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Truck Of The Day: October 14, 2010; Matchbox '93 Chevrolet K-1500
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Topic Started: Oct 14 2010, 01:54 AM (713 Views)
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Oct 14 2010, 01:54 AM
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Today's car of the day is Matchbox's 1993 Chevrolet K-1500.

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The C/K is the name for Chevrolet and GMC's full-size pickup truck line from 1960 until 1999 in the US, from 1965 to 1999 Canada, from 1964 through 2001 in Brazil, and from 1975 to 1982 in Chile. The first Chevrolet pickup truck appeared in 1924, though in-house designs did not appear until 1930. "C" denoted two-wheel drive while "K" denoted four-wheel drive. The C/K light-duty pickup truck was replaced with the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra in 1999 in the US and Canada, and 2001 in Brazil; the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD heavy-duty pickup trucks followed in 2001.

For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: Chevrolet K-1500

This is a recent purchase (Matchbox show in Hershey a few weeks ago). I love the color combination and I'm very familiar with the real truck as I drove a '94 for a few years. This is a favorite casting of mine, though the solid rear window is a bit of a letdown, the rest of the casting is awesome.

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Introduced in April 1987 as 1988 models (known as the GMT400 platform), there were eight different versions of the C/K line for 1988: Fleetside Single Cab, Fleetside Extended Cab, Fleetside Crew Cab, and Stepside Single Cab, each in either 2WD (C) or 4WD (K) drivelines. All C/K models would ride on independent front suspension. Three trim levels were available: Cheyenne, Scottsdale, and Silverado. Engines were a 160 hp (119 kW) 4.3 L V6, a 175 hp (130 kW) 5.0 L V8, a 210 hp (157 kW) 5.7 L V8 and a 6.2 L diesel V8. A 230 hp (172 kW) 7.4 L V8 was available in the 3/4-ton and one-ton trucks.
In 1989, a half ton 2WD fleetside Sport appearance package was available with black and red bumper and body trim, and a black grille with red outlined Chevrolet emblem, chrome wheels with custom center caps, and fog lights. The 89 was a limited production run set to determine how well the "sport" package would be received by consumers in the years to follow. The Sport package was more of a trim and towing package edition as well as a few engine enhancements that weren't on available on other Chevrolet trucks of the time.
Also in '89, the 4x4 sport appearance package included black bumper and body trim, wheel flares, mirrors, sport grille, 16" cast aluminum wheels and special "4x4" badging on the box and "SPORT" badged on the tailgate. The box and tailgate decals were flanked by red outlined Chevy bowties. The sport package was only offered from 1989 until 1992 as some insurance companies began to express concerns with the idea of a high performance truck. RPO code was BYP. This model was only available with the standard cab and regular fleetside box. Colors included white, black, and red. A Z71 off-road package was also available with skid plates and Bilstein shocks. The Work Truck (W/T) was also introduced in 1990, which featured a single cab long bed with Cheyenne trim and new grille with black bumpers. Also in 1990 the GMC 3500 EFI with a powerful 454 (7.4 L) was available. The 454 EFI produced 230 hp (172 kW) and 385 lb·ft (522 N·m). In 1991, the 4L80-E automatic transmission was available for the 3/4-ton and one-ton trucks. In 1992, the 4-speed manual transmission was dropped and the stepside trucks were available with extended cabs. The 6.5 L diesel V8 was also made available with a turbocharger. In 1993, the Sport package was made available for the stepside models, featuring body color bumpers, mirrors, and grille with cast aluminum wheels. The 700R4 transmission was replaced with the 4L60-E automatic in 1993 also. In 1994, the 6.2 L diesel V8 was dropped and the trucks received grille updates. In 1995, the trucks received an updated audio system and interior (including full instrumentation with tachometer standard). Four wheel ABS brakes were made standard in 1995 as well as driver's side airbag on 1/2 ton models. The Vortec V8s were introduced in 1996, with power boosts across the board for the gasoline engines. The Vortec V8's made between 255 to 290 horsepower, thanks to high-flow cylinder heads, new camshaft, roller valve lifters and a higher compression ratio. Speed sensitive steering was introduced on the trucks in 1997 along with a passenger side airbag. 1998 saw a revision to the steering wheel and airbag system and also the addition of the PASSLOCK II antitheft system.
This platform was one of two where the traditional small-block Chevrolet V8 was last used (the G-series van was the last platform using the small block until the end of the 2002 model year).
The GMT800 platform was introduced in 1999 although the GMT400 platform was produced until the 2000 model year in response to fleet sales. Although no longer produced in the U.S., GMT400s are currently produced in Brazil powered with a Chevrolet inline six.
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Dean-o-mite
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Oct 14 2010, 10:53 AM
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How was this variation released? I can't remember if I have it, but I like it! I like this casting, but always hoped it (and the F-150) would be released without as high of a lift. The Taco Bell release was a pleasant surprise.
Dean
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Oct 14 2010, 03:05 PM
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I remember this one! I also remember this one as a kid aswell! Good casting
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Oct 14 2010, 05:15 PM
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My brother had a 1:1 '88 Silverado that he absolutely loved. Although I prefer a stock version this is a cool casting.
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Oct 14 2010, 07:38 PM
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Thanks Swifty for featuring this Matchbox casting. One of the fun ones from Matchbox. A casting with great play value. Playing in sand, dirt, or even mud made it truly fun. I'm sure that there are lots of them around that have been abused but still are survivors. One of those castings that I have always liked.
Cheers. Cobra
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Oct 14 2010, 09:05 PM
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It's a nice truck for sure! I remember that I have a green one somewhere... and I used it exactly for play! Sand, mud, and dirt, name it I played with the truck in it! Very good memories of this casting!
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Oct 14 2010, 09:24 PM
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- minicup
- Oct 14 2010, 09:05 PM
Very good memories of this casting! That's what it's all about. Enjoyment and fun.
Cheers. Cobra
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Swifty
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Oct 14 2010, 11:40 PM
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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- Dean-o
- Oct 14 2010, 10:53 AM
How was this variation released? I can't remember if I have it, but I like it! I like this casting, but always hoped it (and the F-150) would be released without as high of a lift. The Taco Bell release was a pleasant surprise.
Dean I'm not sure, but I do know I got it with an orange '90s style box, so it was a Tyco era variation of this casting.
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