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1985 Chevrolet

K-10 Long Bed Pickup

Offered At

$29,500

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Body Color
Light Blue
Stock
7036
Engine Size
5.3L V8
Transmission Type
4 Speed Automatic
Vin
2GCEK14H3F1133127
Miles
94,465 (Non Actual)
Drivetrain
RWD

1985 Chevrolet K-10 Long Bed Pickup

1985 Chevrolet K10 Long Bed Pickup

The model year 1960 brought the Chevrolet pickup into the modern era with its C/K series lineup. The “C” designation identified two wheel drive pickups, and the “K” identified 4X4s. The most common pickup was the C10, a half ton truck with a 6.5 or 8-foot cargo box. The C/K series trucks remained essentially the same vehicle during a series of conservative redesigns, until 1997, when the 1998 Silverado replaced it.

For consignment, a 1985 Chevrolet K10 long bed pickup truck showing 94,465 miles but the actual miles are unknown. Don't let the rough exterior fool you into complacency, this ol' girl is packing a Gen III 5.3 liter V8 and rides on 18-inch wheels with LT load rated tires. Here's one you can drive without worry, use as an actual truck, and still fit in at cruise night.

Exterior
Genuine patina mars the outside in sun beat style, particularly on the shoulder line where rust spots and peeling blotchy paint present like a beautiful abstract painting on a light blue paint canvas. But this is a mixed media kind of art because parts are also painted in smooth satin black over the top of the cab and the lower panel over less than razor sharp sheet metal. 18-inch black 8 spoke wheels add a sinister edge to the truck which has a diamond plate rear bumper and a front chrome bumper in stand out condition. There's some funky red pinstriping on the hood, over the stacked headlights and vertical grated grille that helps define this era of trucks known affectionately as the square bodies!

Interior
More patina inside with a cornucopia of colors, materials, and patterns on the door panels which include plaid cloth, blue carpet, molded plastic, and vinyl pockets. The bench seat is in great condition and is a mix of blue plaid cloth and black vinyl borders. Up front, the standard steering wheel leads to the standard instrument cluster based in textured black plastic with canted sides for the driver's view. A crack in the dash pad seems fitting here but overall, the interior is in decent shape, including the floor mounted shifter in a plaid boot over a nice blue carpet. An AM/FM radio is on board, and we suggest some country tunes to go along with this country truck.

Drivetrain
Under the hood, a 5.3 liter V8 with an FiTech EFI controlling the fuel injection. A remanufactured Jasper 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission backs it up and nearly every component in the bay has been replaced including serpentine belt, alternator, thermostat, water pump, fan clutch, and heater hoses. Both axles are 10 bolt units and power brakes are on board with front disc and rear drum.

Undercarriage
Fairly clean underneath, driver quality, with areas of surface rust, some flaking rust on the frame, but no other invasive rust. The pans look dry and so does the rest of the underside including wheel and brake components. Dual exhaust runs through stock style mufflers before exiting behind each rear wheel via non fancy straight steel pipes. Leaf springs suspension is utilized front and rear.

Drive-Ability
Riding high on the 18's, this truck provides a bird's eye view of the road and the fuel injected V8 starts right up and propels us onto the test loop where good acceleration was reported, straight tracking, and as usual with square bodies, great visibility. Items that could use some attention include the driver's power lock which doesn't work, the power windows are slow, the wipers don't self park, the speedometer is stuck at 35 mph, and the odometer is not working. The remaining functions all work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

It's a dream! A classic truck with a reliable swap, good power, nice wheels, and lots of attention to detail on the mechanical side. 1985 doesn't seem like that long ago and this writer grew up in the desert where K10's were more common than just about anything. They were used and abused and put away wet. Survivors are now classic and uncommon and finding one without a pristine show truck paint job is like finding a treasure!

2GCEK14H3F1133127

2-Canada
G-General Motors
C-Chevrolet
E-6001-7000 GVWR
K-Conventional Cab 4X4
1-1/2 Ton
4-2 Door Cab
H-5.0 Liter V8 4bbl
3-Check Digit
F-1985
1-Oshawa #2, Ontario Assy Plant
133127-Sequential Unit Number

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