1978 Chevy Gmc K1500 Garage Find Restoration Project Hard Work Done New Parts!!! on 2040-cars
Killingworth, Connecticut, United States
Body Type:2 Door Standard Cab
Engine:350 - 4 Barrell
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Blue
Make: GMC
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Sierra 1500
Trim: High Sierra
Drive Type: Four Wheel Frive
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Mileage: 79,965
Sub Model: Sport Package
Exterior Color: Two Tone Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Garage Find!
This truck was purchased back in 1997 from the original owner and driven to my garage intending to just take the moldings off and have it painted. It turned into a full blown body off restoration. The fenders and inner skirts were rusted, the doors, rockers and floors were rusted along with the bed, etc. All new NOS sheet metal was located and purchased: Hood, Radiator Support, Both Fenders, Both Inner Fenders, Both Rocker panels.
New replacement floors were obtained along with inner rockers, cab corners, floor supports and new body mounts. These were all installed professionally by a restoration technician. A bed was found out of state and trucked in. It was rust free but improper shipping caused some damage which had to be repaired by the same restoration tech, With the vehicle down this far it was decided to remove the engine and send it out to be rebuilt/overhauled by a local a machine shop. It returned and is wrapped in lawn/garden bags to keep out moisture and dust. 4 or 5 years into the project the owner (my friend) got serious with his now (now married) and has several other projects going: a fiberglass bodied 360 powered jeep cj, and a 1987 Buick Grand National with 20,000 original miles on it, plus others. He finally sold the truck and all the parts to another friend of mine a couple years ago, with the intention of finishing it but his 1970 Chevelle SS396 came first. Now he has been laid off and I want my Garage back! There are a bunch of new parts that go with it also: Big radiator, new fuel tank, new stainless steel fuel lines, edlebrock aluminum intake manifold, 4 new off road springs, 4 brand new off road shocks, new u-bolts, etc. The seat was sent out for reupholstery and never picked up, so that is missing. The windshield was stone pitted and discarded, the backglass was an original aluminum slider and was planned to have a newer updated glass installed. The front bumper and rear bumper were sent out for replating and he never got them back. Between the cost of the truck purchase, all the parts, and the labor paid out there was over 15,000 invested in the truck as it sits. Right now NOS hoods sell for $950.00, Fenders go for $500.00 each, The doors are going for $950.00 each, a good cab will set you back $1500.00 + shipping, and a rot free/damage free bed can cost $2000.00++. Still have all the moldings that separated the two tone and they are in good shape. A whole set on ebay could bring $600.00+, not counting the straight frame and front axle (w/lock out hubs)and rear axle. This could be purchased and parted out and double your $$ at least. Or finish it and it could bring $25K to $30K. Cash or Bank check only - no Pay Pal as ebay gets enough of our money, and now Pay Pal reports the income to the IRS! No shipping - pick up only...Happy Bidding!
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