GM introduced the fourth-generation C/K for the 1988 model year with many improvements over the Rounded Line before it. The removal of the vent windows, independent front suspension, fully-welded truck frame with a boxed section up front, and the extended cab come to mind.
At launch, the half-ton pickup was available with five powerplants, starting with a 4.3-liter Vortec V6. The Chevrolet C/K listed by Cruisin’ Classics for $29,495 is more special because of the 6.0-liter Vortec V8 swap that cranks out at least 300 horsepower and 360 pound-feet (488 Nm) of torque.
The fuel-injected engine with cast-iron heads is backed up by a column-shifting automatic transmission in the guise of the 4L60-E, the successor of the Turbo 700R4. A popular choice for many builders, the four-speed box is a darling of the Jeep community for its adaptability and durability alike.
Lowered to create the perfect stance for a street-going truck, the C/K rolls on US Mags that measure 20 inches up front and 22 inches out back. Wrapped in Ironman iMove GEN2 all-season tires, the chromed wheels perfectly complement the dual-tone paint job that combines blue and white.
Straight as an arrow in every respect, the half-ton cruiser is also rocking chromed bumpers and a dual exhaust with stainless-steel tips. Open the door, and you’re welcome inside by a blue-and-gray interior with a bucket-bench combo that seats three adults with a bit of a squeeze. The upholstery looks pretty well for a truck with 90,908 miles (146,302 kilometers) on the clock, and despite its age, this particular C/K restomod boasts cruise control.
Chassis number 1GCDC14K8JZ256975 also features a tilt column, digital gauges, working A/C, and a Pioneer 1-DIN head unit with a USB slot, an AUX input, as well as Bluetooth connectivity for your phone calls and Spotify. The question is, would you pick this awesome-looking truck over a more contemporary Chevy Silverado 1500 offered at the same price tag?
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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