I would be willing to bet that in the same collision, the Chevy truck would protect the passengers better than an import. At least in the C/K line, you will be alive long enough to possibly get burnt... Most likely dead on impact in the others.

I've owned a handful of Chevy/GM trucks between the years '72 and '80, and I loved 'em all. Best pick up ever made.
BTW, if you are afraid of the side mounted gas tank, move it in between the frame rails. AND...even on the side, it beat hell oughtta the pickups with the freakin' gas tank behind the seat!!!

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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST

1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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