Help identifying my Grandpa's truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smokeybrown · 02-06-2013, 12:05 PM

Hi folks. New here. I am going to start a search for a new project, need need to know where to begin. I want to find a truck like my Grandfather used to own at our family lumber yard. Any help w/ model/year/color would be greatly appreciated. Attached is the only photo I have. My uncle thinks the truck was a 1979-81. Any ideas?

Thanks

Smoke

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f.monroe · 02-06-2013, 12:14 PM

Looks like a 1974 GMC? (Cab trim looks red to me and it has drip rail moldings that were not available in '73) Half ton with the wood grained door panel trim making it a upper trim level truck. Definitely not 79-80 . Those are the early hubcaps. Someone on here may have a paint code sample book that can narrow it down by the color green .Nice truck.
Frank
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77ChevySharkBite · 02-06-2013, 12:16 PM

Welcome to the Forum!!!!

I'm new to the restoring truck game, the biggest help would be if you had a picture of the grille or someone could remember what the headlights looked like that's the one way to get the year down quicker. By the side picture to be honest it could be anywhere from a 73-87, the color is a 2 tone looks like a pea green, with white, no way to tell if its a custom deluxe, silverado, or what submodel it is. Or At least I can't some of the other guys might be able to help, but I'm listing all the items I can tell.

Hope it helps you out some.

74 stepside · 02-06-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Welcome to the Forum!!!!

I'm new to the restoring truck game, the biggest help would be if you had a picture of the grille or someone could remember what the headlights looked like that's the one way to get the year down quicker. By the side picture to be honest it could be anywhere from a 73-87, the color is a 2 tone looks like a pea green, with white, no way to tell if its a custom deluxe, silverado, or what submodel it is. Or At least I can't some of the other guys might be able to help, but I'm listing all the items I can tell.

Hope it helps you out some.

FYI..81-87 never had side trim like this. So your statement of anywhere from 73-87 is wrong.

77ChevySharkBite · 02-06-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 74 stepside

FYI..81-87 never had side trim like this. So your statement of anywhere from 73-87 is wrong.

Okay well I apologize.

83GMCK2500 · 02-06-2013, 12:25 PM

I don't think it is a '74...wouldn't a '74 have the big rectangular fender emblem? I think I can see the edge of the script style emblems.

GM-power · 02-06-2013, 12:28 PM

Im thinking 75/76
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DirtyLarry · 02-06-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GM-power

Im thinking 75/76
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**hatzie** · 02-06-2013, 12:39 PM

The hubcaps make it pre 77. The fender emblem is post 74.
It looks a Silverado inner door panel with the aluminum band that goes almost to the window so again pre 77.
I agree 75 or 76...

74 stepside · 02-06-2013, 12:42 PM

Its between a 1974 and 1976. That should get you in the ball park of what you need to look for when you get a truck to replicate this one. The chrome buckles in the bench seat shows that its older than 78-80. We know its not a 77 because it has black in the side trim instead of yellow.

J Knight · 02-06-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 74 stepside

Its between a 1974 and 1976. That should get you in the ball park of what you need to look for when you get a truck to replicate this one. The chrome buckles in the bench seat shows that its older than 78-80. We know its not a 77 because it has black in the side trim instead of yellow.

Ditto, the last thing to ID would be the grill.
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88Jimmy4x4 · 02-06-2013, 01:47 PM

Heres the truck for you

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3537477799.html

Low87 · 02-06-2013, 03:47 PM

Lot of good IDing here. I think it would be awesome to replicate your Grandfather's truck, especially one from his business. Best of luck.

**rs74** · 02-06-2013, 05:43 PM

You guys must have good eyes because I can't even see what the door panel looks like.

tater502 · 02-06-2013, 05:50 PM

Is that a round gas cap between his cane and leg? Im not sure what years had those but my 79 doesnt.

**truckfan** · 02-06-2013, 06:09 PM

fuel was by cap until and through 78. Fuel doors started in 79. i cant see if the logo is the old square GMC one, but it was 73 AND 74 only. the color is throwing me off, because I think its a 73-74 color only (baby poop green...). i think its a 74.

f.monroe · 02-06-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rs74

You guys must have good eyes because I can't even see what the door panel looks like.

You think that's something ......can you see the blue 1967 impala in the garage across the street. It's the car on the left.
Frank
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Keith Seymore · 02-07-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

You think that's something ......can you see the blue 1967 impala in the garage across the street. It's the car on the left.
Frank

What do you suppose the car on the right is (big Buick, maybe)?

K

**hatzie** · 02-07-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

What do you suppose the car on the right is (big Buick, maybe)?

K

Looks boxy kinda like a 69-71 Chrysler C body. Big Buick might work too but can't see much chrome. It's too far away to get enough detail. Whatever they are... the guy has some Detroit land yachts.

Your41Plague12 · 02-06-2013, 06:31 PM

Looks like Spring Green to me. And I agree, it's most likely a 75/76. I've only seen that color (spring green) on 75 and 76 models. Looks like a half ton GMC to me of a high trim level.

57ToyBox · 02-06-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smokeybrown

Hi folks. New here. I am going to start a search for a new project, need need to know where to begin. I want to find a truck like my Grandfather used to own at our family lumber yard. Any help w/ model/year/color would be greatly appreciated. Attached is the only photo I have. My uncle thinks the truck was a 1979-81. Any ideas?

Thanks

Smoke

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Molding on the back of the cab says it's a GMC

Misled · 02-06-2013, 07:21 PM

Depending on the DMV rules in your state, you may be able to run what vehicles were registered in his name.

f.monroe · 02-06-2013, 08:50 PM

Looking at the pic i think i can just make out the date code on the side glass.

just kidding!
When did they stop using those hubcaps? I thought they had changed to a different cap by 75 or 76. I am sure it's a 74,75, or 76 but I can't see the emblem enough to determine if its squared or not. You might check with the local dealership if they are still around and see if they still have any old sales files with your grandfathers sale contract. Either way that's a cool truck that should be easy to replicate and the green only makes it more unique.
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57ToyBox · 02-07-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Misled

Depending on the DMV rules in your state, you may be able to run what vehicles were registered in his name.

That's a great idea.

Sell them on your idea. They may give you all the info and you may find the original truck

rollin thunder · 02-06-2013, 09:15 PM

I searched commercials on youtube and the 74 blazer in the ad had the same hubcaps. wich helps get a general consensus on it being 74 it seems. also the cab corner trim looks closer to that chevy yellow trim than gm red corner trim to me. here is the commercial. Also did Gm do the sport mirrors? i dont know but for some reason i want to say ive only seen them on chevy`s i could be dead wrong on the mirrors though.

1974 Chevrolet Blazer Commercial - YouTube

02-06-2013, 12:05 PM	#1
smokeybrown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wentzville, Mo Posts: 4	Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Hi folks. New here. I am going to start a search for a new project, need need to know where to begin. I want to find a truck like my Grandfather used to own at our family lumber yard. Any help w/ model/year/color would be greatly appreciated. Attached is the only photo I have. My uncle thinks the truck was a 1979-81. Any ideas? Thanks Smoke

02-06-2013, 12:14 PM	#2
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Looks like a 1974 GMC? (Cab trim looks red to me and it has drip rail moldings that were not available in '73) Half ton with the wood grained door panel trim making it a upper trim level truck. Definitely not 79-80 . Those are the early hubcaps. Someone on here may have a paint code sample book that can narrow it down by the color green .Nice truck. Frank Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-06-2013, 12:16 PM	#3
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Welcome to the Forum!!!! I'm new to the restoring truck game, the biggest help would be if you had a picture of the grille or someone could remember what the headlights looked like that's the one way to get the year down quicker. By the side picture to be honest it could be anywhere from a 73-87, the color is a 2 tone looks like a pea green, with white, no way to tell if its a custom deluxe, silverado, or what submodel it is. Or At least I can't some of the other guys might be able to help, but I'm listing all the items I can tell. Hope it helps you out some. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

02-06-2013, 12:25 PM	#6
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck I don't think it is a '74...wouldn't a '74 have the big rectangular fender emblem? I think I can see the edge of the script style emblems. __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

02-06-2013, 12:28 PM	#7
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Im thinking 75/76 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

02-06-2013, 12:39 PM	#9
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck The hubcaps make it pre 77. The fender emblem is post 74. It looks a Silverado inner door panel with the aluminum band that goes almost to the window so again pre 77. I agree 75 or 76... __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

02-06-2013, 12:42 PM	#10
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Its between a 1974 and 1976. That should get you in the ball park of what you need to look for when you get a truck to replicate this one. The chrome buckles in the bench seat shows that its older than 78-80. We know its not a 77 because it has black in the side trim instead of yellow.

02-06-2013, 01:47 PM	#12
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Heres the truck for you http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3537477799.html __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-06-2013, 03:47 PM	#13
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Lot of good IDing here. I think it would be awesome to replicate your Grandfather's truck, especially one from his business. Best of luck. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-06-2013, 05:43 PM	#14
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck You guys must have good eyes because I can't even see what the door panel looks like. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

02-06-2013, 05:50 PM	#15
tater502 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rio, Il Posts: 38	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Is that a round gas cap between his cane and leg? Im not sure what years had those but my 79 doesnt.

02-06-2013, 06:09 PM	#16
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck fuel was by cap until and through 78. Fuel doors started in 79. i cant see if the logo is the old square GMC one, but it was 73 AND 74 only. the color is throwing me off, because I think its a 73-74 color only (baby poop green...). i think its a 74. __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

02-06-2013, 06:31 PM	#20
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Looks like Spring Green to me. And I agree, it's most likely a 75/76. I've only seen that color (spring green) on 75 and 76 models. Looks like a half ton GMC to me of a high trim level. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

02-06-2013, 07:21 PM	#22
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Depending on the DMV rules in your state, you may be able to run what vehicles were registered in his name.

02-06-2013, 08:50 PM	#23
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Help identifying my Grandpa's truck Looking at the pic i think i can just make out the date code on the side glass. just kidding! When did they stop using those hubcaps? I thought they had changed to a different cap by 75 or 76. I am sure it's a 74,75, or 76 but I can't see the emblem enough to determine if its squared or not. You might check with the local dealership if they are still around and see if they still have any old sales files with your grandfathers sale contract. Either way that's a cool truck that should be easy to replicate and the green only makes it more unique. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !



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