from stock specifications (at least externally) is a few
shaved emblems and the cool charcoal gray paint treatment on the
front grille. Nice chrome bumpers, twin mirrors, and a minimum of
fussiness give it a polished look, suggesting that this GMC is
capable of doing more than just hauling your gear.
Buying this 1500 gets you some upgraded upholstery inside your new
GMC pickup, which amounts to a beautifully tailored bench seat
that's far more comfortable than the original park bench. It's all
in excellent shape, with dark gray carpets to help control noise
and heat and a set of door panels that were an upgrade over the
usual all-metal echo chambers. You also get some brushed metal
accents, a sporty steering wheel, and a bunch of gauges that are
some of the best-looking dials of the period. The lenses are a
little faded but the faces of the instruments still look crisp and
clear. You'll also note that this is a factory A/C truck and the
hardware has been made for easy maintenance, although it appears to
need a recharge today. And while some may think the lack of a radio
is a demerit, I prefer to look at it as an opportunity to install
whatever you'd like rather than living with some outdated tune box
installed decades ago.
A smooth-running 350 cubic inch V8 was stuffed under the hood, and
in the relatively lightweight pickup, it makes for entertaining
performance. With a mild camshaft inside, it has a great
eight-cylinder burble and there's a bunch of chrome up top to
really dress it up. The rest of the satin black engine bay is all
business, but service access is good and thanks to power steering
and brakes, this truck is a pleasure to drive around town. The
transmission is a TH350 3-speed automatic that powers a 12-bolt
rear end with relatively tall gears, so highway cruising is relaxed
and easy. The chassis is mostly original and in good condition with
an obviously custom exhaust system tucked up close to the frame.
The suspension was lowered all around, giving it a sporty look and
improved handling without losing its carrying capacity, and giant
Torque Thrust wheels are wrapped in low-profile performance
radials.
So if you're seeking something that's not a Chevy and maybe has a
bit of luxury to go with its functionality, this GMC should fit the
bill. Call today!