1985 Chevrolet C30 Dually Pickup
While relatively straight-lined and boxy in appearance, (leading to their "Square-body" nickname from the public), the Rounded Line trucks were the first generation of the C/K to be designed with the use of computers and wind tunnels, optimizing the exterior shape for lower drag and improved fuel economy. The chassis was an all-new design, (with all trucks receiving a leaf-spring rear suspension); K-Series trucks moved to all-wheel drive with shift-on-the-fly 4x4 being introduced for 1981.
For consignment, a "square body" GM labeled "rounded design" pickup truck with a C designation. This means it's a 2 wheel drive, and our model shown here was born in St. Louis, Missouri and has been treated to a customization/restoration. It has dual rear wheels and a powerful 350ci V8. Classic Trucks are hot right now and we see a trend for owners to use them as a promotional piece for their businesses. A little promotion won't hurt will it? Also it has the ability to get a little mud on the tires while hauling the goods.
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.*
Exterior
Square and rectangle design abound right upfront with the horizontal egg crate grille flanked by stacked headlights and turn signals in square and rectangle form. A big bumper protects the front and a nice bowtie badge sits in the center and just above is the custom twin scooped fiberglass hood. All straight steel with well minded gaps is bathed in respray of white on the sides sandwiched between medium metallic blue for the uppers and lowers and is showing very well. Two doors, a shiny large mirror hanging from either side and all correct badging. Window trimmings are blackened and lightly smoked glass makes up the factory sliding rear window. The bed has a liner which shows in good condition having limited usage and this spray liner also works its way up the added roll bar complete with LED light bars on top to supplement the smoked roof clearance lights. Speaking of the bed, on the outsides are factory flares for the dual rear wheels, giving this hauler a big rig look. On the back is a solid gate and shiny bumper which has the aftermarket clear tail lights floating off of each side of the box. Polished 16-inch wheels are on all 4 corners, and wrapped with LT265/75R16 all weathers sporting deep tread.
Interior
All original for the door panels and their trimming, showing chrome toggles for the power windows and lock, and all bathed in black molded vinyl and carpet with just a hint of brushed stainless and chrome for the dress up, all which shows nicely and this is just the door panels. The black and blue vinyl bench has black tuck and roll inserts and smooth blue bolsters with black lower bolsters and appears as nearly new with a snappy yellow bowtie stitched into the center. The standard dash is shown with its textured black molded panel for the added white faced gauges with digital odometer on this particular dash. An aftermarket 3 spoke wood rimmed steering wheel sits atop a tilt column and fronts this dash which has a AM/FM/Cassette radio just below the slides for the heater and AC. Dash central holds the ashtray within the lower blue steel framing and up top is a black padded topper that remains crack free. Black texture finish paint floods the floors and above is a felted black headliner that remains nice and tight.
Drivetrain
Under the hood in an unrestored original engine bay it shows some slight age wear, but is still buttoned up. It has an orange painted 350ci V8 with a single Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor feeding it. On the back is the TH350 3-speed transmission that is automatic. This pushes power rearward to a Dana 60 rear...fab!
Undercarriage
Like the engine bay, original with some surface rust on the horizontal struts which support the floorboards and on the suspension, road dirt, and some chip off undercoated pointing abound. Headers feed spent fossils rearward and through a dual Turbo muffler equipped exhaust and we note the absence of the catalytic converter. Leaf springs are on the rear for the heavy duty ride and work with an independent coil spring front suspension and power disc braking is on front, and power drums for the rear.
Drive-Ability
As expected this truck came right to life and was hitting on all 8 cylinders right out of the gate. We were off and it drove beautifully with only the AC blowing warm and the reverse lights not illuminating being the frowns.
A great example from 1985, nicely painted steel for the body, fully loaded, a clean custom interior, and the reliable engine and transmission. A workhorse and show stopper here in our Hallowed Halls...Like A Rock!
1GCHC34M8FS158706
1-USA
G-General Motors
C-Chevrolet Truck
H-9001 Thru 10,000 GVWR
C-2wd
3-1 Ton
4-Conventional Cab 2 Door Pickup
M-350ci V8
8-Check Digit
F-1985
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
158706-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
