Mr truck always nice to see and hear your input and experience
@MrTruckTV3 жыл бұрын
@@markv78 Thanks
@andrewebanks3252 жыл бұрын
@@MrTruckTV Hi Mr truck, do u know how good were the 98 3500hd trucks. I am thinking of buying one that was driving on the highway and automatically the rear end locked up leaving a 200ft dragged mark. When the mechanic checked the engine he didn't find anything wrong
@MrTruckTV2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewebanks325 Did he check the brakes and the limited slip in the rear axels? It's not the engine
@michaeltucker99933 жыл бұрын
500,000 on my '98 k1500. Original engine, going strong and still driving it every day. It rides better than todays Chevys.
@MaineGirlOutdoors Жыл бұрын
That is incredible! I hope I get that much out of my '98 k1500.
@mysticjedi6730 Жыл бұрын
My rubbers are going... spray the ball joint, tie rod, control arm and leaf spring rubbers to avoid costly repair.. and grease the nipples... Guy I got my from never changed differential fluid. When I opened the cover about a handful came out, rest must have leaked out.. this was at 275000 km. Top off diff fluid right away.. or take off cover and change gasket and clean magnet.. just make sure fill bolt comes out first.. Paint exhaust with high heat paint to avoid costly replace.. My cat was cloged by 300000 km.. I now know this was causing serious loss of fuel economy.. get replacement cat from Amazon and clamps and replace it at some point.. Paint frame yearly touch up with tremclad rust paint... power wash off salt during winter to avoid body falling apart.. A few new parts.. starter, alternator, better battery, water pump, belt pulley, new fuel pump... and these trucks run great. .. ignition coil and wires.. Paint all limes underneath to prevent rusting away... Mine still runs like a champ.. parts are cheaper.... added timbren suspension upgrade as well.. With the price of new trucks these are best value right now. I used to own the 3500 gas long bed.. feel stupid for selling it. Right now just 1500 short bed.. Consider looking for 2500 or 3500 gas, gmc or Chevy obviously... but the 1500 c or k still good trucks depending on your payload needs.. Blacked out tail lights, lift kits, fender flares, etc, there is a lot of options to make these look awesome.. unless you can afford lower km tundra these are your best option..
@yume53387 ай бұрын
I have the exact same one, spare an alternator change it's all stock, got it in 2017 for only a crazy 2 (TWO) thousand bucks. Still working like new 105k miles later. Best money I've ever spent.
@overgrowthplanet75317 ай бұрын
@@mysticjedi6730thanks for the info I got a 1991 manual trans that I’m trying to restore while also using it as my work truck
@mysticjedi67307 ай бұрын
@@overgrowthplanet7531 just painting frame today. I go with a 2 part frame system. Summer paint with tremglad rust paint, fall spray undercoating (fluid film etc) .. paint exhaust with high heat paint.. Don't forget get to spray all suspension rubbers often.. I use 303 aerospace protectant and wd40 with silicone.. I see this truck lasting long time..
@highplainsdrifter98493 жыл бұрын
Best Chevy 5.7 liter and best looking body style GM has ever made. Very reliable too. Love the 350 engine.
@nostalgicauto82253 жыл бұрын
Could not agree more.
@mayonnaiseluther15683 жыл бұрын
After 40 years they perfected the 350 then added fuel injection... What more could you ask for man!
@wildestcowboy26683 жыл бұрын
@@mayonnaiseluther1568 my 95 Chevy 454. Unless a big block is a little bit too much for you....
@wolfmanjack84022 жыл бұрын
@@wildestcowboy2668 my 94 454 big block agrees
@matt.squarebody54272 жыл бұрын
@@wolfmanjack8402 my 1980 squarebody disagrees with the styling opinion. Obs trucks are a close second but I love the squarebody style.
@ethanlong46702 жыл бұрын
It may not be the most powerful engine, but the 350 is one of the best engines Chevy ever made.
@markwilliams56062 жыл бұрын
Better Then a Rice Burner! We drive GMC longbed and Chevrolet Silverado Z71 🇺🇸🏁💪
@captinhoop Жыл бұрын
The 305s where great as well
@c.r3006 Жыл бұрын
I agree💯
@Ds650addicts Жыл бұрын
I love my 95 tbi z71
@edwardhernandez7600 Жыл бұрын
Yes sir. Bought a 91 Cheyenne 2500 4speed 2wd from a coworker and it's working just fine. I use it as a daily driver and I usually load my tool.boxes in it when I have to in remote areas for a mine
@mikedawyd40543 жыл бұрын
I’m still driving my 95 emerald green Cheyenne extended cab 4x4. My father bought it new. I earned my license in 98 in that truck, and I’m still daily driving it today! Spent its life in northern Ontario salted roads, proof that yearly undercoating works! And it’s a 5.7L
@modipy57033 жыл бұрын
pretty much my story as well 🤣 my dad bought a 1997 chevy k2500 in ‘98 and once i got my license in 2019 it was all mine. And it’s in great condition for wisconsin because of yearly undercoating as well
@kevinmajeau10063 жыл бұрын
Got my 1990 Candy Apple Cheyenne back in 2011 and it’s still kickin ass!
@nascar3fan1082 жыл бұрын
I got a 1998 Cheyenne Single cab Longbed 5.7l 2wd with 78k miles in I love it
@alphaomega42522 жыл бұрын
@@kevinmajeau1006 Good to hear . 95 tahoe 1500 5'7 l 263 k everything working $1500 Giving Her a Home Full package
@dougie2fly5112 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear man, that’s a lifelong friend by now 😂
@ARSSystems3 жыл бұрын
Old chevy trucks are super reliable. Built by the working class for the working class.))
@CaptSpence3 жыл бұрын
Best truck they made, hands down. I’ve had two and still look for another one.
@06mkmartin3 жыл бұрын
What about the mid 90s F150?
@tclg13 жыл бұрын
@@06mkmartin he said 'they made', referring to GM
@hadenharper36413 жыл бұрын
i’d say that or the 99-06, that’s it
@rickydavis55413 жыл бұрын
And the 2nd Gen Ram trucks as well too!
@user-wm9pj2xj7z3 жыл бұрын
I prefer square bodies with straight axles
@shucksfishslayer3 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 97 k1500 extended cab silverado. Love it.
@puppet_theater_0163 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 silverado with a 350 in it. It has 419,000 kms on it and it still runs just fine. Great truck overall.
@Dale373 жыл бұрын
I had a 95 1500 with the older TBI 350 and it was a great truck. Definitely the best truck GM ever made in my opinion.
@bowtie-man2 жыл бұрын
If it's not the best it's definitely in the top 3. I've owned my 1990 k1500 for 32 years bought it new and she's still our daily driver with 471,400 miles on the oe tbi engine. We went to the great state of Texas a couple of years ago on I-10 and the ol'e girl had the 80mph speed limit well covered for hours. She logged around 2900 miles on the trip and didn't miss a lick the hole trip. 👊👊🤙🤙👍👍✌✌
@dirkwalker75043 жыл бұрын
Im a Ford guy and those were some of my favorite trucks ever made
@markhavelka49243 жыл бұрын
Same
@willb30183 жыл бұрын
Agree.
@jacobyjones36693 жыл бұрын
We need more people like you that don't hate the other brands. I'm a Chevy guy but if you have a cool looking Ford I wont make fun of you and be a jerk. :)
@cptchuff27413 жыл бұрын
@@jacobyjones3669 Why should I(as a Ford guy) give a damn about what you think? I like GM and I even like Dodge. I don't make fun of them because the person who owns them likes it and that's all that matter. I own a 96 Bronco if you are curious
@Band1..3 жыл бұрын
I personally like a 93_96 ford with a 4.9 straight six but I still respect these chevys this is back when ford and chevy kicked ass.
@Offshore19773 жыл бұрын
My favorite transfer case lever of all time. I’ve always loved that it would illuminate the front axle when shifted but was always red in rear when in 2wd.
@jacobc88092 жыл бұрын
Have a 1994 Chevy 1500 with 269642 miles on it and it’s still running like a champ. Starts right up.
@WhoBallCain3 жыл бұрын
My favourite generation chevy truck! I think 95 is the best year for these, you can retain the TBI engines with an updated interior/exterior. Nowadays the Throttle body injected engines are regarded as too low in power (a valid opinion) but, for my needs the 350 TBI was enough and the reliability was excellent. 360K when it was sold and ran amazingly well. No oil leaks, nothing was rebuilt, no knocking, no misfires, no oil consumption until well over 300K miles. Hard to break a good size 8 with 200 horsepower. One of my favourite body style trucks for sure. A bunch of them are ragged out unfortunately. This one looks great though! Cool video guys, nice to see Andre and Mr. Truck. Love the chemistry between these 2 presenters in particular.
@emberpimienta89692 жыл бұрын
What's your thoughts on the 93 Chevy Silverado
@capnplaidbeard2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always been partial to the older interior style, just something about the blockier styling makes my lizard brain happy. I agree on the rest though, it’s hard to beat a good, solid truck. And you’re especially spot-on with the lack of power, even my ‘94 Suburban 454 has a tough time keeping up with anything remotely modern, but I can rest easy knowing that the thing will happily go far, far beyond the 150k it has now- so long as I take care of it, anyhow.
@seabass2222 күн бұрын
More power less reliable, generally. There’s a reason Toyotas and old chevys lasted so long
@greggandscotia3 жыл бұрын
So glad to see Mr Truck! Don’t be a stranger.
@MrTruckTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bradh61853 жыл бұрын
I wish they would bring back the extended cab with longer bed.
@rogelv8td3 жыл бұрын
The one with the 350 engine and manual transmission was the very best
@rustyshackleford16562 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 96 gmc half ton fully loaded 308,000 miles for 1500 bucks. Only a couple owners and it was religiously taken care of and looks and drives like it has 100,000 on it runs amazing I love it
@smartass60712 жыл бұрын
I bought a 94 silverado short bed step side with the 5.7 in 1994 and 200+K miles so far and still going strong.
@chrismooney57372 жыл бұрын
I love that Chevy I have a 94 Chevy with 4.3 has 250,000 miles don’t leak a drop of oil and hadn’t did much to it besides the regular maintenance and a water pump that’s it
@bradd1883 жыл бұрын
Is it weird that if I won any amount of money I would buy one of these older trucks instead of buying a new one ? I absolutely love these trucks ! The k1500s look amazing I'd love to have one
@eternallyminded72 жыл бұрын
I feel the same. I've got an OBS Z71 and plan to keep it. I don't think anyone has made a truck that compares to these in terms of looks, except for some of the Ford models(the f150s and raptors are pretty sharp) but definitely nothing from GM. Their full size designs, other than the model after these have all been pretty horrendous!
@fredberger31552 жыл бұрын
I'm more of a Ford guy, but that is a VERY nice looking truck, and I'd like the 305 too. I like the last of the Ford "brick" bodies that still came with the 300 straight six in 1996. Didn't like their new shape, but GM had it right. Regardless, the 90's were an incredible decade for pickups!
@nostalgicauto82253 жыл бұрын
I have '94 350 TBI Z71, bright teal - call her The Hulk - just rolled over 250k miles. No rust from Arizona. Such simple and great trucks - incredible that there are so many still on the road today.
@bradgregersen70913 жыл бұрын
I have a 97 k3500 crew cab dually and put a 12 valve cummins and a manual transmission in it. Built for running , driving , and WORKING. Thats it. It does that very well.
@oldbiker97393 жыл бұрын
there a great truck , I still have my 1991 GMC single cab short box in Alberta Canada , I worked for the oil & gas companies using those trucks , there are like a ROCK .
@billmay73647 ай бұрын
Last year I sold my GMC YUKON it was a 21. Nice SUV but I made the move bought a 97 GMC Shortbed with 350 restored with 88k orginal miles a Texas Truck. Also a 95 Tahoe 2dr. Low miles as well . Texas Truck as well complete restoration. Didn't look back. These particular Trucks by GM were the Sweetspot. The best they ever made. I love them. There Goodlooking and Reliable and Simple. Not a Computer Couch. I have no regrets .
@gingerbolam7 ай бұрын
I was in a similair situation bought a brand new 2022 nissan frontier pro4x great truck ive had nothing but nissan trucks but got tired of getting little dings from using it as my work truck found a 2011 chevy silverado with only 53k miles 5.3 4x4 on market place got it for a steal eventually started driving the chevy when i wasnt working because i just enjoyed the simplicity of it wound up selling my 2022 nissan frontier just before the market started tanking in 2023 made money off of it never looked back got 62k on the silverado now and shes been an awesome work truck for my business
@fotomotoxxiii3 жыл бұрын
My buddy has one since high school he's in his mid/late 30s now. The 5.7 and we beat the crap out of it. It has over 300k miles and I believe only had head work done.
@primalj_2a4333 жыл бұрын
By you in the cab?
@EBTyra3 жыл бұрын
@@primalj_2a433 lol
@NWI_Steel3 жыл бұрын
@@primalj_2a433 lol
@raingham3 жыл бұрын
My 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 w 5.7l was bought in 2001 w 54000 miles. It is still going strong 20 years later towing my travel trailer with 247,000 miles...never giving it up
@edgart493 жыл бұрын
I love that front end on these chevys
@Erix78102 жыл бұрын
Hell ya
@Rs817t3 жыл бұрын
My 98 has 356k and she’s still running on all 4 smooth 90mph on the freeway my favorite truck I’ve driven.
@1920s Жыл бұрын
I have a low mileage 1998 LT Z71 in this exact color. It hasn’t run in a few years, but it has been a wonderful truck. I drove it on multiple trips from San Antonio to Seattle and Seattle to San Antonio and it was just amazing.
@Manu__R3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1997 K2500 with the big block 454, it's also fuel injected. Mine also has the towing mirrors, which look much nicer. All of the later years had both mechanical 4wd and buttons as an option.
@alancarter85732 жыл бұрын
I own the first edition of the GMT 400. it's a 88 Chevy Cheyenne k1500 4x4 with a V8 350 throttle body with 207,000 original miles and still runs like a champ
@badgerpa93 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Mr. Truck and Andre together always makes me smile. They are some of the best driving pickups and sport utility trucks, the new ones tow more but these are really nice. Mr. Truck as always is very smart to say the best is up to your opinion not his, he is not starting no fires, smart man. Good job on camera and editing, stay safe and healthy guys.
@MrTruckTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@hugieflhr033 жыл бұрын
Best Truck GM ever made if you can keep the frame from rusting out!!!
@irishuwould51853 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had that problem in the south 😁
@DIYDad13 жыл бұрын
That’s the only problem with mine lol.
@screamingscarecrow42513 жыл бұрын
Down here in the south I never seen a rusted out gmt400. They are everywhere.
@DIYDad13 жыл бұрын
@@screamingscarecrow4251 guess where I’m going to go to buy my next truck in the future 😆. Bringing it back here but this time I’m coating the underside to make sure it never rusts on me. Used trucks are terrible around here. It’s sad because I have a great 98 z71 fully loaded for its time and if it wasn’t so full of rust and faded paint it would be perfect. Probably be on the road for another 20 years yet.
@hugieflhr033 жыл бұрын
@@screamingscarecrow4251 I would bet if you dragged a few of those trucks frames up north, you would have a lot of buyers. We have trucks that look brand new with perfect bodies and interior but the damn frame is rusted to dust. It seems to only be the 1500 trucks, I’m guessing 2500 and 3500 have a thicker gauge steel.
@ec69333 жыл бұрын
I remember wanting one of these at bad as a kid, the last year, 98 with the 5.7. just so classic and bullet proof
@jeremiahjohnson99083 жыл бұрын
'99.
@jeffreyelliott6223 жыл бұрын
I still have my pops 94 Chevy Country Coaches K1500 as a daily driver with now only right at 90 000 original miles and yes it's like a TANK and drives smooth as silk with that automatic transmission and wouldn't take NOTHING in the world for it either and if something breaks on it it's totally worth fixing rather than being in hock for $600 or $700 dollar month payments !!!
@venturahernandez173 жыл бұрын
Yes 98 on truck Tahoe 99 good motors
@rickreese57943 жыл бұрын
GMT400 WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. MY 91 K1500 Stepside Single cab is Too cool. It’s a 5 speed, tilt, cruise, and gas sipping 4.3.
@northerntoyota75843 жыл бұрын
I have a 92 k1500 single cab fleet side z71 with the 5.7. Have had it almost 20 years and no major issues.
@ChrisN854203 жыл бұрын
sounds like a really nice one i had a 91 also k1500 ext cab SB with the 350 and the 5lm60 gen 2 4spd with od manual i loved that truck a lot definitely miss it actually 4/20 reps it being 2 years since i wrecked it
@teter1292 жыл бұрын
The GM 5.0L was a DOG power wise. I’ve owned two 98 GM's, one with the 5.0L and one with the 5.7L and the difference is night and day. I still own the 98 with the 5.7L, 209,000 miles and it still runs like a top with zero major repairs. Love driving it, even 20 years later. All I’ve ever done that one was a fuel pump and an alternator. Other than that, just regular maintenance and they’re indestructable so long as they are cared for.
@steveheighton59712 жыл бұрын
230 hp and 285 lb-ft ain't bad in 1998
@teter1292 жыл бұрын
@@steveheighton5971 I agree, but when a modern day Honda Civic is pushing 300Hp, it brushes the ego a bit, lol.
@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354 Жыл бұрын
I've owned both the Vortec 5.0L V8 (305) and the Vortec 5.7L V8 (350) .... They towed about the same and seat of the pants feel was about the same... Only the 305 got much better fuel economy.....Both had 3.73 rear axle ratios ....You must have had a Dud of it was a "Dog"...
@williamferguson9961 Жыл бұрын
@@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354 ¹
@JimboVR5493 жыл бұрын
My dad bought one of these brand new in 94 with the z71 package and dressed up nice with factory chrome with the 5.7 and Ive bought 10 different trucks and he still only has his 94 The original plug wires lasted 25 years and 244,000 miles Its pulled boats,campers etc and till this day It still dont show any sign of giving up
@benq.mechanical3 жыл бұрын
Not sure how Mr Truck is surprised it made it that long? Not many quit below 300,000 miles. 😉
@stevea39363 жыл бұрын
My dad had a blue late 90s Chevy Silverado with the access cab. He special ordered it just the way he wanted it. I remember the weird push buttons on the HVAC controls and the odd shaped Delco stereo. Wish I the truck to remind me of him.
@marksman40043 жыл бұрын
I have a 96 suburban k1500 with over 202000 miles on it and still runs perfect. Passes smog 100% still.
@skywalker30843 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence! I also have a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado K1500. I just recently put the SAME front hitch on with the red tow hooks that I had spray painted last year! Very cool seeing the same setup on another truck. Only thing different is I upgraded my tow hooks to d ring tow shackles giving my truck a much more aggressive look.
@Fernandoh1832 жыл бұрын
That generation Chevys are my favorite especially if it’s a Z71. My uncle had a maroon 1998 GMC Sierra extended cab with the flow master exhaust and it was a very nice truck and it sounded pretty good. Unfortunately he had to sell it.
@Just.Here.For.Comments3 жыл бұрын
Glad Mr. Truck is hanging out with the TFL boys again!
@classiclarry883 жыл бұрын
Had a s10 blazer from this generation. Comfy, rugged, fairly easy to work on. I'd like to get one of these rigs again but first things first, need a carb conversion, a stand alone trans controller (or a 3spd), and a cable for the front axle and get rid of the vaccuum. Totally agree with the steering and suspension.
@grantfitz20473 жыл бұрын
I have had 2 c1500s. Sold one to my buddy he still has it and I still have my other one. The one I still have I pulled out of the shed it was stored in while I was stationed in Germany and all I had to do was change the fluids and I drove it 1600 miles to Georgia without a hick up.
@OldmovieMike Жыл бұрын
My 97 Silverado 2wd ext. cab is running like a champ! I plan on driving this truck the rest of my life! love the 94-98 body style.
@cardboardkiller6883 Жыл бұрын
It's the best used truck to have if you turn your own wrenches and this means a lot coming from me, because Im a Ford Guy! Super easy to work on, super affordable parts, reliable, powerful, comfortable, 1996 was 1st year of OBD2, fuel injection, ABS, air bags, auto locking rear diff (depending on package), push button on the fly 4x4 (depending on package) and a dam good looking truck!
@kenhardy4167 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 with the 350 Vortec Engine, dual A/C unit and heavy duty towing package. It is my favorite vehicle of all times. It runs beautifully, handles perfectly, muscles through mud, snow and ice, and tows like a diesel. It has leather interior, an aftermarket DVD player for the kids, and plenty of storage space. For the most part I consider it too good to even use except when absolutely necessary, so it has only 66,000 miles on it…..and it should last forever. It is completely reliable, comfortable, sturdy and scrupulously maintained. I bought it new, paid it off years ago, and wouldn’t sell it for all the money in the world. I have owned multiple chevy small block 8 cylinder engines, including a 283, a 305, two 327’s, and two 350’s, and they were all the best engines I ever owned….the 350’s having the most grunt, and the 327’s being the most badass. My 305 was rebuilt at 290,000 miles and had so little cylinder wear that an overbore was not even needed. I re-ringed the standard pistons and it is still powering my 1985 Firebird today. I love 4 cylinder Honda and Toyota engines, but nobody builds a better 8 cylinder than Chevy.
@BuCkYwUcKy1233 жыл бұрын
It's awesome seeing Mr. Truck on the channel!
@MrTruckTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@stewpuddy4161 Жыл бұрын
I had a 95 z71, regular cab short bed with a 350. What an awesome looking/performing pickup. Had to sell it for the down payment on my 1st house. Miss it every day.
@jvogler_art4708 Жыл бұрын
man i'm not into GM ANYTHING but this truck is up there as one of the greatest of all time no doubt. so beautiful. that white extra cab with the ATs looks so good and is exactly how i would set one up if i had one.
@robertmacdonald45183 жыл бұрын
Having the distributor in the back is the best vs the front moisture is harder to get to especially off roading. My friend had a F-150 with 351 hit puddle too hard it would die! His lifted 86 350 we would drive through lakes never died. I have a 99 3500 dump with the 350 vortec its been amazing for 10 years ive overloaded it millions of times. My 98 had 200k i traded it in was still running mint. My 93 had around 200k and it never got a break. My buddy had one 300k never let him down! And plowing visibility was amazing!
@sicksorrow8386 Жыл бұрын
I got a 91 gmc Sierra k1500 and I love it, it’s a 4 speed with an overdrive it had a 305 but I got a 350 put in it. Is a beast
@angelagaillard77573 жыл бұрын
I was 11 when I drove my first vehicle and it was a 97 gmc sierra 1500 took her out into the back forty in the middle of winter and drove her back out. It was a lot of fun.
@scubatrucker68062 жыл бұрын
I ordered and bought my 4x4 1998 GMC 2500 Extend cab long bed with a 5.7 liter with the snow blow preparation in 1998. I still drive and own the truck today 12.06.2022. It's been a great truck to own. I don't think I'll never sell it.
@joemonahan29728 ай бұрын
Own a 95 Silverado 6 cyl with 8' bed. 190k miles. 21 mpg hwy 16 mpg around town. Great truck!
@benjaminaguirre57553 жыл бұрын
Haven’t watched the video yet, but yes. These trucks are. They will not die
@four-eight-zero56273 жыл бұрын
Just ordered a set of 906 Vortec heads and a custom black 40-20-40 low-back seats to go with the blacked out interior of my 93 Sierra K1500 5.7. Still have a bunch of work to do but now I'm on to getting the drivetrain where I want it. I love this truck.
@ek6648 Жыл бұрын
I just got myself a 97 C1500 Stepside and what a beauty she is!
@79_chevy_3 жыл бұрын
i have a 1995 gmc 2500 and literally have had zero problems the 350 always has enough power even in a bigger truck to make you smile
@rolerioz068 ай бұрын
My dad had a Silverado k1500 4x4 v6 manual stepside, I've learned to drive on that...I still have it and drive it daily
@peterlinton3 жыл бұрын
I've got the 1989 c1500 Stepside in showroom/ excellent condition 👌 with a LS swap Corvette Engine with the 4L80 Transmission....Excellent ride...I get alot of compliments..
@markwilliams56062 жыл бұрын
Got a 1996 Chevy Silverado long bed 3/4 ton 350-5 speed. Got 430.000 miles on it. Runs and drives Excellent! Great Truck. Wouldn't have a Rice Burner 🇺🇸🏁💪
@abrigs49233 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a 94 k1500 z71 for 8 years (was my first truck) it was same as this extended cab short bed except last year of the old interior witch I love a lot more And it has the tbi 350 I’m planning on restoring it frame off and put a ls in it I will forever have one of these trucks in my opinion best cheap trucks ever made
@Rider-nb5ts2 жыл бұрын
Yes a 94 interior was awesome! Dad had a 94 2500 and it way the best buckets and an actual useful center console. I hate the center console in my OBS 2000 Z71 Tahoe. Absolutely worthless lol
@michaelfoster8792 Жыл бұрын
Realizing you shouldn't have gotten rid of it... :)
@KC141413 жыл бұрын
Best looking truck ever.
@dt10643 жыл бұрын
My 97 Z71 blew the motor at 104 thousand miles. Loved the light blue color.
@johnnymo951811 ай бұрын
I know that this truck is the best because I bought one new in 1995 (K1500)and now it has 295,000 miles on it without any engine problems. I use it today as my daily driver.
@mudhutproductions2 жыл бұрын
Bought my 97 Silverado 7.4 with 240k miles on it. Yet to throw a code and gets about 14 mpg. Love the thing!
@Iceberg9363 жыл бұрын
My 96 chevy k1500 has 270,000 miles. Still runs like a dream
@Dragonwolf9202 жыл бұрын
My 94 GMC k1500 with the 5.7 is still going strong at 325,000 miles. I don't know if it was after it was made but it has a spot for a goose neck
@JamieMac2032 жыл бұрын
I have a 99 chevy k2500 single cab 8ft bed 4x4 5.7 vortec . 4L80e transmission. 99k miles on it . 34gal gas tank . thought about selling it a few times because I don’t drive enough but every-time i do it makes me fall in love again
@charlesquick3091 Жыл бұрын
My 1991 Chevy K1500 has over 280,000 on the original 350 , 5.7 litter V8. The 4×4 works fine. and it fires up and runs fine. These new trucks just don't compare. The only real problem I have had is the rear main seal leaking a little and I changed it before it got bad... other than that it's just been regular maintenance and tires.
@McLovin420_LoE2 жыл бұрын
My step father has a 92 same body style but with a 5.7 5 speed. It has 500k+ miles on complete factory drivetrain, although i believe he had to rebuild the rearend once. Motor and trans are factory never rebuilt i honestly believe it still has factory seals even head gaskets. It is still his daily driver.
@gunsandcars36483 жыл бұрын
have a 1999 Tahoe 5.7 4X4, is bulletproof but had to replace starter and flywheel, shocks, and the paint delamantes but everyone loves it.
@fredmartine6743 жыл бұрын
I have a 97' Silverado K-10 longbed, people ask me if I'm selling it every now and then but it's a keeper. I use it to haul wood, coal, hay or for a cruise. It has a 31 gallon gas tank on it but I need to fix or replace more than a few stuff on it, mostly front end suspension parts and the power steering pump. The engine is still strong and running👍🇺🇸..
@dustinherrell96103 жыл бұрын
This old truck would be a lot better of a truck if it had the 350 instead of 305
@Monglomon3 жыл бұрын
-stares in dropping a 350 in my 1990-
@jonschwartz96693 жыл бұрын
The 305 votec is 230 hp the 5.7 is 255 so wich engine makes more power per displacement ?
@Onedeepdrew3 жыл бұрын
@@jonschwartz9669 305 but if I’m not mistaken the blocks are the same, heads might be fferent
@aaron76713 жыл бұрын
@@Onedeepdrew opposite
@Theultrazombiekiller Жыл бұрын
My dad bought a 95' brand new, it was the first vehicle he ever saved up and paid cash for, and his first brand new one at that. It was a great truck, the memories of sitting in car seats in the back and popping open the little side window and traving to wave my fingers at other cars haha. Personally, I like the 2nd gen rams much more from that era. But really all the trucks were well built.
@niceguyrides3 ай бұрын
The visibility in a 90’s Chevy is so refreshing compared to current trucks. Got my Dad’s 94 V6 work truck, and I love it.
@R.Nelson3 жыл бұрын
It wasn't a 98' but my stepfather bought a 93' Cheyenne in 94' I believe..it was the blue W\T model..Vortec V6 auto reg cab long box.. was there with em at dealership during the purchase...pretty much Base model..drove it till 2004' no problems!!😎
@ghostking00193 жыл бұрын
Have a 91 c1500 with the 5.7 and it just keeps going, great truck
@yume53387 ай бұрын
After working at an auto auction for a few months I've come to deeply appreciate how strikingly lucky I was to receive a 98' z71 from 2,000 dollars for my birthday 6 years ago. They really, genuinely actually don't make them like they used to.
@redogre58372 жыл бұрын
I got 4 of these obs style trucks all 4x4s and one with a 454 and man GM really knew what they were doing with these
@joeystrait7987 Жыл бұрын
that same truck today is going for 7500 where I am from. Wish I bough all of them when I could've.
@SD-pi9co3 жыл бұрын
The squeak is from the power steering pump pulley being out of alignment with the belt. Use a wheel puller and pull it out just a hair. Had the same problem.
@Farmer_1776 Жыл бұрын
I have to say that the GMT400 platform was well thought out to say the least. Owning a 97 Tahoe, has made me start looking for a 99-2000 K25-3500. the old 5.7 has more bottom end torque than my LQ4( it has more on the top end). My vote is for the GMT400!
@loganjenkins80533 жыл бұрын
I like dodge but they rust really bad in that year and not to mention the dash. The f150 in that year had the 5.4 and I don’t need to say anymore about that. My grandpa had a Chevy same year as the one on the channel and it is still going with 300k on the odometer.
@aliassmithandjones94533 жыл бұрын
one of my biggest regrets was buying a 1995 GM truck that had OBD-1.5. NOT OBD-1 or OBD-2 but one point five! Common scanners are not compatible!
@zumspeed2688 Жыл бұрын
I have the 98 z71 with the 5.7 at 257k and still runs like a champ. I have done a ton of work to it, so I'm willing to bet the guy I bought it from would never recognize it
@stephengibson2869 Жыл бұрын
I have a 93 Silverado K1500 Z71 xcab and I'm the 2nd owner. I've replaced the original engine because the crank main bearings were worn out. I bought a new GM Goodwrench 350 and it is very dependable and parts are everywhere if needed and they are affordable. Transmission has been replaced and also rebuilt . Just watching out for different things and keeping it regularly maintained and it will last a long time. I'm planning on keeping my truck and not buying anything else. It's very reliable. 👍🇺🇲
@landonbuysman609 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a Sierra k2500 with a 5 speed yesterday. Always wanted one since I was a kid. It's a beauty
@smiddywesson27033 ай бұрын
I have a 1996 silverado c1500 with a 5.0L. It's a 2wd vehicle but the outside looks great and the inside looks brand new. Under the hood is all shiny and she don't drip any oil at all. It's got 126k on it, and at the tender age of 62, I've decided she's my last truck, and that's why I just painted her and changed all the molding and chrome.
@tnc73993 жыл бұрын
My dad used to have a Ford from around the same time I think, well it died. Sold it and got a different one, idk if it was this truck (2500) and it runs. It still runs, kinda. Unhappy as heck but still a work truck. Rusting, missing things, broken things you name it. Idk how many miles but it probably has a ton.
@heroknaderi10 ай бұрын
I enjoyed it. I definitely agree. They made them better back then.
@jacobthomas2022 Жыл бұрын
I got a 1996 gmc sierra k1500 my truck has the 5.7 350 vortec and the engine has almost 295 thousand miles on it and it’s still running strong besides the transmission needing to be changed cuz the person who had it before me was trynna be a show off had the truck in 4wd and tried spinning the tires in 4wd and tore the gears out of it but the transmission that’s in it now shift so good I love it hopefully the transmission I put in it will last for the remainder of the trucks life which will be a long time hopefully I just need something to get me through some deep snow if I want it to I don’t tear my truck up or go wild with it occasionally I do show off but like loudness cuz it’s straight piped can’t beat that
@venturahernandez173 жыл бұрын
I use to have a 98 350 single cab Silverado with the vortec a beast
@will06292 ай бұрын
I have a 1997 K1500 Silverado Z71 with a 5.7 :). Bought it new and have 223K on it. Sad to see it start to rust, the engine has been a rock , but replaced the transmission at 180K. Unplugged the antilock system at around 120K, because the Kelsey Hayes system wasn't that good and to replace it would have cost a fortune. Best looking truck in my opinion from the 90s. I called on the GM Fort Wayne Assembly plant, but my truck came from their Canadian plant. Love my truck and looking forward to the next 100,000 miles.
@drivingfreak3 жыл бұрын
The only thing you really need to watch out for with the 1st generation Vortec V6's and V8's when they switched to that disastrous DEX Cool is the crappy nylon intake manifold gaskets.