Started By
Message

re: Ranking all the Chevrolet half ton trucks based on styling

Posted on 9/16/18 at 3:44 pm to
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
33146 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 3:44 pm to
The T400s and earlier T800s were awesome.

The only ones better in my lifetime were the 1980s square bodies.
Posted by wasteland
City of peace
Member since Apr 2011
5922 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 3:45 pm to
#9 would be my #1
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
33146 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 3:49 pm to
Technically the 2007-2014 models were not the bankruptcy trucks. They were actually excellent offerings when they came out, and were leaps and bounds better than the “Batman” looking T800s that was rightfully ranked last. The T900 trucks stuck around too long because of financial issues with GM.

The 2014-2016 models were more of the bankruptcy trucks. Their design was very conservative, and they used the same frame as the T900s. GM was designing them while they were broke, so they came later than they should have.
Posted by PrimeTime Money
Houston, Texas, USA
Member since Nov 2012
28100 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 4:00 pm to
This is the best looking one:

Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
50338 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 4:24 pm to
agree on late 90s being timeless and classic, immediately pussified in the early 2000’s
I had a 2000 Tahoe and it looked ridiculous compared to the model years before it
Posted by Feral
Member since Mar 2012
12809 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 4:27 pm to
quote:

1990’s - One of the best. In fact I think an argument could be made for any in the Top 4. This body style struck a perfect balance between modern and brawny IMO and a clean version today looks almost timeless.





Maybe it's because I was in high school during this period and both my first (93 Silverado) and second (98 Sierra) trucks were from this era, but this body style will always have a special place in my heart.

My 93 Silverado was a 2WD single cab with an aftermarket CD player, but nothing to write home about. Lots of great memories though.

However, my 98 Sierra was an extended cab Z71 with mud tires and a brush guard. I loved that damn truck and still think about it


On a related note, I would have done awful things when I was in high school and college to get a 2 door Tahoe. Hell, I'd still love to have one. My wife and I have an agreement that I have the green light to buy one as a weekend/hunting vehicle the minute I come across one in good condition with low miles.
This post was edited on 9/16/18 at 4:29 pm
Posted by johnnyrocket
Ghetto once known as Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2013
9790 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 4:32 pm to
1986 Step Side, Black. Wooden bed, 350 V8, power windows and locks. I miss that truck it was a fine machine.
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
12521 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 5:20 pm to
1990's FTW.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
85281 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 5:37 pm to


Gross
Posted by Polycarp
Texas
Member since Feb 2009
5755 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 5:42 pm to
Since I own an exact replica of the #3 truck, I will have to choose that one.
Posted by browl
North of BR
Member since Nov 2017
1571 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:53 pm to
I'll take of each please.
Posted by Modern
Fiddy Men
Member since May 2011
17020 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 9:54 pm to
90’s was the goat

I’m sure all of us either had this truck and/or our dads had this truck in some sort.
Posted by JackieTreehorn
Member since Sep 2013
35576 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 10:09 pm to
A true classic in all eras:

Posted by Loungefly85
Lafayette
Member since Jul 2016
7930 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 10:43 pm to
Nice list, baw.

Not much I would change on the rankings.

My first vehicle was my dad’s 1996. I wish I still had that truck.
This post was edited on 9/16/18 at 10:49 pm
Posted by Sentrius
Fort Rozz
Member since Jun 2011
64757 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 10:51 pm to
quote:




This one is easily my favorite. It's modern, sleek and yet has that retro look of the 80's and 70s.
Posted by lsu13lsu
Member since Jan 2008
11838 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 10:52 pm to
2019 loses points for trying to look Ford F-250 but gains points for looking better.
Posted by Sentrius
Fort Rozz
Member since Jun 2011
64757 posts
Posted on 9/16/18 at 10:55 pm to
quote:

Especially the mid 2000s which you rightly rank last. They always look like shite on the road. The front doesn’t mesh with the rest of the truck.


I dunno.

I kind of like the angry pissed off look on the 2005-07 models.
Posted by saintsfan1977
Arkansas, from Cajun country
Member since Jun 2010
10409 posts
Posted on 9/17/18 at 4:42 am to
The 73-87 body style is my favorite. The 90's second.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
140755 posts
Posted on 9/17/18 at 6:40 am to
Older truck always have more styling and lines than new trucks. Everyone's truck looks the same anymore.
Posted by SECdragonmaster
Order of the Dragons
Member since Dec 2013
17457 posts
Posted on 9/17/18 at 6:46 am to
I was with you until the mid 50’s at #2.

That is #1 by any measure. They look great stock, lowered, modified, etc.

first pageprev pagePage 2 of 3Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram