1984 Chevrolet K10

Description

Who didn't want one of these trucks, lifted and sitting tall, back when they were new? Well, it's time to relive the past with this 1984 Chevy K10 pickup, which has obviously enjoyed a rather significant makeover. With in-your-face looks and go-anywhere capabilities, it's big red fun on or off the pavement.

Red is the quintessential pickup truck color, regardless of age, and this awesome Chevy wears it proudly. It was repainted not too long ago, and judging from the details and the hard-to-reach areas of the body, red was probably this truck's original color. You can't argue with how good it looks on the clean, chiseled lines of the K10 and the finish quality is on-par with the build quality of the rest of the truck. It's shiny, well-applied, and covering some straight sheetmetal, but at the same time, it's not so flawless that you're afraid to use this truck to its full potential. There's lots of shiny trim to accentuate that glossy black finish, including the factory stainless moldings on the sides of the body, although most of the original emblems have been shaved. There's a new grille up front, a cowl-induction hood, and a smoothie tailgate for the bed out back. And speaking of the bed, it's been fortified with a spray-in bedliner, just in case you're hauling, say, your collection of bowling balls or a grizzly bear. This is a truck that can work or play equally well.

The blue and gray interior is largely stock and for 1984, you'll be impressed by the luxury accommodations. The wide bench seat wears a more recent cover that's in great shape, and we're pretty sure that the door panels, dash pad, and even the carpets were replaced at some point. Billet aluminum trim dresses up the dash and the original gauges are in good order. This truck offers a lot of power accessories, including power windows and locks, factory A/C, and a tilt steering column, so it's hardly vintage-feeling from behind the wheel. A newer AM/FM/CD stereo lives in the dash, but that appears to be the only notable modification to the interior. It's still a great place to spend some time.

The condition of the engine bay suggests that while this truck looks off-road ready, it hasn't spent much time there. The 350 cubic inch V8 is fuel injected, so it starts easily and runs great, although if you're going to head into the dirt, you should invest in a proper air cleaner assembly. Factory parts include a serpentine belt drive system for the accessories, and a growling dual exhaust system with long-tube headers. Much of the A/C system looks recent and there's a giant radiator up front, so no worries about the slow going in the rough. Anchored by a sturdy TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and 2-speed transfer case, the driveline is tough enough to handle just about anything. While you're under there, check out the modest lift kit with new shocks at each corner, an upgraded steering stabilizer, and heavy-duty axles that show signs of recent work. Of course, a truck like this wouldn't be possible without power steering and brakes, so despite its size it's relatively easy to maneuver in traffic. Great-looking chrome wheels suite the truck's personality and carry mammoth 275/70/18 Nitto radials that look like they'll climb a wall.

A very cool truck with big modifications and a classic look. With a great deal of recent service work, it's totally sorted and ready to enjoy. Call today!