AMT 1991 Silverado 454 SS

Mopar Madness

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April 2015

Posted by Mopar Madness on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 8:38 PM

I had a fold-out poster of a black 91 454 SS over my bed when I was in high school. They had a red option and a white option in 91 but nothing looked as good as vivid black!

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Greg

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May 2013
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by Greg on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 6:31 PM

Cool truck!

I envy you guys who can do stuff like put a new engine in a vehicle. My dad was able to do that sort of thing. Dunno what happened to me except I got the lazy genes from somewhere else in the family tree.

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keavdog

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April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 1:59 AM

I imagine that 383 with the rear gearing roasts a lot of tires!

The 454 @ 225 HP ... - but a nice 385 torque was a burn-out special as well. My 65 mustang 289 GT had 225 HP. I'm guessing some thoughtful mods on that 454 would get it up in the serious horsepower range.

Looking forward to the build - great looking truck

Thanks,

John

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JOE RIX

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August 2009
From: MOAB, UTAH

Posted by JOE RIX on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 11:34 PM

I'm looking forward to this one Joe. Ought to be a sweet one for sure. I am thrilled to finally see some pics of your truck. BOSS!!!!

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mustang1989

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March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 8:34 AM

Just cracked into the box yesterday morning and started sorting parts.....starting with the engine. Really looking forward to building this truck and will try to add as much detail as possible and will be going for an O.E.M look. I might do a Day 2 build and add some wheels and tires but that'll be about all.

I'm at no shortage for a reference because I actually own a 1994 Silverado Extended Cab truck. Late last year I got the hankerin' to yank the 350 and replace it with a warmed over 383 (that still utilizes TBI injection but with Vortec heads) with a freshened up 4L60E, 2000 rpm stall converter and 3:90 gears. It's alot of fun.

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mustang1989

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March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, November 19, 2018 12:07 PM

Greg

mustang1989

It was like a re-awakening of the "ol' brutus" style of performance with a big block and all since all the performance cars of the era all had small blocks.

Ahhhh, I see, Joe.

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Greg

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May 2013
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by Greg on Saturday, November 17, 2018 8:56 PM

mustang1989
It was like a re-awakening of the "ol' brutus" style of performance with a big block and all since all the performance cars of the era all had small blocks.

Ahhhh, I see, Joe.

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mustang1989

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March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Saturday, November 17, 2018 8:31 PM

midnightprowler

I wouldn't consider it classic, that would be reserved for anything up to the mid 70s, but it's not modern either. Looking forward to it Joe. Ya gonna build it stock? I dare ya!

Thanks Lee! I might do something like a Day 2 build but other than that it will be all stock.

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mustang1989

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March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Saturday, November 17, 2018 8:30 PM

Greg

This is a classic truck? Wow, the style looks new to me. This is what happens as we get older, Joe. And I don't mean you.

Looking forward to watching you work your magic on this one.

Thanks Greg. Well.....it's not necessarily like a classic muscle car but it does have its place in automotive performance history. It was like a re-awakening of the "ol' brutus" style of performance with a big block and all since all the performance cars of the era all had small blocks.

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midnightprowler

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February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Saturday, November 17, 2018 12:50 PM

I wouldn't consider it classic, that would be reserved for anything up to the mid 70s, but it's not modern either. Looking forward to it Joe. Ya gonna build it stock? I dare ya!

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Greg

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May 2013
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by Greg on Saturday, November 17, 2018 10:34 AM

This is a classic truck? Wow, the style looks new to me. This is what happens as we get older, Joe. And I don't mean you.

Looking forward to watching you work your magic on this one.

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mustang1989

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March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

AMT 1991 Silverado 454 SS

Posted by mustang1989 on Saturday, November 17, 2018 10:27 AM

I picked this one up a couple of months ago while I was working on the El Camino. This is not only a Holy Grail build for me but also would be a Holy Grail 1:1 vehicle for me. If I could ever get my hands on one for the right price...…. icon_hmm_zps07rcoppf

. To be very honest about it, these were not fast trucks from the factory. I think the horsepower rating was right about 225 hp and in 1990 it had a TH400 transmission behind it with 3:73 gears. The transmission being only 3 speed automatic made things difficult in an everyday driver due to the 3:73 gears. I guess GM wanted to captivate a middle age audience with the 454 and the nostalgia of the Turbo 400 automatic. In any case in 1991 they got smart and stuck a 4 speed overdrive transmission behind it to help the driveablity out some. In any case they produced on heckuva good looking vehicle and opened the gate for a slew of fast trucks to follow..... and they are HIGHLY sought after now.

Anyways, Here's the kit: