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GMC_Aaron · 10-09-2002, 02:04 AM

I recently bought a 1972 GMC Super Custom and I want to learn everything about it, but I'm confused because I can't find any info. on it like I could a Chevy. Why is this? I know the trucks are virtually identical, but does GMC have any seperate literature such as sales brochures, etc.? I chose to buy a GMC because I liked the grille design better. I know that alot of the aftermarket parts, manuals, etc. reference both GMC and Chevy, but did GMC have seperate literature when they rolled off the floor? How can I get it. What would my truck have as far as literature, manuals, tags, etc. when it was sold? What is the story behind GMC and Chevy? Why is there so much more out there for Chevy and very little for GMC. Please help. I really want to get invloved in the history of my truck. Feel free to e-mail me with any insight@ motostud_5@netzero.net

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-09-2002, 06:26 AM

Have you made contact with GMC Paul? He is in GMC's pretty heavy. His site is:

www.gmcpauls.com

Good luck on your quest!

Jim

Brewski* · 10-09-2002, 08:56 AM

GMC was my choice also, in our 67-72 era they were considered the WORK truck. I have tried to get the restoration package like chevy has and the only answer they can give me is to get the Chevy model version. I am still waiting on. I do have the origional sales brochure for the 71 trucks, and have been able to get many GMC items through GMC PAUL. You should ask Paul about your option list. The GMC in 72 would not have been a Super Custom but a Seirra or Seirra Grande I beleive. Many restorations have changed the badges etc to Chevy as the GMC ones are hard to find. Agian GMC Paul would be the one to contact. Have your vin # block # and all ready when you call he can set you straight on what the origional truck was, where it was born etc. Good luck~!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-09-2002, 10:49 AM

Brewski*, GM did make 71-72 GMC Super Customs... I have seen 2 here locally. One was an origanal owner truck that was un-altered. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Brewski* · 10-09-2002, 05:37 PM

My bad WES I was told elsewise.

Rod · 10-09-2002, 09:35 PM

Super Custom does exist in the GMC line.

Eddie H. · 10-09-2002, 09:45 PM

I'm doing a frame off restore on a 71 Super Custom

GMC_Aaron · 10-09-2002, 09:46 PM

Do any of you guys have original literature that may have come with the truck off the lot? Did GMC have their own stuff or was it the same as Chevy? Hey Brewski, you scared me a little bit with that question on Super Customs. I have a seen a couple of those around, but I wanted to make sure. What's the equivilent Chevy model to the Super Custom? Does anyone know?

GMC71k20 · 10-09-2002, 09:49 PM

i have some 71 GMC literature, ill post the cover and ask me what else you want posted. my dad got it at carlisle a year ago.

GMC71k20 · 10-09-2002, 09:57 PM

pjsautolit.com it says $15 on the plastic cover it came with.

GMC71k20 · 10-09-2002, 09:59 PM

theres some things in it that wouldnt be considered politically correct. one picture it has two hunters holding rifles infront of a 3/4 ton with a camper, god forbid they put a gun in an ad these days(sarcasm

) and somewhere in it it says "we even added power brakes for the ladies"

GMC_Aaron · 10-09-2002, 10:02 PM

Hey GMC71K20-

I went to that site and couldn't find literature for GMC's. Can you help me? I would like to get a hold of that book/manual you posted.

GMC71k20 · 10-09-2002, 10:05 PM

i just searched the site and couldnt find it also, try callin them at (319)345-6760 - if you want anything from it ill e-mail to you in a bigger size so you can read it.

GMC_Aaron · 10-09-2002, 10:11 PM

Do you have a scanner? I really want this. Check this out. I just won a bid off Ebay for a 1972 GMC Colors and Trims book. I am so excited about this. It's one of those "off-the-wall" things that one would never expect to get. I guess it's a GM item. I didn't think I would come across something like that, so I bid on it. Check it out.

GMC71k20 · 10-09-2002, 10:18 PM

good find, id love to have something like the colors and trim book. what parts of the manual do you want? the specifications is really helpful, goes over what was standard and what was optional, has interior pics, light duty options, safety features, engines, wheelbases and some other stuff

GMC_Aaron · 10-09-2002, 10:22 PM

I would love all of it, if possible, but anything would help. I'm searching for auto literature as we speak. When I get my trim and color book, I can get you some info. out of that if you want. Here's my email address to make communication easier: motostud_5@netzero.net.

GMC_Aaron · 10-09-2002, 11:12 PM

Hey GMC71K20-

Do you have any other literature that I might be interested in? How did you get that brochure?

Erl · 10-10-2002, 10:50 AM

A good place to find this stuff is eBay, try "GMC manual". I have bought some nice literature for a reasonable price.

GMC_Aaron · 10-10-2002, 08:38 PM

Hey GMC71K20-

I haven't had any luck trying to find that sales brochure you posted. Do you think we could arrange something, like possibly some scanned photos or photo copies? Let me know what you think. Here's my email: motostud_5@netzero.net

Longhorn Man · 10-11-2002, 12:27 AM

Did y'all know that this year marks GMC's 100th birthday?
In 1902 Max Grabowski sold his first truck to a laundry service in Detroit, and formed the Grabowski Motor Company...or GMC for short.
(I may have misspelled his name.)

10-09-2002, 02:04 AM	#1
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	GMC Restoration-Historical Help I recently bought a 1972 GMC Super Custom and I want to learn everything about it, but I'm confused because I can't find any info. on it like I could a Chevy. Why is this? I know the trucks are virtually identical, but does GMC have any seperate literature such as sales brochures, etc.? I chose to buy a GMC because I liked the grille design better. I know that alot of the aftermarket parts, manuals, etc. reference both GMC and Chevy, but did GMC have seperate literature when they rolled off the floor? How can I get it. What would my truck have as far as literature, manuals, tags, etc. when it was sold? What is the story behind GMC and Chevy? Why is there so much more out there for Chevy and very little for GMC. Please help. I really want to get invloved in the history of my truck. Feel free to e-mail me with any insight@ motostud_5@netzero.net Attached Images __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

10-09-2002, 10:49 AM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Brewski, GM did make 71-72 GMC Super Customs... I have seen 2 here locally. One was an origanal owner truck that was un-altered. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts* WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-09-2002, 05:37 PM	#5
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	My bad WES I was told elsewise. Last edited by Brewski; 10-10-2002 at 01:46 PM.*

10-09-2002, 09:35 PM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Super Custom does exist in the GMC line. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

10-09-2002, 09:45 PM	#7
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	I'm doing a frame off restore on a 71 Super Custom __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

10-09-2002, 06:26 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Have you made contact with GMC Paul? He is in GMC's pretty heavy. His site is: www.gmcpauls.com Good luck on your quest! Jim

10-09-2002, 08:56 AM	#3
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	GMC was my choice also, in our 67-72 era they were considered the WORK truck. I have tried to get the restoration package like chevy has and the only answer they can give me is to get the Chevy model version. I am still waiting on. I do have the origional sales brochure for the 71 trucks, and have been able to get many GMC items through GMC PAUL. You should ask Paul about your option list. The GMC in 72 would not have been a Super Custom but a Seirra or Seirra Grande I beleive. Many restorations have changed the badges etc to Chevy as the GMC ones are hard to find. Agian GMC Paul would be the one to contact. Have your vin # block # and all ready when you call he can set you straight on what the origional truck was, where it was born etc. Good luck~!

10-09-2002, 09:46 PM	#8
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	Do any of you guys have original literature that may have come with the truck off the lot? Did GMC have their own stuff or was it the same as Chevy? Hey Brewski, you scared me a little bit with that question on Super Customs. I have a seen a couple of those around, but I wanted to make sure. What's the equivilent Chevy model to the Super Custom? Does anyone know? __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

10-09-2002, 09:49 PM	#9
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	i have some 71 GMC literature, ill post the cover and ask me what else you want posted. my dad got it at carlisle a year ago.

10-09-2002, 09:57 PM	#10
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	pjsautolit.com it says $15 on the plastic cover it came with. Attached Images

10-09-2002, 09:59 PM	#11
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	theres some things in it that wouldnt be considered politically correct. one picture it has two hunters holding rifles infront of a 3/4 ton with a camper, god forbid they put a gun in an ad these days(sarcasm ) and somewhere in it it says "we even added power brakes for the ladies" Attached Images

10-09-2002, 10:02 PM	#12
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	Hey GMC71K20- I went to that site and couldn't find literature for GMC's. Can you help me? I would like to get a hold of that book/manual you posted. __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

10-09-2002, 10:05 PM	#13
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	i just searched the site and couldnt find it also, try callin them at (319)345-6760 - if you want anything from it ill e-mail to you in a bigger size so you can read it. Attached Images

10-09-2002, 10:11 PM	#14
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	Do you have a scanner? I really want this. Check this out. I just won a bid off Ebay for a 1972 GMC Colors and Trims book. I am so excited about this. It's one of those "off-the-wall" things that one would never expect to get. I guess it's a GM item. I didn't think I would come across something like that, so I bid on it. Check it out. Attached Images __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

10-09-2002, 10:18 PM	#15
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	good find, id love to have something like the colors and trim book. what parts of the manual do you want? the specifications is really helpful, goes over what was standard and what was optional, has interior pics, light duty options, safety features, engines, wheelbases and some other stuff



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10-09-2002, 10:22 PM	#16
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	I would love all of it, if possible, but anything would help. I'm searching for auto literature as we speak. When I get my trim and color book, I can get you some info. out of that if you want. Here's my email address to make communication easier: motostud_5@netzero.net. __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

10-09-2002, 11:12 PM	#17
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	Hey GMC71K20- Do you have any other literature that I might be interested in? How did you get that brochure? __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

10-10-2002, 10:50 AM	#18
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	A good place to find this stuff is eBay, try "GMC manual". I have bought some nice literature for a reasonable price. __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

10-10-2002, 08:38 PM	#19
GMC_Aaron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 87	Hey GMC71K20- I haven't had any luck trying to find that sales brochure you posted. Do you think we could arrange something, like possibly some scanned photos or photo copies? Let me know what you think. Here's my email: motostud_5@netzero.net __________________ Aaron Ventura, Ca. 1972 GMC Super Custom SB350/TH400

10-11-2002, 12:27 AM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Did y'all know that this year marks GMC's 100th birthday? In 1902 Max Grabowski sold his first truck to a laundry service in Detroit, and formed the Grabowski Motor Company...or GMC for short. (I may have misspelled his name.)

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