Thoughts on this eBay truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 02-23-2010, 04:08 PM

I've been considering this unit because its a close match for a truck my family used to own (though its much nicer and more highly optioned). But as always, before I buy, I turn to the experts (that's you!):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=190373932943

The VIN listed doesn't decode correctly for me (TCE242S501323), even if you drop the T up front. He's going to send me a photo of the glovebox door option list, and says its equipped as it was built.

Please let me know what you think. I have a couple of questions as well:

- Was the Sierra Grande ever made as a shotbox or 4x4?
- Could a Sierra Grande 2500 ever have a wood bed?

Thanks!
Dave

VA72C10 · 02-23-2010, 04:17 PM

I've been following that to see what it sells for. Very nice and highly decked out truck. Keep in mind that you can still buy SPID's and re-create them to look original so just because you see a picture of a SPID doesn't mean it truly came on the truck.

**mr48chev** · 02-23-2010, 04:55 PM

Well, I think it would be hard to duplicate that truck for the asking price in this world. That said, it looks like a 100% show truck to me and sure doesn't look like one a guy would drive on a regular basis or use as a truck.

If you can afford and warrant a show only truck sitting in your garage under it's woven truck cover except when you take it out to a show or for a cruise head on. If you might expect to have to use it as a real truck, no I'd pass.

That's a great looking truck and it has just about everything on it a guy could want. The only distracting things are that it is a 3/4 ton and I am not sure about the differences in paint color between under the hood and in the interior and the exterior. Is that Normal? I'm also like VA72C10 in that for that money I want to see more documentation then just the spid. Build sheet, original invoice or ?

**too much stuff** · 02-23-2010, 05:24 PM

The guy that had it built and the present owner are both members here. Maybe one of them can chime in.

Sierra grande could be had in a shortbox, 4x4, or with a wood bed. It is just an appearance option that could be had from 70-72 on the gmcs...

davepl · 02-23-2010, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

The guy that had it built and the present owner are both members here. Maybe one of them can chime in.

That'd be great! Too late to eliminate the middleman, though :-) Still, more history is better!

**too much stuff** · 02-23-2010, 05:35 PM

I think daves72gmc is the guy that had it built and i believe it was his parents truck new. Maybe try sending him a pm. I think pickupman is the member who owns it now. Definately a nice truck...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-23-2010, 07:18 PM

That is a beautiful truck for sure....

VA72C10 · 02-23-2010, 10:35 PM

I'd ask for a discount because there is some dust on the leaf springs.

Really is an amazing restoration!!!

davepl · 02-23-2010, 11:36 PM

I think what I really want is a Sierra Grande 4x4 shortbox, fleetside. Even though I like this truck a lot, I'll probably wait.

While I'm waiting, could someone tell me: do all 4x4s have leaf springs? And if so, is the ride much different from coils?

My Dad had a 68 GMC with coils (and an HD suspension option, whatever that was), and it sure didn't ride "well", by any stretch of the imagination.

VA72C10 · 02-23-2010, 11:40 PM

Well, a LWB is going to ride better than a SWB due to the extra wheelbase......not sure on leafs vs coils as far as ride in the trucks. I know trailing arms w/coils are better for handling/putting power to the ground.

**too much stuff** · 02-23-2010, 11:48 PM

Yes, all 4x4s had leafs. A shortbox will be a little rougher and i think a leaf spring truck will be a little rougher.

**Already Gone** · 02-24-2010, 02:29 AM

Check out this thread which I posted a week or so ago when i saw this truck on Ebay. The board member who built the truck chimes in within the last 2 or 3 posts.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post3809572

67chevemall · 02-24-2010, 06:06 AM

Bump just cause that truck is a dream machine

50MOTORHEAD · 02-24-2010, 03:48 PM

Beautiful truck but I think that restoration of that truck was not as expensive as some may think. He said it was a 67000 mile,no-hit,Cali. truck. How many parts would have to be replaced? Tear it down,repaint and re-assemble.The add states $60,000 rebuild. I don't think so. I'd love to have a customer hand me a truck that started out that nice and tell me"I'll give you $60,000,total,to build it". Sure buddy. Bring 10 friends with the same deal in mind and I will be living in a lot nicer house a few years from now.-KB

bruceman1968 · 02-24-2010, 09:46 PM

Hey Dave, I could not get that vin number to make sense either. I read this thread and the other thread (on #12 post) and thought that truck was 100 percent legit so it must be me. So I did some more searching on here and google and discovered that the GMC General changed things up in 72. The 72 GMC vin is different enough in 72 to require a different "decoder ring". Check out this link from LMC right side of the page halfway down http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=10 The vin will make perfect sense.

davepl · 02-24-2010, 09:50 PM

Thanks Bruceman, it does indeed make a lot more sense decoded with that info!

My sig is wrong, need to fix that: should be 540hp, not 540h, and 427, not 327!

02-23-2010, 04:17 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? I've been following that to see what it sells for. Very nice and highly decked out truck. Keep in mind that you can still buy SPID's and re-create them to look original so just because you see a picture of a SPID doesn't mean it truly came on the truck. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-23-2010, 04:55 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? Well, I think it would be hard to duplicate that truck for the asking price in this world. That said, it looks like a 100% show truck to me and sure doesn't look like one a guy would drive on a regular basis or use as a truck. If you can afford and warrant a show only truck sitting in your garage under it's woven truck cover except when you take it out to a show or for a cruise head on. If you might expect to have to use it as a real truck, no I'd pass. That's a great looking truck and it has just about everything on it a guy could want. The only distracting things are that it is a 3/4 ton and I am not sure about the differences in paint color between under the hood and in the interior and the exterior. Is that Normal? I'm also like VA72C10 in that for that money I want to see more documentation then just the spid. Build sheet, original invoice or ?

02-23-2010, 05:24 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? The guy that had it built and the present owner are both members here. Maybe one of them can chime in. Sierra grande could be had in a shortbox, 4x4, or with a wood bed. It is just an appearance option that could be had from 70-72 on the gmcs... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-23-2010, 05:35 PM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? I think daves72gmc is the guy that had it built and i believe it was his parents truck new. Maybe try sending him a pm. I think pickupman is the member who owns it now. Definately a nice truck... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-23-2010, 07:18 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? That is a beautiful truck for sure.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-23-2010, 04:08 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Thoughts on this eBay truck? I've been considering this unit because its a close match for a truck my family used to own (though its much nicer and more highly optioned). But as always, before I buy, I turn to the experts (that's you!): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=190373932943 The VIN listed doesn't decode correctly for me (TCE242S501323), even if you drop the T up front. He's going to send me a photo of the glovebox door option list, and says its equipped as it was built. Please let me know what you think. I have a couple of questions as well: - Was the Sierra Grande ever made as a shotbox or 4x4? - Could a Sierra Grande 2500 ever have a wood bed? Thanks! Dave

02-23-2010, 10:35 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? I'd ask for a discount because there is some dust on the leaf springs. Really is an amazing restoration!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-23-2010, 11:36 PM	#9
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? I think what I really want is a Sierra Grande 4x4 shortbox, fleetside. Even though I like this truck a lot, I'll probably wait. While I'm waiting, could someone tell me: do all 4x4s have leaf springs? And if so, is the ride much different from coils? My Dad had a 68 GMC with coils (and an HD suspension option, whatever that was), and it sure didn't ride "well", by any stretch of the imagination.

02-23-2010, 11:40 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? Well, a LWB is going to ride better than a SWB due to the extra wheelbase......not sure on leafs vs coils as far as ride in the trucks. I know trailing arms w/coils are better for handling/putting power to the ground. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-23-2010, 11:48 PM	#11
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? Yes, all 4x4s had leafs. A shortbox will be a little rougher and i think a leaf spring truck will be a little rougher. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-24-2010, 02:29 AM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? Check out this thread which I posted a week or so ago when i saw this truck on Ebay. The board member who built the truck chimes in within the last 2 or 3 posts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post3809572 __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

02-24-2010, 06:06 AM	#13
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? Bump just cause that truck is a dream machine __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-24-2010, 03:48 PM	#14
50MOTORHEAD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 113	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? Beautiful truck but I think that restoration of that truck was not as expensive as some may think. He said it was a 67000 mile,no-hit,Cali. truck. How many parts would have to be replaced? Tear it down,repaint and re-assemble.The add states $60,000 rebuild. I don't think so. I'd love to have a customer hand me a truck that started out that nice and tell me"I'll give you $60,000,total,to build it". Sure buddy. Bring 10 friends with the same deal in mind and I will be living in a lot nicer house a few years from now.-KB

02-24-2010, 09:46 PM	#15
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? Hey Dave, I could not get that vin number to make sense either. I read this thread and the other thread (on #12 post) and thought that truck was 100 percent legit so it must be me. So I did some more searching on here and google and discovered that the GMC General changed things up in 72. The 72 GMC vin is different enough in 72 to require a different "decoder ring". Check out this link from LMC right side of the page halfway down http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=10 The vin will make perfect sense. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

02-24-2010, 09:50 PM	#16
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Thoughts on this eBay truck? Thanks Bruceman, it does indeed make a lot more sense decoded with that info! My sig is wrong, need to fix that: should be 540hp, not 540h, and 427, not 327! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible Last edited by davepl; 02-24-2010 at 09:50 PM.



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