1986 Chevrolet K-10 in Lithia Springs, Georgia

Vehicle Description

If you've been looking for a rugged, go-anywhere, square-jawed truck with all the goodies, you've just found one of the best. This 1986 Chevrolet K10 4x4 has clearly led an easy life and looks fantastic in flashy black and silver paint. With plenty of horsepower, a competent 4-wheel-drive powertrain underneath, and a comfortable interior full of luxury features, you just can't buy more truck for your dollar than this.

30 years later, these trucks STILL look fantastic. Forget aerodynamics for a moment, and take a good look at the angles on this truck, which was designed to work for a living, not sip gas. Always a clean, southern machine, it sports laser-straight body panels and paint that shines up well but is still prepared to repel mud and dirt from playing outside. It doesn't appear to have ever been a work truck, and the short bed/regular cab models often enjoy the best care because they're personal vehicles, not workhorses. All the bright trim remains in place, including wheel arch stainless and side moldings, and even the hood ornament still stands proud. Up front, you get super bright LED headlights, a blacked-out grille that gives it a smooth look, and the bright chrome bumpers look awesome, particularly the diamond-plate step bumper out back. For durability, a heavy-duty rubber mat protects the paint and the overall condition of the bed floor suggests that this truck never really worked for a living. It's incredibly clean all around.

The factory gray cloth bench seat interior remains in place and its current condition tells you all you need to know about the easy life this truck has lived. Aside from some very light discoloration, the upholstery remains excellent, with no rips or tears, and gray carpets make it feel luxurious indeed from behind the wheel. The gauges are original and fully functional, and they're among the most attractive dials ever fitted to a truck; nice job, Chevy! Luxury options include cold A/C, power windows, power locks, a tilt wheel, cruise control, and power steering and brakes, which are much appreciated with those big tires. There's also a new AM/FM/CD stereo head unit in the dash (the original radio is included), and it really has the feeling that nothing was overlooked when this truck was freshened. There's also a sliding rear window, one of a pickup's very best features.

Fuel injection arrived in GM trucks in the form a throttle body setup that looks a lot like a carburetor but gives you easy drivability and quick starts. The engine bay is incredibly clean and detailed, and appears to be almost entirely stock save for a set of headers. The GM Goodwrench crate 350 cubic inch V8 runs smoothly and actually pulls down decent fuel economy (well, relatively speaking anyway) and you already know how reliable these things are. It's been recently serviced with a fresh tune up, new starter, vacuum lines, and a big new radiator. A 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission is linked to a freshly sealed 2-speed transfer case, which feeds both axles when you're off-roading for maximum traction. Underneath, the chassis is solid and highly original, augmented by a Flowmaster dual exhaust system that probably adds a few horsepower and sounds fantastic. The suspension obviously has a bit of a lift, accompanied by a set of ProComp shocks. Massive 35x12.5-20 tires are wrapped around a set of very cool Fuel off-road wheels that give this truck a ton of attitude.

This cool off-roader is ready to hit the trails or the shows where it will perform equally well. Call today!