1982 Chevrolet C1500 Snb Step Side Hot Rod Street Chevy Rust Free West Coast A/c on 2040-cars

Today we have listed a really clean and super nice 1982 Chevrolet Short Narrow bed / Stepside pickup  that is adult owned, has had tons of cash lavished on it and is one of the nicest shorty Chevies I have ever seen. This belongs to a friend of mine, and I am listing it for him. I will do my best to describe it so that you feel you know it, and to point out any and all problems (darn few). It's hard to show the total story of this pickup in the words I use, but I have added as many pictures as possible - I tried to use pictures that covered the overall feel and look of the car.A couple of the interior shots are a bit fuzzy - I apologize for that, but didn't catch that until today and just before the start time for the auction. I use lower resolution so that anyone in the world can download them with relative ease. The pictures are mostly shot at Evergreen Air Museum here in McMinnville, the home of the one and only Spruce Goose. They graciousl let me photograph there on the grounds and around the planes. If you are ever in this area please come take a look at the Air Museum, Space Museum and the awesome water park. There is even a chapel now and some other things to look at, touch and see. IT's an awesome place!  Please be aware that this car is advertised and for sale locally, nationally and globally, and we do reserve the right to end this auction at any time if the vehicle sells before auction ends. This truck is definitely for sale and definitely on the money price wise. If you are SERIOUS about the truck - please call my cell # 503.580.6225 if I don't answer the first time - try again later - if I am at work I may not be able to answer your call but WILL get back to you. Please be considerate of the time. This is an awesome pickup - Buy it today and be the envy of those who hesitated and missed it.

 

I have personally been a fan of step-side pickups for a long long time - in fact, I always prefer a stepside to a fleetside. This is one of the nicest, cleanest, most tasteful ones I have ever come across. My friend has owned this for nearly ten years, and in those years he has done a beautiful job of 'tweaking' it to make it his own. A few years ago he moved out to the country to a beautiful home, but one with quite a lengthy gravel road. He has finally gotten tired of cleaning it every time it's out, and more often than not, just not driving it because of that very reason. Really that's the only reason he is selling it. He's got easily double what he wants for the truck in it, but that's how this hobby goes sometimes. Let's go through the truck from the powertrain on out. The engine has just a few hundred miles on it, and is a balanced 350 with a 272 cam. It runs great and has just the right little bit of lope to it, but not so much that it's hard to drive, or annoying. It runs very sweetly, and is very healthy. It's really indicative of how everything has been done on this truck, which is well. The carb is a new Edelbrock 650 with an electric choke. The air cleaner and valve covers are billet and like new. A new HEI distributor feeds spark and it is fed by a MSD Digital 6A electronic ignition. A brand new Optima battery provides the grunt for starting and electrical duties. Exhaust duties are handled by a new 3" stainless steel system with turbo type mufflers and pencil tips out the back. The transmission is a 700R4 and is mildly worked over, but shifts smooth and nice - this was JUST done in the last month. The previous trans just never shifted right and the owner decided that he would do it right, instead of selling it 'not right'. The differential is a 3:73 Posi unit, which is a great all around gear ratio for the overdrive transmission. All of this functions just like it should, no weird noises, clunks or issues. The front brakes are Performance Brakes with cross drilled rotors, not just 'red painted' calipers. The rears are new, but are the stock drum. A hefty front sway bar helps keep the truck planted, and the low stance does the rest. All of the lowering was done with BellTech components - springs, shocks, etc, and it's as low as it can go without doing bags. The rear frame is C-notched. 18x8 Cragar SS wheels are wrapped in Nitto 255/50R18 rubber, about 3k worth of wheels and tires and all are like new - they are same size front and rear so that they can be rotated. All of this works together well with no squeaks or rattles and nothing funny at all. The seat time I spent in this truck was truly enjoyable. A properly lowered truck rides wonderfully, and this is as good as they get. Inside, a Vintage Air setup handles heat and ice cold air conditioning. It's so much cleaner than the factory set up, which I find funny for me to say, but it's true. The interior has all been worked over, new weatherstrips, new windshield, lots and lots of new. The 96K miles are original that we know of. The tunes are handled by a New Alpine AM/FM/CD unit with 4 speakers. A viper alarm handles the alarm duties as well as the power door lock/unlock with remote operation. Power windows have been added, and there is a new wireless cruise control. Tilt wheel is stock, and the column is wearing a billet dress up kit - and it is topped off with a Grant leather steering wheel. The carpet's been replaced and everything is clean and tidy - there is also billet dress up on the dash, which isn't cracked or damage as they usually are. One reason the truck is such a joy to drive (other than the great ride and A/C) is the use of Dynamat throughout - behind the cab, roof, doors, floor, firewall etc. The headliner is new, and not droopy as they usually are. There are also dark tinted windows. The owner is a non smoker, so no worries there whatsoever. Just clean and nice inside! Outside the truck is just flat out beautiful. I love the miles deep black finish, and it's super clean, super straight and super sanitary. There is simply no rust on any body panel. It's straight, the paint lays flat and is shiny with a minimum of orange peel. This isn't a show truck, it's a driver, but it's a high quality driver. The cowl hood is new and is all steel. The chrome front bumper is new and from a later truck and has no park lights, they have been moved up next to the grille, which is a billet aluminum one that has been powder coated glossy black. The headlights are new, and are euro style Quartz Halogen. The park lights are euro style as well with LED lamps. Great light and a great look. Out back is a 1985 El Camino bumper, there is a HD standard size hitch hidden beneath the flip up license plate. The bed, as you can see has been pretty much left alone and is the original wood - the owner liked using the truck when he wanted to, so didn't do anything trick here. It's a little dusty from his road but holds a spare, jack, and tools and also a custom fit car cover that comes with the truck. The bed is covered by a Checkmate hard tonneau cover that is hinged and gas strut lifted, it also will cone off if you want to have it off. There are no tailgate chains to beat up the paint, there is a strap that keeps the tailgate in place if you want it down. Lot's of other little custom tricks here and there, but I have covered the major stuff. I like the use of a Custom Deluxe vs. a Silverado, lots less chrome for a super clean look. the stance of the truck, (stance is everything!) is just perfect, as you will see when you look through the pictures. This truck is EXACTLY as it is always kept, not primped up, detailed up, phoneyed, rattle canned or shined up in any way other that it's usual state - it IS fussed over, taken care of, respected and very loved by the current owner - he really has touched, fixed, or replaced anything that needed done, he's just that kinda guy. The truck isn't rain driven, and we don't use salt on our roads in the winter, so there is no corrosion issue whatsoever, nor are we so close to the ocean that the salt problem eats at the vehicles as it does on the coast. It is older adult owned, non smoker owned and always garaged. Always. Carfax is clean, as is the title - no brands, or anything odd at all.  This is one of the nicest trucks you will find for any dollar amount, and I know you can't build it for what we are asking. This is a turn-key, well sorted vehicle that is ready for you to enjoy, and drive, right now. We have the title in hand, and are ready to sell - this is a truck you can drive, show, have fun with, enjoy and not need to pile a bunch of money into. If you are the one to buy it - be prepared for lots of looks, thumbs up, and conversations wherever you park. It's really just that nice.   If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and we will answer questions to the best of our ability. Thank you!

 

Now for the nitty gritty: PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO PAY! If you have zero or negative feedback - please contact us first. We reserve the right to cancel bids to those who don't adhere to this request. If you need to get permission of any sort to buy - PLEASE GET IT FIRST. Excuses such as - I had the money now I dont, My spouse doesn't like the color, Gee I got sick as soon as I won the bid in the last 30 seconds of the auction, Oops I hit buy it now by mistake, My kid bid not me, My attorney says etc etc will not be tolerated or excused. PLEASE think before you bid! A 500.00 partial payment is required within 48 hours of auction close, the balance in full due within 7 days of auction close. Paypal will not be accepted on any part of the auction unless agreed upon in advance. Payment is by bankwire, cashiers check or cash. No overpayment situations please. If paid by any form of check - check will clear bank before vehicle leaves it's present location. Winning this auction does not qualify you to fly in and inspect the vehicle then decide IF you want it, or to renegotiate. The vehicle is available for inspection by appointment, so if you aren't sure - come see it first! Shipping is at the expense of the winning bidder. Vehicle must be picked up near McMinnvile, Oregon. Vehicle is sold as is - it is 32 plus years old, and therefore sold as is and without warranty of any kind. Vehicle is being purchased from the current owner, not Houseofhotrod, and the bill of sale will be from that owner. We do guarantee the availability of a title with no leins or encumberances at time of sale, and that title is a clean and clear oregon title. We will help you arrange shipping any way we can, and will help facilitate a truck picking it up etc., but winning bidder pays for all shipping charges. Sorry if we sound snotty here - we just want to communicate that we take our eBay seriously - all we really ask is that you do the same!! This makes it much easier for those of YOU who are also serious about bidding and buying. I have bought many vehicles here and understand your concerns - we've been there! PLEASE ask questions if you have them - I will do my best to answer honestly and quickly. Thank you for looking and bidding!