These trucks were so reliable and its hard to find them in decent shape, rust free or with the clear coat still on them, nice to see a clean one in good hands
@MonkeyWrenching5 жыл бұрын
Chris Raimondi - just did all most of that for $350, bone stock with 106k. Bout to twin turbo it.
@groundshakersociety66375 жыл бұрын
Mine still has clear coat on it with no rust running strong at 316k
@claytonwesley75495 жыл бұрын
I got an abused 1991 k1500 😭 wish I was well off enough to put it back to showroom condition
@mikebrown56483 жыл бұрын
I just lucked out now found in 96 rust free no dents all original four by four short bed I can't believe it
@smokeitloudbanks Жыл бұрын
Bought a 98 in mint condition for 5k 4 years ago
@dariusfloyd3125 жыл бұрын
I'll still take this truck OVER the the New crap GM has today......way too FN BIG on everything from grills to cabs n wheels 😡 The 454 SS was n still is a BEAST to the new shit today n if fits perfectly in a standard garage..... Dad didn't go wrong with his truck by far..... Chevy like a Rock a real American heartbeat..... Great ol days.....
@SS-L.O.T.O.5 жыл бұрын
Have you seen the new GMC cyclone
@LTJohn5 жыл бұрын
@@SS-L.O.T.O. it's not a true cyclone. It's supercharged not turbocharged and plus it's made by a 3rd party company, not GM. It's just the name. It'll never live up to the real thing.🤣
@SS-L.O.T.O.5 жыл бұрын
Yeah all gm vehicles aren't really American anymore, I've been looking for a car for 2 years now and I'm leaning toward going back to getting a 87 Silverado like I used to have. Finding one like the one I sold for 7500 are all in the 20 plus thousand range. It's crazy, if I knew they were going to go up in value like that I would have just kept it in the garage didn't exactly need the money. Should have let it sit and just do maintenance on it, but if ifs were splifs we'd all be high.
@LTJohn5 жыл бұрын
@@SS-L.O.T.O. more Toyotas are made in America than GM cars. Pretty sad.
@blueberrypancakes54145 жыл бұрын
My uncle had one of these beautys then my dad bought it from him, i was 18 around that time. He looked at me & told me nope this trucks not for you. Never let me drive it. Said i wouldnt be able to handle it. Sold it shortly afterwards. Because of this i have always wanted to drive one but to my luck i havent had any luck
@KatB3135 жыл бұрын
Last year I found a 1997 Silverado K2500 4x4 and it is a BEAST! He isn't much to look at but I've hauled just about everything with him and have been through 3 blizzards in him, getting home safely each time.
@cliffsta873373 жыл бұрын
My dad had a 1980 which he bought new.... and I drove in high school in the early 2000s. So for me 73-87 is “dad’s truck”. Much love.
@joejones69685 жыл бұрын
Another Awesome fun fact is that your "dads" truck is well...PAID FOR!!! And that makes it better then any new P.O.S out on the market today.
@hudsonhawk00165 жыл бұрын
I just picked up my second GMT400. The first one I owned was a black 97 K1500 Z71 short bed. Unfortunately the frame succumbed to the practice of drowning the roads with salt brine here in New York state. The one I have now is a 96 C1500 that somehow survived the salt and is in beautiful condition. I think as others do that these were the most reliable and best looking trucks GM ever produced.
@Willyd27585 жыл бұрын
Just bought myself a 1999 Chevy k3500 crew cab dually. Vortec 454, all the options, mint condition. 25000 miles on her
@ya8aweenaystrday5 жыл бұрын
A gas dually? RIP gas mileage
@Willyd27585 жыл бұрын
T00BR00TAL4YOU gas mileage don’t matter when you never drive it
@ya8aweenaystrday5 жыл бұрын
@@Willyd2758 what's the point of having it if youre never gonna drive it? Seems impractical
@Willyd27585 жыл бұрын
T00BR00TAL4YOU I’ve got a job now that I can comfortably pay for the gas but I’m working on buying tires and whatnot for it
@ya8aweenaystrday5 жыл бұрын
@@Willyd2758 oh ok nice
@jamieaguilar91845 жыл бұрын
I love these style trucks.. Super easy to work on and keep running day to day. I have a 97 and 98 k1500 both are stock and are still running and in great shape.
@thumpin_obs88435 жыл бұрын
Jamie Aguilar where can I another transmission
@WooferCooker5 жыл бұрын
Still driving my 93 GMC suburban on the highway here and there. It’s been used and abused before I had it. Odometer stopped at 350k 5 years ago. Leaks gas, burns oil, no power, but runs, shifts and drives! Also btw; 92 they switched the dash gauges to a more familiar needle style with a tach option. 95 they overhauled the dash to the newer style. The suvs didn’t get refreshed until 92 and lasted until 2000.
@fisqual5 жыл бұрын
I'm not into Chevys and I'm not a truck guy, but IMO these are hands down the best looking trucks of the era. I'm glad to see you giving this one some love
@workingshlub88615 жыл бұрын
those years were great for chevy trucks...the old TBI injection was reliable and the bodies held up fairly well.
@calvinlayport31274 жыл бұрын
IV got a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab with 151,000 miles on it and it's throtal body injected but I can't understand something about this old truck iv owned four Chevy trucks of these years a 96_97_98 my other 96 was a GMC and was a true vortec injection but this old truck will haul ass I'll easily out run all the other ones iv owned I bought this pick from a man that called me soon as I got home and tried to buy it back but I told him IV already transferred the tital so it's mine now but I know the first 3 owners of this truck and the first was a woman the second was a man I know that didn't ever get in to it and told me why he sold it said it stated running where you had to baby it or it would about shut off and when I started to buy the truck I asked the guy does it still need to be babied he look strange and asked how did you know that I told him I knew the man he got it from I bought it called my parts store told em to get me a throttle position sensor picked it up the next morning came home ten minutes changing it out and it runs like it should but I'm still shocked because it has the throttle body injection a 3 speed with over drive like all my others but this one has a 308 gear ratio my other had 355 this one is higher geared but would still easily out run all my others through the quarter mile and right on on top end I'm gonna fix a couple dents and put a paint job on if myself because I like these trucks there is still a lot of em on the road today my brother has a 95 he's had for ever
@riverjordan20043 жыл бұрын
@@calvinlayport3127 most likely the torque and gear ratio . That’s a pretty tall gear
@kcinyourface5 ай бұрын
@@calvinlayport3127 96-98 trucks did not have throttle body injection motors during those 3 years it was MPI multi port injection 5.7L vortec motors after 1998 they went to the 5.3L
@dannyo66995 жыл бұрын
I bought a 91 Chevy K1500WT (work truck package) in 2000. It was the first nice vehicle with a/c I had ever bought and I loved that truck. It had 4X4 (K1500) and the 5 speed manual, and that same guage package Eric's dad's truck has. It did just fine, I never had any issues with the transmission so maybe the issues were rare but it wasn't worth repairing when the issues did happen. It had the 4.3L V6. It was underpowered, and when driving into a strong headwind, it couldn't maintain highway speed in 5th gear. So you had to leave it in 4th. In 2005, North Dakota raised the speed limit on the interstate highways to 75 MPH and at that speed, it seems like the engine in 5th gear is in a better power range and it holds that speed much better in a strong headwind. It usually averaged around 19 mpg on the highway with 23 being my best 1 tank fill. I got around 14-15 mpg in the city with it. I ended up moving to Atlanta in 2003 and bought a 97 C2500 to move down with. It was the light duty 2500 with the 6 lug rims not 8 lug rims. It basically was a 1500 with a couple extra leaf springs in the rear spring pack. It was a 4 speed automatic and the 5.7L Vortec engine, and it got me and my wife and relatives around in Georgia for 3 1/2 years before we moved back to North Dakota in 2006, which is where I'm from. We left it at my wife''s mom's place until 2009. I went down and got it running and brought it back to North Dakota. I mainly averaged around 17 mpg on the highway, and it saw a lot of city driving in Atlanta. Usually around 13-14 mpg in the city. I sold my 91 to my parents before I moved to Atlanta, so it BECAME Dad's truck. He was driving it yesterday. Overall, I like the body style. Both trucks are still in very good shape, but the 91 was in a side impact accident on the highway several years ago and we replaced the box with a different one. It needs a paint job. The 97 engine went out so I'm looking for a good used one to put into it so it can be used again. One truck is from the beginning of the run and the other from near the end of the run. I give them a thumbs up.
@dallasdelano82355 жыл бұрын
dannyo66 yeah 1998 k1500 has the 305 and it has a 4l60e right now and I’m going to swap it soon... or buy a new truck.
@baraktownsley25695 жыл бұрын
I love these obs trucks. I love the old square bodies too, I have 1 of each, but my daily is a 93 GMC K1500. 350, auto, factory a/c still works great. I drive that truck 40 miles round trip every day without a problem. 179k on the clock and still going strong!
@jeffnorbert18715 жыл бұрын
247k on my 92 GMC 5.7L C2500 LD 2wd. Have had 2 WTs, 91+94. Both 4.3L. Let those go well past 260k. Great trucks. Simple and reliable.
@chrisholloway17855 жыл бұрын
The mirrors are not ss
@Snakepit925 жыл бұрын
My '97 K1500 Sierra was the best truck I've ever had, and I've had a lot
@0kewl5 жыл бұрын
Before he passed, my uncle sold me an 89 stepside 4.3 v6. I've had to fix so many things from a failed ball joint to a cracked accessory bracket, but I love it.
@jhuntosgarage5 жыл бұрын
I currently have '99 Suburban, love it! Had a '93 and hated the dash. Swapped it with a dash from a '95. Totally restored it including changing the carpet, twice! Then ended up wrecking it which led to me getting the '99. Great vehicle.
@tyler56ford5 жыл бұрын
my first truck was a 95 k1500 with over 250k miles. i loved it.
@gtoger5 жыл бұрын
I had a '89 with V6 and 5-speed manual, then upgraded to a 91 with 350 & automatic. Great trucks. The best thing was the flip/slide drink holders that mounted under the dash. It did a flip-down and slide-out motion and I swear you could put the largest Grotesque Gulp or a regular soda can in there and feel absolutely sure it wasn't going to go anywhere. I road-tripped that truck across the country a couple times and it was one of the most comfortable Interstate cruisers I've ever known. I wonder if these trucks will one day achieve the status that their square predecessors are starting to garner. If so, it will probably be a few years.
@wranglercody84225 жыл бұрын
I got a 98’ k1500. It was my first car I’ve had it for 7 years now and I love it.
@terracestevenkennedy91984 жыл бұрын
I have my dad's old truck he passed 😭 away but when I drive his truck it's like he's with me
@ETCG14 жыл бұрын
I'm very sorry to hear about your dad, but at least you get to enjoy the truck and the memories it brings.
@PeteyG7085 жыл бұрын
I love the GMT400 platform. My dad had two of them, so I saw both dash styles. I learned to drive in a 95 with the 305 and the automatic (as well as a 4 speed Mazda 323 and a 5 speed Porsche 944.) I currently own and love a 98 K1500 with the 350 and the 4L60E automatic. It has the push button 4x4 as well, which I rarely use. In my honest opinion, this is the best truck line GM produced, and the last of the “good” trucks. These were real trucks before they started going to all out BCMs and such to control the newer junk. These trucks, if you take care of them, will run for miles and miles, and will take care of you. My 98 has 226 on the clock now, and she is still going strong. I’d say to build up a 350. Alot of guys will say LS swap, and while they aren’t bad, I love to stay with what the truck was with, engine wise. Anyways, take care of her, Eric. She’s a beauty!
@MrEbug685 жыл бұрын
Best truck ever made. I saw my first in 88 as it drove my elementary school. Everything before this truck was just old fashioned. I also had a 91 step side and that truck was amazing. Easy to work on and fun to drive.
@moneyonmind24125 жыл бұрын
These trucks were absolute tanks. My dad used his for the reason it was made, to bad he gave it to his brother
@gregorioherrera62575 жыл бұрын
I still have my 95 limited edition gmc suburban les whith 224,000 miles on it n still running realy decent ...very good engines
@DeadnCold5 жыл бұрын
Good lookin' truck. IMHO, that era of trucks were the last time trucks looked like honest trucks. Most were still only 2 doors and they looked like a utility vehicle that was meant for work. Trucks these days look like giant tonka toys and SUVs with pickup envy. My dad had an 88 chevy Scottsdale 4wd with a 305 iirc, converted to run gas and natural gas. That was a great truck. 2 doors, a bench seat and no conveniences. Not even a carpet, just a rubber molded mat.
@randy1ization5 жыл бұрын
I have an 89 scottsdale with the 350, 5 speed and 4x4 longbed
@matthewsagen72435 жыл бұрын
@@randy1ization I have the same thing, but shortbed! Love it.
@decafam34105 жыл бұрын
Chevy Trucks 90's era - One of the best ad campaigns - ever. Like a Rock....
@j.decker74435 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you on the servicable ball joint issue. I have a 97 suburban with greasable joints and I have not had a failure yet. 417K and still tight.
@93sundance5 жыл бұрын
My favorite years of GM trucks.
@713goonz5 жыл бұрын
ive had 4 GMT400s i can honestly say most reliable truck from GM also great platform for LS Swapping and project truck
@hawkdsl5 жыл бұрын
The ball joints and front end alignment were the only recalls this truck had. Took my dealer 1 hour to do back then, and never had any other issues.
@FrankieJames73 жыл бұрын
door hinges are trash
@hawkdsl3 жыл бұрын
@@FrankieJames7 but easy and cheap to replace.
@bigbossman39873 жыл бұрын
Keep the door hinges lubricated with some white grease or something like that, you’ll never have any trouble out of them by doing that !!!
@Iloveyhwh_19742 жыл бұрын
I just acquired a 97 GMC stepside and I love it. I had an 88 Silverado years back, too. Love these trucks. Definitely love the more horsepower of my 97 vortec and the more gooderish seats.
@funkmasterfrica43905 жыл бұрын
I actually love the unique style of those gauges. My '89 GMC has em and I've gotten compliments from passengers
@jasonmann89744 жыл бұрын
Same here took them 2 years for them to grow on me tho, friends are the only reason they stayed lol
@Moto_Medics5 жыл бұрын
I own one of these it’s going to always be grandmas truck though it’s a 94 x cab longbed 2500 Silverado 2wd I’ll never get rid of it
@davidcunningham005 жыл бұрын
My dad owned a 1993 model long long wide bed with that first year 4l60e and a 350, that motor would not DIE, we overhear that thing two or three times, oil pressure is always low on it, couple times a fuel pump would starve the engine, and it is still going with almost 300,000 miles
@taylorh39305 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to see carburetors and TH350s and TH400s are now a thing of the past fuel injection and overdrive transmissions all the way.
@MikeRogersMusic5 жыл бұрын
Currently driving the piss out of my 1989 K1500 Silverado. Has 270k on the clock and still trucking.
@Nick-wk2xo5 жыл бұрын
I like the gm trucks from the 90's. Can't wait to see what you end up doing with it, I'm looking forward to it.
@joeblow45645 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 silverado with 405,000 miles still driving it every day and still runs great
@grad0n5 жыл бұрын
I learned to drive with my parent’s 1990 suburban 2500 with the 454.
@wizcrim5 жыл бұрын
I've had a 88' C1500 for a long time and it has been pretty reliable without anything major having to be replaced. I really do like GMT400 (88-98) because it just seems so easy to work on and fix without much of a hassle.
@seanguy97205 жыл бұрын
Silverado's are nice trucks, no matter what generation you get in my opinion.
@bobsmith-ru7xp4 жыл бұрын
Eecept any made after 2007
@wede11384 жыл бұрын
Love these trucks! I've owned a '94 with the 4.3 and a '96 3/4 ton 350 auto trans. Miss them both
@vanillagorilla9115 жыл бұрын
Terrific trucks, and one of my very favorites! I had a 1990 Stepside with the 4.3 and 5 speed manual. That truck went FOREVER, until it got totaled by a soccer mom hitting me in about 2004ish.
@justinkeckhaver81995 жыл бұрын
Best trucks that GM has built so far. Yes, above the new ones.
@MikeBrown-ii3pt5 жыл бұрын
Even though I'm a "square body" guy, in 1994, my wife and I had a 5 year old son, a newborn daughter, and, we'd also just bought our "fixer upper" house. Those combined reasons put us in the market for a "family truck". The fact that we live in rural Northwest Ohio also made 4 wheel drive mandatory. The truck we ended up buying was a white 1988 GMC K-1500 extended cab with an 8' bed. It had just over 100k miles when we bought it, but was spotless! That truck, along with my 78 K-35 helped us remodel our house, along with other mundane duties like taking the wife to work (100 miles round trip), grocery shopping and hauling the kids to various activities for another 100k miles. Then, the old 305 finally gave up. I replaced that with a crate 350, which it should've had anyway! Unfortunately, the truck met its maker about a month later. The wife was going to work when someone crossed the center line. To this day she swears that the truck turned itself slightly to the left and took the impact more to the passenger side. Basically, she says the truck gave its life to save her. Our kids also remember the truck that they named White Lighting, and we all still have a fondness for the 88-98 GM trucks.
@dorianjames97985 жыл бұрын
The best looking trucks ever made ❤️💯
@hudsonhawk00165 жыл бұрын
I had people complement my Z71 all the time saying that same thing.
@carsmartsmedia23245 жыл бұрын
Always thought these and the 454's were great looking trucks. Especially when lowered just a bit.
@danmekeel77585 жыл бұрын
1992 S-10 4.3, all original Extra-cab , She was un-Lived in S-W Tex. its life, Whats Rust? Daley Driver, 122,000,. Quite the cool vehicle as Eric will say, fun to drive in town! The interstate, not a problem at 80..Motor and trans good match with room to spare if you dare. Interior "Crap" materials, but a die hard well thought out running gear, driveshaft perfect. Eric you taught me how to Spot a Keeper and keep it running Top notch, thanks Buddy!
@dewrus21535 жыл бұрын
Those 4.3's were stout engines! It is a keeper, for sure.
@WisconsinWanderer5 жыл бұрын
Big Chevy fan love dad's truck. Thanks Eric and happy New year!!
@CT_YANKEE15 жыл бұрын
Loved my '91 C1500 Silverado. Black exterior burgundy interior. Short box. Two door.
@bentnickel74875 жыл бұрын
It's very obvious that you love your Dad. Respect to you, Eric. Happy New Year.
@alanmaier5 жыл бұрын
Back that model year, we bought a extended cab / regular bed version of that truck with the same engine / automatic. With the 3.73 gears, it was a solid performer and a good tow vehicle - which is something it was used for a lot. It was replaced with a 4x4 later (do not recall the year, but the gauges were normal by then) and it hard hard pressed to get out of it's own way, a total dog. It would be interesting to discover what axle ratio is under "Dad's truck". Yes the radio with 4 4x6 speakers and that dumb EQ / cassette was a total joke. Ditto for the A/C that had a mind of it's own.
@SuperDave215 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Eric !! I've still got my 1991 C1500 Silverado with the newer gauge cluster including tach, temp, oil pressure and 120 mph speedo. Mine is a 5.7 TBI came stock with 210 horsepower. It's a 3.08:1 rear axle 2 wheel drive with disc front, drum rear breaks and I've replace the entire front suspension and put Bilstein shocks all the way around it. I need to find a NON- CRACKED dash out of a donor truck to bring mine back to "proud" status. It needs a full paint job, the Oklahoma sun baked the clear coat right off of it and I've had to spray flat black rattle can paint in a few areas..... it looks like hell, but it's not rusting .... yet ! I've got a 1992 set of custom Boyds billet aluminum wheels with BFG rubber and it used to be a beautiful truck. My wife uses it as her daily driver now..... I don't get out much so I'm cool with it. We also have a 2003 Silverado SS AWD with 6.0 LQ9 V8.... it's a killer truck!
@workingshlub88615 жыл бұрын
i still drive my 92 chevy astro for work every day...not the most powerful but the 4.3 tbi just works ...you can unplug almost ever sensor and they will still run..
@geipelstoys99235 жыл бұрын
Love that truck Eric, I’ve had several GMT400’s myself, they are awesome trucks! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!
@trviideoman5 жыл бұрын
i just got an 1989 GMC c1500 my first truck
@ericortega73425 жыл бұрын
Why not a gmg syclone?
@rustyshackleford72655 жыл бұрын
@@ericortega7342 Cause good ones are rare and expensive
@ericortega73425 жыл бұрын
@@rustyshackleford7265 ,agreed.
@willardcrafto5 жыл бұрын
It’ll last forever if you take care of it.
@joel42125 жыл бұрын
Keep it bud. Keep the rocker panels clean and make sure your cab corners dont get debris build up and the truck will last forever.
@christianguzman82285 жыл бұрын
I've got the same truck, model year, but it's paint job was a sparkly midnight blue with a body kit, huge fat wide 15x10.5 cooper cobra tires, and step-side (all factory). It's an awesome looking truck.The 350 in this truck has got to be one of the most easy to DIY fixing, modding, and tuning. There's just so much support and parts available for these engines.
@spaceracer234 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: they were some of the last GM vehicles you could trust.
@twistedsteelandtigermeat11014 жыл бұрын
I gave a 93' Chevy Cheyenne k2500 with the NV4500 manual trans. It's got the granny low first gear you mentioned and when I engage 4low and put it in granny low first gear it would have no problem pulling a stump out of the ground idling. It crawls and I love it.
@opiate2L5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. I have a 1989 C1500 that wasn't maintained very well for most of it's life, so you've already helped me a lot with fixes as needed.
@deanvoss70983 жыл бұрын
These certain models of trucks were the best style of any truck of any year..better looking than NEW nowadays. I have a 92 Z71 with 90,000 miles on it and I'll never part with it..
@combatjm895 жыл бұрын
I'd restore it to bone stock (manual box included) and keep it forever. I had a '80 C-10 Stepside with a 350 and a TH-350. Sold it - one of my biggest mistakes.
@moneygeewtee5 жыл бұрын
Or simply leave it as is, maintain it, and enjoy it! Love that vintage pickup! Take care.
@bryanmorgan89405 жыл бұрын
Cool video I have 1996 GMC Sierra 2wd Automatic with a 4.3 Vortex the 1st year for the Vortex engines has a 190000 on it only rust issues was one cab corner and two rocker panels still has the original engine and transmission and real end the AC still works have owned it for 8 years
@amfinc25 жыл бұрын
yup cab corners on my '90 silverado also.
@brandon180545 жыл бұрын
First year of the 4.3 VORTEC was 1983.
@Morowski5 жыл бұрын
I have a '98 k1500 with 433,000 KM on original motor (5.7L w/ auto trans) still drives great. Owned it 8 years now, put less than 8000$ in this truck (including paying 2k for it) and yes cab corners and rockers are ready for fixing aha!
@zxJC34xz5 жыл бұрын
Nice I have a 96 C1500 with the same vortex 4.3L ! It has 225k miles but still runs great.
@claytonbubblecheeks72834 жыл бұрын
I own a 1990 chevy scottsdale c2500 no air from factory ,no power windows locks or seat no cruise no overdrive and I love it!!! Iwill put a motor in it or a trans when the time comes !!!nice vids bro
@hanskinslo3265 жыл бұрын
Great looking truck, one of my favorite GM body styles!
@johnhare72795 жыл бұрын
I just bought a new one. It's an 89 GMC C3500 454, TH400, extended cab, all stock, rust free.
@Robiko95 жыл бұрын
Besides the terrible pins and bushing door set up, headliner sagging, and the paint getting bad these trucks were very good. My first truck was a 93 1500 now I have a 05 3500 and find myself missing that 93 sometimes
@StormLaker5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree about the dash arrangement. I had a 94' Z71 K1500 with extended cab. It too was my dad's truck. I loved that truck so much, however years of living in Iowa in the rust belt took its toll. The shock mount on the drivers side broke due to rust, and the rust in general was the undoing of this vehicle. I got rid of it, but then later learned that the shock mount (to the frame) could have been fixed, and I could still be driving it today. The other thing I didn't love was the poor gas mileage, but it was one of the most fun vehicles I've ever owned!
@repeatman5 жыл бұрын
My first car? A 1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 4wd with Automatic transmission and a 350 5.7l V8. I actually liked the dash in it. Lol. Now I own a 98 Chevy Tahoe 2wd. With a 350. It was a fire captains service truck. It has the custom built center console in it to hold all the radios.
@corbinboltz36665 жыл бұрын
What color was yours 😂😂 my first vehicle / daily is a 1989 silverado c1500
@Joelwee10284 жыл бұрын
That was “Dad’s truck” for me, too. My dad had a ‘91 K2500 that he used to tow trailers. It went to the scrap yard in 2004 after the engine started knocking on the way back from a camping trip. I miss that truck.
@rickgaine34765 жыл бұрын
I am sure that you will get a lot of enjoyment working on your dad‘s truck. It will be nice for him to be able to watch the videos of you working on it as well. Whatever you do to the truck, do it as a tribute to your dad. My suggestion would be to keep the truck looking as original as your dad left it to you.
@osrr64225 жыл бұрын
I can always appreciate a GMT400. I'm actually looking to get a 96-99 Tahoe this coming year. A lot of the newer vehicles just simply don't interest me anymore.
@mantis_toboggan_md5 жыл бұрын
Love how the late 80's early 90's Chevy trucks look. Been pretty interested in a GMC Syclone.
@jarvislarson68643 жыл бұрын
Love the syclone...as a veteran auto tech i picked up an 87s10 2.8 4x4 swb reg cab to build a clone minus badging thats going to get a beefed up zz4 and centrifugal supercharger
@DMelberry5 жыл бұрын
The 1500 also had the option for a nv4500 manual trans which is what most of the 3/4 and 1 tons had. This was a overall 5 speed that came with a granny gear and an overdrive. Dodge and GM came together to make it, Dodge used it with there Cummins engines starting in the mid 90s and ended in the early 2000s.
@ETCG15 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thanks for that info.
@LgSutterby5 жыл бұрын
Dodge used the NV4500 from ‘89 to ‘98.5. In late ‘98, at the same time they introduced the 24-Valve Cummins, they started installing the six-speed version of the New Venture trans, the NV5600, and used that trans through at least 2008. I’m not sure if they kept using it in the fourth gens.
@DMelberry5 жыл бұрын
@@LgSutterby www.google.com/amp/s/torqueking.com/amp/product/sku/new-venture-nv4500-history/ This is where i got my information. I was curious because my own truck a 1992 k1500 has one.
@danielmartin77505 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see the videos on your dads/ your truck i am a big fan of chevy truck’s
@ok-fk9kw5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck
@ETCG15 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@robcrossan62744 жыл бұрын
I understand the reason for it always being dads truck. I have one, a 94 c1500 extended cab short box. I think my dad picked it up in 2000 or 99..with 160k on it. He gave it a fresh silver paint job and baby blue ghost flames. A cowl hood and some wider tires on the back, some dual magnaflow tips on the back. As a little kid it was the coolest thing ever, haha. It was my first vehicle after he drove it for 15 years. and was very reliable for me, taking me to school or wherever else i wanted to go..its getting a frame swapped under it now due to frame rot, at 300k miles, original engine and 1 trans rebuild. Even with its worn out old silver paint, its still the coolest thing ever...to me, anyway. Good video always good content
@fire77655 жыл бұрын
We appreciate auto technicians like you, Happy new year to you and your family!!!
@jerryzedler14405 жыл бұрын
Cool truck! Excited for the forthcoming videos featuring it. Do cool stuff like improve existing tech, heavier gauge wire for headlights, stereo swap with option to return to stock? Gauge cluster swap with option to return to stock? Just some ideas that help preserve originality of truck.
@Joe-qc6qn2 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 GMC. Great truck! Bottom rust unfortunately due to MN weather but not too bad compared to some others I seen. I fixed everything up on it and man do I love it! Luckily for me the previous owner did the ball joints and other more expensive maintenance.
@Corpse19845 жыл бұрын
I've got the Blazer version, a 2 door 92... Swapped out the whole stereo and speakers. Bilstein shocks and some new rubber... Best SUV I've ever had, definitely like it better than my 1983 k5, also better build quality than my 1990 Dodge ram 4x4 Cummins with a stick.
@CaptTylor5 жыл бұрын
I bought my 1998 GMC C1500 super cab three door 14 years ago. I wish it had the bench seat, since it has the captain chairs and center console. It has the 5.7L 255hp mated to the 4L60E automatic with, I think if my memory is correct, a 3:43 open rear diff. I have 126K miles on it and it was my daily driver till I started driving 130 miles a day for commuting. When as a traveling sales rep and before I had to buy ethanol mixed fuel, would get 22 mpg, now with the E10 stuff it is getting 18.9mpg. I have replaced the stock fuel injector system to the updated kind with the injectors moved down closer to the head and can be now changed individually in case another starts leaking like last time. I have been lucky about rust since it was a TX truck for most of its life and now it lives with me in TN. Thanks for you videos and have a blessed day!
@ALAPINO5 жыл бұрын
I don't know if it's just nostalgia, but I sort of miss bench seats. The Olds and the old man's trucks had them. However, I don't think I could ever imagine a world where a homologated vehicle these days would come with one. Thanks for sharing, Eric! Looking forward to this series. :D
@ETCG15 жыл бұрын
I know just what you mean. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2mvo3Wmd7WBorM
@ROTAXD5 жыл бұрын
ALAPINO other than stripped regular cab work trucks owned by illegals...the bench seat has no place in modern America. They're uncomfortable and they always rip...not to mention that they are the welfare option seating package.
@RadioMuse15 жыл бұрын
The first car I drove was my dad's truck: a 1992 Silverado 2WD with the Getrag 5 Speed behind the 350. He bought it in 1995 with under 35k on it and sold in 2005 or 06 with 212k on it - with the factory original clutch. We used to pile 2 ATVs on a raised plywood platform in the bed, a generator on the (lowered) tailgate, and tow a camper (with a hitch extension to out-reach the lowered tailgate) on the poor thing to go up north. Dug itself out of the sand a couple times - leaving some on the dashboard. Survived a bad 1-2-1 shift from me at 16. Never let us down. He ran across the 4th owner about 3 years back and it was still on the road - over 300k, but the clutch was replaced a little over a quarter million. Not sure if it's rusting hulk is still around, but I have to hope so. I still have a huge soft spot for this body style and it's Suburban cousins because of that truck.
@kyleshelton16365 жыл бұрын
Awesome truck. I tow them for fuel pump issues pretty frequently too. Other than that and the ball joints, only neglect and abuse.
@SmittySmithsonite5 жыл бұрын
I think the GMT400 was the last solid truck GM has built. I had a '94 K1500 - sold it with 266k miles on it. The OE u-joints lasted to 222k, and ball joints made it to 200k - a real banner achievement on MA roadways. Like an idiot, I sold the K1500 and bought a '07 Silverado 1500 off the showroom floor. Brakes pulsated on the test drive, lower ball joints failed at 38k, uppers, hub bearings, and a strut at 50k, at which time the engine started burning oil (5.3 LMG). Around 80k it was showing signs of cam bearing failure, and continues to do so at 96k today. Been a real disappointment. That said, it's got a lot more power, plus rides, and handles better than the '94 did ... but to tell you the truth, I'd trade some power, comfort, and handling for a little more reliability. Oh, and the '94 cost me $4,500 ... while the '07 cost me $30,000 ... 🤢
@g2researchr.i.p5385 жыл бұрын
Smitty Smithsonite we have a Kia but I still have my 93😀 won't ever trade it in or sell it my gal is for the plastic stuff I like real steal.
@Buick_GSX5 жыл бұрын
The GMT800 series are also very solid trucks. However, nowhere near as solid as the 400s. Our 03 tahoe was used and abused and trashed and still ran great (4l60 aside), meanwhile our 10 Silverado is a trash heap of problems at less than 150,000 miles.
@SmittySmithsonite5 жыл бұрын
@@Buick_GSX - I agree - I've seen many 800's well over 250k miles without many major issues to speak of. There's a night and day difference between the 800 & 900 in reliability. I'd have been better off with an 800 than the toilet I have now ...
@mewmewdesigns8955 жыл бұрын
I ain't paying no $30,000 for a vehicle that isn't 100% perfect on the test drive.
@WreckDiver995 жыл бұрын
Bob's originally from Ann Arbor, his mom had moved to Royal Oak at one point and lived down the street from my High School...when he was in town he would often be seen working at his mom's house mowing the lawn, doing gardening and other things. Just a regular guy who is an amazingly nice person to boot.
@HowtoAutomotive5 жыл бұрын
Hey it’s my birthday!! Looking forward to the new series on the truck and to see what you do with it.
@BobSmith-mc7uq5 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday.
@360fanboy3605 жыл бұрын
love your videos too man keep posting them
@EarlSinclair975 жыл бұрын
I used to work on these trucks every day, and now stoked to see what Eric will do to this one!
@gearheadtechnology5 жыл бұрын
My first truck is a 1990 GMC C1500 with a 350. 221k miles still runs perfect, but the rockers and cab corners are gone unfortunately. May look into welding new ones on since the frame looks good.
@mattgoettl67965 жыл бұрын
Very cool truck. I had a red "sport" model that was so nice to drive! Can't wait to get another one!
@williammiller77995 жыл бұрын
Got my 98 k1500 Silverado. She rusty. Just patched up a couple fuel lines and replaced a brake line. I had redone the whole exhaust system. PaceSetter shorties. A Flowmaster 80 series muffler and the exhaust of a 3500 truck. As soon as I can get the exhaust leak plugged at the headers she'll sound way better. Got lots of work to do on it. Only issue is money to fix or have it fixed, unfortunately.
@SepticShrimp2 жыл бұрын
I get what you are saying about the equalizer but I think the look of the dash and gauges are what is so special about these trucks. Sort of that awkward stage between analogue and digital. I went out and sourced original radio and tape deck for mine. Someone had swapped for aftermarket Pioneer and it just looked horrible. That's just my two cents but I love the look of the dash of these.
@thomasnew86065 жыл бұрын
my first vehicle was a 1990 single cab truck with the 350 motor. I put in a full audio system with 3 amps under the seat (component speakers) then 3 12 inch Kicker subs behind the seat (it was all the way forward) and had a ton of fun in high school! Thanks to Sound Station in Bartlesville, OK Glad I never got in a wreck as that all metal steering wheel would have probably put me in the grave considering how close I was..
@camtheham135 жыл бұрын
The seat looks like the seat from a work truck trim truck of a few years later (based on the newer model head rest) but still with in the gmt400 body style
@joshuahaynes25735 жыл бұрын
I have a gmc 1500 extended cab 5 speed and I love it . I drive it everyday . Engine is still amazing . I bought it as a rebuild and I just love can't believe how great of shape it's in other then the dash board cracked up which I ve ordered the molding to replace every thing works
@BondeSmith5 жыл бұрын
Very Nice Truck! I agree with you on the guages. I'm glad my 93 Chevy has the guages it has.
@Scrubworks5 жыл бұрын
I just put a brand new Pioneer stereo in my Nissan, and it has an equaliser setup. It comes with a couple of presets, but also allows you to tweak and fiddle your own setup so it's just right. I can't be arsed to do that tbh, it already sounds excellent.
@leonardschleuning30705 жыл бұрын
I have a 94 K2500 suburban and every time I stop at a gas station, people ask if it’s a 98, and I tell the the year, and they think it’s neat. Then ask if it’s a half ton, and I say no. It’s a 3/4, then they ask how the 350 is in it, and I tell them that it actually has a 454. And there’s where most people’s jaws seem to hit the floor. I’m not super surprised by it, but I guess a lot of people haven’t seen the 3/4 ton suburban with a 454 a lot where I live. Oh well. It’s horrible on fuel, but that’s what you get with a big block, and I’ll never part with it. Gets me where I need to go, and it’s been really handy on a ton of family outings with the in-laws. Especially when they want to take just one vehicle because mine also has bench seats in all three rows, so I have seating for 9.
@calebwhite14542 жыл бұрын
The 95-99 seats are the most comfortable I have EVER been in. I had a 1998 GMC Yukon and 1997 Chevy Suburban, all leather and just..heavenly. I’ve had an 04 Yukon leather, 05 Silverado cloth, 1996 Lexus SC300, 2007 Nissan Xterra And I’ve sat in 2020 GMC Canyon, 2021 Honda Pilot, 2021 Honda Accord, 2017 Accord, 2013 Accord, 2019 Toyota Camry, 2007 and 2009 Silverado cloth, and many many more vehicles. The 95-99 leather gmt400 seats are by FAAAAAAR the best for me, everyone feels differently based on preferences and your back and more