Modern pickups have moved far beyond their utility-focused roots, and now come designed for numerous purposes and with a wide variety of features. As such, some pickups can get pretty heavy-handed when it comes to the extras, as evidenced by this 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, which apparently comes with a little under $32,000 worth of upgrades!
Featured in a recent 12-minute, 28-second YouTube post from Chevy Dude, this particular Chevrolet Silverado started life as a basic LTZ Crew Cab with a base price of $48,700, before destination. Now, however, with all the upgrades added on top, this thing is worth a little over $82,000.
First things first, Chevy Dude added the optional naturally aspirated 6.2L L87 V8 engine under the hood, a $2,495 upgrade all by itself. The Chevrolet Silverado also received the Premium Package, which tosses in a long list of extras, such as:
- Bucket seating
- Navigation
- Power up/down tailgate
- Bose stereo
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Sunroof
Further bits include the Z71 Package for $550, which adds Rancho shocks and skid plates, as well as a spray-on bedliner for $545.
From there, the Chevrolet Silverado was sent to SCA Performance in Alabama, where it received a further $21,000 in aftermarket parts. Highlights include a massive six-inch lift, under which we find BFGoodrich all-terrain tires wrapping Black Widow wheels. There are also SCA Performance red brake caliper covers and plenty of Black Widow badging on the body.
There are tinted windows and a new two-tone paint job too, with black on the cab and white for the body. New step-up bars are found in the sides, and free-flow mufflers with black tips make the good noises in back.
Meanwhile, the interior features embroidered headrests with the Black Widow logo, gloss-black painted trim and red LED footwell lighting. In the video, Chevy Dude also provides a demonstration of the Black Widow-branded puddle lamps.
There’s so much going on with this heavily upgraded Chevrolet Silverado, it’s difficult to list it all in this single post. However, the question remains – is it worth the extra outlay? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Comments
No big deal, I’ve spent lots on my 3500 HD Z71 4×4 crew, long bed 6 in. Pro comp lift , treak and tuned gasser etc.
It’s not about extras it’s what you do with it.
Haul cars to and from race day, and bike rallies.
Worth every big face Benjamin it takes.
I saw a GMC AT4 that basically looked just like this Silverado a day ago.
Pretty stupid spending that kind of money to modify a new vehicle. Probably not even paid for. Not factory parts. And definitely no warranty.
Not to mention, when it comes time to trade this truck in, you will be lucky if all the upgrades will even net you an extra $5000 or so on the trade value.
These conversions are very common much like the van conversions back in the 80’s and late 70’s.
These are approved conversions and are generally covered by GM and the conversion company so yes they are fully warrantied.
SCA is one converter who does GMC and Chevy conversions. Rocky Ridge is one of the other big names that does dealer approved customs.
We also have Callaway cars that does 2 and 4 wheel drive conversions. Yes the same Callaway that did the Corvettes. They do GM SUV and Trucks with performance upgrades.
Are these worth the cost. Not if you you know how to turn a wrench. But for those who can’t or should not attempt a lift they are worth it if this is what they want. These are also more status symbols as most never see off road.
These are generally done to a high degree of quality at Callaway or Rocky Ridge, Not sure on SCA but if you have the ability to put a lift on yourself you can save a lot of money doing it at home. But beware no warranty on what you upgrade lift wise outside the lift MFG.
The SCA GMC dealer near me sells a ton of these things even with the mark up. More power to em if they are making money.
I would rather save money and just buy the Denali!
Who said it was a new truck ? 2012, 3500 HD etc.
You kids jump to conclusions way to soon with out the facts,
I have the local dealer under my thumb, I have lots of buying power, CA$H, never had warranty issue, they fix what ever is needed,
Sorry you think that way.
Careful what you say
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To each their own, but the one I really don’t understand is the caliper covers. All that money spent and not even a Brembo kit? GM sells a really nice one.
I work for a dealer group that sends trucks to SCA for upgrades. Ram, Chevy, and Ford. They look nice but the quality is horrible. We have so many problems from that company as soon as we get the trucks back. Check engine lights, loose fasteners, clunks, squeaks, you name it. 30k is not worth the junk SCA does.
You could do all the suspension and exhaust upgrades for much less with better quality manufacturers.
Stupid. 30k in upgrades? Should of bought a used and dropped 30k in it, could made a used truck new and look better than that one.
Did not know there were that many rich bubba’s out there. Just goes to show there are suckers born every minute.
Hell no it’s not. People are ukfing nutz!