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Well, I finally broke down and bought a truck for errands, hauling stuff, etc. I didn't have too much cash in hand, so a 99+ truck was out. I always liked this body style, so I now own this 93.

 

I worked at a Chevy dealership as a teenager, but I don't remember many of this particular set up being sold, at least not when I worked there in 1989 or 1990. It is the 4.3 V6 5 speed set up, yet it is a Silverado with power windows and door locks, nicer seat and door panels, etc. I hadn't seen a V6 5 speed with the highest level trim package before.

 

I don't have any decent pics yet, it is raining out now, so I took a quick shot out the window of my house.

 

Runs great....now the minor fixes begin!

 

Edited to add: In this picture, it doesn't look like a beater because you can't see all its flaws, but it has many, especially on the driver's side!

 

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M J Enthusiast

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calling that a beater is an insult to those who drive trucks that dont look that good and are older, but i still love mine

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calling that a beater is an insult to those who drive trucks that dont look that good and are older, but i still love mine

 

 

 

 

Well, it is one of those that looks good from a distance....when you get closer it looks more like a beater! I call it that because it needs some work and it has almost 200K on the odometer....but it sure runs good.

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im not really offended, but yeah make it the new project truck. how much did u get that for?

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Good looking truck!! I've always liked that body style.

 

My wife even commented when I bought my '07 Classic that it would never look as good as the 88-98 body style.

 

Can you take some interior shots too?

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im not really offended, but yeah make it the new project truck. how much did u get that for?

 

 

 

 

 

After a few minor repairs I'll have about $2300 in it; it has a brand new clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and pilot bearing. No rust (other than a minor surface patch here and there) A/C & heat works, and it has a Sony CD player, so not too bad for the $ I guess.

 

I was hoping I could get a truck for working on the rentals and hauling around the four wheeler cheap; it was an added benefit that it looks pretty decent too.

 

As far as upgrades, I'll probably tint the windows first so the interior doesn't go any further downhill in the Oklahoma sun.

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Good looking truck!!  I've always liked that body style.

 

My wife even commented when I bought my '07 Classic that it would never look as good as the 88-98 body style.

 

Can you take some interior shots too?

 

 

 

 

Thanks...

 

Here are a few; pics aren't that great but you get the idea. I'll leave off the pics of the exterior dents and dings for now!

 

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I was glad to see the jack and hardware was all there

 

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Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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Beater?

 

Jesus Christ that think is f**king showroom.

 

Wanna sell it to me?  :seeya:

 

 

 

 

I'm sure he would for a "showroom" price :D

 

 

That's about exactly what I'm looking for. Not having a pickup for the first time pretty much since I started driving has been driving me nutso. I just need me a beater to haul the quad and make trips to Home Depot.

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Trips to Home Depot among other things is why I got my truck, but I had no choice to get brand new.

 

I'd LOVE to find a truck like this one though.

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Thanks for the compliments.

 

I am mostly showing the better parts of the truck, what you don't see yet is that the dash is cracked, seats and carpets have stains that probably aren't coming out no matter what I try, and the windshield is cracked pretty good (no leaks though). Plenty of dents too, although most are smaller.

 

Steering is a little sloppy, but not too bad. Speakers play, but are shot. Driver's door isn't original and it needs new front shocks. Power window on driver's side is a little slow and the power locks only work on the second try. Door panels and some of the hardware is pretty loose, but some of that can be corrected.

 

Wipers don't work, but I have already got some advice on fixing that on the pre-99 section on this board.

 

But it does have a lot going for it....a good full sized spare, factory alloys are in good shape and I am amazed at how much power a 4.3 V6 has (keep in mind this is not the 200hp version) when you mate it with a 5 speed. The engine was also rebuilt a few years ago, so that doesn't hurt.

 

I was happy to see the cruise control and all the gauges work too....oil pressure is good.

 

I'll keep updating as I find stuff, it is fun to share a find like this. Most shortbeds this body style (and older) don't seem to be in mostly 'stock form' any more.

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Up for sale soon as it looks like twins are on the way! I'll post in the For Sale section pretty soon. It now has new Sony speakers and a new sliding rear glass.

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