Chevrolet Pick-Up 3500 Silverado(diecast 1:18, Anson)
- Chevrolet Pick-Up 3500 Silverado (from 1998)
- Anson
- 1:18
- Showcase model / No engine
- diecast
- gold
- In near mint condition
- Original packaging does not exist
- Not for sale
Heavy-duty workhorse from Detroit: background on the original
The model this is based on is the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 of the 1st Generation (GMT800), which was built for the heavy-duty variants roughly from 2001–2006 (in North America some were still sold as “Classic” into early 2007). When GM switched from the C/K line to the Silverado name, the truck got a completely new platform, a revised body structure and a drivetrain package tuned for high towing and payload. The immediate predecessor was the Chevrolet C/K 3500 (GMT400), which ran until the 2000 model year. The exterior look of the early Silverado models is often credited to GM’s truck design team around Tom Peters; on the engineering side Gary White is named as the project lead for the heavy-duty architecture. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 competed in the full-size pickup market directly against the Ford F-350 and Dodge Ram 3500 and was available as a single- or dual-rear-wheel (“dually”) truck. To give you a time frame: 2001 saw Apple launch the first iPod, Wikipedia went online, and The Lord of the Rings film series started with The Fellowship of the Ring — handy reference points to place the vehicle in time.
Technical bits and specs of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 GMT800
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 of this generation sat on a ladder-frame-like platform with reinforced crossmembers. Up front was an independent torsion-bar suspension, and at the rear a solid axle with leaf springs; four disc brakes with ABS were standard. In the HD range there were several engines: the Vortec 6.0 V8 (LQ4) with roughly 220 kW/300 PS (295 hp) and about 488 Nm (360 lb‑ft), the big Vortec 8100 (8.1 liters (495 cu in)) with around 250 kW/340 PS (335 hp) and roughly 617 Nm (455 lb‑ft), and the Duramax 6.6 V8 turbo-diesel. The Duramax debuted as the LB7 with about 224 kW/300 PS (301 hp) and 705 Nm (520 lb‑ft); later the LLY bumped to roughly 231 kW/314 PS (310 hp) and 705–724 Nm (520–534 lb‑ft). These engines were paired with several transmissions: manual options like the ZF six-speed S6-650, and heavy-duty automatics such as the Allison 1000 five-speed (later six-speed) or the GM 4L80E/85E. The Silverado 3500 was offered in 4x2 and 4x4, in different cab styles (Regular, Extended Cab with rear-hinged rear doors, and Crew Cab) and with various bed lengths. The dually versions widened the rear fenders to increase payload and towing capacity; typical towing capacities — depending on engine and axle ratio — sat roughly between 6,800 and over 7,700 kg (15,000–17,000 lb). Gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) could reach up to about 5,170 kg (11,400 lb) depending on the configuration. For commercial users there were options like power take-off (PTO), heavy-duty cooling packages, factory towing prep, locking rear diff (G80) and different axle ratios. Safety-wise the lineup had front airbags, optional side airbags, and later model updates brought revised headlights and updated electronics.
The 1/18 model from Anson in viper64’s collection
The photos show a 1/18-scale diecast model from Anson that’s modeled on the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 of the GMT800 generation. The piece is from collector “viper64.” The miniature is diecast metal and features the widened rear fenders typical of the dually version. You can spot the Extended-Cab layout with the short rear doors, the long bed with stamped bed floor, and the roof clearance lights that are signature to the heavy-duty trucks. The front end shows the two-part grille with the gold Bowtie, stacked headlights and the two-tone bumper with black and silver areas. The model’s paint is a warm gold metallic that picks up the light and shows the hood’s three longitudinal creases. Side details like black door handles, mirror housings, the “3500” badge on the door and chrome hub caps are nicely done. Inside you can see a gray interior — dash, steering wheel and center console are visible up front, and the rear bench of the Extended Cab is present. The bed has the ribbed texture and the dually wheelhouse humps. The clear roof marker lights and the fog lamps integrated into the lower bumper are also visible in the photos.
Build quality, features and collector notes
The pictured 1/18 diecast from Anson is a classic collector-style model aimed at folks who want a sturdy representation of a US heavy-duty pickup. Many Anson releases include opening doors, hood and a movable tailgate — that can vary by production run, but it fits the maker’s usual approach. The proportions here capture the Silverado 3500’s silhouette: long hood, tall stance, wide dually fenders and a deep bed. The chrome hubcaps on the photos mimic the stock steel wheels with covers; there’s no obvious aftermarket wheel brand on this example. The gold paint, dark plastic bumpers and mirrors plus the gold Bowtie are in line with common factory finishes from the early 2000s. For display the model gives a clear feel for the truck’s size and purpose; at 1/18 scale the model’s length is roughly 30 centimeters (11.8 inches), so grill, lighting and interior details are nicely visible. There’s no clear movie or TV tie-in with this particular truck, so it’s best seen as a faithful portrayal of a workaday heavy hauler. For collectors who care about technical accuracy, it’s worth knowing that in this generation the Duramax 6.6 combined with the Allison automatic was especially popular — and the model shown by “viper64” features the combo’s typical look: Extended Cab, long bed and dually rear axle — the setup people picked for serious towing in the US market.
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