‘83 Chevy Silverado

Number: HKJ06-N9C0K

Year: 2023 - 1/5

Collection: HW Slammed

Born: 1972, Flint, MI

Manufacturer: Chevrolet (General Motors)

The low-ride or slammed culture first started in Los Angeles, California, before spreading to other parts of the US and other countries. The first community to do with slammed or squatted trucks was Baja Racing Circuit.

Across its 18-year production, the third-generation C/K model line underwent several minor revisions.

For 1980, the front fascia underwent an additional update. While GMC trucks carried over the same grille from 1979, Chevrolet trucks received an all-new grille. Square headlights made their appearance for the first time on Silverado-trim models; lower-trim vehicles used a combination of the 1980 grille and the 1979 (round) headlight surround.

During the 1980s, the C/K trucks saw additional revisions to the powertrain line, shifting towards more advanced engine designs. For 1981, the trucks underwent a mid-cycle revision. As part of the 1981 model revision, the 454 V8 became available on K-series trucks for the first time, replacing the 400 V8 entirely. To improve its fuel efficiency, the 305 V8 received electronic spark control; the 350 became the standard V8 for California.

For 1982, the Oldsmobile 350 diesel was replaced by a 6.2 L Detroit Diesel V8, which was available on 3⁄4-ton and 1-ton trucks in addition to the 1⁄2-ton model. To further improve fuel economy, an automatic overdrive transmission was made available: the four-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 700R4.