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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!