In regard to the LUVs - Chevy didn't make any part of them - they were rebadged Isuzu PUPs. I'm still driving one - an 85 4WD with a 2.2 diesel. I've also got two 81 diesel Chevettes -which have Isuzu 1.8 diesel engines and drivetrains made by German Opel.
For anybody that wants a small truck, there are plenty around. Just buy one, fix it up, and use it. The car companies wouldn't offer them because the public is short-sighted and often acts on knee-jerk reactions. The car industry can't do that - they must plan ahead a little and try to predict future trends. Yeah, I hear lots of complaining now - but . . . if fuel prices dropped - most people would be back to business as usual. Then, the car companies would be stuck with stuff they nobody wants to buy. That may already be hapening with the huge investement recenty made by the big three in offering light trucks and small SUVs with European turbo-diesels.
I certainly agree there were some neat and fuel efficent vehicles years back - and most were quite utilitarian by today's standards. Many had no AC, no power windows or door locks, no cruise, no tilt wheel, no extended cabs, and sometimes no power from the engine. Personally - that's what I prefer - but any rig like that is hard to find. Even with newer vehicles - try to find a Ford Ranger 4WD with a small engine and standard trans - it's just about impossible. Same with Chevy of Dodge. I used to have an 81 Honda Accord that often got 40 MPG on summer highway runs. My wife's 90 4WD Subaru Justy with a 1.3 liter engine got in the high 30s. She now drives a 95 Geo 4WD Tracker with a 1.6 that does almost as well.
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