I had a 1997 Silverado that did not have any third door. I think maybe the early run ones didn't have option?. I just googled the 97 just to make sure because I just couldn't remember . Sure enough the pictures don't lie. I worked with a guy that had a truck just like mine but his was a 1998 1/2 . This half year model is when the Silverado started as the name of the model not a trim level. His tailgate didn't have the large chrome band across it, just Silverado at bottom corner. I sure miss that 1997 truck. If I could put that body on my 07 (nnbs) ,with four doors of course I would be happy. The size of these trucks have gotten out of hand.
While at the Chicago auto show I looked at the new Colorado/ Canyon and the crewcab-longbed was pretty close to size of my old 97. By the way that new Canyon is sharp looking .