`81 Silverado C20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jimbonice · 10-14-2016, 01:33 AM

It's been a few years since I've been on here. I sold my 3+3 dually back in 2013. I just picked up a 1981 C20 Silverado that looks like it popped out of a time capsule. It's loaded with a 454, a/c, pw, pdl, cruise, deluxe camper special including the elimi-pitch + tie downs, and the original working Delco CB radio. I'll try to get some pics in the daylight tomorrow. In the interim here's the rpo codes.

jimbonice · 10-14-2016, 08:27 PM

Here's the pics of this sweet original.

jimbonice · 10-14-2016, 08:30 PM

More pics

**Willowrun** · 10-14-2016, 09:54 PM

Beautiful C20. Don't see all of that green very often. Is there a backstory on it?

jimbonice · 10-14-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

Beautiful C20. Don't see all of that green very often. Is there a backstory on it?

Old guy bought it '81. Always stored inside, never winter driven, and had a camper in the box for it's entire life. It's got nicks and scratches, the box is incredibly straight, but there's the odd wear mark from the camper. With the 3.21 gears it runs down the highway pretty good.

**Joesjunk** · 10-14-2016, 11:01 PM

Holy cow that's cool! Love the very unusual colors. That's thing looks super nice. Is it two tone? I'm guessing it's just the light, but almost looks like it's a slightly different green in the middle. Congrats, that's a great find

86454k30 · 10-14-2016, 11:36 PM

That is pretty cool

**TKCR** · 10-15-2016, 12:11 PM

OH MY GOD, that is gorgeous!!! My jaw is literally dropping at the beauty of the truck. That interior is awesome too!!

How many miles does it have?

Matt Man · 10-15-2016, 12:16 PM

Wow green interior on a 81+ and in great shape! I bet those parts will go for a pretty penny.

jimbonice · 10-15-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Man

Wow green interior on a 81+ and in great shape! I bet those parts will go for a pretty penny.

I'll be locking my doors, now

**TKCR** · 10-15-2016, 02:04 PM

Would it be too inappropriate to ask how much you paid for that? If you prefer not to say, I fully understand.

jimbonice · 10-15-2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

OH MY GOD, that is gorgeous!!! My jaw is literally dropping at the beauty of the truck. That interior is awesome too!!

How many miles does it have?

Trucks got 133,000 kilometers, or 80,000 miles. Took it on a 200 mile drive today. Runs great, smooth & right. Carb is a tad rich.

Nodnarb76 · 10-15-2016, 02:21 PM

Beautiful truck!
Love the green.

1970pelle · 10-15-2016, 02:50 PM

Very nice truck, many years of enjoyment left in that truck for sure. Thanks for sharing it.

Ken

74CustomK20 · 10-15-2016, 03:24 PM

... I'm green with envy... I'll say it lol

NJRC10 · 10-16-2016, 09:10 AM

What a score!!! The original owner should be commended for taking such great care of the truck for so long

*gmachinz* · 10-16-2016, 09:13 AM

Yep-that's almost too crazy to believe! That truck is literally a rolling time capsule-love it!!

**Joesjunk** · 10-16-2016, 10:15 AM

Wouldn't mind having that one myself 😉

Rubble · 10-16-2016, 12:11 PM

Man,that is nice....like was posted earlier...it's a time capsule..

nonstop · 10-16-2016, 01:16 PM

I love the truck - right down to the green interior! I have to ask though, what is the knob below the radio?

jimbonice · 10-19-2016, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nonstop

I love the truck - right down to the green interior! I have to ask though, what is the knob below the radio?

The knob below the radio is a hand throttle.

jimbonice · 10-19-2016, 02:03 AM

The truck came with tiny 1.75" dual exhaust behind the big block. Today, I opened it up to dual 2.5". Might just be too loud for the missus........ and neighbourhood car alarms.

10-14-2016, 01:33 AM	#1
jimbonice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: White City, SK Posts: 411	`81 Silverado C20 It's been a few years since I've been on here. I sold my 3+3 dually back in 2013. I just picked up a 1981 C20 Silverado that looks like it popped out of a time capsule. It's loaded with a 454, a/c, pw, pdl, cruise, deluxe camper special including the elimi-pitch + tie downs, and the original working Delco CB radio. I'll try to get some pics in the daylight tomorrow. In the interim here's the rpo codes. Attached Images

10-14-2016, 08:27 PM	#2
jimbonice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: White City, SK Posts: 411	Re: `81 Silverado C20 Here's the pics of this sweet original. Attached Images

10-14-2016, 08:30 PM	#3
jimbonice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: White City, SK Posts: 411	Re: `81 Silverado C20 More pics Attached Images

10-14-2016, 09:54 PM	#4
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,030	Re: `81 Silverado C20 Beautiful C20. Don't see all of that green very often. Is there a backstory on it?

10-14-2016, 11:01 PM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: `81 Silverado C20 Holy cow that's cool! Love the very unusual colors. That's thing looks super nice. Is it two tone? I'm guessing it's just the light, but almost looks like it's a slightly different green in the middle. Congrats, that's a great find __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-14-2016, 11:36 PM	#7
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: `81 Silverado C20 That is pretty cool

10-15-2016, 12:11 PM	#8
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: `81 Silverado C20 OH MY GOD, that is gorgeous!!! My jaw is literally dropping at the beauty of the truck. That interior is awesome too!! How many miles does it have? __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

10-15-2016, 12:16 PM	#9
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: `81 Silverado C20 Wow green interior on a 81+ and in great shape! I bet those parts will go for a pretty penny. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

10-15-2016, 02:04 PM	#11
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,980	Re: `81 Silverado C20 Would it be too inappropriate to ask how much you paid for that? If you prefer not to say, I fully understand. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

10-15-2016, 02:21 PM	#13
Nodnarb76 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 501	Re: `81 Silverado C20 Beautiful truck! Love the green. __________________ 1987 R20 Suburban LQ4/4L80e swap: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693824

10-15-2016, 02:50 PM	#14
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: `81 Silverado C20 Very nice truck, many years of enjoyment left in that truck for sure. Thanks for sharing it. Ken __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan

10-15-2016, 03:24 PM	#15
74CustomK20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 637	Re: `81 Silverado C20 ... I'm green with envy... I'll say it lol __________________ Big Nate Carp. Local 224. Buy made in the USA! 03 F350 6.0 Daily Race Truck. 79 C70 366 Project Dump.

10-16-2016, 09:10 AM	#16
NJRC10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ft.pierce. Fl Posts: 76	Re: `81 Silverado C20 What a score!!! The original owner should be commended for taking such great care of the truck for so long

10-16-2016, 09:13 AM	#17
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: `81 Silverado C20 Yep-that's almost too crazy to believe! That truck is literally a rolling time capsule-love it!!

10-16-2016, 10:15 AM	#18
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: `81 Silverado C20 Wouldn't mind having that one myself 😉 __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale



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10-16-2016, 12:11 PM	#19
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: `81 Silverado C20 Man,that is nice....like was posted earlier...it's a time capsule.. __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

10-16-2016, 01:16 PM	#20
nonstop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 422	Re: `81 Silverado C20 I love the truck - right down to the green interior! I have to ask though, what is the knob below the radio?

10-19-2016, 02:03 AM	#22
jimbonice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: White City, SK Posts: 411	Re: `81 Silverado C20 The truck came with tiny 1.75" dual exhaust behind the big block. Today, I opened it up to dual 2.5". Might just be too loud for the missus........ and neighbourhood car alarms. Attached Images __________________ 1981 Chevrolet C20 1927 Ford Tudor, 340 Chrysler 1950 Willys Jeepster Chrysler SRT6 Custom Chopper 1927tudor on Instagram

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