Low Option supers/grandes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Awann99 · 07-19-2020, 02:33 AM

Given that the Cheyenne super package was just a trim option and there are very low optioned supers out there. Has anyone seen a super/grande with a 250 and 3spd manual? Most supers I have seen either had the 350 or 400 on the spid. I did not seen a post dedicated solely to low optioned Cheyenne Supers or Sierra Grandes. I have seen a lot of non-ac supers but never a radio delete super. I’m looking for any true supers/grandes with extremely low options.

factorystock · 07-19-2020, 01:45 PM

Interesting configuration. Trim level and power train usually are predictable, but not always. This topic goes back to how a vehicle was ordered by a customer or how the dealership themselves ordered the pickup. Most dealerships in the early 70's carried a large inventory of pickups according to what they think would have sold well in their market. Higher trim, V8, automatics, power steering and brakes were commonly ordered to appeal to the masses. But, there were customers who liked the 6 and liked the 3 speed manual and insisted on ordering there next new truck with that powertrain and wanted more comfort in a higher trim level. Fewer numbers of them. Like a 292 with an auto. A base model with ac etc.

**JQ-72** · 07-19-2020, 01:46 PM

Never seen a 6cyl., but here's the SPID from a truck I bought several years ago - short Super with 350 / 3 speed, manual steering and brakes, no A/C and radio delete.

Awann99 · 07-19-2020, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JQ-72

Never seen a 6cyl., but here's the SPID from a truck I bought several years ago - short Super with 350 / 3 speed, manual steering and brakes, no A/C and radio delete.

That looks awesome. Did you happen to have any other pictures of the truck?

**JQ-72** · 07-19-2020, 04:39 PM

Here's a few older picture, truck has long been sold.

**70cst** · 07-19-2020, 05:42 PM

Low Option supers/grandes ... Interesting.

I would say most would be nicely optioned.

Good question.

72supr · 07-19-2020, 08:20 PM

I have a low optioned 1972 Super.

Awann99 · 07-20-2020, 01:42 AM

I wonder why the belt molding and lower molding are on the spid as well when the super package already includes those items.

**special-K** · 07-20-2020, 07:47 AM

I had pictures of a very low option Cheyenne Super on P-bucket. Still there but I need to pay the ransom to get them back. 6cyl/3spd, manual brakes and steering IIRC. I think it only had the radio and gauges.

This configuration is the opposite of one of my favorites, a loaded Custom/10. My absolute favorite is odd combinations, but a loaded Custom/10 is just that really.

72supr · 07-21-2020, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Awann99

I wonder why the belt molding and lower molding are on the spid as well when the super package already includes those items.

I guess I don’t know the answer to that.Anybody?

**57taskforce** · 07-21-2020, 07:29 PM

Might be a Janesville thing, my K20 has the lower moldings listed, which if I’m not mistaken, is included in regular Cheyenne trim. Mine is a 72 Cheyenne Janesville truck.

**special-K** · 07-21-2020, 10:36 PM

You are not mistaken.

I like See Ten's '72 Custom Deluxe/10... medium red/white top, upper/lower molding, a/c, 350/TH350, and some other options

07-19-2020, 02:33 AM	#1
Awann99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TN Posts: 263	Low Option supers/grandes Given that the Cheyenne super package was just a trim option and there are very low optioned supers out there. Has anyone seen a super/grande with a 250 and 3spd manual? Most supers I have seen either had the 350 or 400 on the spid. I did not seen a post dedicated solely to low optioned Cheyenne Supers or Sierra Grandes. I have seen a lot of non-ac supers but never a radio delete super. I’m looking for any true supers/grandes with extremely low options.

07-19-2020, 01:45 PM	#2
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,399	Re: Low Option supers/grandes Interesting configuration. Trim level and power train usually are predictable, but not always. This topic goes back to how a vehicle was ordered by a customer or how the dealership themselves ordered the pickup. Most dealerships in the early 70's carried a large inventory of pickups according to what they think would have sold well in their market. Higher trim, V8, automatics, power steering and brakes were commonly ordered to appeal to the masses. But, there were customers who liked the 6 and liked the 3 speed manual and insisted on ordering there next new truck with that powertrain and wanted more comfort in a higher trim level. Fewer numbers of them. Like a 292 with an auto. A base model with ac etc.

07-19-2020, 01:46 PM	#3
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,632	Re: Low Option supers/grandes Never seen a 6cyl., but here's the SPID from a truck I bought several years ago - short Super with 350 / 3 speed, manual steering and brakes, no A/C and radio delete. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-19-2020, 04:39 PM	#5
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,632	Re: Low Option supers/grandes Here's a few older picture, truck has long been sold. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

07-19-2020, 05:42 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: Low Option supers/grandes Low Option supers/grandes ... Interesting. I would say most would be nicely optioned. Good question. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-19-2020, 08:20 PM	#7
72supr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Protection S.Dakota Posts: 428	Re: Low Option supers/grandes I have a low optioned 1972 Super. Attached Images

07-20-2020, 01:42 AM	#8
Awann99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TN Posts: 263	Re: Low Option supers/grandes I wonder why the belt molding and lower molding are on the spid as well when the super package already includes those items.

07-20-2020, 07:47 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Low Option supers/grandes I had pictures of a very low option Cheyenne Super on P-bucket. Still there but I need to pay the ransom to get them back. 6cyl/3spd, manual brakes and steering IIRC. I think it only had the radio and gauges. This configuration is the opposite of one of my favorites, a loaded Custom/10. My absolute favorite is odd combinations, but a loaded Custom/10 is just that really. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-21-2020 at 10:33 PM.

07-21-2020, 07:29 PM	#11
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,582	Re: Low Option supers/grandes Might be a Janesville thing, my K20 has the lower moldings listed, which if I’m not mistaken, is included in regular Cheyenne trim. Mine is a 72 Cheyenne Janesville truck. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

07-21-2020, 10:36 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Low Option supers/grandes You are not mistaken. I like See Ten's '72 Custom Deluxe/10... medium red/white top, upper/lower molding, a/c, 350/TH350, and some other options Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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