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Old 08-21-2011, 06:56 PM   #1
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1988-C1500 vs 1989

..what are the differences? ..thanks
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Old 08-21-2011, 08:22 PM   #2
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Re: 1988-C1500 vs 1989

very little mainly just options
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Old 08-21-2011, 08:38 PM   #3
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Re: 1988-C1500 vs 1989

early 88 had lines on the white part of the gauges. late 88 and 89 didnt.
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Old 08-21-2011, 08:41 PM   #4
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Re: 1988-C1500 vs 1989

I think there were some differences in the transmissions offered...
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Old 08-21-2011, 09:44 PM   #5
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Re: 1988-C1500 vs 1989

I have brochures for both 88 and 89. In fact, one of the 88 brochures is for the introduction in mid-87, while the other is for the 88 model year. Never thought to look at minor differences in the vehicles. Now, I can at least check out what Chevy was offering.
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Old 08-22-2011, 12:02 AM   #6
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Re: 1988-C1500 vs 1989

IN '89 not in '88 (1)Regular cab & Ex Cab had new opional 4x4 sport graphic package.
(2)Fleetside Sport with a 6.5' pickup box was available as an interim.
(3)Dark Cognac replaced Saddle in interior colors.
(4)4x4 sport had black-out wheel opening flares, bumpers, mirrors and a front air dam with tow hooks.
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Old 08-22-2011, 10:17 AM   #7
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Re: 1988-C1500 vs 1989

nothing major but i think the wiper motor is 88 only.little stuff like that. best looking front end in my opinon!
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IN '89 not in '88 (1)Regular cab & Ex Cab had new opional 4x4 sport graphic package.
(2)Fleetside Sport with a 6.5' pickup box was available as an interim.
(3)Dark Cognac replaced Saddle in interior colors. (4)4x4 sport had black-out wheel opening flares, bumpers, mirrors and a front air dam with tow hooks.
EDIT #3) was in '88 ...in '89 Saddle rejoined Beige, blue, garnet, and gray as interior colors. Beige and gray were not available in interior colors for Ex-cab.

(5). '89 added three new exterior colors Smoke Blue Metallic, Caramel Brown Metallic. Midnight Blue Metallic.

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Old 08-22-2011, 12:26 PM   #9
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..dragginmetal..that's interesting..never heard about the bed 6-1/2ft bed..did they continue offering that? I did hear that '89 changed from separate glass headlights in the middle of that year and went to the composits like the'90..any truth to that?
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Old 08-22-2011, 12:29 PM   #10
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nothing major but i think the wiper motor is 88 only.little stuff like that. best looking front end in my opinon!
..didn't know the front ends were different..what is the difference..thanks
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Re: 1988-C1500 vs 1989

they arent she just prefers the dual headlight look. if i understood correctly
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..dragginmetal..that's interesting..never heard about the bed 6-1/2ft bed..did they continue offering that? I did hear that '89 changed from separate glass headlights in the middle of that year and went to the composits like the'90..any truth to that?
IDK, I was reading from this book. It's mostly just general information. It doesn't go into much detail.

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