This is the only model year to feature this color stripe. The interior roof panel was painted to match the exterior color of the truck. This also required the hood hinges to be changed from earlier years. Motors and transmission and transfer cases, rear axles, including all gear ratios offered during what model years, with what engines etc. The engine size emblem on the grille was discontinued.
I have always preached when looking for info online, the more specific you can be, the more specific the results of your search will be. Here is an example of an 85 1986 - No notable changes were made. White painted bumpers and mirrors. Padded flip down sun visors. Trucks with V-8's and 4wd, had struts added between the engine and transmission, and other struts from the trans to t case. There were now 8 different engines offered.
The headlight bezels incorporated the front turn signals, unlike earlier models. The Sport featured wide, multi-tone decal striping, rally wheels, and white lettering. Prices on most body parts have skyrocketed. Z84 Cheyenne - Bench seat with full depth padded seat and back rest, with all vinyl or vinyl and nylon cloth seat covering. To bump up the horsepower and torque curves, Chevrolet upgrades the production engine with a higher-torque cam and Grafel-coated high silicon pistons. The following recommendations are not ours though.
Trim packages remained the same. The 305 V-8 was now offered in the K series. The hinge recessed into the cowl area. The 400 small block was no longer offered. Available on Fleetside models only. This was done for safety sake.
Eliminate them with our one piece window kits. When I started this site my truck was my hobby. The front spring rates were reduced to give a softer ride, and a sway bar was added to improve handling. The Chevy Sport was available in step side and fleetside models. Although equipment recommendations will vary with body weight, most packages specify camper body wiring harness, heavy duty front and rear springs, heavy duty front and rear shock absorbers, heavy duty front stabilizer bar, and Camper Special name plate.
The hood, became a 2 piece design, with the cowl separate from the hood. So if you plan on restoring a car or truck, get your hands on a factory service manual, you will not be disappointed! So while I now work on few if any 73-87 Chevy trucks, I always get to work on and see all the newest from all truck manufacturers. Increasing the wheelbases allowed the new crew cab trucks to make their debut. Front seat folds forward for storage. Considered the third-generation, these completely redesigned new trucks had a squared-off look. All pick ups below 6,000 pounds were catalytic converter equipped. Buy now to own this indispensable guide for interchanging the parts on your truck! Deluxe Camper Special Package includes all the equipment in the Camper Special Package, plus these additions: Camper Tie Down Package: Elimi-Pitch Package: rear stabilizer bar standard on dual rear wheel vehicles.
Bookmark this page now before you forget! This began with models using unleaded fuel. It includes all pricing for all 1977 Chevrolet vehicles, the cost of all options, all the separate optional equipment catalogs and believe me there are lots even a brochure for the Blazer Chalet. Nylon carpet from front edge of seat to firewall. Different from earlier years, the rear fiberglass roof detached from the cab behind the driver. We are currently adding 67-72 truck parts to our online catalog! Ash tray mounted cigar lighter. Extra insulation to block noise.
Horsepower numbers are secondary unless you plan on blasting across Baja at high speeds all day. The camper was designed to sleep two. Rear shocks were now staggered to reduce wheel hop. Trim packages offered were the same as earlier years. You can also find truck parts as well. Vent window pillars and frames were flat black.
Pus bright hub caps, bright windshield trim, bright rear window trim, bright-trimmed marker lamps and tail lamps, and Scottsdale name plates. Earlier model years, the hinges were just bolted to the inside of the fenders. That is still the plan, eventually. The 307 V-8 was discontinued, 6cyl engines were not available in California due to emissions standards. Some think this is the best looking grille and bezel set up. In 1973, a new design was introduced. Fulltime 4wd made it's debut on all V-8 auto trans equipped trucks.