1987 GMC SIERRA R1500 PICKUP

OVERVIEW

This 1987 GMC Sierra R1500 is powered by a 454ci V8 mated to a new three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission. Finished in Black Metallic over a gray cloth interior, this performance-enhanced pickup is now offered by the seller with a clean CARFAX report and clear title.

Highlights

• Recipient of full restoration completed in 2022
• Performance-enhanced drivetrain 
• Flip kit for lowered stance 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Nebraska 

EXTERIOR

• Black Metallic paint
• Stepside wood bed 
  • Sourced from older GM truck 
• Cowl induction hood
• Dual chrome side mirrors 
• Chrome bumpers  

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Cragar S/S wheels 
• Staggered-width radial tires 
  • 205/75 Starfire Solaris front 
  • 275/60 Hankook Kinergy rear 

INTERIOR

• Gray cloth upholstery 
• Bench seat 
• Power steering 
• Aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel 
• Radio delete plate 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 85-mph speedometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage 
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Dash-mounted 8,000-rpm AutoMeter tachometer 
• Under dash-mounted auxiliary gauges
• Odometer shows 32,790 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt
  • Most recent CARFAX odometer reading: 141,000 miles in June 1994

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 454ci V8
  • Bored .030 over 
  • Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor 
  • Edelbrock intake manifold
  • HEI distributor 
  • Three-inch headers 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• Original engine replaced as part of restoration
• New
  • Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission 
  • Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold 
  • HEI distributor 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 12-bolt Positraction rear end 
  • 3.73 gears 
• Flip kit 
• Drop spindles 
• CalTracs traction bars
• Power front disc brakes 
• Flowmaster Super 40 dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• New
  • Rear end 
  • Brakes 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Rust visible on undercarriage components
• Air conditioning components have been deleted
• Blemishes seen on the exterior, as shown in the gallery  

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• CARFAX report
  • Begins in 1987
  • Shows accident-free ownership in Texas, Illinois, and Arkansas

VIDEO

• Seller has included a video of a walk-around inspection, which can be seen below