In the 1980s, there were a lot of boxy vehicles. Many of them were bland, boring sights because of their lack of curves—and still are. But one particular right-angled design from that decade remains attractive: GM’s pickups. One of them, a 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado posted on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Kansas, happens to be our Pick of the Day.
The third generation of GM’s C/K line of trucks debuted in the 1973 model year with new styling, a smoother ride, and improved visibility. Although GM identified the newest iteration of its pickups with the “Rounded Line” name, these days, they’re more commonly referred to as “Square Body” trucks. When you look at this ’84 C10, you can see why.
The only curves are in the wheels and tires; the rest is all lines and angles. Somehow GM managed to make such a simple, conservative design look great. With a single cab and a short bed, a Square Body is the rolling definition of the words “sport truck” – especially when it looks like this one. There’s no need for loud colors or flamboyant add-ons. The two-box profile is covered in glossy black, although that is accented with a billet-style grille and chrome trim. Other modifications are more low-key, such as the cowl hood and rear roll pan. A hydraulic tonneau cover protects the contents of the Line-X-coated bed.
There is one noticeable flourish, though—actually, there are four: the 22-inch U.S. Mags Scottsdale wheels. Yes, they are massive, especially because they dwarf their low-profile Nitto tires. Additionally, this truck has been dropped on Belltech drop spindles and features a rear axle flip kit and A-1 Racing Products rear coilovers.
To go with this truck’s classic lines is a classic engine: a 350ci V8. Of course, the replacement for the original diesel V8 has some mods of its own, which include a mild cam, Holley Street Avenger 670-cfm carburetor, and Dart intake manifold.
This truck may appear simple, but that doesn’t mean its interior is Spartan and bare of features. If you become the next owner, it’ll get you to the local car show or a weekend getaway destination with the convenience of a 700R4 four-speed automatic and power steering and brakes as well as the comfort of air conditioning. You can make that happen and get your hands on this tastefully modified 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado by paying the $32,900 asking price.
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