History is made with the Chevy Silverado

When my father passed away, my mom asked me if I wanted his old 1966 Chevy pickup.  My sister turned her nose at the offer as she never rode in it as she thought the Chevy was too plain and really couldn't handle the stick.  Of course, I jumped at the chance and drove my new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a trailer to pick it up.  

Arriving at the old farm, I found it under an oily tarp and jacked up on cement blocks.  It had been sitting there for over 20 years.  This Chevy C-10 was a sight for sore eyes, but it was in really great shape and of course reminded me of the great talks I had with my dad traveling down the old farm roads.  It still stands as a testament to the qualities that once made the American Automotive industry the envy of the world.  

The Chevy C-10 was just a plain- Jane work truck with an in-line six and a three-on-the-tree transmission.  This old pickup still had character and style and was the best seller in the day as my Silverado is today. This vehicle dominated the pickup market place during its era of the sixties as the Chevrolet pickups do today.  When the two pickups were parked side by side, you can imagine why they were and are so popular.  When I opened the door of the "66" and slid into the original vinyl bench seat in the very Spartan cabin, I remembered the steering wheel.  It was huge and could have belonged in a ship. It’s one safety feature was a set of safety belts that maybe would help you from crashing into the metal dashboard.  The one option my Dad paid for was the AM radio, which still worked.  The pickup had the tiny 15-by-5.5 inch wheels.  But, the ride was plush in yesterday’s standards. Thanks to soft coil springs.  Chevrolet didn't disappoint the pickup drivers over 50 years ago and they continue to please the drivers today.

Today's Silverado 1500 is still among the top selling pickups and are not being used just for the ranchers, but for soccer moms and their precious cargo.  The new Silverado is known for its responsive handling and an interior that is as quiet as a top line luxury automobile and is more spacious.  Like the 66, the controls are simple and easy to use, but much more high tech.  Remember the 66 only had the radio and heater control and the air conditioning was rolling down the windows.  Unlike the small engine of its ancestor, my 2015 Chevy Silverado has the 5.3-liter V8 that delivers a very respectable 16 MPG overall that is driven by a smooth eight-speed transmission. A real big difference from the 66's three speeds.  I must say that my wife loves our Silverado and it really is a head turner in the neighborhood.... like the 66 when we drive it on weekends.   

If you want a closer look at what the 2015 Chevy Silverado delivers, then venture on down to Huffines Chevrolet Plano or visit them online at http://www.huffineschevyplano.com   Now, if you want to take a look at the 66 then visit a classic car show.  As Dinah Shore sang 1966....See the USA in your Chevrolet and start with a visit to Huffines Chevrolet in Plano!