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sunkenloot New Member

sunkenloot

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Ok, please forgive me. I might as well be blind when it comes to trucks. This is my first truck and was an impulse buy. I love this beast! I would like some confirmation that I have the right terms and whatnot so when I buy parts I get the right stuff (flowmater system). Here is what I got so far.

 

1997 K1500 Z71

Extended cab. no third door

Short bed (i think?)

5.7 Vortec

 

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I wish I could find a history reference site for these trucks because didnt the 97 Z71 only come in a couple different configurations.

 

 

Again, Im sorry but, I am learning!

::Note to self...search forum for torsion bar cranking to find out what in the hell I keep reading about!:: :)

RobDarden Enthusiast

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It looks like a standard bed, not a short bed - not 100% sure though.

 

No need to apologize for asking a question. Some people get upset when the same question is asked over and over, but don't let it bother you. There are many people online here to help.

abogoto Enthusiast

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:) nice truck! I just sold my 97 GMC 4x4 5.7 (best motor ever) had 138,000 miles and still going strong. I done alot of work to it so if I can help you out on yours just ask, I bought the repair manuel, you will need this (great help) if you are going to do most of your repairs yourself. I wanted to keep my truck, but the wife wouldn't hear of it. Ended up with a 2003 extra cab (wing doors) stepside chevy.

J45p3r Enthusiast

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The specs you have look good. I think either short or standard bed is probably a good term for the old style trucks. There were only 2 options at the time I think (6.5' and 8' beds).

2kwolfgang Enthusiast

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That is a 6.5' bed

97 Z71's came with the gas charged Bilstein shocks.

You should have the 4L60E transmission

Should be around 255hp and 335lb/ft torque.

mf66 Enthusiast

mf66

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Just sold my 1998 Z71 (same color as yours, but mine had third door) It had 342,000 KMS on it......awesome truck. Enjoy your new ride!!

ma96782 Enthusiast

ma96782

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Get yourself down to the dealership and have them run the VIN# to get RPO codes..........it will tell you a whole lot about your truck..........they'll print it out for you........usually for free.

 

You'll be glad you did. Something to keep with the truck for future ref.

 

Looks like you got the: ecsb

 

E- extended

C- cab

S- short

B- bed

 

 

Aloha, Mark

OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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It looks like a standard bed, not a short bed - not 100% sure though.

 

No need to apologize for asking a question.  Some people get upset when the same question is asked over and over, but don't let it bother you.  There are many people online here to help.

 

 

 

 

OBS regular beds were refered to as "short bed". The short short bed is a pretty new thing. Now they have short, reg and long.

 

Ok, please forgive me. I might as well be blind when it comes to trucks. This is my first truck and was an impulse buy. I love this beast! I would like some confirmation that I have the right terms and whatnot so when I buy parts I get the right stuff (flowmater system). Here is what I got so far.

 

1997 K1500 Z71

Extended cab. no third door

Short bed (i think?)

5.7 Vortec

 

Great looking truck. Z71's could be ordered in pretty much any body style level, but if I'm correct they all had to be Silverado/Sierra SLE.

sunkenloot New Member

sunkenloot

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Thanks guys for all the info. I think I will go down to the dealer. Im also going to pick up a service manual for it as well.

 

 

Here are some new pics. I took off the brush bumper in the front, took off the barb-wire pinstripe and added a set of 285-75-16 BFG M/T.

 

The last pic on here is why I have a busted headlamp already. I was rolling down the freeway at about 70 and this little sucker got flipped up in the air and impailed itself into my light. Put a nice chink the brush bumper as well. I also ride a Harley, I just thank my lucky stars I wasnt on the bike. At the height that hit the truck it would have done serious or possibly fatal damage. I guess that makes my truck my very own lucky charm.

 

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