TimeExposure
Junior Member
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2021
- Posts
- 3
- Reaction score
- 15
- First Name
- Bryan
- Truck Year
- 1982
- Truck Model
- C2500
- Engine Size
- 4.8L
Greetings! My first post, so I thought the Introduction section was a good start (people read these)?
My Dad (step-father) bought a new GMC Sierra 2500 (C2500) in September 1982 from the Oakland (California) GMC Truck Center (by the Coliseum where the Athletics play baseball and the Raiders used to play football if anyone is from the Bay Area and remembers the fleet truck dealer). Dad didn't need the truck for work, he just wanted the truck, and wasn't willing to pay all the money for a fancy one.
The truck has an in-line six (4.8L) and a 3 (forward) speed manual transmission (stick on the floor). It does have power steering (thank goodness), and a sliding rear window. No air conditioning, no headliner, no power windows or locks, just the basics. The heater and gas gauge don't work anymore, but it runs well.
Best of all, the truck was never in an accident. Even the bumpers look good! And on a long body wideside, you really notice how straight it is. The "downsides" are mostly cosmetic. The interior needs a new everything (dash, door panels, glove box repair, seats, etc.). I will probably start there since the engine (220k total and 60k on a 20-year old rebuild) runs well, and the transmission is fine. I have very limited experience working on car engines (and little confidence), so the "go" parts might have to be done by a professional. We'll see how I feel about that as I tinker with it.
As for the rust, most of it is surface rust, though the top rail of the bed (left side) seems a little more corroded than the rest. It was parked outside it's whole life, and the left side faced west (Nor Cal setting sun). I actually like the look of the rust on the white paint. It's an honest work-truck look. I recently discovered that there is a whole culture of truck fanatics that preserve/enhance the "rusty look." I get it!
So I'll be posting questions asking for advice and tips once I work through a couple of projects at home. I know forums love photos, so hopefully my first attempt posting them will work. I wasn't sure about sharing license plate numbers (does anyone care? should I care since it's the evil internet?) so pardon my poor photoshop skills on those beautiful faded original blue California plates!
My Dad (step-father) bought a new GMC Sierra 2500 (C2500) in September 1982 from the Oakland (California) GMC Truck Center (by the Coliseum where the Athletics play baseball and the Raiders used to play football if anyone is from the Bay Area and remembers the fleet truck dealer). Dad didn't need the truck for work, he just wanted the truck, and wasn't willing to pay all the money for a fancy one.
The truck has an in-line six (4.8L) and a 3 (forward) speed manual transmission (stick on the floor). It does have power steering (thank goodness), and a sliding rear window. No air conditioning, no headliner, no power windows or locks, just the basics. The heater and gas gauge don't work anymore, but it runs well.
Best of all, the truck was never in an accident. Even the bumpers look good! And on a long body wideside, you really notice how straight it is. The "downsides" are mostly cosmetic. The interior needs a new everything (dash, door panels, glove box repair, seats, etc.). I will probably start there since the engine (220k total and 60k on a 20-year old rebuild) runs well, and the transmission is fine. I have very limited experience working on car engines (and little confidence), so the "go" parts might have to be done by a professional. We'll see how I feel about that as I tinker with it.
As for the rust, most of it is surface rust, though the top rail of the bed (left side) seems a little more corroded than the rest. It was parked outside it's whole life, and the left side faced west (Nor Cal setting sun). I actually like the look of the rust on the white paint. It's an honest work-truck look. I recently discovered that there is a whole culture of truck fanatics that preserve/enhance the "rusty look." I get it!
So I'll be posting questions asking for advice and tips once I work through a couple of projects at home. I know forums love photos, so hopefully my first attempt posting them will work. I wasn't sure about sharing license plate numbers (does anyone care? should I care since it's the evil internet?) so pardon my poor photoshop skills on those beautiful faded original blue California plates!
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