Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

Was wondering if there is any reason why a person couldnt take a custom deluxe and make it a silverado? What would change and are there any numbers on the truck stating which version it is?

Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

On a 79? Interesting question. There are quite a few versions that I've seen with subtle differences.

Mine is a Bonanza Special, not sure what makes it different from a Silverado or a Custom or a High Sierra.

My other 77 GMC was a High Sierra with wood simulated interior accents that my 79 Bonanza doesn't have.

Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

Here's the info kit for '79, which will show the differences between the various trim levels:

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...olet-Truck.pdf

Sure - person could take a base truck and opt it up to a Silverado; they'd have to add carpet, different door trim, headliner and all the interior garnish trim, etc.

Lastly - the only "number" that would denote a Silverado is that it would have it's own unique RPO code (YE9 = Silverado, Z62 = Scottsdale, etc). This would appear on the SPID label, window sticker and invoice.

K

Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

My 85 is a Scottsdale, but it had PW, PL, tilt, A/C, etc. So I added the kick panels from a Silverado and the lower door carpet just to dress it up a bit. I get quite a few compliments on the interior and most people don't know the diff.

Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

that's a really cool link for us 79 ers...thanks keith

Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

Very nice Keith. Thanks for the info guys.

Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

Hey keith what's the chances you got a link like that for a 76?
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Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

It is his link, but I think if you change the link to 76 like this it will take you there.

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...olet-Truck.pdf

Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

Correct. Here's the general page and then you select which vehicle type and year that you are interested in -

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html

K

Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

Keith,
I have a 1978 chevy silvardo truck that belonged to my grandfather.
Has everything but power windows. Is that rare?

Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

Probably "rare" in that most folks who ordered a Silverado would've gotten power windows, but probably not more desireable as a result.

K

Re: Silverado vs custom deluxe
 

Hi 355bullet,

Sounds like our grandfathers made similar choices when ordering their trucks :) A few years ago, I restored the 77 Sierra Classic (GMC version of the Silverado) that my grandfather bought new. He ordered it with almost every option available except for power windows/locks and AC.