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1983 Chevrolet C20 Silverado 131" Wb - V8, Blue/white, Clean, 53k Mi, One Owner on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:53540 Color: of the truck is in great condition and has great curb appeal
Location:

Califon, New Jersey, United States

Califon, New Jersey, United States
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Equipment list and description:

1983 Chevrolet C20 Fleetside - Silverado Trim

Build completed January 24, 1983 in Oshawa, Canada

Midnight blue two-tone, with white roof, blue vinyl interior

LT9 5.7L/350 c.i. 4BBL carburated V8 (160 HP/250 TQ)

TH400 3-speed automatic transmission

8600 GVWR tow rating (no catalytic converters, factory option)

3.42 Rear axle ratio (GQ1 option code)

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


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, I'd rather help find it a proper home.


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. Not at all. 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, but never abused, and it’s always been parked out of the elements in a pole barn garage for the past 30 years.


The exterior of the truck is in great condition and has great curb appeal, with the midnight blue paint being in excellent shape for it’s age. There are only a few minor scuffs and chips here and there, but nothing major. It’s never been in an accident, and it’s never had any paintwork done. Inside, the truck is immaculate, with the dash, seats, door panels, and carpet original and spotless, and devoid of holes or cracks. The original color-matched vinyl floor mats are in great shape. All lights, switches, and gauges are operational, and the AC Delco AM/FM stereo works without a hitch, although it takes a bit of getting used to when compared to the digital systems of the modern age.


As far as the greasy bits go, it's been well maintained and taken care of over the years, the drivetrain has never been pulled nor replaced, and all service records will come with the truck, along with the owners manual, options spec sheet, and original keys. The truck starts, runs, and drives extremely well, with none of the rattles and squeaks you typically hear from trucks this age. Although the inspection expired in 2012, it last passed with flying colors, and it's been kept on a battery tender while in storage, and I've started and pulled the truck out of parking periodically to keep the fluids circulating.


I will address a few minor imperfections. Under the hood, there are some minor oil leaks from the valve covers. There is one piece of trim missing in the photos, it just needs to be reattached with double-sided tape, it's included with the truck behind the driver's seat. There’s no rust on the body save for one small spot behind the passenger rear wheel, but the entire body and frame was undercoated and rustproofed when the truck was purchased in 1983. Inside, the headliner fabric will need to be reattached, as it’s sagging, but otherwise the interior is in phenomenal shape. Also, the right front caliper sticks a bit and will need to be addressed before the truck can travel very far, and I would also recommend an oil change.


That being said, the problems listed are minor and easily repaired, and this truck deserves to be more than someone’s rusty old scrap hauler, or a derelict farm beater. Somewhere out there, there’s someone who has a soft spot for these old GM pickups, much like myself, and this is a great, clean example ready for someone to appreciate and care for it.


Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, I will 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 exchanges will be accepted. Buyer assumes all responsibility for local pick-up or transport. I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. This truck has been re-listed due to a non-paying buyer. Thanks for viewing!


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1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

1983 C20 Silverado

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