HAHAHAHA... I have a 1993 and I sold my 1993 Eddy Bauer. I’ve been sick about it since I sold it. Watching this video just made me a thousand times sicker. The GMC Eddy Bauer is actually rare. I’m ready to throw up. Now I hate that I watched this video.
@@cherch. They are great trucks. I got a 93 cheyenne reg cab 4x4. In real good shape. i just need to find a new tailgate because some @sshole stolen it when I was inside a store.
This review is the most accurate description of my truck I've seen yet! 😆 I've got a Black '98 C/K 1500 Vortec V6, 2WD 3 Door Extended Cab. It's the most reliable piece of garbage I've ever driven in! I honestly want to fully restore it just because of how good of a model it is.
I've got a 98 single cab k1500 with a 4.3 vortec pleasing to the eye and solid work truck, lets not forget how cheap parts are. this man is preaching facts
Same here . 98 k1500 black reg cab shortbed 320k, love this truck.... Paid 2, put 4 in it only for my PC of mind. Sold new in NH garage kept It's been to Wyoming, Texas, Florida, Virginia all without issue.
Will never get rid of mine!!! 98 k1500 v6 with 320k on her Black reg cab shortbed . Super clean . Best trucks compared to even today's 50,000 cost of new
Sing it, bra. I have a 97 suburban and a 98 k1500. Totally love 'em, especially that they don't have hundreds of sensors wired through every inch of the body and drivetrain. Big wide seats, super comfy, and still looks great 25 years later. Pro tip: you can hide a compact 9mm in that overhead CD holder dealie.
My 96 C1500 Silverado 4.3L has 400k on the original engine/transmission and it still runs and shifts silky smooth. Have had it since 30k. Tail lights can be a problem until you come across a good circuit board set. And at this age, its the wiring that's starting to have problems. Keep changing the oil/transmission fluid and don't beat the crap out of your truck and your golden.
Best review hands down lol. But he's spot on the review. I worked on those engines and they are sweet to get in and out of any part needed replacement!
I don't have the pickup version but the SUV version. I own a black 1996 2500 4x4 Suburban SLT with the 7.4L 454 connected to a 4l80e trans and love it. Really reliable and easy to work on. This platform is a reliable workhorse while looking good doing it. It has 118k on it and I keep it clean inside and out. I keep it in the garage because every time it's in the driveway I get several people coming to my door asking if I want to sell it. I also have a 2004 1500 Suburban 4x4 with the 5.3L and a 4l60e trans with 206k on it and is still running very strong with all original drive train still in it. I love them both and don't think I will ever sell or get rid of them. I plan on passing them on to my boys later when they have their families.
I was able to buy a 94 Silverado for 2k... that’s all no catch. I’ve had it for like half a year now no issues besides an antifreeze leak which I already fixed. Getting it painted now. These trucks are the best
I just bought a 90 5.7L and the amount of space the engine bay has is insane, my daily is a 350z and let me tell you everything in that engine compartment is crammed in
I have a 93 chevy C1500 4.3 with 320,000 miles! Like the old Bob seger song......"like a rock" Back in the 90s Chevy trucks were "the heartbeat of America" Not so much anymore.
I have a 2000 GMC C3500HD. They were sold as Cab & Chassis trucks. They're the same body-style as yours, except for a filler panel between the grill and bumper because of the massive frame. Mine has the short wheelbase with a utility bed, but I'm building an 8 ft. flatbed for it. It has the 7.4 Vortec (454), 4L80E trans, Dana 80 rear end, I-beam front axle with leaf springs all the way around. It was the first year for 4-wheel disc brakes. They're unique trucks.
Quick correction. These don't have LT1 engines, LT1 never came in any trucks. 96-98 use the "Vortec" small block chevys which still has a conventional distributor. They are considered vortecs because of the cylinder head design which is similar to the LT1 but without the reverse flow cooling system and made out of iron rather than aluminum.
I have a 2000 5.7 C2500 "Classic" Crew Cab, Short Bed. LS trim package. It has all the appearance of of the 96-99 Crew Cab, but was built the same year as the next gen body style's that dropped in 2000. It's awesome and I LOVE IT.
I have a Blue 1997 Chevrolet Silverado C 1500 pickup that came with the Texas Paint Package that withstands Extreme UV rays and I love it. 190,000 miles on it and had to change the drivers side headlight today and will do the other one as well and the high beams too. I was warned about blowing the head gasket at 100k miles, and at 97k, it blew on me. It spent a day in the shop and $1,000 dollars later, I had the engine completely re-gasketed. I have also found that you can and will burn up the Gas tank sending unit if you run it with less than a quarter tank of gas in it. I have worked as an Electrician and have driven my truck in 43 states and worn out 3 sets of tires on it. The Steering is acting up a little now but I have new sway bar links and a power steering pump to change out, but as long as you take care of these trucks, they will run forever. I got mine with 25k miles on it and still paid something like $35k for it. I paid it off in 2004 and could not be more pleased with this investment as I still use it everyday to haul Sand, Crushed Limestone, Bricks and all kinds of Landscaping materials and Patio Furniture and it never acts like I have overburdened it. I love my Chevy Truck as it has hung with me through 3 divorces and never let me down.
I have a '95 6.5l Turbo Diesel, single cab, longbox, 4x4, 250,000 miles -- spent it's life as my dad's farm/ranch rig, now I'm restoring it for a retirement in southern Alaska. It was my first car almost ten years ago and I will be it's last owner. Love that pickup.
I know nothing about cars and my truck is currently in the shop. Stumbled upon this video after a few others about my kind of truck, and I must say your editing and filming skills are awesome, this is just a good video.
The early/ mid 90s LT1 was a 5.7 litre 355....the only 5.7 litre offered in a c1500 and a K1500 was a a vortex 350....and yes in 1996 the vortec 5.7 got an intake/ computer upgrade that gave the vortec motor around 50 extra ponies
I've got 264,385 on my 97. Engine got new injection upgrade 3yrs ago. Starter, alternator, fule pump, power steering pump still worked but changed last year anyway. Lost the transmission at 235,000, it still worked but took a quart of fluid a week, " pump seal". Best truck in the world. Will never ever sell.
You said the engines are great "just don't ask it to do what it's not meant to do". I have a 94 C1500 Silverado I bought from my father in law. Stock it came with the 4.3L with the TBI. With a V6, rear wheel drive and stock leaf springs he cut a hole in the bed and welded in a hitch for a gooseneck which he used to haul a horse trailer full of donkeys, goats, generators and all sorts of heavy loads. The leaf springs would be maxed out and he would have it just screaming down the road hauling that trailer. Never a lot of maintenance, put 15 inch wheels with cheap Futura tires on it. That truck still did it's job, drove like a dream. Only major fix was he had the transmission rebuilt about 7 years ago. By the time I had it that motor was well on it's way out but still got me around just fine. Needed oil every week and the brake pads on the front were non-existent to the point of the metal part eating the rotor away. It got me around until I left for boot camp and left it with a friend. When she finally gave out was the day his wife couldn't get it up a hill without flooring it. He got a 350 for it and did the motor swap. Afterwards he took the 4.3 apart and found that almost all the piston rings in number 3 cylinder we're gone and had caused long, Wolverine type scratches down the cylinder wall. Other pistons were missing pieces of rings and they could be found in the pan. I just think it's remarkable how that engine could be so abused and yet it would still run day in and day out. I will always love these trucks and the small block Chevy. I'm happy to say now that truck has brand new suspension and brakes. A now carbureted 350 and an easier life getting me back and forth to work each day. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Long live the Small Block Chevy.
Great video young man! These trucks are amazing! I have a '95 Cheyenne K2500 4x4, 5.7 automatic. Keys, heater, FM/AM radio, roll up windows & an 8ft bed that never needs made! 201,000 miles & runs strong. It's my weekend work truck and winter plow truck. My only problem is it shifts really hard from 1st to 2nd gear, otherwise no other issues. I plan on keeping it forever.
Put a bottle of lucas transmission fix in it I'm on my 3rd bottle 98 silverado don't worry about draining anything out of transmission it immediately cleared my hard 1 and 2 shift its as thick as honey but will thin out follow instructions on bottle 4l60e transmissions respond very well with lucas
My first truck not counting a S10 that was falling apart literally and wouldn't even do 55mph. Mines got 215k miles, beautiful interior, rusted and beat up exterior. Runs like a top. Parts on these trucks are incredibly easy to come by, and they're decent to work on.
Got a 02' ZR2 Blazer 4.3 w/ 300k & she runs better than my Wife's new Ford Escape & the AC blows colder! I love the Ole School trucks & cars that I can take a wrench too. Great info. 👍
I'm rebuilding a 1995 GMV C1500 for my daughter. It's going to be her first vehicle. It's a V8 5.7 liter trailer package. It has master flows as well it's a very nice truck.
I have a 99 chevy k2500 4x4 98k miles 8ft bed 5.7 350 vortec , 4l80e transmission. Love this truck. Though about selling it a few times because i don’t drive it enough but when i do drive it makes me love it all over again! Body is very clean small apple sized rot whole on the cab corner thats it .Rockers are solid . Frame is flaky but solid . No check engine or any warning lights heat, ac ,radio , everything works leather bench seat , manual 4x4 shifter . Sorry im blabbing lol just like this truck alot
I have a 94 Blazer with 247 K. Every thing he said is true & I love mine also. Planning paint next summer with a few more upgrades. The 88-94 door interiors are junk.
neighbor has a 1998 Chevy Cheyenne has 450,000 miles on it recently just started burning half a quart of oil every 500 miles great truck. My mom used to have a 1995 Chevy Silverado was a great truck cant remember what the issue was that caused it to end up being traded in I think the tyrod went out and at the time she wanted something different. my dad had a 1993 Chevy I cant remember what it was it was a 2 tone blue truck manual transmission I don't think he had any issues with it but when moms went out he decided he wanted something else as well. Mom got a 2012 avalanche and Dad got a 2009 Chevy Silverado both are great trucks but I definitely agree the looks of the older ones are much better. Silverado only has 65,000 miles on it the avalanche has 130,000 miles on it all those miles on both were driven by the engine in the trucks and not towed behind a tow truck like a ford would be.
Having both an 04 Tundra with 320k miles and a 97 GMC k2500, for 1/2 ton work go Toyota. I have the top of the line trim on the GMC, but the SR5 trim on the Toyota still feels much better. Electric motors on seat adjustments don’t last, one thing I don’t like about it. The Tundra has better seats, better ride, and a smoother running engine even with a timing belt. But for towing, get a C/K2500.
I have a 98' k1500 4wd with 95k miles on it. I live in the midwest and there are no rust holes in the body and there is hardly any on the frame. I bring it to a self-serve car wash every couple of weeks during the winter to spray off the frame and rinse the body.
I have a 89 C1500 (see profile pic) with 120k miles and a 97 K1500 Z71 with 162k on the odo, both with the 350. Love em both and really dig the one year medium metallic blue on my 97.
I had a 1996 Chevy Silverado had to put three intake manifold gaskets on it. Also had piston slap. I’m not mistaking they said the connecting rods pistons and wrist pins are all machines in China.
My 1998 OBS had the same tail light issues. Taillights but no break light flashing I replaced all the bulbs and brake light switch, it turns out it was the brake fuse relay in the fuse box under the hood the prongs were loose not holding the square chip in tight. I'm going to be soldering for tighter connection.
I've owned seven obs trucks and still have two right now(98 k2500 4x4 454 & 96 k1500 350). Looking for a third(2wd single cab) to slam but the prices are skyrocketing.
I own a 95 2500 and I definitely agree. Got it for 1500$ and it got better gas than my cousins 2016 ram 1500. I got rid of it recently only because I got tired of the pickup truck style truck still runs perfectly. If I had the extended cab would probably still have it. But regular cab is too useless to carry all my tools in
It is literally how the owner takes care of his rig. Anything can run great and be everlasting, if people would just take care of their rides. Currently, my 91 f150 and 94 1500 are competing with each other on which will last longer. So far so good, it's been a long time and they still start right up, and takes me where I want. But. Out of all the rides I've owned, and that's a lot, I've noticed that the vortec engines have a lot of factory faults. Sensors, relays, etc etc. Also. I will say, that the 350 tbi and the 300 straight 6 are the best engines.
2 - 1988’s 1 - 1992 1 - 1993 2 - 1995’s 1 - 1996 2 - 1997’s Never had a minutes worth of trouble out of any of them !! I also had a Ford truck with the 300 Inline 6 in it as well !! I’ll take the 1988-1998 GM trucks over that Ford with the 300 inline 6 in it every day of the week !!
The engine designation is L 31 R, r is the 8th digit in the vin code the LT 1 is early 90s Firebird Camaro Corvette engine I don't know the code for the 305 ci engine and don't really care your totally correct about the tailgates lol
You're absolutely right about the GM TRUCKS of the late 90s they were the best ones they ever made it's so sad to see how poor the quality is on the new ones ones with the outrageous price
My Father in law purchased new (white) 1990 Chevrolet WT-1500 4.3 V-6 engine, 5-speed manual Trans. You had to know this guy, he was an easy on the vehicle type of driver except he had no business having a stick - shift, however he always purchased manual transmission equipped vehicles $$$ anyway this man would lug the engine all the time by shifting way too soon, grind the reverse gear by not coming to a complete stop before grabbing reverse. This was the way he drove the truck from day one leaving the dealership all the way too 212,000 miles. At this point the truck needed major repairs but was still running and driving. Just think if he would have changed the oil at sooner intervals and not 10,000 + miles. This truck got no love at all. He would drive with black thick oil till the oil light would come on at stops, then and only then would he add oil to bring it to the full mark, and keep on driving. The end of his ownership with the truck was because the engine had passed a lot of oil into the exhaust system, plugged up the Cat Converter so it would not pass a California smog test, he sold the truck as is for parts or restoration.
The 97-03 f150s are good they got the 2valve 4.6 v8 which was a good engine. really reliable nice seats on the inside nice nostalgic 90s Amazon green colored color on the outside , paid two grand for a 98 it now has 187,000 on it, still runs smooth. only complaint is loose steering which I heard is common on fords. Getting any Chevy, dodge or ford truck from the 90s or early 2000s and restoring it is a way better option than wasting 50 grand on the new ones
My 94 I like it a lot don’t get me wrong but when you have salt on the roads, cab corners, rockers and fenders are starting to rust. I’ve had to put a alot of money in it sadly. Everything beside my front end work has been all done right in my garage it’s simple. Just too bad it burns oil but it has 150,000 on it and I have good bets it will go another 100k when I decide to upgrade to a better condition obs
i have this truck but it is a disaster from a cosmetic standpoint but it runs perfectly fine, the body and most of the original parts have about 401,000 miles. i have no idea how many people had it before me
Just my opinion and just saying because I'm chevy fan but are dodge, ford brothers I wouldn't want yall to fade away I enjoy having fun sharing the road with yall it about brings to tier to my eyes hearing the history like my fathers buddy asked me to help him out with rewiring Cummins motor it's a tow truck and square body with litters saying dodge I remember I was like 7 or 8 years old last square body what my father had 73 ford 150 dam good looking truck and bad mother fucking truck but 7 or 8 years I crawled up underneath truck with wrench telling me drop oil pan but from kid who raised by that type father who drove semi for over 50 some on years and was born in 1953 yeah I'm born in 97 my words we keep are dodge ford's and chevys
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literally i own one and this review made me want to buy another
HAHAHAHA... I have a 1993 and I sold my 1993 Eddy Bauer. I’ve been sick about it since I sold it. Watching this video just made me a thousand times sicker. The GMC Eddy Bauer is actually rare. I’m ready to throw up. Now I hate that I watched this video.
@@TimeToBeKind no shit eh, I didnt know GMC worked with Eddie Bauer. I assume your talking about the GMC suburban. I got a 97 yukon
@@cherch. They are great trucks. I got a 93 cheyenne reg cab 4x4. In real good shape. i just need to find a new tailgate because some @sshole stolen it when I was inside a store.
I own two.... and now I want another lol
I actually wanna go but my old one back which was a z71 1998 so I most likely will
Gm needs to build this exact truck model for its 50th birthday!! I’d definitely buy
This review is the most accurate description of my truck I've seen yet! 😆
I've got a Black '98 C/K 1500 Vortec V6, 2WD 3 Door Extended Cab. It's the most reliable piece of garbage I've ever driven in! I honestly want to fully restore it just because of how good of a model it is.
If you can I absolutely would
V8 or v6 what's up dude?
@@stephenhogue5567 v6 my guy
@@SpectralPotatoSP bro where can i find a work horse like that HEEEELP!!!!!!
@@rafaelramos2299 got mine from my brother hence the price of $150. Just keep your eyes peeled. anything with that body will be worth your money
I've got a 98 single cab k1500 with a 4.3 vortec pleasing to the eye and solid work truck, lets not forget how cheap parts are. this man is preaching facts
Same here .
98 k1500 black reg cab shortbed
320k, love this truck....
Paid 2, put 4 in it only for my PC of mind. Sold new in NH garage kept
It's been to Wyoming, Texas, Florida, Virginia all without issue.
Hell yea
Same but mine is 5.7 vortec engine really love the pull
I've got a 98 4.3. It's in my 95 YJ. Beast of an engine!
What mileage do you get...vs the larger 5.7 he mentioned?
Does yours pull a trailer ok?
"For those of you that don't have a flag🇺🇲 on the moon"
😂 Slayed me!!
Where does he say that?
@@Blondie77 he says it at 2:01
Subtle humor is the best humor 🤣
@@Smokinjo7208 thank you!
@@Blondie77
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Flags on the moon...😆😆😆
first 3 minutes and already made fun of ford, you got me subscribed
Lol, me too.
Will never get rid of mine!!!
98 k1500 v6 with 320k on her
Black reg cab shortbed .
Super clean . Best trucks compared to even today's 50,000 cost of new
100k 3 years later 😢
Sing it, bra. I have a 97 suburban and a 98 k1500. Totally love 'em, especially that they don't have hundreds of sensors wired through every inch of the body and drivetrain. Big wide seats, super comfy, and still looks great 25 years later. Pro tip: you can hide a compact 9mm in that overhead CD holder dealie.
My 96 C1500 Silverado 4.3L has 400k on the original engine/transmission and it still runs and shifts silky smooth. Have had it since 30k. Tail lights can be a problem until you come across a good circuit board set. And at this age, its the wiring that's starting to have problems. Keep changing the oil/transmission fluid and don't beat the crap out of your truck and your golden.
Best review hands down lol. But he's spot on the review. I worked on those engines and they are sweet to get in and out of any part needed replacement!
yeah what about them dumb ass spider injection stupidest
I don't have the pickup version but the SUV version. I own a black 1996 2500 4x4 Suburban SLT with the 7.4L 454 connected to a 4l80e trans and love it. Really reliable and easy to work on. This platform is a reliable workhorse while looking good doing it. It has 118k on it and I keep it clean inside and out. I keep it in the garage because every time it's in the driveway I get several people coming to my door asking if I want to sell it. I also have a 2004 1500 Suburban 4x4 with the 5.3L and a 4l60e trans with 206k on it and is still running very strong with all original drive train still in it. I love them both and don't think I will ever sell or get rid of them. I plan on passing them on to my boys later when they have their families.
I was able to buy a 94 Silverado for 2k... that’s all no catch. I’ve had it for like half a year now no issues besides an antifreeze leak which I already fixed. Getting it painted now. These trucks are the best
I just bought a 90 5.7L and the amount of space the engine bay has is insane, my daily is a 350z and let me tell you everything in that engine compartment is crammed in
I just got one for $3k. Plan on spending another $7k or so fixing it up but then I know I’ll have that truck for life.
I have a 93 chevy C1500 4.3 with 320,000 miles! Like the old Bob seger song......"like a rock" Back in the 90s Chevy trucks were "the heartbeat of America" Not so much anymore.
I'm 16 and bought a 97 C/K1500 Silverado for my first vehicle. I will never regret it
Hands down the best square body Chevy of all times
I replaces the alternator in the parking lot of an O'Riley with nothing more then 2 box wrenches they had in the back. Love this truck.
Try doing that with a Ford. 🙄
I have a 97 2500. It’s a tank 8ft bed
2wd
Best work truck ever
I have a 2000 GMC C3500HD. They were sold as Cab & Chassis trucks. They're the same body-style as yours, except for a filler panel between the grill and bumper because of the massive frame. Mine has the short wheelbase with a utility bed, but I'm building an 8 ft. flatbed for it. It has the 7.4 Vortec (454), 4L80E trans, Dana 80 rear end, I-beam front axle with leaf springs all the way around. It was the first year for 4-wheel disc brakes. They're unique trucks.
Quick correction. These don't have LT1 engines, LT1 never came in any trucks. 96-98 use the "Vortec" small block chevys which still has a conventional distributor. They are considered vortecs because of the cylinder head design which is similar to the LT1 but without the reverse flow cooling system and made out of iron rather than aluminum.
My father in law has a 97 Silverado 4×4 with 33,000 miles ,it's mint
You did a good job, of pick up Chevy 1997, from 88 to 99 engines goods with no issues, sounds good G.
i own a 2006 5.3l silverodo im 41 years old the best car i ever got !!!! (524 439 km) still running fine
It’s not an LT1 it’s an L31.
Got a 94 sierra c1500 Stepside with 94k original miles and it runs like a champ. It's super clean and used as a date night ride with the wife!
I have a 98 Chevy Cheyenne EXT cab C1500 Rough shape when i got her. I just got full body repair and paint job. That truck has never let me down!
I have a 2000 5.7 C2500 "Classic" Crew Cab, Short Bed. LS trim package. It has all the appearance of of the 96-99 Crew Cab, but was built the same year as the next gen body style's that dropped in 2000. It's awesome and I LOVE IT.
I have a Blue 1997 Chevrolet Silverado C 1500 pickup that came with the Texas Paint Package that withstands Extreme UV rays and I love it. 190,000 miles on it and had to change the drivers side headlight today and will do the other one as well and the high beams too. I was warned about blowing the head gasket at 100k miles, and at 97k, it blew on me. It spent a day in the shop and $1,000 dollars later, I had the engine completely re-gasketed. I have also found that you can and will burn up the Gas tank sending unit if you run it with less than a quarter tank of gas in it. I have worked as an Electrician and have driven my truck in 43 states and worn out 3 sets of tires on it. The Steering is acting up a little now but I have new sway bar links and a power steering pump to change out, but as long as you take care of these trucks, they will run forever. I got mine with 25k miles on it and still paid something like $35k for it. I paid it off in 2004 and could not be more pleased with this investment as I still use it everyday to haul Sand, Crushed Limestone, Bricks and all kinds of Landscaping materials and Patio Furniture and it never acts like I have overburdened it. I love my Chevy Truck as it has hung with me through 3 divorces and never let me down.
Did you replace pitman and idler arms also
I have a '95 6.5l Turbo Diesel, single cab, longbox, 4x4, 250,000 miles -- spent it's life as my dad's farm/ranch rig, now I'm restoring it for a retirement in southern Alaska. It was my first car almost ten years ago and I will be it's last owner. Love that pickup.
I just picked up a 96 C 3500 Dually with a 454 Vortec. I just fell in love with that thing right away
I have one of these. I didn't know the cab opens up. Thanks for showing me that.
I know nothing about cars and my truck is currently in the shop. Stumbled upon this video after a few others about my kind of truck, and I must say your editing and filming skills are awesome, this is just a good video.
The early/ mid 90s LT1 was a 5.7 litre 355....the only 5.7 litre offered in a c1500 and a K1500 was a a vortex 350....and yes in 1996 the vortec 5.7 got an intake/ computer upgrade that gave the vortec motor around 50 extra ponies
They also made the 305 vortec 96 to 98
I love my 1995 Chevy Silverado C1500.💙
I have me one and I love it, I got it on OfferUp for $7,500 it’s lifted and has tinted windows, Just can’t beat a Chevy 🇺🇸
Don’t have problems with door handles until the door bushings break. When they break, the geometry changes causing the strain on the links
Have a 1998 z71.. .. runs strong.. no problem.. love it
"There is plenty of room on either side and its easy to work on." As a Subaru owner I felt this one hard.
I've got 264,385 on my 97. Engine got new injection upgrade 3yrs ago. Starter, alternator, fule pump, power steering pump still worked but changed last year anyway. Lost the transmission at 235,000, it still worked but took a quart of fluid a week, " pump seal". Best truck in the world. Will never ever sell.
I got a 1998 k1500 with 225832 miles and it's still running strong I love alot.
I also have a 97 with 5.7 with 110,000 it's just now breaking it in I'm the second owner love my truck
You said the engines are great "just don't ask it to do what it's not meant to do".
I have a 94 C1500 Silverado I bought from my father in law. Stock it came with the 4.3L with the TBI. With a V6, rear wheel drive and stock leaf springs he cut a hole in the bed and welded in a hitch for a gooseneck which he used to haul a horse trailer full of donkeys, goats, generators and all sorts of heavy loads. The leaf springs would be maxed out and he would have it just screaming down the road hauling that trailer. Never a lot of maintenance, put 15 inch wheels with cheap Futura tires on it. That truck still did it's job, drove like a dream. Only major fix was he had the transmission rebuilt about 7 years ago. By the time I had it that motor was well on it's way out but still got me around just fine. Needed oil every week and the brake pads on the front were non-existent to the point of the metal part eating the rotor away. It got me around until I left for boot camp and left it with a friend. When she finally gave out was the day his wife couldn't get it up a hill without flooring it. He got a 350 for it and did the motor swap. Afterwards he took the 4.3 apart and found that almost all the piston rings in number 3 cylinder we're gone and had caused long, Wolverine type scratches down the cylinder wall. Other pistons were missing pieces of rings and they could be found in the pan.
I just think it's remarkable how that engine could be so abused and yet it would still run day in and day out. I will always love these trucks and the small block Chevy.
I'm happy to say now that truck has brand new suspension and brakes. A now carbureted 350 and an easier life getting me back and forth to work each day. Best vehicle I have ever owned.
Long live the Small Block Chevy.
Great video young man!
These trucks are amazing! I have a '95 Cheyenne K2500 4x4, 5.7 automatic. Keys, heater, FM/AM radio, roll up windows & an 8ft bed that never needs made! 201,000 miles & runs strong. It's my weekend work truck and winter plow truck. My only problem is it shifts really hard from 1st to 2nd gear, otherwise no other issues. I plan on keeping it forever.
Put a bottle of lucas transmission fix in it I'm on my 3rd bottle 98 silverado don't worry about draining anything out of transmission it immediately cleared my hard 1 and 2 shift its as thick as honey but will thin out follow instructions on bottle 4l60e transmissions respond very well with lucas
My first truck not counting a S10 that was falling apart literally and wouldn't even do 55mph. Mines got 215k miles, beautiful interior, rusted and beat up exterior. Runs like a top.
Parts on these trucks are incredibly easy to come by, and they're decent to work on.
Got a 02' ZR2 Blazer 4.3 w/ 300k & she runs better than my Wife's new Ford Escape & the AC blows colder!
I love the Ole School trucks & cars that I can take a wrench too. Great info. 👍
We did a review on the S10 platform trucks, one day I'd love to get a blazer and jimmy for the SUV style review. Thanks for watching!
I'm rebuilding a 1995 GMV C1500 for my daughter. It's going to be her first vehicle. It's a V8 5.7 liter trailer package. It has master flows as well it's a very nice truck.
My daily driver is a 1998 GMC SLE 5.7 , 308000 miles. Bought new.
Project is a 97 Crew Cab dually 5.7.
I have a 99 chevy k2500 4x4 98k miles 8ft bed 5.7 350 vortec , 4l80e transmission. Love this truck. Though about selling it a few times because i don’t drive it enough but when i do drive it makes me love it all over again! Body is very clean small apple sized rot whole on the cab corner thats it .Rockers are solid . Frame is flaky but solid . No check engine or any warning lights heat, ac ,radio , everything works leather bench seat , manual 4x4 shifter . Sorry im blabbing lol just like this truck alot
My 96 454 suburban k2500 slt 216k miles runs drives like new still looks nice really well built not like today's shit.
I just acquired a 93 gmt 400 and was shocked it has a 5.7 instead of a 305
I love my 2012 ❤ 🇺🇸 can’t wait till I can get my hands on a 2020 with the 6.2
I have a 94 Blazer with 247 K. Every thing he said is true & I love mine also. Planning paint next summer with a few more upgrades. The 88-94 door interiors are junk.
neighbor has a 1998 Chevy Cheyenne has 450,000 miles on it recently just started burning half a quart of oil every 500 miles great truck. My mom used to have a 1995 Chevy Silverado was a great truck cant remember what the issue was that caused it to end up being traded in I think the tyrod went out and at the time she wanted something different. my dad had a 1993 Chevy I cant remember what it was it was a 2 tone blue truck manual transmission I don't think he had any issues with it but when moms went out he decided he wanted something else as well. Mom got a 2012 avalanche and Dad got a 2009 Chevy Silverado both are great trucks but I definitely agree the looks of the older ones are much better. Silverado only has 65,000 miles on it the avalanche has 130,000 miles on it all those miles on both were driven by the engine in the trucks and not towed behind a tow truck like a ford would be.
I have a 1994 c3500. I’ve completely rebuilt the drivetrain and steering. It’s 1994 new. This truck will last me the rest of my life.
Having both an 04 Tundra with 320k miles and a 97 GMC k2500, for 1/2 ton work go Toyota. I have the top of the line trim on the GMC, but the SR5 trim on the Toyota still feels much better. Electric motors on seat adjustments don’t last, one thing I don’t like about it. The Tundra has better seats, better ride, and a smoother running engine even with a timing belt. But for towing, get a C/K2500.
I’m enjoying this in my 94 K2500 with a 454
I have a 98' k1500 4wd with 95k miles on it. I live in the midwest and there are no rust holes in the body and there is hardly any on the frame. I bring it to a self-serve car wash every couple of weeks during the winter to spray off the frame and rinse the body.
Still have the 1993 k 1500 I bought new from the dealer- 175k miles
1:59 oooooooh shot’s fired 🇺🇸
I have a 89 C1500 (see profile pic) with 120k miles and a 97 K1500 Z71 with 162k on the odo, both with the 350. Love em both and really dig the one year medium metallic blue on my 97.
I have a 94 Silverado 350tbi Z71 with 355,267 mi...ran it 8 degrees of timing and lots of bolt ons...blue entered the vortec hp territory
I had a 1996 Chevy Silverado had to put three intake manifold gaskets on it. Also had piston slap. I’m not mistaking they said the connecting rods pistons and wrist pins are all machines in China.
I have a extended cab long box with 180,000 and have had no problems with it since I bought it.
My 1998 OBS had the same tail light issues. Taillights but no break light flashing I replaced all the bulbs and brake light switch, it turns out it was the brake fuse relay in the fuse box under the hood the prongs were loose not holding the square chip in tight. I'm going to be soldering for tighter connection.
I've owned seven obs trucks and still have two right now(98 k2500 4x4 454 & 96 k1500 350). Looking for a third(2wd single cab) to slam but the prices are skyrocketing.
If you're keeping the 8.25" IFS, then the '99 Tahoe / Suburban stuff is best for '88-'98 K1500s.
My brother had the WT with the 4.3 and it has 350k. Makes tris everywhere
I own a 95 2500 and I definitely agree. Got it for 1500$ and it got better gas than my cousins 2016 ram 1500. I got rid of it recently only because I got tired of the pickup truck style truck still runs perfectly. If I had the extended cab would probably still have it. But regular cab is too useless to carry all my tools in
Mopar nut: 98.5 for the half cab doors. You’re welcome… 😄
It is literally how the owner takes care of his rig. Anything can run great and be everlasting, if people would just take care of their rides. Currently, my 91 f150 and 94 1500 are competing with each other on which will last longer. So far so good, it's been a long time and they still start right up, and takes me where I want. But. Out of all the rides I've owned, and that's a lot, I've noticed that the vortec engines have a lot of factory faults. Sensors, relays, etc etc. Also. I will say, that the 350 tbi and the 300 straight 6 are the best engines.
2 - 1988’s
1 - 1992
1 - 1993
2 - 1995’s
1 - 1996
2 - 1997’s
Never had a minutes worth of trouble out of any of them !!
I also had a Ford truck with the 300 Inline 6 in it as well !!
I’ll take the 1988-1998 GM trucks over that Ford with the 300 inline 6 in it every day of the week !!
I replaced my taillights w/ the LED package. Much brighter in every regard, and no bulbs.
The engine designation is L 31 R, r is the 8th digit in the vin code the LT 1 is early 90s Firebird Camaro Corvette engine I don't know the code for the 305 ci engine and don't really care your totally correct about the tailgates lol
You're absolutely right about the GM TRUCKS of the late 90s they were the best ones they ever made it's so sad to see how poor the quality is on the new ones ones with the outrageous price
I have a early 94 Chevy Silverado extended cab short bed z71 version of the gmt400 still great trucks!!
I feel like it’s rare to see a full sized 4 door dually 3500 in that 97 model I’ve only notice 2 of them within a year
My Father in law purchased new (white) 1990 Chevrolet WT-1500 4.3 V-6 engine, 5-speed manual Trans. You had to know this guy, he was an easy on the vehicle type of driver except he had no business having a stick - shift, however he always purchased manual transmission equipped vehicles $$$ anyway this man would lug the engine all the time by shifting way too soon, grind the reverse gear by not coming to a complete stop before grabbing reverse. This was the way he drove the truck from day one leaving the dealership all the way too 212,000 miles. At this point the truck needed major repairs but was still running and driving. Just think if he would have changed the oil at sooner intervals and not 10,000 + miles. This truck got no love at all. He would drive with black thick oil till the oil light would come on at stops, then and only then would he add oil to bring it to the full mark, and keep on driving. The end of his ownership with the truck was because the engine had passed a lot of oil into the exhaust system, plugged up the Cat Converter so it would not pass a California smog test, he sold the truck as is for parts or restoration.
97 K1500 Z71 4x4 Extended cab sitting on 17" All Terrain tires with 300,000 body miles on the dash!!!!
great video man
@Grumpy Monkey Garage bro where can i find one of them BTW GREAT VIDEO AND KNOWLEDGE. SUPER informative thanks bro
I love my 96 k1500. I must admit the 97-03 ford's are great too.
Blasphemy!
The 97-03 f150s are good they got the 2valve 4.6 v8 which was a good engine. really reliable nice seats on the inside nice nostalgic 90s Amazon green colored color on the outside , paid two grand for a 98 it now has 187,000 on it, still runs smooth. only complaint is loose steering which I heard is common on fords. Getting any Chevy, dodge or ford truck from the 90s or early 2000s and restoring it is a way better option than wasting 50 grand on the new ones
Obs is a awesome truck
This dude should see my brothers 98 dashboard🤣🤣🤣
Get one for 3 4 thou
I have a 97 Silverado and I had trouble with my tailgate
I had a 98. The pistons slapped like a jackhammer every morning.
98 3/4 ton
99 burb
Great trucks both have the 350
Rusty and trusty
My 94 I like it a lot don’t get me wrong but when you have salt on the roads, cab corners, rockers and fenders are starting to rust. I’ve had to put a alot of money in it sadly. Everything beside my front end work has been all done right in my garage it’s simple. Just too bad it burns oil but it has 150,000 on it and I have good bets it will go another 100k when I decide to upgrade to a better condition obs
Love it you are right on.....
Fords made great trucks in the mid 90s as well. Let’s just keep it real here
My tailgate is fucked but you are right
Good review im fixing to buy a 95 thats in killer shap im thinking its going to make a nice back n forth to work truck
Really cool rview ;) like your comparing to other trucks
Absolutely love your humor!
Dodge did the dual suicide ext. cab doors in 1998.
i have this truck but it is a disaster from a cosmetic standpoint but it runs perfectly fine, the body and most of the original parts have about 401,000 miles. i have no idea how many people had it before me
YES .
Just my opinion and just saying because I'm chevy fan but are dodge, ford brothers I wouldn't want yall to fade away I enjoy having fun sharing the road with yall it about brings to tier to my eyes hearing the history like my fathers buddy asked me to help him out with rewiring Cummins motor it's a tow truck and square body with litters saying dodge I remember I was like 7 or 8 years old last square body what my father had 73 ford 150 dam good looking truck and bad mother fucking truck but 7 or 8 years I crawled up underneath truck with wrench telling me drop oil pan but from kid who raised by that type father who drove semi for over 50 some on years and was born in 1953 yeah I'm born in 97 my words we keep are dodge ford's and chevys
I have a 1997 2500 with 348,000 miles. Original engine and no leaks. Love my truck.
269k good to hear!!!
@@arresthillary9502 115k 1995 chevy k1500
@@arresthillary9502689k and 467k obs ford lol Chevy won’t make it that far
Which engine do you have in it?
@@tristancanty7908 5.7 1995 k1500