Holy Grail Pickup

[1980]

On another tread about Dodge and cummins, it was stated the '98 was the Holy Grail, soooo,,,, What year is the Holy Grail for GM?

 

[79rustyk10]

I say 1980, because the trucks with a TH350 got the NP205 again, vs the POS 203 that was used for most of the 70's.

 

[76zimmer]

for me: 77-80, round headlights, 454/t400/205/D60.
Others would say 91...w/4L80E

 

[Drey]

K5s Id say 91....

Newest so least chance of gawdawful rust...and TBI 350

 

[blazinzuk]

I think for everyone its going to be a different truck.

For me there are a couple. 73 blazer with a 4 speed and 205 Cheyenne model. But the kicker here is without the factory hard top.

Then there is always the 91 v3500 crew cab dually automatic 4l80-205.

That one is probably the hardest one to find. More than likely the lowest production numbers on that 91.

 

[dhcomp]

Then there is always the 91 v3500 crew cab dually automatic 4l80-205.

Dually? I'd say SRW.

But 91 V3500 Crew Cab, yes.

 

[63chevyll]

55 Cameo
72 CST 2wd w/ 402
And to me the 89-91 k5 s
And yes the 91 4x4 1 ton

 

[GreenieK30]

For a 4x4:

 

[Stomis]

For a blazer, burb or 3500 crew cab 1991.


For a pickup 1987.

This is of course from the perspective of building the truck to wheel. If the SFA doesnt matter to you then personally I like 95s.

 

[dhcomp]

. If the SFA doesnt matter to you then personally I like 95s.

If not to wheel, 95? I'd definitely go 99 on burbs and tahoes, 98 on truck. 96+ gets you the vortec. Just don't expect much from a high mileage ifs front suspensikn

 

[imiceman44]

For a 4x4:

Hey I think I have seen this truck before.
I would have to say the same that is the Holy grail of the GM trucks that we like.

 

[Stomis]

If not to wheel, 95? I'd definitely go 99 on burbs and tahoes, 98 on truck. 96+ gets you the vortec. Just don't expect much from a high mileage ifs front suspensikn

I like the OBS trucks better than the OBS-NBS aka the NBS trucks with the more rounded OBS front end..

That being said I like 95s because...

New interior

Still TBI, because lets face it while vortec heads are awesome and vortec injection is great when its working, when its not its a pain in the ass and can be very expensive **cough spyder injectors cough**

Suicide door extended cab