Vehicle Description
Someone forgot to remind this 1992 Chevrolet Silverado that it's a
pickup truck. Somewhere along the way, it received a heart
transplant that includes a 383 cubic inch V8, a 5-speed manual
gearbox, and an athletic suspension that makes it more muscle car
than utilitarian hauler.
Finished in burgundy paint, this truck would ordinarily keep a low
profile. However, that all changed with the addition of a
cowl-induction hood and a set of SS badges on the hood, all of
which transform this former work truck into something special.
Workmanship is quite good, with a fantastic shine to the finish and
great attention to detail that includes LED taillights, a hard
shell tonneau cover, and a deeper chin spoiler, all of which add to
the truck's performance look. The grille was painted to match the
body and fitted with HID and LED lighting and the rear bumper is a
heavy-duty piece that includes a trailer hitch, just in case you
want to use your truck as a truck. The bed is protected with a
heavy-duty mat, so it doesn't mind doing a little work and the
tonneau makes it weatherproof. With just a bit of rake, this slick
pickup will make you forget about your chores and instead
encourages you to head out and have some fun.
The interior is very much standard Chevy pickup, but it's not like
that's a bad thing. With handsome burgundy fabric on a pair of
factory buckets, it is comfortable and attractive for long hauls
and given its condition, it has always been well-maintained.
Original carpets and door panels reinforce that fact and it's
loaded with options: A/C, power windows and locks, a tilt steering
column, and a decent AM/FM/CD stereo system that still sounds good.
A full set of Dakota Digital gauges replace the original dials and
when you turn the key and see the dash light up, it's pretty darned
cool. Tinted windows give it a sinister look, and it's probably
safe to call the enclosed bed a giant trunk. And yes, that long
shifter manages a 5-speed manual transmission, making this truck
feel downright racy.
The original engine was yanked in favor of a freshly built 383
cubic inch stroker motor. Based on a new 4-bolt main block and
using Vortec Iron Quest heads, Eagle crank and rods, Keith Black
flat top pistons, and a performance cam, you'd think most guys
would be satisfied. Instead, the fellow who built this truck added
a big Holley 4-barrel carburetor and MSD ignition system for
instantaneous throttle response. The engine bay, even with the big
air cleaner, looks fairly stock, which is always the hallmark of
careful workmanship: preserving the OEM look and feel without going
crazy with the shiny stuff. Dual electric fans on the giant
radiator keep it cool even under load. The 5-speed manual
transmission is a great complement to the torquey engine, keeping
it in the sweet spot with the help of 3.73 gears on an Eaton
limited slip, so it's always ready to go. The suspension has been
lowered 2.5 inches all around to give it some attitude and the
exhaust system is a great-sounding Flowmaster setup fed by Hedman
long-tube headers. Pretty polished aluminum wheels add a
performance look and carry fat BFGoodrich radials that fill the
truck's big wheel arches perfectly.
A very neat truck with lots of power on tap and the suspension to
use it. Yeah, it'll still haul, but it would rather be chasing
Mustangs. Call today!