Chevy Sport Truck questions

[68 TT]

Here are some pics of my 1990 Z71 equipped sport. I have never seen another one like it.

Unfortunately I had to sell it when my second daughter was born because there was nowhere to put a second car seat.

[67HEAVEN]

That's a super-looking truck. You must miss it. The stance is perfect.

[Hankster]

That's an amazing looking truck! BTW Mr. Heaven I shared a link to this thread to an individual on fb who did not know he had a sport.. I told him he could learn alot about it here.

[OIGOT12]

Trying to get back on this website again..haven't been on it in quite sometime. Still going uh?..awesome!! Ive been working on mine off/on..correct front bumper is on now and trim. Huge 3 inch exhaust and a powertrax street locker in the rear! 454 radiator..kenwood system 2 12's mtx crossover..kenwood amp..new door panels and fresh window tint.

[TennesseeZ]

Originally Posted by Hankster

Very cool truck! Me and my dad found a 454ss truck with grass growing around it here in lufkin texas. Has aftermarket taillights, bolt on roll-pan, and a monster tach on the dash,, People said they blew the motor up last week... and they are going to rebuild it.

Grass must grow really fast in Lufkin, huh?

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Here are some pics of my 1990 Z71 equipped sport. I have never seen another one like it.

Unfortunately I had to sell it when my second daughter was born because there was nowhere to put a second car seat.

That is an incredible looking truck, I've never seen one like it either.

[Hankster]

Originally Posted by TennesseeZ

Grass must grow really fast in Lufkin, huh?

I guess so! Went by the other day, it's still sitting in the same spot. /:

[TennesseeZ]

I was working in Hopewell VA a couple weeks ago, went to another job near Emporia for a "whiz quiz", saw this in the parking lot. It's automatic, red loback buckets w/ console, couldn't tell much more. Thought maybe y'all would like to see some (poor cellphone) pics:

[Hankster]

Slick truck But I don't think it is a actual Sport truck. Those are aftermarket Mirrors, and I the low back buckets came in the 88-89 ext cab trucks.

[TennesseeZ]

Originally Posted by Hankster

Slick truck But I don't think it is a actual Sport truck. Those are aftermarket Mirrors, and I the low back buckets came in the 88-89 ext cab trucks.

Can't see it in those pics but it has the red n black beltline moulding that (AFAIK)only came with the BYP package. U sure the mirrors are aftermarket? Also notice the foglights.
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[THawkey71]

My 1990 C1500 RCLB came with the low back buckets, but not the sport package, however, it was ordered with the ZQ8 suspension.

[Hankster]

Originally Posted by TennesseeZ

Can't see it in those pics but it has the red n black beltline moulding that (AFAIK)only came with the BYP package. U sure the mirrors are aftermarket? Also notice the foglights.
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I see the moldings now, you can actually buy those in mexico at dealerships believe it or not. But either way, yes sir, those are aftermarket mirrors. Street scene mirrors.

[1badgmc]

Those mirrors are absolutely aftermarket. Street Scene Cal-Vu mirrors or the could be the cheaper copies made by AIM, but same thing.

With nothing further to go on, I wouldn't call this one a Sport either. Sure it has the moldings, but that's it. Chrome grille and bumper aren't Sport items. There's a possibility that it could have started life as one, but if it did, someone spent a lot of time de-Sporting it.

[Hankster]

Yeah, and if its a true sport and they did de-sport it thats a shame.

[Cheesyburger]

I would upload a picture of my 89ST If it would let me.

[Cheesyburger]

Here is my 89.

[67HEAVEN]

Very nice. Show us more.

[Cheesyburger]

Originally Posted by Hankster

Slick truck But I don't think it is a actual Sport truck. Those are aftermarket Mirrors, and I the low back buckets came in the 88-89 ext cab trucks.

My 89 Sierra ST has the low back bucket seats. They were original.

[Cheesyburger]

The biggest reason I found this thread was due to me trying to find out if the 89STs are very rare. I would like to keep the numbers matching but then again I would love to do an LS swap. How many of the fleet side STs were made. I can't find any information on the subject.

[83GMCK2500]

Originally Posted by Cheesyburger

The biggest reason I found this thread was due to me trying to find out if the 89STs are very rare. I would like to keep the numbers matching but then again I would love to do an LS swap. How many of the fleet side STs were made. I can't find any information on the subject.

Lookup the GM Heritage Center. That will be your best bet, either contact them or figure out what combination of RPOs it took to make a fleet side ST.

[Cheesyburger]

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

Lookup the GM Heritage Center. That will be your best bet, either contact them or figure out what combination of RPOs it took to make a fleet side ST.

Funny you should mention that. I spoke with GMC a couple days ago, not much info.
Transcript from CARS_Brands dated Sep 24, 2015 2:48:08 PM
In response to question: GMC - Question/concern about a vehicle I own
System: Welcome to GMC
System: http://www.gmc.com
System: Welcome to chat.
Agent Elizabeth says: Thank you for contacting GMC Customer Assistance, Chris! My name is Elizabeth, how can I assist you today?
Customer Chris Cannon says: I just have a question
Customer Chris Cannon says: I have a 1989 Sierra ST. I Wwould like to know how many were built in 1989. Just the at the sport not all sierras.
Customer Chris Cannon says: Fleet side
Agent Elizabeth says: I would be happy to look into this for you. I am going to create a case and call an internal department to gather this information. Could you please provide your VIN, current mileage, phone number, and e-mail address?
Customer Chris Cannon says: *************. **********
Agent Elizabeth says: Please allow me 3-5 minutes to look into this for you.
Customer Chris Cannon says: Very little information is available on line for this truck.
Agent Elizabeth says: Thank you for your patience. I am going to reach out to the internal department now.
Agent Elizabeth says: The internal department is checking in to this. They stated it will be 2-3 minutes.
Customer Chris Cannon says: Ok thank you.
Agent Elizabeth says: Thank you for your patience. I do apologize for the wait. Unfortunately, we do not have the figures for the ST models. What I have found is that there were 69,786 C/K1500, 20,172 C/K2500, and 4,684 C/K3500.
Customer Chris Cannon says: I understand the Silverado sport in 1989 had a build of 5400.
Agent Elizabeth says: I would be able to call the internal department back and confirm this number if you would like me to check into the Silverado Sport?
Customer Chris Cannon says: Do you know where I could find more information on the Sierra St trucks
Agent Elizabeth says: I do apologize I provided you with all the information that our resources have available. You may be able to speak with a GMC dealership.
Customer Chris Cannon says: Ok thanks.
Agent Elizabeth says: You are welcome. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
Customer Chris Cannon says: No but thanks
System:

[67HEAVEN]

This thread is 8 years old this week. Any more Sport Truck photos to post?

Eight years. Where did the time go???

[Cheesyburger]

I will post more after I finish more work to the truck.
It has 309,000 miles on the motor and tranny and still runs great.

I just installed new upper and lower ball joints. Inner and outer tie rod ends. Pitman rod and control arm. The truck was still running on the original components.

It has the blue low back bucket seats that someone said didn't come factory in the 89s. Mine did.

[91short]

Originally Posted by Cheesyburger

The biggest reason I found this thread was due to me trying to find out if the 89STs are very rare. I would like to keep the numbers matching but then again I would love to do an LS swap. How many of the fleet side STs were made. I can't find any information on the subject.

I think you should go forward with an LS swap. If you're concerned with value or collectability down the road, just hold on to the original engine and trans. In my opinion though it would be a huge improvement doing an LS swap.

[seagypsy]

here is a pic of my 93 gt with 98k...

[67HEAVEN]

Wow, seagypsy, that's a sweet looking truck.

More photos please.