THUMPING 383CI MOTOR, REBUILT TURBO 400 TRANS, GREAT FOR THE STREETE OR STRIP

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1986 Description

This 1986 Chevrolet Silverado pickup has a nasty stance with the firepower to back it up. It's a long way from its commercial days, but it'll still haul, complements of a 383 cubic inch stroker motor and some wide-by-huge rubber on the pavement. Add in some chromatic paint and you get a truck that's as much "show" as it is "go."No matter what you do to one of these trucks, they're still instantly recognizable and it's flat-out impossible to make an ugly one. This one wears a coat of beautiful dark blue metallic paint highlighted by some Mystic flip-flop paint on the hood and around the perimeter of the body, which gives it a look that causes folks to do a double take when they see it. It was done a few years ago, so it's seen some use, but the shine and the good straight sheetmetal underneath give it an appealing look that works quite well. Body modifications include the cowl-induction hood and a rear roll pan with a built-in kill switch, as well as the billet grille that neatly camouflages the headlights for a smooth look. Its cargo-carrying days are probably over, because despite the spray-in bedliner, there's a custom fuel cell in the center of the bed, which better speaks to this truck's current intentions. Add in a shiny chrome bumper, a few bright stainless details, and you have a truck that stands out in a big way.The interior has undergone a more substantial transformation and you could be forgiven for thinking it's a race machine. Body-hugging Corbeau buckets replace the factory bench and they're fortified with 5-point Corbeau harnesses that pin you in place no matter what you're doing. A wood-rimmed steering wheel atop a tilt steering column is a touch of civility in an otherwise minimalist environment, and even the floors were stripped of carpet and instead protected by more spray-on bedliner material. Auto Meter gauges replace the factory dials and a row of auxiliary switches replace the radio, which you won't miss because the truck's an absolute blast to drive. A B&M shifter manages a burly TH400 3-speed automatic transmission, which is the right choice when you're churning out this much horsepower. Tinted windows give it a sinister look that fits right in with its generally nasty demeanor.The engine is a small block Chevy V8 bored and stroked to 383 cubic inches and fitted with all manner of performance parts. The heads are aluminum, there's a Dart intake with Holley 4-barrel carburetor, an MSD ignition system, and a fairly substantial camshaft inside, so it has that awesome high-performance sound. Under-hood detailing is pure race grade, but that also means simple service and bulletproof reliability. Plus you get power steering and power brakes as part of the package, so it's pretty street friendly. The aforementioned TH400 was rebuilt in February 2015 with a B&M torque converter and a shift kit and it powers a set of 4.11 gears on a Posi limited slip inside a 12-bolt rear end. The stainless Magnaflow exhaust system sounds heroic at speed and with a custom set of traction bars on the leaf spring rear suspension, this one leaves the line pretty hard, especially with those 275/60/15 Mickey Thompson meats on the rear wheels. Fast fun on a budget, this Silverado neatly combines the best-looking truck of the '80s with hardcore hardware that makes it faster than your average muscle car. Call today!