This 1984 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado Short Bed could be the perfect choice for someone seeking an unmolested, rock-solid classic Pickup. It features its original paint, while the interior is home to some desirable factory options designed to make life on the road pleasant for its new owner. The seller is candid about any shortcomings, meaning potential bidders will be vying for a vehicle that seems to hold no nasty surprises. The Silverado is listed here on eBay in Rutledge, Tennessee. Bidding has raced to $10,100 in a No Reserve auction.
Chevrolet’s Third Generation C/K truck series enjoyed a long and healthy production run, with the first vehicles appearing on dealership floors for the 1973 model year and the last trucks rolling off the line in 1991. A 1981 update brought styling changes that improved aerodynamic efficiency and gave the series a more modern appearance. The original owner ordered this C-10 Silverado in a stunning combination of Apple Red and Frost White, with the seller claiming its paint is completely original. Readers will probably notice a discrepancy in the color between the front sheetmetal and the rest of the vehicle. The seller provides this YouTube video which features one of the best and most comprehensive walkarounds I have seen. It includes an explanation of the color difference that sounds feasible. He states that the front panels wore Black undercoat, but the rest started with White. He claims that fading brings the Black to the fore, helping to explain the difference. I’m unsure whether this is accurate, but I’m sure we have readers who will be able to shed light on the matter. The panels sport a few minor bumps, but nothing requires immediate attention or justifies panel replacement. Rust is confined to a tiny spot in the passenger side front wheel well that is easily repaired, with the bed showing typical surface corrosion due to paint scratches. Prone areas like the lower doors and cab corners are rock-solid, and the underside shots reveal no nasty surprises. Most of the trim is in good order, with only a couple of minor marks preventing perfection. The tinted glass is free from scratches and chips, and the Rally wheels are spotless.
If first impressions count for anything, this Silverado’s interior looks like a winner. The seller points out deterioration on the tops of the door trims, but there is little else to criticize. The seat sports a new cover in Red vinyl and cloth, complemented by the new matching carpet. The original dash pad was cracked, but the aftermarket cap fits seamlessly to hide the problem. The gauges feature clear lenses, crisp markings, and a fascia in as-new condition. There are no visible aftermarket additions, but the original owner equipped this classic with some excellent factory options. The new owner receives ice-cold air conditioning, power windows, power locks, cruise control, a tilt wheel, and an AM/FM stereo radio. The seller hasn’t tested the cruise but states that the rest of the extras work as they should.
Powering this C-10 is a 305ci V8, with the remaining major mechanical components including a four-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. The 305 produces 160hp and 235 ft/lbs of torque, which is enough to carry the Pickup’s designated maximum load or cruise comfortably on the open road at highway speed. The odometer shows a reading of 67,606 genuine miles, but no mention is made of verifying evidence in the comprehensive collection of included documentation. This classic is in excellent mechanical health, with this YouTube video featuring an engine start and drive-by. That V8 sounds sweet, with no signs of smoke or other issues.
This 1984 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado seems to have something for everyone. It would suit a buyer seeking an original classic, but refreshing the paint to lift its overall presentation would be viable for a person seeking a straightforward project. If any of our readers are genuinely interested in pursuing it, watching the two YouTube videos linked in this article is worthwhile. They reveal more about this Pickup than we see in the photos and could help them make an informed decision to join the bidding war. If you choose to proceed further, I wish you luck.
What, why is everyone looking at me? Oh right, that “squarebody” thing I simply must get in on. 1st, it’s a nice one. Much cushier than mine, that was more of a contractors type truck. As a minor update, the guy I sold mine to, had it on a local car lot for months, nobody wanted it for $3500, and now he gave up and is driving it himself. Okay, on a truck like this, clearly going to draw a different crowd and not sure about the undercoating part, but red is a funky color and doesn’t age well. My red Jeep has a bit different shade on the front fenders, but more likely this was just a bad color match when pops “spruced ” it up a while back. It’s a nice find for sure and can’t go wrong with this one.
Too bad not a K series
Nice and complete looking truck. Used to be called resale red and for good reason. You can hardly go wrong except for the mismatch. These were no longer in development when I was at GM as the GMT-400 was the hot project. Nonetheless I still drove a lot of them as R/V series trucks. That 305 is no barn burner but it’ll get you there and back.
Replacement GM sheet metal cones with a black coating that has to be scuffed before being painted. That suggests the front clip was replaced – due to a crash that left the front bumper misaligned?
First thing he says is that his all original paint, isn’t. I agree with Ed on this one. Nose job and repainted the drivers box side.
Original paint? Maybe from 3 other parts trucks. The mismatched colors … Yikes. But a nice truck for around 2000
Five years ago, I sold a nicer 86 C10, all original, red on red, dual tanks, 305 auto with cold air, for $4000. And was happy! I just can’t understand the current pricing. I know it’s the market, but I still don’t understand it…
Easy to understand, good older pick-up trucks that can be fixed without spending $120.00 an hour for diagnosing with computer and don’t cost $50K + new, = paying $12K for 30 year or older one. Add the the fact that people think they’re cool.
Nothing to understand. These trucks are very popular to select market, if you don’t understand that and don’t want one, Why would you care?
What’s not to like. I love these things. My first was a tired rusted give me that moved me from the cold north to a much happier place. The poor thing had a 305 from an 81 Impala and I towed with it and hauled and it never once left me. I currently have a loaded, nice 3/4 ton 87 and it is wonderful. my original is in waiting as it will recieve a full redo including cab and live out its life as the reliable friend it is. You can’t go wrong on this. These were a staple of American road culture for too long and built a rock solid reputation on it.