1983 Gmc Jimmy Sierra Classic 4wd, 350 W/ Comp Cams Roller Rockers, No Reserve on 2040-cars
Bend, Oregon, United States
Body Type:SUV with removable top
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:350
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Model: Jimmy
Trim: Sierra Classic
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: 4-Wheel Drive
Power Options: Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 1
Exterior Color: Red/White
Interior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
This 1983 GMC Sierra Classic (K5 body style, same as Jimmy, Blazer) has a strong 350 with a Comp Cams roller rocker setup (1.52 ratio) as well as headers. I removed a valve cover to check, see pictures. I believe there's some money in the motor, judging from the lope and pep the engine has. The truck starts right up and runs very well. The radiator looks like it has been replaced very recently, and it looks like it has a new transmission cooler as well. I have a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass with a very fresh, slightly built up 350, and I considered doing a swap, if that tells you how nicely the motor runs. I locked in the four wheel drive and everything seems to be in good working order. I mostly used this vehicle between home and work, and to pick up aquariums for my business. The interior has seen better days, as you can see in the picture, but it is still very serviceable for back country adventuring. The body is very straight with only a couple minor dents (one on the passenger door, and the other on the passenger rear corner). The underside is very clean -- this truck would make an excellent candidate for restoration. These trucks commonly rust along the back end where the rear door hinges, but this is one is clean as a whistle. As you can see, the cab mounts are all in great shape, as well. At some point, someone installed a hefty guard on the front differential. This truck came with some nice options, including electric windows (which still work, including the back) and air conditioning (it was removed from the engine compartment at some point).
As I said, the truck starts up immediately and goes down the road smoothly. I hate to see this one go, as it's very solid structurally and it looks like someone has already invested some money in the drivetrain. I've just got too many projects to take on another!
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