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Had to chuckle.

Holy grail? Mine would be a 1987 GMC 3/4 ton, 4.3 700R4 cruse tilt air with manual locks, in blue or silver thank you. Just because.

I think my 87 6.2 diesel longbed with every option except bed lamp is probably 'rare'. And not particularly desirable.

My 81 GMC 3/4 ton with HD cooling, locking rear diff, sliding rear window and NO other options (including lack of power steering, and has power brakes only because it's a 3/4 ton) in Carmine Red is a lot rarer. Who else has a 3/4 ton with 250CID, 3OTT, no rear bumper or spare tire or radio, no power steering, and factory sport mirrors (cause they were actually cheaper..)?

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Holy grail would be an all original, less then 50miles from new thats sat in a climate controlled warehouse its entire life with zero scratches what so ever type of truck. The linked craigslist ad was just a nice truck. Zero rust is standerd for the southwest, people still daily drive them out here.

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Glad I could help, and even more so that you are enjoying the truck. I'm always looking, and will continue to post when I find trucks as nice as this one is. Post up some pictures when you have time.

Mike

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Just because something is odd doesn't make it rare or desirable. My original post was in reference to the fact that this was a fairly hard to find specimen, and it IS highly desirable. I doubt you can find 5 1987 short bed step side 4x4's for sale across the entire country, much less one in the condition that truck is in.

Personally I could care less what you think about my assessment. I'm just happy a board member here got the truck, and is enjoying it.

Mike

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On rare occasions I sneeze a little too hard and end up crapping my pants. Although rare, it's not desirable. To each his own. :tim::tim:

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A few pictures, no comments on the picture hosting site please :lol:

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Love it. Crazy how clean it is!

Mike

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A Holy Grail would be a 1973 454, short bed, 4x4 , Trailering Special, Silverado in that condition
or
A 1976 Orange or Black Sport, 454, short bed, 4x4, trailering special, Silverado in that condition
or
A short bed desert fox in any condition with any engine.

That was a clean truck and worth way more then $5,000 in Colorado. It was in no way a Holy Grail truck. It had no special options, nothing special to make it rare other then being in good shape. I would have driven to OK to get it at $5,000. I have $3500 in two parts truck and still need fenders and hood. I will have $20,000 in mine to get it a little nicer then that one. Lot better engine going in mine.

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Very nice 57napco. Please let me know when I can add it to my collection!!! :)

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79 short step side 2wd four speed manual V8 truck $3500. No mention of the demon rust. Has some questionable modifications and some that would have to be seen in person to decide. Just a transfer case and axle away from the holy grail. :lol:

https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/6111704970.html

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It’s been a few years of restoration and it’s almost done. It turned out about as original as I could keep it.
Thanks again Mr. Chevy !
https://i.postimg.cc/kGW7XpH4/940-A8...32125-B4-D.jpg

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Wow, that's a beauty! This thread is funny to read. People all caught up in their own ideas of what's rare, the holy grail, uncommon, and what they would (or wouldn't) want. All mixed up together. That said, a great thread based on its outcome. The real purpose is making people aware to connect a member with a good truck. And that's exactly what happened! Would you be willing to disclose what you actually paid for it at that time? Also, it sounds like you have done a lot since then, so maybe you can tell us what you've done to it.

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What was more irritating to me was everyone dwelling on the 'holy grail' verbiage when Mr.Chevy4x4 stated it came from the copy & pasted ad.

@57NAPCO.... Nicely done.

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very nice .... glad to see it stay original looking. good job!!

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That turned out beautiful. Well done.

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LT, I’ll share more and give details a bit later.

I did pull the original 120,000 mile 350 out and had it professionally rebuilt. It was just puffing a bit of smoke (but ran great) on start up but I wanted it done right so it’s a numbers matching truck.


Thanks y’all for the compliments

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…so, had the cab corners and rockers been replaced as a few posters suggested?

Great looking truck. I like that you kept it stock height with stock wheels.

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The body guy was shocked, it has all original sheet metal, no rust and no bondo, no replacement sheet metal, ever. It had never even been painted before except for a few touch up areas. It is a true mileage truck, now around 120,000.

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Turned out great. Love that you kept it stock (mostly). Reading through this thread now is pretty funny. What would your truck as you purchased it go for now? $13-15?

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Right, even it was a Custom Deluxe 6 cyl 3 speed.

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Found it! Wow, you did an amazing job with the truck! I'm glad you were able to get it and do it justice. I love the end result.

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Hey, it's DJ. Fast forward to 2023 and this truck pulls double the price it was listed at now. Crazy how strong the market is for these. Im keeping my 86 c10 and 82 2wd K5 for a while. Squarebody's are just great trucks that will keep getting more popular. I actually know where a 292 sm465 77 stepside 1 ton is, but man it is really beat, but a friend might get it anyway.

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It was a good run, see ya Blackie…

https://i.postimg.cc/PqwJt9d9/IMG-1120.jpg

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after all the arguing in this post a few years ago on the asking price nowadays that truck will easily bring 3x-4x what it was originally listed for in today's prices. ;)

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Here is a picture of mine Holy Grail . It is a 1977 GMC stepside that my father brought in 1978 . It is a 350 4speed

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I had a comment...then saw the original post was an oldie...so, I'll shut up.

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I don’t mind sharing, it sold for a few bucks…

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Nice! How many miles when sold? Beautiful truck. i don't think if i was lucky to have one like that I could of sold it. I bought a 87 Silverado fleet short 4x4 350 auto new , had what I think was most of the options I could order, oh the single days lol, no plow package this truck wasn't doing any plowing, that I remember telling the dealer lol. The one option I couldn't get was the big block it was a K10, i was told no, can order only in C or K 20 30 for the big blocks, I was bummed. Out the door back then $19,500.00 Sure miss that truck. Stolen ten months later. Just rambling now.

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That would definitely be one of the most desirable squarebodies to have then and today. Totally bummed for you it got stolen, but I bet you still look back to when you had it and smile.

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Total original miles on the truck, about 124,000. 3-4000 on the numbers matching rebuilt engine.