1983 Chevrolet C20 Silverado 131" Wb - V8, Blue/white, Clean, 53k Mi, One Owner on 2040-cars
Califon, New Jersey, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.7L V8 (350 ci)
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1983
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Other Pickups
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Trim: Silverado
Options: Dual Tanks (40 gallon capacity), Silverado Trim Package, Sliding Rear Window, Oil Cooler, Trans Cooler, Trailer Hitch, HD 63-Amp Alternator, Trailer Harness, Power Steering, AM/FM Stereo, Floormats, Roof Marker Lights, Intermittent Wipers, 131" Wheelbase, 8 Foot Bed, Blue Vinyl Upholstery
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Mileage: 53,540
Power Options: Power Steering
Sub Model: C20
Exterior Color: Midnight Blue 2-tone, White Roof
Interior Color: Navy Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
It’s with a heavy heart that I’m offering this truck up for sale. I understand that to many, it’s just a truck. Something used for hauling truck stuff, but to me, it’s more than that. It’s a time machine to my childhood. I’ve grown up with this truck. As a child, I climbed in the bed, rode in the passenger’s seat, and sat on the tailgate. It's been owned by my grandparents since new, and thus, it’s been a big part of my life. My grandparents, who are the original owners of the truck, have finally reached a point where they don’t need it any longer, and thus, my childhood dream of owning this blue beauty has become reality. It's finally mine. Unfortunately, at this point in my life, I have neither the space nor the resources to give it a proper home, and as much as I love to fantasize about future plans for this sentimental piece of metal, it just isn’t economically feasible for me to keep it.
All sentimental value aside, this really isn’t your average 100K mi+ American hauler that’s been owned by several careless owners. It hasn't been ridden hard, put it away filthy, and left it to rot. No sir (or ma’am). This particular example, while not in impeccable showroom shape, is in incredible condition for being a truck that just celebrated it’s 30th birthday. In the eyes of the state of New Jersey, it qualifies as a classic. And the mileage? Equally as impressive. Only 53,540 miles grace the odometer on this fine piece of American iron. Why the low mileage? Well, this truck has never been daily driven. It was special ordered in 1982 for the primary purpose of towing a horse trailer back and forth to the trainer and the race track. Aside from hauling race horses; It has been used for truck stuff. The bed has hauled new furniture, old furniture, lawn and garden supplies and equipment, construction supplies, and even groceries. So, it’s been used regularly, but never abused, and it’s always been parked out of the elements in the same covered pole barn for the past 30 years. Cosmetically, the truck has great curb appeal, with the midnight blue paint being in excellent shape for it’s age, with only a few minor scuffs here and there, but nothing major. There is one piece of trim missing in the photos, it just needs to be reattached with double-sided tape. It’s never been in an accident, and it’s never had any paintwork done. There’s no rust on the body, and only surface rust on the frame. Inside, the headliner fabric will need to be reattached, as it’s sagging, but otherwise the interior is in phenomenal shape. The original color-matched vinyl floor mats are in great shape, and the seats and dash have no cracks. All gauges are operational, and the AC Delco AM/FM stereo works without a hitch. It’s been well maintained and taken care of over the years, and all service records will come with the truck, along with the owners manual, options spec sheet, and original keys. The truck does start, run, and drive, however, in June of 2013, the tags were removed and the truck has been covered up and parked in the barn since. It’s been kept on a battery tender, and also been started and pulled out periodically to keep the fluids circulating. The tires are nearly brand new, and the while the brakes are in unknown condition, they are more than capable of stopping the truck safely and without drama. That being said, this truck deserves to be more than someone’s rusty old scrap hauler, or a derelict farm beater. It’s a clean truck with a clean history, and I’d really like to see it go to a good home with an owner that cares. Somewhere out there, there’s someone who has a soft spot for the old GM pickups, much like myself, and this would make the perfect candidate for a light restoration or reconditioning, or whatever else might be in mind. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, I’ll do my best to answer them to the best of my ability as quickly as I can. This is an as-is sale. No refunds, returns, or exchances will be accepted. Buyer assumes all responsibility for local pick-up or transport. Equipment list and description: 1983 Chevrolet C20 Pick-up - Silverado Trim Build completed January 24, 1983 in Oshawa, Canada Midnight blue two-tone, with white roof, Blue vinyl interior 5.7L/350 c.i. carburated V8 (160 HP/250 TQ) THM350 3-speed automatic transmission 8600 GVWR tow rating / 131” wheelbase Options: Trailering Special Package (power steering, oil cooler, transmission cooler, 7-pin trailer harness, trailer hitch receiver, 63 Amp HD alternator) Dual fuel tanks (40 gallon capacity) Sliding rear window AC Delco AM/FM Stereo Intermittent Wipers Roof marker lights Floormats On Nov-27-13 at 15:07:23 PST, seller added the following information: I wanted to add some information that I missed putting into the original description, but cannot add due to the description being locked in. The drivetrain is 100% original to the truck; it's never been pulled, swapped, or needed any major repairs. It runs smooth, but is likely in need of a tune-up given the age. The oil was changed every year or 3,000 miles. There are a couple minor oil leaks, but that's to be expected with a vehicle of this vintage. The transmission shifts smooth and the gear indicator displays accurately. All gauges, lights, indicators, and warning lights work. Again, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks for viewing! |
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