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Chevrolet Sport Truck 383 Tpi 1 Owner 454ss 350ss on 2040-cars

US $19,350.00
Year:1993 Mileage:4950
Location:

Pewaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Pewaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Here it is!!!  1993 Chevy C1500. I am the only 1 owner of this truck. I bought it new, right off the showroom floor, in 1993.  This truck has never been stolen or in an accident.  I still have the original window sticker and the owner’s manual. It came factory stock as a sport truck ( 350SS ) with all the options = 5.7L engine, 5 speed manual transmission, Engine oil cooler, Sport Handling Package, Split front seat, 3.42 ratio differential, Tachometer, Chrome rims and 275/60r/15 tires all around, Power steering, Power windows, Power door locks, A/C, Tilt steering, Cruise, etc. I drove it for many years and then decided to do a COMPLETE rebuild of the truck along with one major upgrade = install a corvette based 383 engine in it.

So it was completely taken apart and everything was painted / coated when it was professionally put back together. Practically everything on it was either replaced with new or rebuilt. I can’t say it’s a new truck again, but it’s about as close to it as you can get and even better in many ways. This truck is a frame off – rotisserie build. Unlike the factory, everything was painted / coated so it’ll stay looking good for a long time. And it has a corvette 383 tuned port injection ( TPI ) L98 motor in it!!

This truck is tame and reliable enough to be a nice daily driver. It runs on pump gas and was built with power and reliability in mind. It doesn’t have all the “hot rod” inconveniences like some wild built race truck would. But it has plenty of power to have some real fun with. The truck was professionally dyno tuned (I have the dyno sheet) and it makes more power than the 454ss truck.  (70 more hp and 55ftlb to be exact!)  Now add to that, the weight savings of an aluminum head small block and this truck performs much better than the 454 ss truck ever did. Not to mention it gets better gas mileage and handles way better without being nose heavy like a big block truck. It corners and handles surprisingly well for a pickup truck.

The motor = Balanced and blueprinted 383 roller cam short block with ported corvette aluminum heads (stainless valves, roller 1.6 rockers, bronze guides, head studs) and 89 TPI intake system. Dyno tuned and runs great. Makes 70 more reliable HP than the stock 454ss truck did.

Trans = rebuilt nv3500 5-speed

Brakes = stock disc/drum, stainless brake lines (of course ALL new hoses, frictions, hydraulics etc.)

Rear end = Rebuilt 8.5” - 3.42 ratio with a tight Eaton clutch type posi

Suspension = Stock front springs – 5 leaf rear springs lowered 2” with urethane bushings in the front and rear ( including urethane body mounts), all new ball joints and tie rods etc.

Exhaust = Custom built full length headers with flex joints into 3” H pipe and dual turbo mufflers. It even has provisions for easy bolt on dual 3” converters.

Interior = split bench tan/neutral color The interior is over 20 years old but still looks nice. The dash has a small crack in it (zoomed in on it in video) and the usual is worn from being a daily driver for almost 20 years. There are small burn marks on the driver seat and door panel. (See video)  There are a few small stains here and there but nothing major.  Overall I think it still looks good but I wanted to point these things out.

Paint/body = The paint shines like a mirror without any major dents.  Probably two/three small door dings if you look for them. There is practically NO rust on this truck anywhere. Even the underbody looks way better than new and will last a long time. Remember it was a frame off build, not a cheap “cover up the rust with undercoating” job. Everything was blasted clean, inspected and coated. The box has spray in bed liner.

Installing the corvette engine was very expensive because it had to look and function like it belonged in the truck. The motor wasn’t just plopped in. It works like the factory put it in from the start. Should it need any repairs, the technician working on it will be happy to know the wiring for the truck is stock and the wiring for the engine is stock for a 1989 corvette. This way the repair parts are readily available and you wouldn’t need to “hunt down” any specialized parts for it and future maintenance / repairs are straight forward.

Since the truck was completed, I’ve put about 5000 miles on it without an issue. It’s a load of fun to drive and I get complements all the time. There isn’t a single leak under it. It’s dry and clean underneath just like better than new.  It’s not a perfect show truck, but it sure is close and it sure can draw attention at the car shows or just driving around. It takes a lot of time, money and effort to build something like this. It stands out from the rest in looks AND function. It’s an awesome truck.

It’s hard to sell a vehicle without the buyer actually seeing / driving it. I want you to know what you are getting so check out these videos on you tube. It’s some homemade videos, but hopefully it’ll answer some questions and you’ll get a better feel for what you’re getting. You’ll see more of how it looks, sounds and drives here---

http://youtu.be/GULZEi4kUZg

and

http://youtu.be/JCA1a8XfV00

Terms of sale------ $500 nonrefundable deposit to be made by PayPal within 72 hours of auction end. (Hopefully this will eliminate non serious buyers) The remainder is to be paid cash when the title gets signed over and you pick up the truck.  Serious buyers only please!!!   If you live far away, YES, you can fly into Milwaukee airport and drive it home. (I’ll meet you at the airport if you want)

 It’s hard to let this truck go. But I know it’ll give someone else some great times for sure!  Any questions, just ask. I’ll try to get back to you by the end of that day.  Thanks for looking!!!

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