New Member, maybe a new truck

Snotick · 04-04-2009, 08:21 PM

Hello everyone. I have been reading some of the posts and decided to ask for others opinions. I have been looking at buying a 1994 2500 4x4 Cheyenne. The seller keeps stating that it is a Heavy Duty? Did Chevy make two versions of the 3/4 ton truck? I didnt think the 2500HD came along until sometime around 2000.
This truck has 300k on the truck, but the motor and trans were replaced with new ones a couple of years ago. Both have less than 30k. Mechanically the truck is very sound. The body is in decent shape, the inside is in need of some help. (door panel, vinyl seat tears, etc)
Are there any model specific problems with the 94 2500 4x4 w/5.7 that I should look out for?
I have found a lot of positive things listed about these trucks, but I havent found any widespread problems.
I mainly want this truck to turn into a hunting and camping rig. I want to carry a slide in camper with it.
Thanks in advance for any input.

mbean50 · 04-04-2009, 08:47 PM

ya i have a 96 2500hd. they did make them but they dont have the hd emblems like the 2000s. if the owner still has the window sticker it will say hd on it.

Snotick · 04-04-2009, 08:58 PM

Do you know what the differences are between the 2500 and the 2500hd. Is it just heavier springs/cargo capacity?

batty1214 · 04-04-2009, 08:59 PM

my dad has a 93 2500 and it's been an awesome truck. the only thing that has gone bad on it is the fuel pump.... Its got 245,000 on the ticker and running good.

mbean50 · 04-04-2009, 09:34 PM

well the hd has a heavy duty transmission. i dont know of any other differences off the top of my head. btw mine has 277k original motor and transmission. the only thing mechanical i have replaced is the alternator

leolkfrm · 04-05-2009, 05:34 AM

read the sticker in the door, I thnk back then the 2500 was 8500gvw, and hd 9000gvw

bradrhale · 04-05-2009, 06:05 AM

new motor and tranny count alot in buying to me. how much are they asking for it??

stumpuller454 · 04-05-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snotick

Do you know what the differences are between the 2500 and the 2500hd. Is it just heavier springs/cargo capacity?

My 98 has the HD package, i believe it is just one ton torsion bars, heavy duty shocks, or one ton coils if its 2wd. and probly the full float 14T 10.5" rear axle instead of the semi-float 9.5".

Snotick · 04-05-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradrhale

new motor and tranny count alot in buying to me. how much are they asking for it??

Starting price was $4000. I have seen the paperwork on the transmission, he is currently looking for the paperwork on the engine. He claims he has paperwork to prove the new engine since it was used in his remodeling business, it was reported on his taxes.
We are currently negotiating between $3k and $3500.

Would there be way to find information about the age of the engine from the block number?
He claims the engine was a crate motor, purchased through one of the larger Chevy dealerships in town.

stumpuller454 · 04-05-2009, 08:11 AM

If it was a factory replacement engine it should have a "goodwrench" decal on one of the valve covers, otherwise you might have to pull numbers off the heads or block, and I`m not to sure were they are located......

04-04-2009, 08:21 PM	#1
Snotick Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	New Member, maybe a new truck Hello everyone. I have been reading some of the posts and decided to ask for others opinions. I have been looking at buying a 1994 2500 4x4 Cheyenne. The seller keeps stating that it is a Heavy Duty? Did Chevy make two versions of the 3/4 ton truck? I didnt think the 2500HD came along until sometime around 2000. This truck has 300k on the truck, but the motor and trans were replaced with new ones a couple of years ago. Both have less than 30k. Mechanically the truck is very sound. The body is in decent shape, the inside is in need of some help. (door panel, vinyl seat tears, etc) Are there any model specific problems with the 94 2500 4x4 w/5.7 that I should look out for? I have found a lot of positive things listed about these trucks, but I havent found any widespread problems. I mainly want this truck to turn into a hunting and camping rig. I want to carry a slide in camper with it. Thanks in advance for any input.

04-05-2009, 05:34 AM	#6
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,903	read the sticker in the door, I thnk back then the 2500 was 8500gvw, and hd 9000gvw __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

04-05-2009, 08:11 AM	#10
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04-04-2009, 08:47 PM	#2
mbean50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 103	ya i have a 96 2500hd. they did make them but they dont have the hd emblems like the 2000s. if the owner still has the window sticker it will say hd on it.

04-04-2009, 08:58 PM	#3
Snotick Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	Do you know what the differences are between the 2500 and the 2500hd. Is it just heavier springs/cargo capacity?

04-04-2009, 08:59 PM	#4
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,276	my dad has a 93 2500 and it's been an awesome truck. the only thing that has gone bad on it is the fuel pump.... Its got 245,000 on the ticker and running good.

04-04-2009, 09:34 PM	#5
mbean50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 103	well the hd has a heavy duty transmission. i dont know of any other differences off the top of my head. btw mine has 277k original motor and transmission. the only thing mechanical i have replaced is the alternator

04-05-2009, 06:05 AM	#7
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,511	new motor and tranny count alot in buying to me. how much are they asking for it??