These were they days for those of us that love vehicles, their design followed function , they were trucks , engineered to do what trucks are built for , soiled axles, full frame,manual transmissions, bench seats .Modern trucks are so large , expensive, not practical with extremely complex electrical/computer system, majourity will not see 300000 miles , To expensive to repair from headlights to tailgates. 10 speed transmission, turbos water pumps that run through timing chain.
Had a '86 K10 Silverado 4x4. Nevada gold and Doeskin tan tutone. Purchased in '85 when I got out of boot camp. My paychecks went into customizing and lifting it. Man, I miss that truck, especially now with how hard the square bodies are to find in any decent shape. Thank you for sharing!
I bought a new 4 spd. custom deluxe in 76, own a 86 now , had a 78, have known by 48 years of driving and depending on them, hunting in snow, cutting fire wood, logging posts, driving Montana roads in all weather, a 4 speed with hubs is tough as nails.
The owner of the boat shop I worked at bought 2 new '86 C20's, 305, 4 speed. Paid 22K for the PAIR. Biggest piles of crap I have ever driven. One, with a mere 275 miles on it left me stranded on a boat ramp when the ignition module died. PILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember my grandpa bought a 87 chevy brand new. 2 tone brown and white 2wd. It rode and drove really good but power sucked lol. I guess the engine barely had 200hp new and then it had a high gear ratio. So it didn’t feel very powerful but it did cruise well once up to speed
These were they days for those of us that love vehicles, their design followed function , they were trucks , engineered to do what trucks are built for , soiled axles, full frame,manual transmissions, bench seats .Modern trucks are so large , expensive, not practical with extremely complex electrical/computer system, majourity will not see 300000 miles , To expensive to repair from headlights to tailgates. 10 speed transmission, turbos water pumps that run through timing chain.
Had a '86 K10 Silverado 4x4. Nevada gold and Doeskin tan tutone. Purchased in '85 when I got out of boot camp. My paychecks went into customizing and lifting it. Man, I miss that truck, especially now with how hard the square bodies are to find in any decent shape. Thank you for sharing!
I love the GM trucks of the 80s and 90s! They dont make em like they use too :(
"Aerodynamic"
I bought a new 4 spd. custom deluxe in 76, own a 86 now , had a 78, have known by 48 years of driving and depending on them, hunting in snow, cutting fire wood, logging posts, driving Montana roads in all weather, a 4 speed with hubs is tough as nails.
Like how the square body lasted well into the early 90s 1973-1991
The owner of the boat shop I worked at bought 2 new '86 C20's, 305, 4 speed. Paid 22K for the PAIR. Biggest piles of crap I have ever driven. One, with a mere 275 miles on it left me stranded on a boat ramp when the ignition module died. PILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Notice the commercials weren't a bunch of woke garbage
To think all those vehicles sitting there are worth 4 times what they were then if they are in nice shape.
Those 6.2L diesels were some of the worst engines ever made.
I love this Chevy Trucks, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988 is my favorite. Best trucks and excellent quality and durables
That El Camino is oh so sweet
The year I graduated high school, love the looks of the Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban as the sister truck the GMC Sierra & Suburban.
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I remember my grandpa bought a 87 chevy brand new. 2 tone brown and white 2wd. It rode and drove really good but power sucked lol. I guess the engine barely had 200hp new and then it had a high gear ratio. So it didn’t feel very powerful but it did cruise well once up to speed
My grandfathers 86 S10 still drives Great
Used to have an 83 GMC K1500 with the 350 and 4 speed manual until late last year. It was unstoppable on any terrain and definitely a looker.
I love all chevy classic trucks specially the s10 " if take care of them they run foreveeeer,
I'd love a c10 silverado now.
The k models are the best