Question for the first gen S10 gurus here..

[4by4bygod]

I'm posting these pics to see if anyone has any information about trucks like these.

This is an 87, which I bought new in 1988.

It came with a 2.8, 7004R, and the fiberglass stepside bed. there was a "park avenue" badge on the tailgate.

It lived a happy life with me until 1998.. it got hit hard in a chain reaction, and I couldn't save it.. When it died, it was on it's second 2.8, and third transmission.

when I bought it, I got some song and dance from the dealership about how rare they were, etc, etc.. I only saw one other one like it in my life ( an S15 painted the same way ), and I did see a red extended cab with the same bed, running around here in cleveland..

I just liked the way it looked, so I brought it home.. it was my first new vehicle.. anyway, here are the pics..any additional info would be helpful.

[corn]

I think there used to be an aftermarket bed available as a dealer install (or something like that). I saw a few on Chevy Luv trucks...

[tractor1963]

I think there used to be a company called C.S.S-Californa Step Side,that used to sell those for mini trucks,IIRC,hope it helps

[justcuz]

Yep and the fenders and steps were copies of the 73 and up versions. Used mostly on Japanese mini pickups.

[2WD_Blazin_79]

I saw this on s10forum, and immediately came over here to update the other thread. I too would like to know more about these.

[Dying2Live]

Is the bed fiberglass or metal??? If it's fiberglass, it is likely a conversion truck.. My cousin had a chevrolet LUV with the same bed, and same paint scheme, only the colors on his truck were all base on purple...

[blazer72]

That's freakin' awesome - I want one