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!