Points have been changed to electronic ignition. Like most other blue collar projects, this build will be all budget, with an emphasis on salvaging or repairing most of the original equipment. Driver convenience features include power steering and power brakes with factory front discs the master cylinder and brakes booster were upgraded in 2006. A host of trim packages emerged during this generation, and serve as rolling proof that some truck buyers indeed preferred their pickups to play as well as work. Once the shift from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive was made, the vehicle could be driven at any forward or reverse speed.
Several aftermarket conversion companies offered a 4x4 version with either a or front axle. Reason for selling is I am retiring and am selling my classics to spend more time traveling. An aftermarket cassette stereo has been installed and accessory gauges include a tachometer, oil pressure, and ammeter. These replaced the outdated and inadequate lap belts previously used. Most important of these were a drop-center ladder frame, allowing the cab to sit lower, and independent front suspension, giving an almost car-like ride in a truck. Hearing all the right things, he gave the seller a deposit and booked a flight to check it out in person before sealing the deal. The truck was custom ordered and delivered to P.
In both series, the 'Highlander package' included special color-coordinated cloth inserts and additional trim colors and insulation. Along with the name change, came other major improvements and tweaks for the final model year of the conventional cab pickups. Low and Low Loc applied reduction gearing with or without lock, depending on the mode selected. Joe detailed the engine bay with neat add-ons including Proform slant-edge valve covers and matching air cleaner, and a core support and radiator filler panel from Brothers Trucks. The system could be manually shifted into High Loc which locked the center differential for a locked 50:50 torque split. It began as a southern vehicle with a very clean body and frame, now modified to look sharp and sound mean as a street hot rod.
Steering controls included variable-ratio steering gear with optional power assist. Four drive modes were offered: Two High, Four High, Neutral, and Four Low. There was some overlap in 1999—2002 model years. These packages consisted mostly of comfort features — nicer interiors, more padding and insulation, carpet, chrome trim and upper and lower side molding and tailgate trim. This change was made due to the window track loosening over time.
Completely stock and unmodified, the truck even came with the stock standard 235ci straight-six cylinder engine. Again, engineers turned to wind tunnels to resculpt the front end with new sheet metal, reducing areas which could hinder and cause drag. These packages consisted mostly of comfort features — nicer interiors, more padding and insulation, carpet, chrome trim, and upper and lower side molding and tailgate trim. In 1993 the bad publicity generated by the Dateline story spawned several class action lawsuits. Since pickup cargo boxes are easy to replace, many pickup owners switch boxes as a matter of style preferences. Clean title in my name.
A sleeker front bow-like look emerged, similar to a ship's with the front end being gently swept back from the center. One of the main additions to the 1991—2000 years is that it introduced the 305 cu in a traditional 5. The sidesaddle fuel tanks themselves, were found to have a highly resistant to crushing or crumpling from a side impact. The screw provided a way to adjust the gap in the window track. Some sellers may respond within minutes, others may take a few hours or up to one day to respond. With a freshly designed front end and the availability of everything from Fleetside to Stepside and even Camper styles with numerous engine combinations, the options list offered the buyer countless choices.
The verdict was later overturned by an appeals court and the case settled before it could be re-tried. Heavy-duty towing equipment was available for both C and K-Series pickups, such as the Trailering Special package included power steering, uprated , and uprated , 7-pin trailer electrics connector, heavy-duty cooler, heavy-duty cooler, and a trailer hitch. All other parts are original factory equipment as ordered by the original owner. The two mirror options are the camper style and west coast style mirrors. Service receipts are said to date back several years and an oil change was reportedly performed less than a year ago. Fleetside pickups outnumber stepsides as much as 20 to one on the road today, due to their practicality.
For the first Chevrolet C Series, made from 1911 to 1913, see the first Chevy. The bench seat, carpet, headliner, three-spoke steering wheel and rarely-seen tilt steering column, inner door panels, dashboard and gear shift are all in excellent order. In the true spirit of an Apache warrior, we take a 56-year old survivor from the graveyard and restore the once proud workhorse back to daily driver status using a common sense blend of stock replacement components with a touch of modern technology for efficiency. All 2-wheel drive trucks came with independent front suspension, while 4x4's used a conventional solid axle with leaf springs. You do what Joe Lajoie of Broad Brook, Connecticut, did and go searching for just the right truck optioned like you would have done it back in the day. The new 1988 model trucks entered production December 8, 1986 at , , and the new plant.