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1988 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado Std Cab Short Bed Hot Rod Shop Truck Pro Touring on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:216705 Color: White /
 Red
Location:

Kansas, United States

Kansas, United States
Transmission:700R4 4sp Automatic
Body Type:Std Cab/ Short Bed Fleetside
Engine:350 TBI V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1GCDC14H3JZ154617 Year: 1988
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: C/K Pickup 1500
Trim: Silverado
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 2WD
Options: CD Player
Mileage: 216,705
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Red
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1988 Chevrolet C1500 std cab short bed.   This truck was my driver w/ continual upgrades due to either wear or added performance. Truck has mostly been used the last 10 years for traveling to swap meets, one leg of Hot Rod Power Tour, and backup vehicle attending Goodguys Events in KC.   Chrome smoothie front bumper, 1998 Chevrolet grille, parklights,reflectors and front bumper stone deflector. 1995 and newer Chevrolet trucks required different bumper brackets to move bumper slightly forward due to grille design.  Used original to keep the bumper tucked in for a tighter look.  Also to set the truck apart, retained 1988 mini halogen headlights.  Front suspension has Belltech drop kit -2" dropped spindles and 1" drop springs, Hellwig large front sway bar.  Engine upgraded from factory 305 V8 to a 1991 Chevrolet 350.  Engine had 91,000 miles.  Overhauled w/ rings, gaskets, timing chain set, Crane Compucam kit.  "Powermax 2020"  Block was not machined due to very little wear when inspected.  Hone marks still seen.  Heads were surfaced, valves checked-margins w/in spec.  Guide wear very minimal.  Valves lapped and check for pattern and seal.  Original aluminum TBI intake, 350 TBI w/ Spacer plate.  Correct ECM prom for the 350 swap. Ceramic coated shorty headers with Flowmaster Force II exhaust kit. (#17125).  Transmission was overhauled due to wear. GM upgrades. Built to heavy duty performance specs.  New 3-4 clutch kit, drum, Hi-Energy band, HD input sprag, new planetary, frt pump machined.  Heavy duty converter.  Auxillary  trans. cooler.  Interior features new GM plastic interior panels, visors, rear view mirror, headliner.  Split bench from a 1994 C1500.  ACC carpet with Lloyd floor mats.  1993 gauge package w/ tach.  Mileage reads slightly higher than original odometer (2,000).   Interior color is original 2-tone red.  Factory tilt, cruise. Billet leather wrapped steering wheel dyed to match interior.  No power windows or locks.  Was next planned upgrade.  A/m cd player bit the dust w/ in the last month-am/fm works only.  Dash speakers and rear cab corner speakers from Crutchfield.  Professionally installed side and back glass window tint.  Herculiner bed coating-very durable and holding up very well.  Bed was correctly prepped and cleaned prior to coating. The results of meeting w/ Herculiner techs on Hot Rod Power Tour!  In tank ful pump replaced w/in last 20,000 miles.  Tailgate has latch relocated to the inside.  Rear roll pan-now showing cracks on the ends.  Hidden receiver hitch.  Rear suspension has 4" Belltech lowering kit w/ Hellwig rear sway bar.  Wheels are American Racing Torque Thrust II (17 x 8) front and rear.  Tires front-Toyo 255/60R17. Rear-Toyo 275/60R17.   Check photos-driver's door showing signs of rust at flange. passenger side shows less.  Will include one new GM door skin for the right door.  Left side of hood shows area where paint started peeling.  This truck was completely refinished before I had originally purchased.  These trucks when new were known for peeling of factory paint. Lot of reading, but wanted to clarify what your looking at.   Fair reserve.      

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According to GM, a second-row seat-side trim piece is to blame, as it can impede the upward rotation of the buckle after the seat is folded flat. As a result, if the buckle makes contact with the seat frame, cosmetic damage can occur, potentially requiring additional force to operate the buckle properly. So far, no great shakes, but in the process of applying that additional force, the occupant may push the buckle cover down to the strap, potentially revealing and depressing the red release button. As a result of this, the belt may not latch, or in certain cases, it may actually appear to be latched when, in fact, it isn't.

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