1980 Chevrolet Truck custom deluxe from North America - Comments

Replaced front brake pads as soon as I got it home (the brakes were completely worn out).

Replaced rear brake shoes at the same time.

Replaced the spark plugs, shocks, steering stabilizer, air filter, changed the oil and filter at the same time as I did the brake work.

Replaced a few light bulbs and fuses.

Had new mud terrain tires mounted on new wheels.

Had entire exhaust system replaced.

Had new clutch installed.

I received this pickup truck as a trade for my Jeep cj-5. I had old Jeep that was drive-able, but, needed a lot of work. I was tired of my Jeep project and wanted to just get rid of it. I traded the jeep for this truck And so far the truck is great.

When I traded I knew it needed a clutch. As far the exhaust work I enjoy hearing the engine rumble so I had dual exhaust pipes added with glass-pack mufflers and it sounds great. Sometimes I think the only thing that keeps me sane is listening to that Chevy V-8 rumbling its way though town on my drive home.

The truck runs great. I have had no problems with it starting even in these cold winter days.

The 4 speed transmission shifts just fine. The 4x4 system in it works flawlessly.

It is still an old truck and won't let me forget that when I drive.

The front-end wanders slightly at highway speeds.

The heaters and defrosters work great for 23 year old truck. Compared

to my '98 Dodge Ram they are slow to get their job done.

For a truck that has over 140,000 miles and is going to 24 years old in a few weeks it is great truck. It has few quirks about it (the drivers side door has to be slammed to close right, sometimes the carb will flood, it rides a little rough, the steering wanders a little,the weatherstripping where the doors meet the cab have a lot of wind whistles).

For an old pickup truck it is a great machine. I do enjoy driving it. Plenty of good old fashion V-8 muscle.

4x4 traction in winter is excellent.

8 foot long bed for practicality with a half ton capacity.

I will be keeping this Chevy truck a long time. They are just good trucks.

I have an 83 very similar to yours. The guy I bought it from said it would last 6 months, that was 8 years ago. 211,000 miles and many more to go, as long inspection does not retire it.

Excellent program, keep up the good work. I recently bought a 1986 Chev.p/up truck CK FWD.Sometimes when I put it in gear, it shifts roughly. I noticed that the Auto. Transmission Neutral Selector Switch does not line up when going in gear. Could this be relative? This old senior could use some help. Thank you, BigRed

I enjoyed the review. I own an 85 3/4 ton, 454 CID, auto-trans, with a 4.11 rear-end with limited slip. It has plenty of power, but for my needs a little higher rear end would be better. I really shouldn't complain, I don't take it much on the highway. It mainly takes me to and from work on a county road, under 50 mph. Who am I kidding, with a 454 it sure isn't going to pass many gas stations. It has dual exhaust with high-flow mufflers, sounds great. It's the high line trim, so for its time it's kinda plush. If I just had more time and more money to spend on it to finish it off real nice. LIKE A ROCK!