What does a 1990 Chevy z71 short box truck look like?

There's no such thing as a 1990 Chevy Z71 short box *truck*. The Z71 off-road suspension package didn't appear on Chevrolet trucks until the 1990s, but *not* in 1990. The Z71 package debuted later in the decade, typically associated with the GMT400 platform (1999-2006) and later. A 1990 Chevy truck would have had different off-road options available, but not a Z71.

To visualize a 1990 Chevy short box truck, imagine a:

* Square-body Chevy truck (C/K series): The 1990 models still had the classic boxy design. Think of a truck with relatively straight lines, not the curved styling that came later.

* Short bed: The bed (the cargo area) is shorter than a long bed version. This means it's less overall length.

* Various cab styles: It could have a regular cab (two doors), an extended cab (more space behind the seats), or even a crew cab (four doors, though these were less common in 1990).

Without the Z71 package, you won't see the specific suspension upgrades associated with it (like specific shocks, skid plates, etc.). It would simply look like a standard 1990 Chevy short box pickup, possibly with some off-road-oriented tires and accessories added on by the previous owner.

To get a visual, search online image searches for "1990 Chevy C1500 short bed" or "1990 Chevy C10 short bed," as those model names would have been available that year. Remember that the appearance would vary based on the trim level and any aftermarket additions.