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I have a k1500 rusted to sh*t. Daily driver. Love it. Smokes a bit but I'll run it till it dies idgaf. For a tbi 350 I'll get 600$ core. Got an LS for when I blow the 350. Love old Chevy's. Better than a non interchangeable ford 😂.
Hell yeah brother, I just picked up a 97 extra cab from California with a 5.7 and 130k. Belonged to an old lady who used it to go to church on sunday and get groceries
Great vid brother and assessment. I bought a 1994 fleetside reg cab shortbed two-tone 4x4 in great shape 2014 for $5000, just sold it a couple weeks ago for $7500. AC didnt work, intake gasket was leaking. I loved it so much, but had to pass her along. I was transparent with its issues. Prices are climbing on OBSs. Just bought a Victory Red 2000 Z71 Tahoe, kind of a rare find as OBS was a tweener year in 2000 on the Zs and Limiteds, two owner with 179K for $5000. The old man bought it with 50K, never pulled anything with it. He had all the hallmarks addressed, intake gaasket, inst cluster, brake lines, rear ac. It has some frame rust that I will address in Spring, treatable stage II, nothing major. I just put on some KO1s, and look forward to driving it in the snow. You are so right, it's great when you find a truck that rides so smooth, is so comfortable, and truly feels like it was built for you. The smiles per gallon cannot be beat with my hoe. hahaha
I have a manual 91 chevy I got before I turned 15, turned 15 a few months ago, I fit great it in at 6'2" 250lbs, my truck is currently a project truck for highschool wouldn't want to trade it, currently looking for part trucks, live in MN and the truck has a very little rust and frame is in really good condition for 263k miles
My favorite truck of all time is the 70s Dodge D/W200. I wanted one but I heard several times not to since its engine far outlives the rest of the vehicle..... But just bought a 97 Chevy C1500 Stepside and she's a beauty aswell with "only" 153k miles. Its here in Holland and its pretty rare to find such trucks with lower milage.
Have a 96 extended cab in that exact same color. I wasn’t a fan of the color when I first got it but it grew on me overtime. Sadly it has a 5.0 Vortec but I’m just going to enjoy it.
What in the world happy day here I didn't know you were back I feel dumb, binge watching it is. I got some catching up to do I love your videos good work man
Just bought a 1992 k1500 Silverado it has 240,000 mi on it but has a new motor and new transmission with only 10,000 miles on it from the original owner.. I only charge me $2,500 for it.. she's a beast
I looked for about two years before finding my '97 half ton extended cab, short box standard tranny with a canopy. It's called a Kodiak model because of the positraction rear end, block heater, heavy duty alternator and heater. Recently I cursed GM for not equipping these trucks with stainless steel brake lines, though. After having to add brake fluid a couple of times, I took it to a shop and found that one of my rear brake lines was rusted out with the other side not far behind. So always replace them with stainless lines if you're planning on keeping the truck a long time. To do that though, you'll probably have to do the job yourself since brake shops (at least mine) didn't stock stainless steel brake lines.
I got the 92 short bed 15 years done a battery and water pump. Thats it . Ive been a tech for 24 years and would never buy any brand truck made after 2009! They are all recycled plastic crap!!!
They are my favorite body style chevy made and you are spot on with everything you said about them but I can’t stand that damn 4L60E it was the absolute weakest link in anything ever built
If rebuilt properly though can be excellent. I had a a GM transmission guy\ MasterTech for GM. Rebuild one for me addressing all the weak links and it was an excellent transmission. daylight to dark
Great trucks to daily, they guzzle gas but who gives a shit, parts for them are cheap and easy to find, word of advice for anyone interested in buying one, try to go with one that came with a 700r4, correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the last year of the 700r4 in these trucks was 1992, but at the end of the day these trucks for the price are an all around win
I've got a 97 Z71 in medium metallic blue (one year color) I picked up for 500 bucks with a blown trans. Are those 15 inch pro comp 69 series rims yer sitting on? I'm looking for some shinier classic rims instead of the 90s swirl rims it came with.
I love those old Chevys whether it be a Monte Carlo or Silverado I’m looking at a 2002 Silverado never owned a truck but I’m thinking of picking it up for a steal
88-98 always look damn good
88 to 99
@@johnnyrocket6588 88-98 .there was a few 99 and even 2000s but the body style stopped being made in 98
@@THatChevyguy91 oh ok thanks, I have a 99 suburban
personally i like the 95-98 the interiors more then the 88-94 interior
@@ryanb8121 I love the interior of my 98 . Then if I want classic I'll jump in the 92 lol .
best truck ever made looks and reliability i have 3 of them im from texas all in mint condition no rust
Sell me one please my 2014 1500 broke down
Can I have your cab corners, rockers, and bed sides? Over here in Illinois you can't find a clean one.
@@tranquility7692 eBay kits you can tack weld on for $55 and $150 right now. Ordered mine in better than getting one off a old truck imo
I have a k1500 rusted to sh*t. Daily driver. Love it. Smokes a bit but I'll run it till it dies idgaf. For a tbi 350 I'll get 600$ core. Got an LS for when I blow the 350. Love old Chevy's. Better than a non interchangeable ford 😂.
My favorite style of truck ever made.
Hell yeah brother, I just picked up a 97 extra cab from California with a 5.7 and 130k. Belonged to an old lady who used it to go to church on sunday and get groceries
I actually dont care for the looks of the 90s chevys but I honestly love these trucks they last forever.
I got myself a 97 Silverado.I love it.
Great vid brother and assessment. I bought a 1994 fleetside reg cab shortbed two-tone 4x4 in great shape 2014 for $5000, just sold it a couple weeks ago for $7500. AC didnt work, intake gasket was leaking. I loved it so much, but had to pass her along. I was transparent with its issues. Prices are climbing on OBSs.
Just bought a Victory Red 2000 Z71 Tahoe, kind of a rare find as OBS was a tweener year in 2000 on the Zs and Limiteds, two owner with 179K for $5000. The old man bought it with 50K, never pulled anything with it. He had all the hallmarks addressed, intake gaasket, inst cluster, brake lines, rear ac. It has some frame rust that I will address in Spring, treatable stage II, nothing major. I just put on some KO1s, and look forward to driving it in the snow. You are so right, it's great when you find a truck that rides so smooth, is so comfortable, and truly feels like it was built for you. The smiles per gallon cannot be beat with my hoe. hahaha
I agree with you I own a k 3500 of the same generation they were advanced for their time of development
I have a manual 91 chevy I got before I turned 15, turned 15 a few months ago, I fit great it in at 6'2" 250lbs, my truck is currently a project truck for highschool wouldn't want to trade it, currently looking for part trucks, live in MN and the truck has a very little rust and frame is in really good condition for 263k miles
I have a 2000 k2500 same color with the 454 in it, I love mine, works better than my jeep at the moment.
Got my 92 obs ext cab with the 350 for 1700$ with 173000 miles, best money i have ever spend
Just bought a 89 1500 chevy zero rust brand new 350 swap for 1200 bucks! Thing is mint!
Love my 93 although the rockers are rotted away it’s still a blast to drive
My favorite truck of all time is the 70s Dodge D/W200. I wanted one but I heard several times not to since its engine far outlives the rest of the vehicle.....
But just bought a 97 Chevy C1500 Stepside and she's a beauty aswell with "only" 153k miles. Its here in Holland and its pretty rare to find such trucks with lower milage.
Amen brother I'm on my 3rd obs Tahoe
Have a 96 extended cab in that exact same color. I wasn’t a fan of the color when I first got it but it grew on me overtime. Sadly it has a 5.0 Vortec but I’m just going to enjoy it.
Just snagged a 1998 Silverado 5.7 4x4 with a 5-speed manual trans and 107k miles from the original owner
Lucky
Planning on buying one. Going to get it painted eventually in the Kodiak Brown that comes on some models of the 2013 F-150.
Super nice truck
What in the world happy day here I didn't know you were back I feel dumb, binge watching it is. I got some catching up to do I love your videos good work man
I have had two l sold both of them enjoyed both of them sold my last one so I could buy my 01 Cherokee xj
Put seat covers over the seats that keeps the original interior clean.
Just bought a 1992 k1500 Silverado it has 240,000 mi on it but has a new motor and new transmission with only 10,000 miles on it from the original owner.. I only charge me $2,500 for it.. she's a beast
I've had 3 of these. 91 k1500 ecsb 350, 94 k2500 sclb 350 and the one I sold to get my xj, 2000 c3500 cclb 6.5 turbo
Hey Ronnie, its Billy from texas, you got it right, i have a 1997 great trucks
I looked for about two years before finding my '97 half ton extended cab, short box standard tranny with a canopy. It's called a Kodiak model because of the positraction rear end, block heater, heavy duty alternator and heater. Recently I cursed GM for not equipping these trucks with stainless steel brake lines, though. After having to add brake fluid a couple of times, I took it to a shop and found that one of my rear brake lines was rusted out with the other side not far behind. So always replace them with stainless lines if you're planning on keeping the truck a long time. To do that though, you'll probably have to do the job yourself since brake shops (at least mine) didn't stock stainless steel brake lines.
So much room for activities I got a 92 blazer
I have two.
I got the 92 short bed 15 years done a battery and water pump. Thats it . Ive been a tech for 24 years and would never buy any brand truck made after 2009! They are all recycled plastic crap!!!
I had a new truck and sold it back I drive obs and square body’s now
I have a 77 heavy half ton with a 400ci motor and a 95 with the 5.7. Both 4x4.
i love your voice
Looking for one now, it's rough out there lol
I heard that
i would if i could find one halfway decent condition for less than 10k cuz i’m stuck with an s10 now
What wheels you got? The fitment is perfect
They are my favorite body style chevy made and you are spot on with everything you said about them but I can’t stand that damn 4L60E it was the absolute weakest link in anything ever built
If rebuilt properly though can be excellent. I had a a GM transmission guy\ MasterTech for GM. Rebuild one for me addressing all the weak links and it was an excellent transmission. daylight to dark
Jeep Cherokee and obs Chevy go hand and hand
Can you do things to check when buying a obs cause they are super expensive rn
Great trucks to daily, they guzzle gas but who gives a shit, parts for them are cheap and easy to find, word of advice for anyone interested in buying one, try to go with one that came with a 700r4, correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the last year of the 700r4 in these trucks was 1992, but at the end of the day these trucks for the price are an all around win
I technically own a obs chevy truck cuz papa passed it on to me and he now drive a diesel powered dodge ram 2500
That truck is better than any new Ford Ecocrap piece of crap
I've got a 97 Z71 in medium metallic blue (one year color) I picked up for 500 bucks with a blown trans. Are those 15 inch pro comp 69 series rims yer sitting on? I'm looking for some shinier classic rims instead of the 90s swirl rims it came with.
Which engines are better these vortec's or LS motors that came after for reliability and power? I know hard to find good deals on LS trucks now
Literally every engine on these are great. Even the 4.3 v6 vortec motors are amazing I’ve owned 4 obs trucks I’m currently on my 4th
I am in the mix of getting all my eggs/ parts in a basket swapping out the 194 hp tbi to a 1968 327 out of a impala
Ive never heard of anyone doing a vortec swap from an LS so that should probably answer your question. Both great and reliable engines though.
Do they have a rear open door option
Buff it.
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I love those old Chevys whether it be a Monte Carlo or Silverado I’m looking at a 2002 Silverado never owned a truck but I’m thinking of picking it up for a steal