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
>>>
Jon, from what I've read, the new GM trucks are pretty well advanced and
are completely new. They wussed out on the sheet metal but mechanically
they are sound. They are the first truck to offer STANDARD 4 wheel DISC
brakes. Awesome stopping power. They now have the largest cab in the
industry, at least extended cab. And the Vortec engine is NOT a 350.
The Chevrolet small block as was introduced in the 50's is no longer
with us. The LT-1 derivitive motors share little with the old standard
small blocks of late..the 305 and 350. The LT-1 displaces about 350
cubic inches. The 3 truck motors are all more powerful and get TONS
better mileage than our Mopars and the old GMs. I saw where the 4.8
base motor is rated at 300HP!!!!! Let's hope the new Mopar 4.7 can
match those numbers. I'm not a GM fan, well, except for old Buick Big
Blocks. I had an 88 Chevy and was glad to get rid of it after 1 year,
but GM flexed some technical muscle here. Mopar is behind the curve now
in interior fit and finish and power compared to Ferd and GM.
-- Drew Schofield 1998 Sport 4x4 5.2 CC Black
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