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Dr. Evil · 12-26-2008, 06:55 PM

I wanted to show better pictures of Josie my 1970 GMC Grand Sierra.
The build sheet is confusing.
Z17 and Z84 , Custom Trim over the door handle and Sierra Grande Trim?
Vinyl top and glove box?
I am sure it is a decent find, 71 k miles and runs real good.
I want to lower it , save parts and keep them to return her to stock if I ever want to.
The coils are HD all around, Is the 2 /4 CPP kit the least intrusive?
the paint is pretty good for 38 years, should I try to buff out?
I do have some cancer work
I want it to be heard also, glass packs or?

chipflyer · 12-26-2008, 07:12 PM

Nice looking truck! Would love to see a pic of that SPID, can you show us a pic of the glovebox label?

Jeff

EyeH8the24 · 12-26-2008, 07:16 PM

Very intresting truck ......never seen the vinyl top before....or the glove box door !

Dr. Evil · 12-26-2008, 07:21 PM

Interior is nice, I think he has original AM/FM.
He has a set of Anson Slots that he got when it was new.
They need som TLC.

Dr. Evil · 12-26-2008, 07:29 PM

Maybe a little more than TLC for these rims.
Should I keep the vinyl?
It has a new touneau cover that is black and brown,
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PanelDeland · 12-26-2008, 07:30 PM

I'm digging that "Cowboy Caddilac" hat carrier.I don't "think" the Vinyl top is factory.IIRC they were a dealer or aftermarket item only.Has it had the cap it's whole life? If so the bed is probably nice.

Dr. Evil · 12-26-2008, 07:43 PM

Yes to the cap , He was a AHQA Member, he used it for his Quarter Horse Trailer and had only the Tack inside. Saddles etc. The bed is pretty mint.
I only have to find an original set of valve covers and a new top to the air cleaner, he go rid of original. He actually had an 8 track under the console and some Hank Williams Sr. 8 tracks still. I am gonna take the cap off , maybe store it. I do not dig the look.

71swb4x4 · 12-26-2008, 07:59 PM

So the vinyl top is actually on the build sheet?

Can you post a better picture of the vinyl top?

Dr. Evil · 12-26-2008, 08:02 PM

I do not see it on build sheet, only vinyl trim, It probably was dealer installed

71swb4x4 · 12-26-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil

I do not see it on build sheet, only vinyl trim, It probably was dealer installed

I misunderstood your original post. I thought you had written that the vinyl top was part of the build sheet that was confusing.

If you have decent original paint, I would do everything in your power to keep it. For the vinyl top, you could always take it off and then repaint the top white. It would actually be a pretty easy project.

Dr. Evil · 12-26-2008, 08:05 PM

Do you think this is worth the effort with the vinyl removal and trying to save the original paint? If I need to take it off ,I'm sure the whole thing will need paint.

pickupman · 12-26-2008, 08:43 PM

How about the headrest on the seats are they made onto the seats?

teeitup · 12-26-2008, 08:48 PM

Big block and a 4 speed, NICE find!!!

*chevy29267truck* · 12-26-2008, 09:46 PM

nice looking truck

Dr. Evil · 12-26-2008, 10:10 PM

I do not know about the head rests, I think that there are a few wierd things on this truck. The custom emblem over the handle, with the Sierra Grande trim? It is on the build sheet but I have never seen it before.

Dr. Evil · 12-26-2008, 10:15 PM

What about lowering coil kits? I want to keep it as close to stock but the HD springs front and back make it way to high.

Dr. Evil · 12-26-2008, 10:17 PM

I do not have a closer picture of the vinyl availiable yet, but it has the same tooling as the seats and door panels, only brown.

chipflyer · 12-26-2008, 10:34 PM

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I do not see it on build sheet, only vinyl trim, It probably was dealer installed

You actually found the build sheet? Or are you taking about the SPID label on the inside of the glovebox door?

Jeff

Dr. Evil · 12-26-2008, 11:02 PM

Sorry,SPID in glove box

72BlckButy · 12-26-2008, 11:26 PM

Great looking barn find... w/ buckets, a BB, and a 4spd. Nice score!

ashx2 · 12-26-2008, 11:43 PM

I especially like the little guy hanging from the rearview mirror! That's a one of kind for sure!

Lucky you for finding such a treasure. I think you are probably one of the only people I've heard of that can actually claim your truck as "Rare" and be able to prove it.

Way to go!

Greg

Grapdawg · 12-26-2008, 11:55 PM

wow what a find. I really could use those seats if ya ever part her out ya know Haha J/K. Anyways what a good lookin truck. Looks like it was well maintained. Great Truck!!!

~Rob

**jerry moss** · 12-27-2008, 12:22 AM

looks like a great "find". nicely optioned truck well worth a little elbow grease.

phipp13 · 12-27-2008, 01:05 AM

MAN WHAT A SWEET RIDE!!!! i love seeing those barn finds. As for glass packs.. IMHO the law will most likely hassle you for it. i like flowmasters personally but, there are many other good ones. good luck with your ride!! v/r phipp

70GMCer · 12-27-2008, 08:10 AM

IMO......Leave that "Survivor" alone. The only thing I would do is clean it up. What you have there is worth more left alone "as is".

12-26-2008, 06:55 PM	#1
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	My barn find (Warehouse ) I wanted to show better pictures of Josie my 1970 GMC Grand Sierra. The build sheet is confusing. Z17 and Z84 , Custom Trim over the door handle and Sierra Grande Trim? Vinyl top and glove box? I am sure it is a decent find, 71 k miles and runs real good. I want to lower it , save parts and keep them to return her to stock if I ever want to. The coils are HD all around, Is the 2 /4 CPP kit the least intrusive? the paint is pretty good for 38 years, should I try to buff out? I do have some cancer work I want it to be heard also, glass packs or? Attached Images

12-26-2008, 07:12 PM	#2
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) Nice looking truck! Would love to see a pic of that SPID, can you show us a pic of the glovebox label? Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

12-26-2008, 07:16 PM	#3
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) Very intresting truck ......never seen the vinyl top before....or the glove box door !

12-26-2008, 07:21 PM	#4
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) Interior is nice, I think he has original AM/FM. He has a set of Anson Slots that he got when it was new. They need som TLC. Attached Images

12-26-2008, 07:29 PM	#5
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) Maybe a little more than TLC for these rims. Should I keep the vinyl? It has a new touneau cover that is black and brown, folded in the bed with misc items. Attached Images

12-26-2008, 07:30 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) I'm digging that "Cowboy Caddilac" hat carrier.I don't "think" the Vinyl top is factory.IIRC they were a dealer or aftermarket item only.Has it had the cap it's whole life? If so the bed is probably nice. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-26-2008, 07:43 PM	#7
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) Yes to the cap , He was a AHQA Member, he used it for his Quarter Horse Trailer and had only the Tack inside. Saddles etc. The bed is pretty mint. I only have to find an original set of valve covers and a new top to the air cleaner, he go rid of original. He actually had an 8 track under the console and some Hank Williams Sr. 8 tracks still. I am gonna take the cap off , maybe store it. I do not dig the look.

12-26-2008, 07:59 PM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) So the vinyl top is actually on the build sheet? Can you post a better picture of the vinyl top? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-26-2008, 08:02 PM	#9
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) I do not see it on build sheet, only vinyl trim, It probably was dealer installed

12-26-2008, 08:05 PM	#11
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) Do you think this is worth the effort with the vinyl removal and trying to save the original paint? If I need to take it off ,I'm sure the whole thing will need paint.

12-26-2008, 08:43 PM	#12
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,095	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) How about the headrest on the seats are they made onto the seats? __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

12-26-2008, 08:48 PM	#13
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) Big block and a 4 speed, NICE find!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-26-2008, 09:46 PM	#14
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12-26-2008, 10:10 PM	#15
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) I do not know about the head rests, I think that there are a few wierd things on this truck. The custom emblem over the handle, with the Sierra Grande trim? It is on the build sheet but I have never seen it before.

12-26-2008, 10:15 PM	#16
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) What about lowering coil kits? I want to keep it as close to stock but the HD springs front and back make it way to high.



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12-26-2008, 10:17 PM	#17
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) I do not have a closer picture of the vinyl availiable yet, but it has the same tooling as the seats and door panels, only brown.

12-26-2008, 11:02 PM	#19
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) Sorry,SPID in glove box

12-26-2008, 11:26 PM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) Great looking barn find... w/ buckets, a BB, and a 4spd. Nice score! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-26-2008, 11:43 PM	#21
ashx2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 239	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) I especially like the little guy hanging from the rearview mirror! That's a one of kind for sure! Lucky you for finding such a treasure. I think you are probably one of the only people I've heard of that can actually claim your truck as "Rare" and be able to prove it. Way to go! Greg

12-26-2008, 11:55 PM	#22
Grapdawg Driven a 72 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 166	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) wow what a find. I really could use those seats if ya ever part her out ya know Haha J/K. Anyways what a good lookin truck. Looks like it was well maintained. Great Truck!!! ~Rob __________________ 1996 GMC JIMMY 1972 CHEVY C10 LWB My 72 c/10 Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318729

12-27-2008, 12:22 AM	#23
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,863	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) looks like a great "find". nicely optioned truck well worth a little elbow grease. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-27-2008, 01:05 AM	#24
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) MAN WHAT A SWEET RIDE!!!! i love seeing those barn finds. As for glass packs.. IMHO the law will most likely hassle you for it. i like flowmasters personally but, there are many other good ones. good luck with your ride!! v/r phipp

12-27-2008, 08:10 AM	#25
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: My barn find (Warehouse ) IMO......Leave that "Survivor" alone. The only thing I would do is clean it up. What you have there is worth more left alone "as is". __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

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