I don't want to make this post, but putting it off won't make it any easier. My parents have aged out of being able to drive this, and for the second time in the last couple years it's been run into something. So, it's available as-is and I hope someone here is interested in a project truck.
It's a 1988 C2500 (light 3/4 ton - see Patrick's post below) 2wd regular cab long bed, absolute base-base-base model. Crank windows, like two gauges, 305 v8 and 3-speed (!!) auto trans. The gearing is very low so it can haul a lot but screams on the freeway. It has ~176k miles on it. Starts and runs well, drives like an 80s Chevy truck, and while I don't see any leaks, it probably leaks something and burns other things.
The frame is shockingly rust free. The body looks good but is a bit of a bondo queen. It's got a spray lined bed that's awesome but does have a lot of lumps in it from actual truck usage over the years. I can't tell you how many loads of gravel, topsoil, lumber, and mulch this thing has hauled. Hundreds and hundreds. It has a nice frame hitch receiver and a bumper hitch.
Tail lights *DO NOT WORK*. I have no idea why and haven't looked into it at all. Despite the damage, the hood does latch, unlatch, and open fine. The radiator does not appear to have been damaged. The A/C hasn't worked in a long time. The HVAC fan makes a squeaking noise and should be replaced. There are three different brands of tires all 8-10 years old and the front left has a slash in the sidewall due to the accident. It holds air and I drove it home but I'd replace it before any long drives.
The driver's door won't open all the way due to the fender damage. The windshield is damaged in the bottom driver's side corner. At a minimum it'll need a hood, front bumper, driver's fender, grille, and windshield.
It is at my house in Columbus, OH. It would drive anywhere but you probably should fix the tail lights and tires first. Clean Ohio title in my parent's name; you'll need to exercise a little patience on the title as I'll have to get your info, put it on the title, then get my parent's signature notarized. They live in town so it's not a huge deal but I'm not going to be able to just hand it to you if you come check it out and buy it in the same day.
Photo dump next post. $500 adoption fee.