Subsequent work involved a repaint in blue in addition to refurbishing the removable fiberglass hardtop, replacing the power steering pump, and installing a Wild Horses suspension lift kit with Bilstein shocks as well as front disc brakes and 17″ US Mags wheels. The truck is powered by a replacement 289ci V8 mated to a replacement three-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a limited-slip rear differential. Further equipment includes black vinyl upholstery, manually locking front hubs, an Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold, an aftermarket ignition system, a roll bar, a center console, and a digital stereo.
The replacement 289ci V8 was installed and features an Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold, Pertronix ignition components, and a four-row radiator. Power is delivered to the rear or all four wheels through a replacement three-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a limited-slip rear differential. The transmission was installed, and the fuel system was serviced.
The truck left the factory finished in Lunar Green (U) and was repainted in Brittney Blue during the refurbishment, at which time the hood and grille have been replaced. The white-finished fiberglass removable hardtop was refurbished, and additional exterior details include chrome-finished bumpers, plastic wheel-arch flares, 289 fender badges, and a single exhaust outlet with a polished finisher.
Polished 17″ US Mags wheels were installed during the refurbishment and are mounted with 255/75 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires, and a matching spare is mounted to the rear swing-away carrier. The truck is equipped with power steering as well as manually locking front hubs, and a Wild Horses suspension lift kit was installed under current ownership along with Bilstein shocks and power-assisted front disc brakes. The power steering pump was replaced.
The interior features low-back bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl upholstery, while the exposed metal surfaces are finished in blue. A POR-15 coating has been applied to the floorboards, and equipment includes a bolt-in roll bar, a cabin heater, three-point seatbelts for the front occupants, a locking center console, and a retro-style digital radio.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel sits ahead of a 100-mph speedometer encircled by auxiliary gauges for voltage, fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure.
The five-digit odometer shows 14k miles, Total mileage is unknown.
