Modern trucks are great machines, but this reimagined Silverado’s combination of style, power and brave ‘Stepside’ addition makes for great viewing and perhaps an awesome money-no-object project. There is a big air vent on the hood and awesome rims with big tires finishing off the look, but the best part is perhaps the lack of additional embellishments so that the truck looks relatively cohesive and well-put-together here in all of its pixels. The air conditioning does not work which isn't a problem during the cooler months but during the summer time it can feel like a sauna inside.Presenting in black, the custom Silverado is sporting another surprise: a 10.4-liter V8, also known as the 632, the largest crate engine available in the Chevy back catalog.Ĭapable of 1000 hp, this monstrous engine isn’t the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 from a Dodge Demon - but the 632 still counts as one of the most demonic and awesome engines around and one worth using for this project. I have since painted the bed of the truck but the roof is still on my to do list. The paint on the roof is chipping along with the bed of the truck. The driver side door does have trouble closing and at times can take multiple tries to shut. When fixing, this required taking the whole door apart on each side due to how old this truck was. The locks on the doors did not work and required two different locksmiths to fix. After a few trips to the mechanic, we were able to identify the problem but it was still a hassle and still cost money. My next concern was that the vehicle would not pass smog, and it did not at first. That being said, the gentleman that I purchased the car from seemed to have taken good care of the truck and I was fairly confident that there would be no major issues in the near future. Although the transmission and head gasket had recently been replaced, two major problems of this vehicle, there were a myriad of other issues that could go wrong with this truck. Being such an old truck there are numerous things that can go wrong with it. My main concern when purchasing this truck was it's age. Overall, this has been my favorite truck that I have ever owned and I have owned quite a few in my lifetime, old and new. The bumper that came with the truck, front and rear, were pre-runner style bumpers which are a popular style where I live. I have personalized the truck with stickers and my own flair making for a one of a kind beast of a truck that any truck lover would be proud to cruise around in. All electrical components were working, including the electric windows which is rare for that model year. The interior of the truck, with the exception of the dash, was in very good condition. It was also in very good mechanical and aesthetic condition. I also purchased this truck because it was a 1992 with under 180,000 miles. Since the lift kit is not too big, that also means I do not have to buy tires that are extremely large and expensive. I like that the lift kit is not too big so that I do not have to jump in or out of the truck and neither does anyone in my family, including the dog. It also came equipped from the previous owner with a lift kit, larger tires, front and rear bumpers and off-road lights. I purchased this truck primarily due to the fact that it was a 1990's box style Chevrolet pickup. This is another project I intend to take on in the somewhat near future. Hopefully it stays that way! Overall the exterior is in very good condition with the exception of the roof paint chipping. Although it does give some slight mechanical issues from time to time, there have been no major issues to speak of since purchasing the vehicle over a year ago. For a 1992 with 184,000 miles, this truck runs very well. I intend to replace this in the somewhat near future. It needs a new air conditioning compressor. I recently tinted the windows which helps in the hot summer since my air conditioning system does not work properly. It is good for off roading, but not so good for the freeway. Cruising along the freeway, the tires make a lot of noise since they are mud terrain tires. Coupled with the KNN air filter, the exhaust system makes for a nice throaty growl. I have in mind a 50 inch LED light bar over the windshield that would make it bright as day. I would like to install a new light bar on the truck. I enjoy driving my truck so I can sacrifice the extra money in gas. Unfortunately with the lift kit and larger tires comes an increased gas bill. I like the truck because it has a nice lift kit and pre-runner look to it.
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