Description
1990 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Short Bed – Tremec 5-Speed – RS357 V8 – Black – Turnkey Muscle Truck!
A superb example of a classic American pickup – this 1990 Chevy Silverado 1500 Short Bed is clean, solid, and built to perform. Tastefully upgraded with premium components throughout, it combines classic square-body styling with serious V8 power and modern driving dynamics.
Key Features & Upgrades:
Engine & Drivetrain
Turnkey Chevrolet Performance RS357 V8 Crate Engine – brand new, installed with full receipts
Thumper Camshaft, Beehive Valve Springs, and Proform Steel Timing Gears for crisp, responsive power
Headman Headers with classic V8 rumble
Tremec TKO 5-Speed Road Race Gearbox (4 close ratios + tall 5th)
New Hurst Blackjack Shifter – precise and engaging shifts
New Clutch & Prop shaft
New Richmond Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) with 3. 55 Gears – perfect for both street and highway use
Electronic Line Lock system fitted
Brakes & Suspension
New Heavy-Duty Rear Brake Shoes and Hardware
Braided Steel Front Brake Hoses with EBC Performance Pads
Belltech Front Drop Spindles and Rear Axle Flip Kit
Rear Chassis Rails Notched and Reinforced – professionally done
Lowered approx. 6" Front / 8" Rear – aggressive stance, superb handling
Exterior & Interior
Very tidy black paint finish – solid body with zero rust
Colour-coded bumpers and door handles for a clean, custom look
Original bench seat and interior in great condition
2 brand new rear tyres + spare wheel and tyre included
New battery fitted – October 2025
Private registration plate included
Documentation & Condition
MOT valid until 3rd July 2026
All receipts for major components and work included
Starts on the button – sounds and drives exactly as a V8 muscle truck should
About the 1990 Silverado 1500
The 1990 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was part of Chevy’s legendary GMT400 generation – admired for its durability, square-shouldered looks, and solid engineering. This particular truck takes that foundation and builds upon it with modern performance hardware, creating a unique, turnkey driver’s truck.
With its RS357 V8, Tremec 5-speed, and Richmond LSD, it delivers true muscle car performance in a pickup shell – while maintaining reliability and everyday usability. The short-bed, rear-wheel-drive layout provides excellent balance and stance.
A truly exceptional blend of old-school toughness and precision-engineered upgrades — ready to drive, show, or enjoy immediately.
VIN Details
VIN: 1GCDC14K9LZ119658
Decoding:
1G – Built in the USA by General Motors (Chevrolet Division)
C – Conventional 2WD Truck
D – 5001–6000 lbs GVWR (½ ton)
C1 – C1500 Series (2WD, ½ ton)
4 – Regular Cab, Short Bed
K – 5. 7L V8 (350ci) Gasoline – TBI
L – Model Year 1990
Z – Built at Fort Wayne, Indiana
119658 – Production Sequence Number
Original Specification:
5. 7L V8 (350ci) TBI – approx. 210 HP (original)
RWD (C1500)
Regular Cab, Short Bed
Assembled in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
A show-worthy short-bed Silverado with top-tier upgrades — powerful, well-sorted, and beautifully finished.
Turnkey and ready to enjoy.
