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f.monroe · 02-01-2010, 11:10 PM

Here is one for you guys to decode . Lets see who gets it right .
Frank

bigblock73 · 02-01-2010, 11:15 PM

Did you pick up a '78 Sport or something? Show off.

flamingbig10 · 02-01-2010, 11:53 PM

A 78 Gmc 4x4 1/2 built in California

TexasJeff · 02-02-2010, 08:34 AM

Frank did you fall @ss backwards into another great deal? jk Lets see some pics.

80SPORT · 02-02-2010, 10:28 AM

1978 was the first year for the Street Coupe in GMC ;I am guessing that they used the chevy codes for the sport option ....is the serial #/build date early in the year.
The red stripe code is also interesting....the blue units I have seen had white/blue stripe kit...the white/red stripes were on the red trucks.

**N2TRUX** · 02-02-2010, 10:08 AM

The bumpers, etc tell us it's a sport. The red stripe telss us the year, but I don't have my books in front of me. I'm guessing a 78.

hayesperformanceplus · 02-02-2010, 11:01 AM

Nice

**N2TRUX** · 02-02-2010, 11:28 AM

The vin decodes shows that its a GMC yet Z77 option shows as "Chevy Sport Equipment" so it's a bit confusing. Here's what I got from it..

T-GMC
K-4wd
L-350 V8
1-1/2 ton
4- P/U
8- 80
Z- Fremont

Sport related-
25A- Red Sport Stripe
V43 - Painted Rear Step Bumper
Z77- Chevy Sport Equipment

Jonboy · 02-02-2010, 11:29 AM

Red stripes on a blue truck? Really?

**N2TRUX** · 02-02-2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Red stripes on a blue truck? Really?

I don't have a lot of GMC info, so here's the best I can offer. This is a 79 Chevy.

**thinair** · 02-02-2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I don't have a lot of GMC info, so here's the best I can offer. This is a 79 Chevy.

I know a guy who bought a black stepside sport like that in 1977

Tony_SS · 02-02-2010, 12:16 PM

^ side note, I love the white wagon wheels on the pre 81 trucks.

80SPORT · 02-02-2010, 12:57 PM

n2trux pictures are of the 1977 sport ....at that time it was a COPO option...9J8 ....in 1978 it became an RPO ...Z77

bigblock73 · 02-02-2010, 01:45 PM

6th digit indicates 78

bigblock73 · 02-02-2010, 01:48 PM

Frank is a tease...

TexasJeff · 02-02-2010, 01:51 PM

When is Frank going to respond it is killing me LOL

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-02-2010, 03:15 PM

My dad had a white '77 Sport. It was like the powder blue truck, just frost white. It didn't have the bumper strips, did have chrome step bumper and had no wheel arch trim, though it had hub caps. It had the base scottsdale interior

Also as far as the painted step bumper, my 78 C20 had that, but it was just painted a light silver.

80SPORT · 02-02-2010, 07:33 PM

The painted (body color)bumpers with impact strips were first installed on the 1978 z77 street coupe/chevy sport packages;they were unique to these trucks;they were standard front and rear on fleetsides but you could order the rear step bumper as an option.All the Sport models 1976-81 and gmc street coupe 78-81 were scottsdale/sierra grande models.

80SPORT · 02-02-2010, 07:37 PM

dealer album info

f.monroe · 02-02-2010, 11:02 PM

I like the look of the picture you posted 80Sport.
I havent bought it . I am considering it but would probably be better off letting someone else buy it . I am hung on the fact that it is a 4x4. Were they more rare than the 2 wheel drive versions ?
Frank

bigarmzz · 02-02-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

I like the look of the picture you posted 80Sport.
I havent bought it . I am considering it but would probably be better off letting someone else buy it . I am hung on the fact that it is a 4x4. Were they more rare than the 2 wheel drive versions ?
Frank

how much is the guy wanting for it Frank? (yeah i know i'm being nosey)

bigblock73 · 02-02-2010, 11:52 PM

no more pics Frank??

f.monroe · 02-03-2010, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

how much is the guy wanting for it Frank? (yeah i know i'm being nosey)

3K
Not bad in my opinion .

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

no more pics Frank??

Sure Jeff,
Look here . http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

If it were closer or at least had factory air I would probably own it . The truck would make an awesome restoration since I think it is pretty rare .
Frank

JohnC · 02-03-2010, 10:43 AM

Looks like a pretty nice truck. Would be interesting to find out exactly how rare it is.

On a side note, and a little off topic, but Frank how's the yellow truck coming?

f.monroe · 02-03-2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Looks like a pretty nice truck. Would be interesting to find out exactly how rare it is.

On a side note, and a little off topic, but Frank how's the yellow truck coming?

Basically I havent touched my trucks in almost two months except driving the black truck to one get together . Thats the main reason I hope this truck goes to a good home . My youngest son wants this one to come to our home but at age 10 , there will be others for him.
Frank

02-01-2010, 11:10 PM	#1
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02-01-2010, 11:15 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Decode this SPID Did you pick up a '78 Sport or something? Show off. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-01-2010, 11:53 PM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Decode this SPID A 78 Gmc 4x4 1/2 built in California __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

02-02-2010, 08:34 AM	#4
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Decode this SPID Frank did you fall @ss backwards into another great deal? jk Lets see some pics. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

02-02-2010, 10:28 AM	#5
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Decode this SPID 1978 was the first year for the Street Coupe in GMC ;I am guessing that they used the chevy codes for the sport option ....is the serial #/build date early in the year. The red stripe code is also interesting....the blue units I have seen had white/blue stripe kit...the white/red stripes were on the red trucks. Attached Images

02-02-2010, 10:08 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Decode this SPID The bumpers, etc tell us it's a sport. The red stripe telss us the year, but I don't have my books in front of me. I'm guessing a 78. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-02-2010, 11:01 AM	#7
hayesperformanceplus Performance Shop Owner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA Posts: 332	Re: Decode this SPID Nice __________________ 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic with 20,000 ORIGINAL MILES (32,000Km's) & Matching numbers 1977 GMC C35 Sierra Classic Crew Cab 454 A/C with 21,000 Miles & Matching numbers 1980 Chevrolet Silverado K20 400 4spd 4X4 74,000km's 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic CREW CAB, All Options, with 49,000 Miles 1979 GMC C15 Sierra Classic 454 1989 GMC R3500 CREW CAB 2003 Grand Prix GTP 1998 Regal GS

02-02-2010, 11:28 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Decode this SPID The vin decodes shows that its a GMC yet Z77 option shows as "Chevy Sport Equipment" so it's a bit confusing. Here's what I got from it.. T-GMC K-4wd L-350 V8 1-1/2 ton 4- P/U 8- 80 Z- Fremont Sport related- 25A- Red Sport Stripe V43 - Painted Rear Step Bumper Z77- Chevy Sport Equipment __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-02-2010 at 11:35 AM.

02-02-2010, 11:29 AM	#9
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02-02-2010, 12:16 PM	#12
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Decode this SPID ^ side note, I love the white wagon wheels on the pre 81 trucks.

02-02-2010, 12:57 PM	#13
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Decode this SPID n2trux pictures are of the 1977 sport ....at that time it was a COPO option...9J8 ....in 1978 it became an RPO ...Z77

02-02-2010, 01:45 PM	#14
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Decode this SPID 6th digit indicates 78 __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-02-2010, 01:48 PM	#15
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Decode this SPID Frank is a tease... __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-02-2010, 01:51 PM	#16
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Decode this SPID When is Frank going to respond it is killing me LOL __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

02-02-2010, 03:15 PM	#17
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Decode this SPID My dad had a white '77 Sport. It was like the powder blue truck, just frost white. It didn't have the bumper strips, did have chrome step bumper and had no wheel arch trim, though it had hub caps. It had the base scottsdale interior Also as far as the painted step bumper, my 78 C20 had that, but it was just painted a light silver. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 02-02-2010 at 03:16 PM.



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02-02-2010, 07:33 PM	#18
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Decode this SPID The painted (body color)bumpers with impact strips were first installed on the 1978 z77 street coupe/chevy sport packages;they were unique to these trucks;they were standard front and rear on fleetsides but you could order the rear step bumper as an option.All the Sport models 1976-81 and gmc street coupe 78-81 were scottsdale/sierra grande models.

02-02-2010, 07:37 PM	#19
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Decode this SPID dealer album info Attached Images

02-02-2010, 11:02 PM	#20
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Decode this SPID I like the look of the picture you posted 80Sport. I havent bought it . I am considering it but would probably be better off letting someone else buy it . I am hung on the fact that it is a 4x4. Were they more rare than the 2 wheel drive versions ? Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-02-2010, 11:52 PM	#22
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Decode this SPID no more pics Frank?? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-03-2010, 10:43 AM	#24
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Decode this SPID Looks like a pretty nice truck. Would be interesting to find out exactly how rare it is. On a side note, and a little off topic, but Frank how's the yellow truck coming?

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