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 K1500 pickup stands out at family reunions.
Thanks to a smart-running small block V8, a towering off-road
suspension, and a unique patina look, it's the gentleman's
alternative to the Bowtie.
The blue paint is subtle, but with the big wheels and tall 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. ON the flip side, the paint is heavily
oxidized, and that's fully intentional, so it's up to you whether
you think it's a demerit. We like the patina and it shows that this
truck has never been wrecked or rusty, plus it has minimal
maintenance requirements. The bed is beat up and ready to work, and
it works with the patina look. Nice chrome bumpers, including a new
diamond plate unit out back, plus twin mirrors, Custom trim, and a
minimum of fussiness give it a neat contrast, 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 heavy-duty rubber mats to help control
noise and heat and a set of cloth door panels that were an upgrade
over the usual all-metal echo chambers. Yes, there's more patina
here, but it doesn't take away from the overall usefulness of the
truck. The gauges 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, although most of the hardware has been
removed (it would be easy to retrofit a Vintage Air setup). 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than living with some outdated tune box installed decades ago. This
truck is worth it.
A smooth-running 350 cubic inch V8 was stuffed under the hood about
100 miles ago, and in this burly pickup it makes for entertaining
performance. Topped by a Holley 4-barrel carb and with a mild
camshaft inside, it has a great eight-cylinder burble and there's a
bunch of Chevy Orange paint to really dress it up. The rest of the
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 4-speed manual that powers a
2-speed transfer case and axles from an '86 model with relatively
tall gears, so highway cruising is relaxed and easy but it'll still
crawl through the dirt with the best of them. The chassis is mostly
original and in good condition with the exhaust system tucked up
close to the frame. The suspension was fitted with upgraded shocks
all around, plus a modest lift, giving it a heavy-duty look and
improved off-road abilities without losing its carrying capacity.
Factory Rally wheels are fitted with big 33x12.50-15 off-road tires
for the perfect look.
So if you're seeking something that's not a Chevy and maybe has a
bit of a story to go with its functionality, this GMC should fit
the bill. Call today!