1988 Chevrolet C1500 Fleetside Modified Show Truck on 2040-cars
Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
THIS TRUCK MIGHT BE THE HOLY GRAIL FOR THE FOURTH GENERATION C SERIES TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS. 1988 WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR THE CHEVROLET TRUCK DIVISION. THE DESIGN DEPARTMENT HAD BEEN WORKING FOR FOUR YEARS ON A RADICAL NEW STYLE, TRANSFORMING THE SQUARE LOOK INTO A SLEEK NEW BEAUTY WITH ROUNDED EDGES. CHEVROLET UNDERSTOOD THAT SINCE 1967, THE PICKUP TRUCK WAS GRADUALLY BECOMING AMERICA'S EVERY DAY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. MORE AND MORE CONSUMERS WERE TRADING OFF THEIR CARS AND BUYING PICK UP TRUCKS, AND THEY RESPONDED WITH A WORK OF ART ON FOUR WHEELS. THIS IS A 1988 CHEVROLET C1500 FLEETSIDE MILD CUSTOM SHOW TRUCK. THIS TRUCK WAS RESTORED A FEW YEARS BACK, BUT VERY LITTLE MILEAGE HAS BEEN LOGGED SINCE THE RESTORATION. ACTUAL MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN. THE TRUCK IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. PLEASE VIEW THE PHOTOBUCKET FILE OF PHOTOS, AS WELL AS THE AD PHOTOS AND THE TEXT. THERE ARE OVER 100 ADDITIONAL PICS IN THE FILE. THIS TRUCK IS PRICED TO SELL, AND IT WON'T LAST LONG. YOU WON'T FIND ANOTHER AT THIS PRICE. CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW A FILE OF OVER 100 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF THIS TRUCK FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OF PHOTOBUCKET: http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/1988%20CHEVY%20PICKUP
The Chevrolet C series trucks were built from 1960-1999. That is a 39 year production run. The C series was finally replaced by the Silverado in 1999. Chevrolet has been at the forefront of design and performance since the beginning. The 1960 model year introduced a new body style of light pick-up truck that featured many firsts. Most important of these were a drop-center ladder frame, allowing the cab to sit lower, and independent front suspension, giving an almost car-like ride in a truck. Also new for 1960 was a new labeling system for trucks made by GM. Gone were the 3100,3200, and 3600 designations. The Chevrolet was now a C series in two wheel drive and K in four wheel drive. The original C10 emblem on the 1960 version escalated to the C1500 as the generations developed.
A new, more modern look came in 1967, along with a new nickname: "Action Line". It was with this revision of the C/K truck that General Motors expanded the option list of comfort and convenience items to a vehicle line that had previously been for work purposes alone. This has been referred to as the Golden Age of Chevy Trucks. 1967 was the beginning of the nation's true love affair with trucks. It was no longer necessary to own both a car for recreation and a pickup for work. It was now possible to order any comfort and convenience option on the pickup. One vehicle now performed the duties of two!
An all-new clean sheet redesign of General Motors' Chevrolet and GMC brand C/K-Series pickups debuted in mid-1972 for the 1973 model year. Development of the new third-generation trucks began in 1968 with vehicle components undergoing simulated testing on computers before the first prototype pickups were even built for real world testing. The redesign was completely unique in appearance at the time, particularly the cab, departing from typical American pickup truck designs of the era. Although revolutionary in 1973, by the mid eighties Chevrolet engineers realized a complete new redesign would be crucial. The result was the revolutionary generation four model, known as the GMT400 platform. There was a drastic difference between the 3rd-generation and 4th-generation GM trucks, and the buying public realized this immediately. It is a success story that has transcended time, will continue beyond 2014. CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW A VIDEO ON THIS TRUCK FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OF PHOTOBUCKET: http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/1988%20CHEVY%20PICKUP%20VIDEO
The Southern body has been refinished in Neon Blue base coat/clear coat with Yellow flames. The finish is smooth and uniform, buffed to a mirror gloss. The truck was painted in a Corvette shop. Yellow flames were applied. Cowl hood. Custom billet grille. Dual sport mirrors. Color matched front bumper. Front air dam. Rolled rear pan. Polished chrome slotted wheels with Bowtie center caps. American GT Grand Turbo radial tires, P275/60R15. Door jams have a finish similar to the exterior. Weatherstripping is in excellent condition. Line X spray on bed liner. There is a 5 or 6 inch crack on the driver side of the tail gate. VIN BREAKDOWN: 1- U.S. built G- General Motors C- Chevrolet Truck D- 5,000-6,000 LB. GVWR C- Conventional Cab, 4x2 1- Half Ton Series 4- Two Door Cab K- 5.7 Liter Fuel Injected V8 B- Check Digit J- 1988 Z- Fort Wayne, IN. Assembly Plant 171702- Sequential Number
Light Beige custom interior with Light Tan lower door panels and carpet. Interior was completely redone at a cost of $2,000. Seats and seat cushions are in very good condition. Door panels and carpet also in very good condition. Leather wrapped steering wheel. Tilt steering column. The column collar is broken, but this is only cosmetic, everything functions properly. Power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, and power door locks. Seat belts. Sony AM/FM/CD. Air conditioning. The two center AC vents were removed for radio clearance, but everything functions as it should. Dash is in good condition. Two or three small age cracks.
5.7 liter V8 engine, rebuilt per previous owner. Fuel injected. Engine and engine bay are nicely detailed. Runs and drives as well as it looks. Turbo automatic transmission. 2,200 RPM stall converter and shift kit. Ten bolt rear differential.
This truck is an eye catcher and a great cruising vehicle. Summer is here, and this is the perfect vehicle to enjoy this season.
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