1981 GMC C1500 SWB Hawaiian Blue Patina Truck VIDEO 383 V8 Automatic Turbo 400
1981 GMC C1500 Sierra Classic 1500
1981 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic Short Bed 2WD
VIN: 1GTDC14H1BZ500861 Manufacture Date: 09/1980
- Arizona truck since new
- 115,000 miles on odometer (programmed digital odometer to match original as was removed)
- Daily Driver, in cold & heat
- I bought in September 2015
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Drivetrain:
383 CU. IN. V-8 ENG. Mexico block by Five Star Engines in June 2018 – (Chris Smith) Glendale, AZ, only using Super Unleaded gas
Edelbrock intake and chrome K&N air filter setup, chrome 383 valve covers
MSD HEI distributor, no vacuum advance
Howard’s Camshaft .465 intake lift w/279* duration, .488 exhaust lift w/289* duration, 112 lobe center, Intake C/L =108, Part # 110041-12
LS style starter, newer generation, starts right up
2” Dual exhaust with dual catalytic converters
OTP Exhaust cut-out (in H-pipe) operates from driver’s seat by switch
Automatic lock-up Turbo 350 transmission built by Manfred Wagner, billet pan – no leaks, complete $900 overhaul May 2019, with new 2400 Stall lock up converter.
F.A.S.T. throttle body Fuel Injection by Imagine Injection Inc.
Both gas tanks are functional and have been removed for cleaning, gaskets & updates.
Passenger side gas tank is primary.
Driver side gas tank has a pump to refill the passenger side by flip of a switch from driver’s seat.
Brand New Radiator & fan clutch in 2023
Brake booster and master cylinder has been replaced Nov 2015
All A/C components including blower motor, water pump, alternator etc replaced 2019
Northstar X2Power $330 Battery w/ 880 CCA, new Sept 2019
LMC under-hood light, works
Suspension:
4 Ridetech rebound adjustable Fox shocks
Rear suspension (leaf springs were removed Aug 2016) is coils with OEM 1960-1972 C10 trailing arms, lowering blocks, panhard bar and CPP brackets. (Leaf spring frame mounts are all still present if needed to convert back to stock)
18” x 8” (front) and 18” x 10” (rear) US Mags Rambler chrome wheels
Toyo Proxes STII directional 295/45R18 Rear & 255//50R18 Front tires
13” Front disc brakes with oversize drilled rotors, 99-07 Silverado McGaughy's powder coated calipers
13” Rear disc brakes with oversized drilled rotors and parking brake, 79-80 Cadillac McGaughy's powder coated calipers
Factory Power Steering
McGaughy’s 2" drop front spindles
Front Sway Bar – heavy duty, Adco Rear Sway Bar
Front end suspension was all rebuilt with new bushings & Moog tie rod components in April 2016.
Driveshaft freshened in Sept 2016, re-tubed & balanced
3.42 Rear gear ratio with Auburn Gear Posi-Traction Limited slip differential (clutch type) by Desert Fox, July 2019 at 111,900 miles
Exterior:
Patina is all natural 1981 Hawaiian Blue by the Arizona sun, NO FAKE PATINA! Hints of old pinstriping shadows surround the truck adding plenty more hidden character.
I can share 2015 pics from before I purchased the truck showing the bodywork condition upon request.
No cancerous rust anywhere
Bed is straight, no damage, tailgate is straight, works as it should
4 Cab Mounts replaced Nov 2015
Brothers Tailgate to bed Splash plate is powder coated grey to match interior, 2 speaker boxes & 4 brake calipers
NOS GMC Genuine factory grille & emblem
Custom made ICI chrome top tailgate protector (I’ll include a spare new one in a box)
Mar-K Tailgate handle moved to inside with Blazer style tailgate molding on outside
New Spare Tire (17" steel wheel) mounted underneath bed in factory location for big brake clearance
All chrome emblems or trim has been replaced with LMC or equivalent chrome except OEM drip rails
LED turn signals & markers throughout
Dapper headlights with high/low beams and working halos (switch in ashtray)
LMC PREMIUM chrome bumpers (not the cheap ones)
LMC side exterior mirrors
LMC 4” short front air dam
CHROME bumper bolts (not the popular stainless version)
Rear License plate light
Front inner fender wells are powder coated semi-gloss/matte black in 2021 & added new splash shields
LMC new wiper blades January 2023
Precision new windshield chrome surround installed May 2023
Truck comes with a nice quality full fabric cover for outside storage
Interior:
Grey cloth interior by Empire Upholstery – by Ron Roman, headliner, carpet behind seat, floor mats, door inserts & pockets.
LMC products - Replaced with new Grey: A-pillar trims, vents, kick panels, handles, seat belts, sun visors, mirrors, switches etc.
Bench Seat has front pockets to hide belongings
Factory Air Conditioning with Sanden compressor by Dru Nixon, blows cold
SystafeX Heated seats (adjustable temperatures for each passenger)
Dakota Digital RTX (top of the line) gauge cluster, Nov 2019
Kenwood KDC-X399 CD Bluetooth Stereo detachable face deck with Sirius, Ipod, Pandora, iHeartRadio etc. with easy access USB plug, Dec 2015
JL Audio 10” woofer speaker box with built-in DCD amplifier behind seat, PowerWedge, Sept 2016
2 Brothers rear cab corner speaker (steel) boxes are powder coated
(4) Kicker 6” x 9” (2 in doors, 2 in cab corners)
Lecarra Thick Grip polished Steering Wheel and hub
USA1 dash pad, bezel, A/C vents etc
Tinted windows with updated weather stripping throughout
Windshield has a full UV protection layer plus tint across the top, with radio antenna built-in
Floor and Doors are equipped with sound deadening materials
Brothers Center Console with cup holders easily removable
New glove box liner (plastic portion) with custom SPID sticker inside
Factory Tilt Steering Wheel column with fresh handles
LED interior lights on ceiling & under ashtray, they work!
*No leaks. This truck does not leave fluid drops on your driveway or garage floor.
Does NOT work:
- Windshield washer fluid/pump. Repair kit comes with truck purchase.
- Hazard lights button broke off steering column
*Most everything has been worked on, replaced, updated or rebuilt since I have owned it. NO WARRANTY!
I have a collection of spare leftover parts and supplies that will be included in purchase of this truck.
Call/Text if any questions from serious buyers at 6o2 451 o462.
***Video Link and/or Photo Link available upon request..
- Truck is located in Glendale, Arizona, approx. 27 miles from PHX Sky Harbor International Airport.
- All Shipping arrangements and costs are buyer’s responsibility.
- This vehicle is also offered for sale locally. We reserve the right to end auction early.
- We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction or Buy It Now acceptance. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person or certified funds. Sale transaction must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
- Make: GMC
- Model: C1500
- Type: Truck
- Trim: Sierra Classic 1500
- Doors: 2
- Year: 1981
- Mileage: 115000
- VIN: 1GTDC14H1BZ500861
- Color: Blue
- Engine size: 383 SBC small block V8
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: C10 Fleetside
- Interior color: grey
- Drive side: Left-Hand Drive
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
