1980 GMC C15 Sierra

Vehicle Description

1980 GMC C15 Sierra – Frame-Off Restored • Patina Paint • Vortec 350 • 700R4

To see the complete video walkaround please follow the link to my YouTube page: https://youtu.be/DYSwMczNLcc

Item Specifics

• Year: 1980
• Make: GMC
• Model: C15 Sierra Classic
• Engine: Low-mile Vortec 350 V8 w/ GM Performance Cam (PN 14097395)
• Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 Overdrive Automatic
• Rear Axle: 3.42 G80 Limited-Slip
• Suspension: Front dropped (drop spindles & springs); Rear lowered (axle flip kit)
• Wheels / Tires: 15×6″ steel w/ dog-dish caps; 235/75/15 tires
• Mileage: Just shakedown and some cruise miles on brand new build. True mileage unknown.
• Exterior: Patina-matched paint, clear-coated to preserve patina
• Interior: Factory-style vinyl with modern upgrades
• Title: Clear / Clean in my name
• Condition: Fully restored frame-off, rust-free, turnkey

Description

This is a meticulous, frame-off restoration of an iconic 1980 GMC C15 Sierra, priced to sell at $29,500. Every nut, bolt, and panel has been addressed to blend classic patina style with today’s reliability and drivability.

Restoration Highlights

• Frame-Off Rebuild: Complete disassembly to bare frame; all parts strip-coated, painted, and reassembled

• Patina Preservation: Original patina color matched in repair areas, wet-sand clear coat applied to seal and protect while retaining that aged look. Door jambs, inner doors, front bed panel, rear of cab, firewall, etc. all clear coated

• Rust Repair: Rocker panels and cab corners replaced; any significant rust repaired or replaced, new Auto Metal Direct premium hood

• Bed, Cab, and Underside: Raptor liner undercoating on cab underside; Raptor bed liner on underside of cab floor, Kilmat sound deadening material on cab floor

Mechanical & Drivetrain

• Engine:
• Low-mile Vortec 350 V8
• GM Performance Cam 14097395
• Compression tested, bearings checked, cleaned, resealed
• New air-gap intake manifold, rebuilt Edelbrock 1406 carburetor, air cleaner, distributor, plugs & wires
• New pulleys, belts, hoses, radiator & coolant reservoir
• New water pump, harmonic balancer, timing cover
• New oil pressure & water temp senders; high-torque starter
• New motor mounts, baffled fuel tank, in-tank electric pump, lines

• Transmission & Driveline:
• Fully rebuilt 700R4 overdrive transmission
• New transmission cooler lines & mount, new kickdown cable
• New driveshaft
• 3.42 G80 limited-slip rearend

Suspension & Brakes

• Front & Rear Lowering: Drop spindles/springs up front; axle-flip kit in rear

• Shocks & Bushings: All new shocks, rubber bump stops & bushings

• Steering: New tie-rod ends, adjusting sleeves, ball joints, idler arm

• Power Steering: New pump & hoses

• Brakes:
• New master cylinder, calipers, pads, rotors (front)
• New drums & shoes (rear)
• All new Inline Tube steel brake lines & hoses
• New proportioning valve & emergency brake cables

Interior & Electrical

• Interior: New vinyl flooring, DojaMats floor mats, fresh seat foam & cover, seatbelts, window cranks, door handles, door trim panels, pedal pads. Emergency brake, throttle linkage, & brake pedal cradle all stripped and painted. New throttle cable.

• Dash & Controls: New bezel, lens, dash cover, & horn button

• Climate & Wipers: New heater core, blower motor, resistor & control assembly; new wiper motor & switch; new washer reservoir, wipers

• Audio: New RetroSound Bluetooth stereo + speakers

• Glass & Seals: New windshield, seals, door seals, window track felt; rebuilt vent windows & latches

Exterior & Trim

• All lamps, lenses & bulbs replaced

• New tailgate latches & rubber bump stops

• Wet sanded and clear coated patina bumpers

• All door hinges rebuilt with steel bushings & new pins

• New door handles & mirrors

Why You’ll Love It

• True frame-off build—every component refreshed or replaced
• Patina-style appearance, clear-coated for preservation
• Strong, reliable drivetrain with overdrive transmission
• Lowered stance for classic hot-rod attitude and handling
• Turnkey condition—ready to show, cruise, or drive daily

Terms & Shipping

• Payment:cash, bank wire transfer, or certified bank check
• Shipping: Buyer arranges pickup or transport
• Warranty: Sold “as-is” with no dealer warranty

To see the complete video walkaround please follow the link to my YouTube page: https://youtu.be/DYSwMczNLcc

Feel free to message with questions, request extra photos, or schedule an in-person inspection. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind, turnkey 1980 GMC C15!