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1986 Chevy C20 Silverado 454 Grandpa Truck 79k Original Miles 3/4 Ton 2500 on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:79200
Location:

Snohomish, Washington, United States

Snohomish, Washington, United States
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Was my Grandfathers truck. I can't justify keeping it as I need a tow rig with seats for the family. Grandpa putted it to the store and back every couple weeks. 79k on the clock and a desirable 454 and color combo. It drives like a new 28 year old truck and it's mechanically sound as can be. Aesthetically it needs a little TLC as it was stored outside.

Quick video of a trip around the block. Can't see it? Go here: http://youtu.be/7B73FHqAK38



Good:
  • 79,200 original miles. Hasn't rolled over. True sub 100k pickup.
  • 454 - Turbo 400 - 14-bolt full floater - Dual tanks.
  • Last year for no catalyst and carb.
  • Full trans rebuild 6500 miles ago (16 years ago, but yeah, 6500 miles).
  • Full brake service including master cylinder 3k miles ago
  • Never smoked in

Bad:

  • Sat outside in Grandpa's driveway its whole life so the paint on the hood and roof is cooked off. It has a few dings and scratches as well.
  • 20 years ago it had a canopy. There are mounting holes and some surface rust on the bed rails.
  • Grandpa apparently never rolled the windows down and both window motors failed within a month of me getting the truck. New motors are $25 on Amazon, I'm just a busy guy.
  • Same thing with the A/C compressor. He never used the A/C and the compressor seized as soon as I turned it on.
  • Drivers vent window lower hinge is broken. It holds itself closed fine but would flap around if you tried to drive with it open.
  • Passenger lock cylinder doesn't seem to match the drivers and should be rekeyed to match.
  • Looks like a loose tire chain beat up the wheel well molding on the left rear.
  • Volt meter doesn't work. Battery and charging system are perfectly functional. All other gauges work including the clock.
Here's a shot of the RPO tag. As you can see this was a heavily optioned truck. G80 locker, dual batteries, tilt, power everything. Not sure if there were any options it didn't have.

Clean title in my name. 


Buyers planning on shipping:
  • $500 non-refundable deposit by PayPal within 24hr of auction close. 
  • Remainder by bank drawn money order only within 7 days of auction close. 
  • Pick up after funds clear. 
  • Arrangements for transport are 100% the responsibility of the buyer.  I can provide an address and be here when someone comes to pick it up but that's the full extent of my responsibilities
Buyers picking up locally:
  • $500 non-refundable deposit by PayPal within 24hr of auction close (if not picking up vehicle within 24hr of auction close).
  • Verifiable bank drawn money order or CASH at pick up.

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