1987 GMC Classic Sierra R1500

Description

Unveiled in 1973, the GMC Sierra was a part of the new generation of pickup trucks offered by General Motors. With more consumers selecting a pickup as their personal transportation, these vehicles feature a more spacious cab equipped with many desirable new options. With straight design lines and boxy overall exterior, these are often referred to as the “Square Body” generation. 

The third-generation 1987 C/K — in its final year of production — saw the series designators changed. The two-wheel-drive C-series became the R-series, then the four-wheel-drive K-series was renamed the V-series. This was done to allow for concurrent production of its replacement early in 1987 of the all-new C and K models. Throughout its tenure, Chevrolet and GMC have shared engineering, but GMC trucks are considered the upscale brand, and the Sierra has long been GMC’s workhorse.

Highlights 

• Long-term 22-year ownership 

• Finished in Burgundy paint over Burgundy cloth/vinyl interior 

• Powered by a 5.7-liter OHV V8 with TBI (Throttle-Body Injection) rated at 210 horsepower and 300 lb-ft torque 

• Original factory-installed Towing Package, including electric trailer braking system 

• Maintenance/mechanical upgrades in 2016-2024: 

  • New Gates water pump, belts, pullies, hoses 

  • Radiator drained and flushed 

  • Transmission and torque converter inspection 

  • New Dexron-VI Synthetic ATF fluid and filter 

  • Rear end inspection and complete synthetic fluid change with limited slip additive 

  • Complete tune-up, including new ACDelco distributor, module connector, and fresh set of plug wires 

  • A/C System converted from R12 to new refrigerant 

  • Front-end updated with new bushings 

  • New brakes: Rear oversize HD drums, cylinders, springs, and hoses; front discs, cylinders, and hoses (ACDelco) 

  • Front and rear shocks 

  • New Pitman arm 

  • New Idler arm 

• New ION Alloy 71 (15x7 inches) aluminum wheels and Michelin X LT A/S 235/75R15 all-season tires, including the spare 

• Three-month professional MAACO repaint in 2019 included: 

  • Molding and badging removed 

  • Truck was sanded, sealed, and primed, including door jams, window frames, and dash 

  • Truck was sprayed with several coats of custom Urethane + Integrated Clear Burgundy paint 

  • Custom side molding and wheel well trim installed on both sides 

  • Truck bed coated with Herculiner HCL1B8 

• Upholstery and interior upgrades in 2019 included: 

  • Dashboard instrument lighting replaced with new LED bulbs 

  • New color-coated dashboard cover 

  • New headliner 

  • Bench seat totally rebuilt with new springs and padding, then reupholstered 

  • New factory air blower motor, resistor, and air-control valve relay 

  • New JBL stereo speakers in front and Boss speakers in rear 

  • New fuel tank selector installed in dash 

  • New HD floor mats 

• Dashboard instrument lighting replaced with new LED bulbs 

• New color-coated dashboard cover 

• New headliner 

• Bench seat totally rebuilt with new springs and padding, then reupholstered 

• New factory air blower motor, resistor, and air-control valve relay 

• New JBL stereo speakers in front and Boss speakers in rear 

• New fuel tank selector installed in dash 

• New HD floor mats 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

• This 1987 GMC Custom Sierra 1500 is offered with the five-digit odometer showing 46,465 miles at the time of listing, however the true mileage is unknown 

 Features 

• Wideside pickup with 6.5 foot bed

• The chassis number (1GTER14K6HJ508928) decodes as: 

  • 1 - USA 

  • G - General Motors 

  • T - GMC 

  • E - Gross Vehicle Weight (GV2) range: 6,001-7,000 pounds 

  • R - 2WD 

  • 1 - Half-Ton 

  • 4 - 2Dr Cab 

  • K - 350 TBI V8 

  • 6 - Check digit 

  • H - Model year 1987 

  • J - Janesville, Wis., plant 

  • 508928 - Production number  

• New Duralast Gold battery 

• New Tonno Tri-Fold 42-110 bed cover 

• New custom fitted 5L truck cover  

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door pickup 

• Four-speed Quadrant automatic transmission with overdrive 

• Backup camera 

• Analog clock 

• Hoop steps 

• Center consol with storage and cup holders 

 Known Imperfections 

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report notes a "Potential odometer rollover" on 28 September 2006 

• The consignor notes that the paint could use clay bar and polish  

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Custom-fitted cover 

• Two sets of keys (ignition and door entry/glove box) 

• Restoration receipts 

Ownership History

According to the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 1987 GMC Classic Sierra 1500 was titled on 19 October 1988 in Sun City, Arizona, with 7,373 miles on the odometer. It was sold on 11 September 2002 with 94,800 miles and has remained with its current owner for nearly 22 years. CARFAX lists a “Potential odometer rollover” on 28 September 2006.