1971 GMC 4x4 "California" model? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tinman_local2 · 09-22-2019, 09:34 AM

A guy down the road has a 1971 GMC four wheel drive that I've had my eye on for some time. It's a half ton, 350 auto, factory AC. 100% complete. He calls it a "California" truck. Not only because it came from California, but he says it's referred to that by the collector community. Anyone know anything about a "California" model? What would be a good, fair offer? I don't have any pics, but it is in good shape and ran about 10-15 years ago.

CG · 09-22-2019, 09:52 AM

I believe the "collector community" likes saying they have a California car or truck because it has a better chance of being rust free, or at least very little rust. No way of telling value unless there are a lot of pictures to look at from many angles. Even then you will find varying opinions here on the board.

**jocko** · 09-22-2019, 10:43 AM

I'd have to agree with CG, likely only a reference to a truck that was born and lived its life in CA. Similar to a reference to a "southern" truck or car when selling, i.e. no road salt exposure.
But then again, I had never heard of the Husky edition until Mark posted his cool Custom Camper from WA! So, pics & SPID please

!

tinman_local2 · 09-22-2019, 10:51 AM

Planning to go look at it a little closer soon. I'll post some pictures when I do. We're kind of in a stale-mate on price. I asked what he would take for it and he says "what's it worth". I always hate to throw out the first number, but might have to and just hope I don't offend him.

**jocko** · 09-22-2019, 10:57 AM

With a look at body, interior, engine, and SPID - and we can help you out with reasonable market value

**mrtoni** · 09-22-2019, 11:02 AM

Would California truck reference additional smog equipment??

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-22-2019, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtoni

Would California truck reference additional smog equipment??

I was thinking the same thing. I would love to see pics

**special-K** · 09-22-2019, 06:26 PM

I hear the same. It means it's from CA. So yeah, it would have the smog gear (or had). They are usually Freemont trucks, too. My '72 is a California Truck. It's also a Maryland Truck now. Spent it's first 29 years in CA and last 18 in MD. It's a Califarylandia Truck now.

09-22-2019, 09:34 AM	#1
tinman_local2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Smithton, Mo. Posts: 159	1971 GMC 4x4 "California" model? A guy down the road has a 1971 GMC four wheel drive that I've had my eye on for some time. It's a half ton, 350 auto, factory AC. 100% complete. He calls it a "California" truck. Not only because it came from California, but he says it's referred to that by the collector community. Anyone know anything about a "California" model? What would be a good, fair offer? I don't have any pics, but it is in good shape and ran about 10-15 years ago.

09-22-2019, 09:52 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,149	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 "California" model? I believe the "collector community" likes saying they have a California car or truck because it has a better chance of being rust free, or at least very little rust. No way of telling value unless there are a lot of pictures to look at from many angles. Even then you will find varying opinions here on the board.

09-22-2019, 10:43 AM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,998	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 "California" model? I'd have to agree with CG, likely only a reference to a truck that was born and lived its life in CA. Similar to a reference to a "southern" truck or car when selling, i.e. no road salt exposure. But then again, I had never heard of the Husky edition until Mark posted his cool Custom Camper from WA! So, pics & SPID please !

09-22-2019, 10:51 AM	#4
tinman_local2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Smithton, Mo. Posts: 159	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 "California" model? Planning to go look at it a little closer soon. I'll post some pictures when I do. We're kind of in a stale-mate on price. I asked what he would take for it and he says "what's it worth". I always hate to throw out the first number, but might have to and just hope I don't offend him.

09-22-2019, 10:57 AM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,998	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 "California" model? With a look at body, interior, engine, and SPID - and we can help you out with reasonable market value

09-22-2019, 11:02 AM	#6
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,883	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 "California" model? Would California truck reference additional smog equipment??

09-22-2019, 06:26 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1971 GMC 4x4 "California" model? I hear the same. It means it's from CA. So yeah, it would have the smog gear (or had). They are usually Freemont trucks, too. My '72 is a California Truck. It's also a Maryland Truck now. Spent it's first 29 years in CA and last 18 in MD. It's a Califarylandia Truck now. __________________ "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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