Can't comment on the body, etc. but the motors were supposed to be all
new, and based on the new Corvette LS1 not the older LT1.
Craig
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JHambleton@diabloresearch.com
> [SMTP:JHambleton@diabloresearch.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 1998 10:26 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: 1999 GM pick up
>
> The ALL new pickup from Generic Motors.
>
> I pulled my "first look" issue of Truckin' Magazine. No real
> data
> was given in terms of weight and dimensions. The cab was "roomier".
> The hood
> "harkened back to 70's style Chevy's". The engine, though labeled with
> "Vortec 6000" (Binford 6500), is an LT1 block. Can you say 350.
> Braking was
> "greatly improved". Steering was made "crisper" by use of rack and
> pinion.
>
> The whole article was made up of impressions that made the GM
> seem
> very cutting edge. My humble opinion (no prejudice here) is that when
> we get
> right down to the facts, this truck is basically the same thing as
> last year
> with ever so slight front sheet metal changes. Unless you stare at it
> closely it looks the same. The article even mentioned how Ford owners
> will
> be confused by the Sport Side tail light assemblies. Look like they
> pulled
> them right off the F-150.
>
> Looks to me like Generic Motors has again repackaged the same
> old
> vehicle and is shoving down the consumers throat as "ALL NEW". Don't
> take
> any chances here GM, you might even do something innovative.
>
> JonH
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