I Accidentally Bought The Bargain of The Century! A 1998 Chevy K1500 Is A Truck You Need To Buy NOW!
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ม.ค. 2021
- Get your limited edition TFL T-shirts from the Duck Co. before they’re gone. That’s right, once they’re sold out, they’re gone forever. Go to (www.duckco.com/tfl-store) today!
In this video we introduce you to our newest project truck, a 1998 Chevy K1500. This GMT 400 platform evolved into the Silverado, and it is one of the longest lasting trucks on the road.
On this episode of TFLclassics we introduce you to
( / tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!
Watch more videos from TFL Studios:
The Fast Lane Truck ( / tfltruck )
The Fast Lane Car ( / tflcar )
TFLoffroad ( / tfloffroad )
TFLbike ( / @tflbike )
TFLnow ( / tflnow )
TFLclassics ( / tflclassics )
TFLtalk ( / tfltalk )
TFL Podcasts:
TFL Talkin' Cars Podcast ( tflcar.libsyn.com/ )
TFL Talkin' Trucks Podcast ( tfltruck.libsyn.com/ )
#Chevy #Silverado - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Thanks TFL, nice review of a good old truck 👍
"what a cool story Andre" 😂
That's my favourite part🤣. Poor Andre
Tommy is a serial killer we don't know of yet
I know! I was like wow dude, thats a little rude cutting him off like that 😂
I was just coming to see if someone commented on this 😂
@@josephmettes9147 He's from Russia, right? If you came from a country like that, you'd find every American story to be interesting, too.
the "cheap" truck series are always my favorite, not everyone buys a bougie 50-60k truck to take off-road(most of them never leave pavement) . also picking one truck from each of the big three is great. cant wait for more from this series!
@@Enough_Tumbleweed dude you got a steal with only 26k original miles
Amazing trucks. I'm daily driving an 88 k1500 with 225k on it. I restored it to perfect condition and still only have 7k into it. Almost 2 years later and zero issues.
"Cool story andre".... proceeds with the truck content
Andre: sad vodka noises 🥲
I love these budget builds! You guys stole that truck! That thing would go for 2x that here in the midwest!
Oh for sure where I live in Texas it would probably go for 9k
It would also be rusted
In Germany it would be at least around 20.000 Euro. They want 15.000 for late 80ths rust buckets.
This is crazy these truck are 15 to 3k for really nice ones in fl
@@laurinjoelschafhausen for real, here in Belgium you can't find a 4x4 shitbox truck for less than 15k...
Still driving my 95/96 Chevy Tahoe 2 door...solid reliable long lasting!
Cool story, Andre. LOL
lies, he was in communist russia.
Tommy adds an awesome element to the series!
Lol wouldn’t be a good video with our Russian friend Andre!
This is the generation chevy that made me a bowtie guy. Remembering the Like A Rock commercials with Bob Segers like a rock playing in the background. This was and still is my dream truck except make mine red!
I’m liking these older truck videos. Nice to see trucks that you can buy without a second mortgage make an appearance
88-98 gmt400? One of the best platforms ever. Particularly the 96-98.
I drove a 96 2500 Silverado 5.7 Vortec for 20 years and 300k. Original almost everything, motor and trans, towed a trailer and it was a great truck. I recommend the 3/4 ton with the towing package, it's beefier suspension was firm but lasted forever.
I managed to get a 98 k1500 2 months ago and honestly now that I'm hearing about all the prices going up I think I got pretty luck
I own a C2500 which I scooped up for 2k this year. Best decision I’ve ever made.
I bought one bout six months ago for $1000
Steal on that truck. Sagging doors very common on those. Need to fix them before they get too bad.
Back when GM made good vehicles.
I agree. I thinks it’s generally thought that 2007 was the end of the era, of great GM made trucks
I agree , 2007 classic where the best
@@stuartstuart866 Yes, they had a good run from late's 90's until '07. I have a 2000 Silverado and it is about to turn 200k. Solid truck. Minimal problems.
Like A Rock...
new blazer tho 😋
Nice K1500. GMT400 trucks are the best GM trucks along with the square bodies. They last forever.
The fact that you found brand new tail lights in the truck is an indication to me that the prior owner took really good care of it and really liked the truck. Maybe they were even thinking of keeping it. So that's a really good sign showing the owner was a hands person and someone who probably maintained their truck.
Those ole chevy and GMC pickups will run forever!
Wait Andre was in high-school in 98!?!? I thought he was older then me😆
I thought the same thing! Unless the Russian failed a time or two
@@northerntoyota7584 da, da
Maybe he got left back couple times.
Same here he’s either the same age as me or younger. That’s wild.
" I'm a 'little bit' older than you Tommy"- Andre. I doubt Tommy could even walk in 1998. I do like these Andrew/Tommy videos though. Keep em coming.
Best truck Chevy ever made!
Nah. The first gen 5.3 and 4.8’s lasted way longer than the 5.0 and 5.7. I had a 2001 gmc with a 4.8 with 350k on it and it never had to have major work done to it and it still got excellent gas mileage as well
Great buy! It's hard to beat Chevy for durability and cost! My money on the winning bet for the shoot out with , GM, Dodge and Ford is on this white Chevy. Thanks for sharing, it will be fun to see the upgrades that you will be able to do on this truck!
Last summer I snagged a 1996, 4wd, 5.7 reg cab stepside with 140k on the clock for $4k. I've loved it.
This generation silverado is truly built like a rock and I've made a lot of great memories in them. Many times on the ranch spent thrashing the hell out of them, doing light jumps, smashing through thick brush, old farm structures. Good times
Y'all got a $5000 truck all day atleast I'd say , nice chevrolet , especially for that price
I personally was pretty irritated when all Chevy's became "Silverados" - my favorite was always "Scottsdale" back when that trim level was available. When the W/T came out (I was a teenager in Ohio) every dad had to have one and generally they got used like El Caminos - haul home improvement stuff and then your clubs to the golf course.
Daniel your thinking "square body " BOOMER with the gas tank outside of the frame & gm should have crushed every one of them
@@bradzimmerman3171 Why? They were a big advancement for the time. Not as big as the GMT400, though. That truck was a game changer for the entire industry.
Great new series and finally you have a GMT400 truck ! Beautiful example!
That’s a steal at $3200! Love these reviews of older trucks, and the builds, thank you!
I have a 99 chevy k2500 4x4 . 5.7 motor . 96,000 original miles . 2 door cab 8ft bed . I love it !!
Those heavy doors are hard on hinge pins. Replace those & the bushings with Teflon. 👍🇺🇸👍
Love this generation Silverado. You honestly got a steal at 3200. I will buy it when your done!
I have a 1996 c1500 Cheyenne with the 305. My dad left it to me when he passed. Looks just like this one. 220000 miles
I got a 1997 Chevrolet k1500 Silverado with the 5.6 and z71 offroad package super clean no rust for $350 with some front end damage rebuilt it and runs like a champ
love the video can’t wait to see more
One of my friends daily-drives a 305 gmt400 truck with 406k original miles. The transmission has been a weak point, but the engine doesn't burn any oil and still runs/works hard!
I purchased a 2000 OBS K2500 8600gvwr 350ci crew cab 5yrs ago (now at 240k original miles). Gas mileage is terrible, but I always get where I need to be, and it's never failed to tow a load or start in below-zero weather. Rust (cancer) will end up totaling this truck, unfortunately; I had plans to repair/restore until I noticed a large rotted section of the frame (driver-side front). It's sad to just watch it go now. I can't find anyone who is willing to touch the frame.
I'm so excited to watch this series :) Thanks guys!!
I have a 98 k1500 Cheyenne. Love my truck. This body style is my favorite of them all. Got mine for a steal at $2000 4 years ago. It has the 5.7. Bought it at 156k miles. Now it is pushing 300k. Probably will hit that this summer. It's a great truck! Hauls everything I've ever needed it to. Pulls everything I've hooked to it. Never let me down. Only thing I've done to it is I put new rocker panels on as the old ones had a couple small holes. I still have my 89 also but its 2wd and also 3/4 ton. That truck has over 500k miles and refuses to quit. As long as I can find this series of Chevy trucks, I will never buy a newer truck. Perhaps an old square body or 2 maybe but finding those in decent shape for a good price is rare here in Pennsylvania. Great video and an awesome find on that one at that price. I would have flown out to Colorado myself and bought it if I saw it before you!
My favorite front end to date. Let’s go Chevy!!!
"Let's go chevy " ha ha go where nearest shop probably needs "ON STAR " for a tow
That's a steal. Lift, tires and a camping setup under the topper. Winning. These trucks are going up.
I have a 99 GMC K1500 Suburban 4WS with 160k miles that was gifted from my dad. I did some minor refresh items, Battery, Bilstein Shocks, All terrain tires, a fuel filter, and brakes. I like it so much it's my daily driver now. It's Built like a tank. Also great for Tahoe ski trips, exploring mountain trails and camping. Its been super reliable, parts are cheap, and I can fix/replace most things myself. With a 42 gallon tank I get close to 600 mile range. Only downside is the MPGs.
My 93 Silverado is still my favorite vehicle 214k miles and still does everything I ask of it. Doors just need new hinge pins. Happens to all of them
I just bought a pretty clean 96 yukon with 113k miles and a 5.7 a few weeks ago and i love it. They are great trucks
I just bought an 05 gmc this week for $4500, with the z71 package. It looks like it’s been to hell and back, but it runs great. It has a 5.3 that will last forever! My last truck was a gmc my late father in law bought brand new. Had almost 350k ran great and never had any major components go out on it.
@@billyreece4445- Those trucks were really tough too. Its a shame the generation after that the quality went down with them adding cylinder deactivation.
@@gtowrx2001 I don’t disagree. My mechanic told my wife and I. That the oil liked to get sludged up. They tried to do what dodge did but their design was flawed. I am normally a Ford guy but I really like the durability of the 99-07 GM trucks.
@@gtowrx2001 same with dodge trucks and ford trucks back it is solid built
Awesome buy!!
Absolutely love these trucks!
I started my business with a 89' K1500 Scottsdale 4x4 5.7 700r4 K-case.
Had 234K when I bought it for $1800. Put about 75K on it over about 3 years. Was a great workhorse, pulled my trailer all day all week in 90°-100° summer heat.
Commenters: "Waaaaa you overpaid for X Truck!"
Thing is, a truck is worth what ever someone is willing to pay for it. Period.
Thats why 25yo trucks are selling for $15k
I was just gifted my grandpas 98 k1500 Silverado single cab. He drove it stock all over the deserts of California and Arizona and pulled out many Jeep’s. I’m super excited to see how you transform this truck as I do the same thing to mine!
Awesome video, guys! This was my dream truck when I was a kid. I actually just bought a 454 K2500 with a 5-speed manual. Love these things! Keep up the great work and God bless - Everett
My first truck was a 97 single cab z71. Rust free, perfect interior and 1 owner. 105,000 miles 1500 bucks
got in back in 2005
I still drive daily, my 97 K1500 5.7 Xcab. Bought it new for $26.5K on last day of the year in 96. Awesome truck. only 195K miles
You can't find them cause we keep driving them 🤣
I just bought a 2001 Tahoe 160000 miles. Well maintained and in excellent shape $1700.00....that's the deal of a life time.
I agree,
I mentioned it a long time ago to my grandpa that I just couldn't afford a vehicle
So he did some digging around and found me a red 1995 Chevy k1500 Silverado, bought it for me,
And now all i have to do is come up with the money to buy a new not rotted frame with the parts I need that aren't rotted, swap that in, put some ducktape around the parts I worry about rusting and rotting (i live in the soaking wet salty British Columbia) do a little body work and my truck will be mint,
These trucks came with a good engine if you got a 350 (5.7L) and I hear the transmissions are very reliable as in not blowing up, but sometimes their not very reliable in the way of the automatics shifting into gear, or idling to speed
But at the same time maybe that's the previous owners fault with my truck
Over all these trucks are amazing. Take care of a Chevy truck and it will take care of you.
I grew up in the Silverado version of this truck. Access cab no third door with power everything in White
Love the GMT 400s and still daily drive my 1999 suburban that just rolled over 130K.
In that era (late 1990s) from what I can remember, the trim for GMC/Chev was
Work truck - basic with grey plastic 2 headlight grill, painted bumper, no side moldings
SL/Cheyenne - basic cloth interior, no center armrest, Chevrolet decal on tailgate, power locks available but not power windows (I had a 98 SL with power locks but windows weren’t available) painted rear bumper, no 3rd door, less side moldings etc
SLE/Scottsdale - premium cloth interior, power locks and windows, 3rd door, chrome bumper, full side moldings and bumper moldings, premium radios available
SLT/Silverado -leather, big Silverado/Chevrolet plate on tailgate, chrome rear bumper could get auto dimming rear mirror and premium radios etc.
My favourite era for sure.
Super excited for this series. Can’t wait to see what y’all do with it! Keep up the good work guys.
Loved this generation! 5.7 and it would be perfect.
Y’all also need to be looking pre-97 Ford’s. That was the proper competitor.
I agree buddy the 92 to with 4x4 and the 5 0 was one hell of a truck
i had '95 single cab long bed 5.0 4x4 and it was a great truck! i wish i could find another one in good shape for reasonable price
The 97 to 03 weren't bad, but no nearly as tough as the OBS Fords. Basically anything that isn't a 3 valve Triton is decent.
Thats a clean truck I just got a 98 silverado z71 and its got 289,000 miles and still purrs and has lots of power and clean too
I am looking forward to this series as much as I was looking forward to it when it was originally planned for the Defender! I have a feeling some of these trucks will prove to be more reliable despite their age.
Really excited for this series. Everyday trucks that about anyone can buy anywhere. I’ve had both these trucks (2nd gen Ram and GMT400). Both had great 4wd systems and were great off-road. The Chevy is the better truck for sure. Torsion keys and blocks in the rear will take care of the lift on it. Can’t wait for the series to get going! Good luck guys.
Great truck not to have a bunch of rust on lower panels. Love all the TFL CHANNELS and the content. Thanks to Tommy and Andre.
You guys got a steal of a deal on that truck good job can’t wait to see the rest of this series!!!!!
I would pay $3200 for that 98 chevy all day long. Nice find.
I'm really glad that the 'air bags' in this model are "good"! :)
You guys did well with this one,.. keep 'em coming along!
I would absolutely LOVE to see an Ike Gauntlet run with this truck.
Me too! Had a thought about the Ike; how about starting out with a light trailer load, and running the three trucks up. Then increase by 1000 lbs until the fastest truck is floored going up the Ike. Crown a winner.
How do you forget to check the oil when buying a used vehicle?🤣😂🤣
Right, that's like not trying to start it before you pay for it.
we used to have one of these a few years ago. my parents got one that was basically new from a neighbor back in 1999-2000ish. so it was a 2 owner truck that I remember, we drove the crap out of it & my dad/mom combined put almost 200K on it. toward the last 1/4 of its life my Mom was driving it & one of the coolant hoses popped off, what happened was the engine kept getting hotter & hotter until it couldn't take it anymore & cracked the heads. she didn't even think to look at the temp needle until it was too late & the damage was done.
got it home & my dad pulled the heads off, put new ones on & she was good to go after about 6 months of work & a Hanes manual of the truck. even with 200k it ran very well & shifted well, one of the heads was a little lose & was leaking oil that the owner after we sold it fixed then sold it to a Mexican.
Since then I've had fond memories in that old truck w the 350 & no muffler & would love to find another again for a 2nd truck. I drive a 93 7.3 idi ZF5 diesel truck & it's great. the truck is bone stock & hasn't seen much or any power mods at all & plan to keep it like that, its way too nice to modify & put turbos on to make more power. before my 93 i had a 95 f250 that is a twin of my 93. the only difference is that the truck was a 95 & not a 93, it the 93 has an a mechanical drivetrain/7.3 idi & ZF5 rwd & the 95 was a 7.3PSD/T444E with an E4OD that shifted ok.
I love my diesel, but it would be nice to get a 1998 K1500 w a 350, basically the same truck yall got.
That is my favorite year OBS chevy truck the diesels were junk at that time, the gassers are where the goodness is. almost anything during the 1990s is pretty good.
I had a truck like this for about 8 years, my brother has it now.. Still one of the best trucks I've ever owned except I had a 350. Pre-vortec (pre-95) was TBI injected and 96 up was multi-port. One of the simplest, cheapest and easiest trucks engines to work on ever. You guys got a good one there. Check the codes, it might have a G80 already. Another thing, at the time they never made the 1500 with a crew cab, you had to step up to the 2500 for the crew cab. I could tell you almost everything you want know about these age trucks.
I just watched the TFL Classics 65'Ford video...nice purchase guys..😎 this 98' looks pretty solid..my Dad had a blue 93' Cheyenne W\T1500 Vortec V6 regular cab long box.
Sagging doors on those years of GM are very common. You can probably adjust the door hinges to fix that. Surprising that the dash only has that one small crack on it. GM's from that era were notorious for falling apart. The engine sure does sound solid. You guys made a great score. Hopefully you can find an F-150 from that era!
90s Chevys were definitely built a lot better than the newer ones.
Now THIS is what I want to see more of. Working class trucks for working class folk. As always, thanks for the great videos TFL!
Like a Rock! I know which truck I'll be rooting for. Love the classics channel!
I love my GMC K1500. Can’t wait to see what it does off road
Had a 1996 with factory heated leather seats, factory 2 tone paint, Z71 package, manual 4x4, and a 350. Paid 3500$ rust free
love it i have a 1989 GMC K1500 with a 305 v8 im vary much looking forward to more on this truck
I just got a 99 GMC 3500 crew cab 4x4 no rust or dents 350 4L80 for $2,200 cash great truck.
Really looking forward to watching this series, specifically this Cheyenne! I had a 93 2 Door Full Size Blazer, put 235k on it, had the 5.7 though. My brother has a 97 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, would love to see a similar Ram on your series. Good luck guys, can't wait!
I love the obs chevys!! I have 3 of them a 89 93 &95 all tbi my favorite
Still have my '98 K1500 Silverado. It has 460,000 miles, and still the original engine. These things are a tank.
You guys definitely got a decent deal other than the high miles, Andre is correct the topper is definitely worth a good bit!
I just found you guys with the f100 video, it's really cool too see people really passionate about these vehicles talk about them. The same goes for roadkill, I just wish they did more offroad stuff...
Welcome!
Love it. Representing the K1500 305 vortec small block extended cabs! My truck!
Loved my 98 c1500 with a stick!! I loved that truck almost as much as it loved oil and coolant!!
Your going to blow your budget on replacement interior door handles! 🤣🤣🤣
Ok lastly...
I paid $800 for mine with 130k miles on it.
So ya, you overpaid... jk.
(Nevermind that was back in 2005. Drove it to 265k miles).
Actually due to the strike at the time, that body style was produced as 99 models for half the year.
I am a Ram guy. My parents have a '01 1500 (~270k miles) and I recently bought an '02 2500 diesel (~227k miles), and they have been very dependable for us. The automatic transmission has been the only money pit but everything else on those trucks has done what it needs to do and been very reliable. That being said: I completely agree Chevy made some seriously good trucks around this time, and I have recommended them to good friends on numerous occasions. If I were shopping for a full-size truck on a budget, 90's Chevys would be right at the top of my list. That's a very nice truck y'all bought there, I look forward to seeing more action with it (and no hard feelings if it out performs the Dodge).
In the 90s Chevy put the Detroit locker in the rear-end, I had a 1990 Scottsdale and it come from the factory with the Detroit locker, I like that truck it had a bulldog transmission in it with the 5.0 305 in it and it was a really good truck for me for 8 years only problem I ever had with the motor was a radiator hose
These guys are hilarious, $3,200 for a 98 chevy pickup wow. I picked up a $400 92 Ford Explorer, runs great.
I would’ve paid $3200 for this truck in a heartbeat. The 305 gets a bad rap but it’s a solid engine, and this truck is just incredibly clean for its age. I feel like the seller could’ve gotten another 2k, easily.
Yeah they had problems like way back in the 70s lol, by the time these trucks came out with the TBI and Vortec engines, the 305 is just as solid as the 350.
Very much looking forward to seeing what you do with the Chevy Cheyenne, I also have a 98 K1500 Cheyenne...
Looking forward to tips on low cost improvements I can make!
Hoping to see: improved front & rear suspension, tightening up steering (?), ...?
I cant wait to see this truck lifted
Great video guys. Nice looking old GMT400 Chevy.
Nothing beats an old Chevy truck.
I agree with Tommy. I’d so enjoy driving that one over the Dodge. Granted my Dad had a 91Silverado that was fun as well.
I don’t have a 4x4, but six months ago I was at a friends house, his neighbor had a 96 c2500 Silverado (5.7). That he changed most the brake lines and said it needed a fuel pump. So he sold it to me for $1000. I’ve changed the fuel pump, finished the brakes, fixed the oil leak at the oil cooler, and a few other minor things costing about $500 total. It’s quiet (a bit too quiet for me) and runs!
I've got a 98 c1500. Its super clean and low miles (90k) but i paid $5,000 for it last year. Great find!
Covid has done crazy things to prices. I bought a 1998 k1500 Silverado trim with the 5.7 in 2012 for 2250 bucks. 286k kms on it. Almost got 400k on it now. I did have to replace all the ball joints and steering linkage and both rear wheel seals when I bought it but still!
Anyway price aside these are some of the best trucks GM made. The fuel pumps were weak but pretty much everything else was bulletproof
I had a 95 Z72 with the 6.5TD and I really miss that truck.
I wouldn't call this The Bargain of The Century, but its still a pretty good deal. I bought a 1996 Chevy K1500 with the 5.7L V8, a 5 speed manual and only 136,000 miles for 3K a couple months ago. Its been a super reliable truck and I'm at almost 150000 miles on it now.
THAT'S an incredible deal! Was it rusted badly? If not, congrats.
Since TFL and other channels like yours, gave the public interested in over landing and or off roading, great reviews on these older trucks and suvs and their opinion to buy these for said activities, the price on these vehicles are way high. The only ones I have found that are under 5k usd have shot engines, rust, and 200 - 300K miles! So this buy is a gold mine of a deal!
Love the late 90s model and I love my 2wd 97 suburban for a grand with way more options which I have rebuilt from the ground up over the years. Never had any problems with seat tear and I got two driver side seats, the problem I have is the frame rail for those seats. Suggestion: Bilstein shocks 5100 shocks that you can get from your local part stores (have to special order most likely), leveling kit and 33s or an actual lift and 35 (need to regear to 4.10s though), keep at least 1/4 tank full to keep fuel pump cool, Go with a yukon or Eaton G80 for locker choice, and If you have any problems with fuel injectors - the updated MPFI version GP Sorenson are really good.
Rooting for the chevy all the way!! I've had about ten of those. If you are worried about the trip to moab. The only problem you'll have is steering. The front ends are kind of crummy, the drive train is bullet proof. Sometimes the 4 wheel drive actuator motor refuses to work. Such a good truck tho.
I had a 95 and loved it.
LOL. So true someone will say you over paid!! Very impressed there isn't any rust on the rear fenders. (Wheel wells)