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Title: 79 Silverado - original diesel truck
Post by: Gandalf1969 on July 07, 2010, 08:17:48 pm

Looking at a few C10's - found a SWB 2WD Fleetside w/gas 350.  Title says "D" under fuel type.  Seller says no SMOG when changing title.  Assuming this was originally a diesel from the factory, what other things can I look for?  Did it have different suspension or rear options?  I notice a hydroboost that looks like it has been on there forever.  How can I tell for sure it used to be a diesel?

Thanks guys,
G.

Title: Re: 79 Silverado - original diesel truck
Post by: VileZambonie on July 07, 2010, 08:24:19 pm

VIN#?

Title: Re: 79 Silverado - original diesel truck
Post by: Gandalf1969 on July 07, 2010, 08:36:03 pm

CCZ149Z15xxxx

Title: Re: 79 Silverado - original diesel truck
Post by: Blazin on July 07, 2010, 09:52:37 pm

Look at the filler neck opening. If it was diesel it wont have the little flapper thingamajig! The hydroboost on a 1/2 ton is a good indication it was diesel as well.

Title: Re: 79 Silverado - original diesel truck
Post by: fitz on July 07, 2010, 11:01:59 pm

Look on the dash for the wait to start/water in fuel lights.

Title: Re: 79 Silverado - original diesel truck
Post by: VileZambonie on July 11, 2010, 06:11:22 am

Yes it was originally a 350 Diesel. As far as options go loook at the RPO codes in the glove box.