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**jocko** · 12-05-2018, 12:33 AM

Hmm... I already knew I wasn't particularly fond of the 2019 half-ton body change (and was glad the 2500s were unaltered in 19), but in 2020, well... Hmmm. This might take a while to grow on me...

**TBONE1964** · 12-05-2018, 12:43 AM

Just when you think they can't get any uglier

I remember thinking pretty much the same way when the 73 came out, when the 88 then the 99 came out. All hideous at first but did grow on me at least. The 2020 I am not to sure that will be growing on me.

I am sure it will get mixed reviews

**FirstOwner69** · 12-05-2018, 01:10 AM

I saw that earlier today. The front end is horrible. Hopefully, the GMCs will look better! If not, my 2015 may be around as long as I will be.

**jocko** · 12-05-2018, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Hopefully, the GMCs will look better!

If history is in any indication, then that means they'll have six headlights. Per side.

cornerstone · 12-05-2018, 01:40 AM

Is that picture really what will be in production? Please say it is still open for debate. I can't imagine that they have done any market testing and had overwhelmingly positive reviews on this design. It really looks like odd to me.

Unfortunately it is not open for debate. That is the truck headed our way. That's what I just read elsewhere anyways.

**clay68c10** · 12-05-2018, 07:59 AM

It looks like the front of the ford super duty. Not sure what to think of it.
Maybe it’ll look better in person.

bmxbang · 12-05-2018, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

It looks like the front of the ford super duty. Not sure what to think of it.
Maybe it’ll look better in person.

Spot on with this.

I may get bashed for this but I do love the front end on the Ford super duty. I however do not like that Chevy IMO is trying to be some what similar to that.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-05-2018, 08:39 AM

Another ugly truck aimed at young working crowd willing to pay $800.00 + a month payments to drive the newest year truck for 84 months and the next "newest" truck will be out in 6 months ? No thanks ,I'll keep driving the old ones .

Sweeet67 · 12-05-2018, 08:50 AM

One word. FUGLY!

**1971Stepside** · 12-05-2018, 10:07 AM

But, where is the bowtie?

**special-K** · 12-05-2018, 10:15 AM

Looks like the same truck with a facelift and new wheels. I don't think they included my demographic in their market study.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-05-2018, 10:21 AM

I think it's hideous. What were they thinking?

jchav62 · 12-05-2018, 10:58 AM

I think we'll grow to like it. Just like with all the other past body style changes that we hated at first...

I have to admit, I don't really 'hate' this one... just needs a bowtie on that grille.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-05-2018, 11:09 AM

I actually think it looks significantly better than the 1500's (but that's not saying a whole lot.) Aside from the step, the bed looks like it's straight off a Tundra.

mikebte · 12-05-2018, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Just when you think they can't get any uglier

I remember thinking pretty much the same way when the 73 came out, when the 88 then the 99 came out. All hideous at first but did grow on me at least. The 2020 I am not to sure that will be growing on me.

I am sure it will get mixed reviews

Seems to be consistent with anything new. I'm sure they will get drops and lifts and they will end up looking cool.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-05-2018, 11:32 AM

I thought it was a Ford at first glance.

Coley · 12-05-2018, 11:33 AM

...not a great looking truck in my books but whatever.

What I don't understand is why every 4wd truck made today is lifted?....none of the 4wd trucks made since...probably the 2000's... has a relatively regular or 'low' stance.
Just what is going on with truck duty today that requires an additional 3"-4" of ground clearance or is this...'a thing'?
Clearly, I'm not understanding this trend.

So here is mental test.....go back to the original picture of the truck (side view) and imagine it 3-4" lower. Personally, I see a better looking truck...but?

All good
Coley

morepwr · 12-05-2018, 11:45 AM

yuck. They need to hire designers who are not blind.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-05-2018, 11:46 AM

They do keep getting higher and higher. I went from a 2000 Z71 to a 2015 Z71 and I HAD to add steps to get in and out of the 2015 without pulling on the steering wheel and ruining the seat. The 2000 was easy to get in/out of.

**rustytruck50** · 12-05-2018, 11:46 AM

I am scratching my head over this one too...Interesting thing I noticed when I was looking at the new HD was how much the 3/4 profile of the front sheetmetal reminded me of the '60-'66 trucks.
I remember when the '03 Silverado came out & I thought it was far from attractive, mainly because I had a '02 Silverado at the time & loved the look of it. Funny thing happened in 2010 & the '06 with the updated grille was getting my attention & I ended up buying one. Sweet looking emerald green, but a mechanical turd, unfortunately. Replaced that one with a '11 and '13 crew cab 1500, which took me a few years to have an appreciation for the design by the time we leased them. Not too sure about the current ones & pretty sure I don't like the impending '19 version, which is ok since I can't afford them anyway.

Redneck Rydes · 12-05-2018, 11:52 AM

I ordered my 2014 Gmc 3500 HD in August 2014 when I saw the 2015. I did not like the boxy style of the 2015. They sorta have grown on me,but this 2020 HD looks hideous,I think the 2014 will be around me for a while, will keep driving my '70 , '85 , '94 C 10s.

12-05-2018, 12:33 AM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	2020 Silverado HD Hmm... I already knew I wasn't particularly fond of the 2019 half-ton body change (and was glad the 2500s were unaltered in 19), but in 2020, well... Hmmm. This might take a while to grow on me... Attached Images

12-05-2018, 12:43 AM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: 2020 Silverado HD Just when you think they can't get any uglier I remember thinking pretty much the same way when the 73 came out, when the 88 then the 99 came out. All hideous at first but did grow on me at least. The 2020 I am not to sure that will be growing on me. I am sure it will get mixed reviews __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

12-05-2018, 01:10 AM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,839	Re: 2020 Silverado HD I saw that earlier today. The front end is horrible. Hopefully, the GMCs will look better! If not, my 2015 may be around as long as I will be. Last edited by FirstOwner69; 12-05-2018 at 01:17 AM.

12-05-2018, 01:40 AM	#5
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 2020 Silverado HD Is that picture really what will be in production? Please say it is still open for debate. I can't imagine that they have done any market testing and had overwhelmingly positive reviews on this design. It really looks like odd to me. Unfortunately it is not open for debate. That is the truck headed our way. That's what I just read elsewhere anyways. Last edited by cornerstone; 12-05-2018 at 01:47 AM.

12-05-2018, 07:59 AM	#6
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,882	Re: 2020 Silverado HD It looks like the front of the ford super duty. Not sure what to think of it. Maybe it’ll look better in person. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-05-2018, 08:39 AM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 2020 Silverado HD Another ugly truck aimed at young working crowd willing to pay $800.00 + a month payments to drive the newest year truck for 84 months and the next "newest" truck will be out in 6 months ? No thanks ,I'll keep driving the old ones . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-05-2018, 08:50 AM	#9
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	Re: 2020 Silverado HD One word. FUGLY!

12-05-2018, 10:07 AM	#10
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: 2020 Silverado HD But, where is the bowtie? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-05-2018, 10:15 AM	#11
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12-05-2018, 10:21 AM	#12
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12-05-2018, 10:58 AM	#13
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 2020 Silverado HD I think we'll grow to like it. Just like with all the other past body style changes that we hated at first... I have to admit, I don't really 'hate' this one... just needs a bowtie on that grille. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-05-2018, 11:09 AM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 2020 Silverado HD I actually think it looks significantly better than the 1500's (but that's not saying a whole lot.) Aside from the step, the bed looks like it's straight off a Tundra. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-05-2018, 11:32 AM	#16
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12-05-2018, 11:33 AM	#17
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: 2020 Silverado HD ...not a great looking truck in my books but whatever. What I don't understand is why every 4wd truck made today is lifted?....none of the 4wd trucks made since...probably the 2000's... has a relatively regular or 'low' stance. Just what is going on with truck duty today that requires an additional 3"-4" of ground clearance or is this...'a thing'? Clearly, I'm not understanding this trend. So here is mental test.....go back to the original picture of the truck (side view) and imagine it 3-4" lower. Personally, I see a better looking truck...but? All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

12-05-2018, 11:45 AM	#18
morepwr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 206	Re: 2020 Silverado HD yuck. They need to hire designers who are not blind. __________________



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12-05-2018, 11:46 AM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 2020 Silverado HD They do keep getting higher and higher. I went from a 2000 Z71 to a 2015 Z71 and I HAD to add steps to get in and out of the 2015 without pulling on the steering wheel and ruining the seat. The 2000 was easy to get in/out of. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-05-2018, 11:46 AM	#20
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 2020 Silverado HD I am scratching my head over this one too...Interesting thing I noticed when I was looking at the new HD was how much the 3/4 profile of the front sheetmetal reminded me of the '60-'66 trucks. I remember when the '03 Silverado came out & I thought it was far from attractive, mainly because I had a '02 Silverado at the time & loved the look of it. Funny thing happened in 2010 & the '06 with the updated grille was getting my attention & I ended up buying one. Sweet looking emerald green, but a mechanical turd, unfortunately. Replaced that one with a '11 and '13 crew cab 1500, which took me a few years to have an appreciation for the design by the time we leased them. Not too sure about the current ones & pretty sure I don't like the impending '19 version, which is ok since I can't afford them anyway. __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

12-05-2018, 11:52 AM	#21
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: 2020 Silverado HD I ordered my 2014 Gmc 3500 HD in August 2014 when I saw the 2015. I did not like the boxy style of the 2015. They sorta have grown on me,but this 2020 HD looks hideous,I think the 2014 will be around me for a while, will keep driving my '70 , '85 , '94 C 10s.

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