Vehicle Description
If you're looking for a slick custom with an attractive paint job,
V8 power, and a great stance, perhaps this 1989 Chevrolet Silverado
pickup would fit the bill. Very well built and full of tricks, this
is an affordable (and practical) way to have some hot-rod fun
without the hassle of building your own.
Build a truck this nice and you're going to stand out in a crowd.
Fortunately, the work is tasteful and well-executed, using the
tried-and-true custom tricks that make these trucks among the most
popular with street truck enthusiasts. A smoothie front bumper,
sport mirrors, custom LED taillights, tailgate spoiler, and a
smooth rear roll pan all give the once-common pickup an uncommon
and very attractive look. A billet grille with a chrome surround
adds a splash of brightwork on the otherwise monochromatic machine,
and with that lowered stance, nobody will mistake this for a parts
hauler. However, thanks to the 6-foot bed, it'll carry just about
anything you can throw at it, and with a spray-in bedliner, no
worries about damaging perfect paint. You'll also note that the
tailgate handle is hidden behind a relocated license plate, the
glass has a modest tint, and those four exhaust outlets in the
center which really look cool.
They did a full makeover on the interior, which was already one of
Chevy's better work spaces. New burgundy seat covers on the bucket
seats ties it together with the exterior quite well, and while it's
definitely custom, it's not so over-the-top that you won't want to
drive it every day. A center console and armrests make this truck
feel more like a luxury cruiser and it's loaded with goodies like
A/C, cruise control, a tilt steering column, and a trick
AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth entertainment system with a touch screen and
navigation. The gauge panel remains completely stock with a
stainless applique to change the look a bit. To be honest, the
overall workmanship in this truck is quite impressive, particularly
the upholstery and door panels, which is a hallmark of all great
customs.
To keep it reliable and fun, a fresh 350 cubic inch V8 went into
the engine bay, topped by the original throttle-body fuel injection
system so it starts and runs just like the factory intended. Aside
from a custom air cleaner and some flashy valve covers, it remains
mostly OEM and extremely clean. There's a new throttle body under
that chrome air cleaner, plus a full tune up, but the fact that
someone obviously spent a lot of time just cleaning and maintaining
the engine pretty much as the factory built it is impressive. It's
backed by a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission and the
original rear end, with lowering accomplished with spindles and
springs up front and lowering blocks out back, giving it that
street rake that looks right. A Flowmaster dual exhaust system
leads to those outlets under the rear pan and sounds spectacular.
The front suspension was rebuilt so it tracks right and it sits on
those flashy 20-inch wheels and 265/50/20 performance radials all
around.
This slick Chevy uses all the tricks to make a big impact, but none
of them detract from its user-friendly nature. If you'd like a
practical hauler you can drive every day but will still attract
attention and trophies, this is an awesome choice. Call today!