Those new motors dont sound right to me, the whole idea of a PLASTIC intake
manifold kinda makes me feel weird... I think I'll stick to my mopar with
its hard to find parts than drive around in a truck with a plastic motor...
Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Baltzer <Craig.Baltzer@Anjura.COM>
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net' <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Thursday, September 24, 1998 11:17 AM
Subject: DML: RE: 1999 GM pick up
>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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