This 1987 Chevrolet R10 Custom Deluxe is a long-bed Fleetside half-ton from the final model year of Chevrolet's square-body pickup line. For 1987, its last year before the all-new GMT400 trucks arrived, Chevrolet renamed the two-wheel-drive C-series trucks to the R-series, which is why this half-ton wears the R10 badge rather than the more familiar C10. It rides on the 131.5-inch long wheelbase in base Custom Deluxe trim, the straightforward, work-ready spec that a lot of buyers now seek out specifically. It is finished in bronze over a beige vinyl interior.
Power comes from the 5.7-liter EFI V8, the throttle-body-injected 350 that replaced the earlier carbureted setup on these trucks, paired with a 4-speed automatic overdrive. It carries a 3.08 rear axle along with power steering and power brakes, a combination geared toward relaxed highway cruising more than heavy hauling. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.
Inside and out, it is well-equipped for a base-trim truck, with factory air conditioning, tinted glass, a heavy-duty battery, and a gauge package that adds a voltmeter and oil pressure reading to keep an eye on the drivetrain's vitals.
As the last of the square-body Chevrolet pickups, the 1987 R-series holds a specific place for enthusiasts. It marks the send-off for a body style that ran from 1973 through 1987 and became one of the most recognizable American trucks of its era. With the EFI 350 and overdrive automatic, this long bed pairs that square-body character with a drivetrain suited to modern road use.
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