It has been reported that the 89 sport was a limited production run set to determine how well the package would be received by consumers in the years to follow. The interior looks very nice just like the exterior. The redesign was revolutionary in appearance at the time, particularly the cab, departing from typical American pickup truck designs of the era. There were two types of pickup boxes to choose from. The new-look body style featured a drop-center ladder frame, which positioned the vehicle lower than previous models.
Braking controls included front self-adjusting with rear finned and optional four-wheel hydraulic Hydra-Boost or Vacuum-Boost power assist. A divot and adjustment screw was added to the inside of the door located above the door panel and near the vent window. Exposed wrapped in steel were standard, with underbody armor optional for further protection. Driving around with outdated or impaired exterior or interior components not only looks bad but could also present a number of safety hazards. Steering controls included variable-ratio steering gear with optional power assist.
Also, the small rear window cab was no longer available the C40 and C60 medium duty trucks retained the small window. The two mirror options are the camper style and west coast style mirrors. The situation has finally reversed with the end result of increasing value for the survivors. Pena announced that a two-year investigation had found that the trucks posed a fire hazard. The different levels were regulated and assembled by General Motor's at different plants, but sometimes the dealerships would take a 1975 Custom Deluxe and change the moldings and interior to a Silverado package depending on what the customer wanted. First year with power windows, power door locks, intermittent wipers, inside hood release, 1-Ton K30, and the first off the different style door panels. Also became and option for rear defrosters.
This truck must have been kept out of the sun. Upper class trim levels also used materials for quieter ride comfort. At first glance, the 1969 and 1970 grilles look very similar. Conventional four-wheel drive pickups featured manual and a two-speed 205 transfer case with four drive modes: Two High, Four High, Neutral, and Four Low. My 05 Ram 4×2 with 5.
There are many options for lifting, I would recommend the lift coils, you can get 2 and 3in from ebay. It may have had a hit on the right side or the whole front. The lower position along with an independent front suspension gave the truck an almost car-like ride, which was especially helpful for those that logged many miles per day in their pickups. . The suspension was also upgraded with 32 mm 1.
A sleeker front bow-like look emerged, similar to a ship's with the front end being gently swept back from the center. Trucks with an optional trim level, but without an additional wheel upgrade, received flatter stainless steel hubcaps, still with painted accents. There is some criticism about the usefulness of a short bed truck, but the working days of this truck should be over. Speaking of the engines, as the C10 grew throughout the Second and Third Generations, so too did the list of engine options available. Diesel and ethanol versions were also sold, labeled as and A-20 respectively later models of the D-20 replaced the Perkins Q20B with a S4.
Exterior changes this year included a special two-tone paint option, new gloss black folding exterior mirrors, and the door handles were changed from a smooth gloss black finish to a textured, satin finish. Fuel doors were added in 79 to the rest of the lineup, following the previous years change on models with a bed. The 20 and 30-series trucks had the 8 x 6. Also you could locate them on the inside driver's door pillar on a V. The name change is also found in the vehicle identification number. The inaugural First Generation Chevy C10 represented a number of innovations that were brand new to the Chevrolet brand in the post-war era.
By the time the third generation rolled around in 1973, Chevrolet had rewritten the book on American trucks once again, with the introduction of the all-new square body-style. These models share the cabin of the light-duty models but sit on a taller chassis and have a taller front end of a different design, with a clamshell hood. The front fenders were also equipped with the same flares used on 4x4 models of the lighter trucks to cover the increased track width and larger tires. Base models gained a passenger-side woodgrain dash accent and a new plaid upholstery pattern which would change slightly each year until 1978. Some internal cab changes were also made, most notably the switch from a hand-operated parking brake to a foot pedal, and a more modern looking two-spoke steering wheel with plastic horn button replaced the previous year's three-spoke wheel with chrome horn button. It is too nice to risk damage.
Along with the name change, came other major improvements and tweaks for the final model year of the conventional cab pickups. In 1992, the four-speed manual transmission was dropped and the stepside trucks were available with extended cabs. This color just seems to suit the truck well. Overall the body is very good, the seller describes it as never being used in the road salt. Also, a new grill was used.