New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Trailrider95 · 05-30-2011, 12:04 PM

Hey guys! New kid here, I just got this 72 GMC for my birthday the other day. I've been lookin on local craigslist for quite a few months now, trying to find that "right" truck. I knew I wanted a 67-72, didn't really care as long as it was in those years. Well, I had a 77 (still do), so that was a minor set back as far as $$$. Well, finally came across this truck, the owner wanted 2200, and the pictures on the ad made the truck look pristine. My dad went an looked at it with his buddy who knows a lot more than either of us, and he came home tellin me it wasn't that great, had a few problems, paint was rattle canned, blah blah blah. I was pretty bummed, I'd thought this was the one. Little be-knownst to me, he'd bought it. Sure did surprise me Saturday when we got to dinner and this beautiful 72 was sittin there. The paint is in fact rattle canned, but won't be for to long hopefully. They at least did a good job. Supposedly just over 100k original miles! 350 small block, starts right up an sounds terrific! Runs real well, has power steering/power disc brakes. Barely any rust issues. There's some surface rust in the bed, but it's not bad at all.

Currently, i'm cleaning the gauge cluster up,re painting the needles, and touchin up the colors. And we're replacing u joints/ carriage bearing. and possibly the drive line. (more than likely). It's a great start to a project truck.

Sicklajoie · 05-30-2011, 12:13 PM

Cool story. I bet you were surprised! Congrats!

fastwillie 696969 · 05-30-2011, 12:16 PM

i like those wheel with knock off happy birthday enjoy the truck

BlackTopMotors · 05-30-2011, 01:41 PM

Good deal, Welcome!

71sierragrande · 05-30-2011, 02:39 PM

Great story, happy birthday. You got the big mirrors on that one

Trailrider95 · 05-30-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Great story, happy birthday. You got the big mirrors on that one

Yes sir,
I'm probably gonna buy sport mirrors later on down the road though.

VA72C10 · 05-30-2011, 03:46 PM

Cool truck! Looks pretty solid!

Trailrider95 · 05-30-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Cool truck! Looks pretty solid!

So far it seems to be! I'm pretty excited to drive/build it the way I want.

The body's just about perfectly straight as well!

**70cst** · 05-30-2011, 04:02 PM

and from Ohio. Looks like the beginning of a new love affair. Oh yes...sweet looking truck

Trailrider95 · 05-30-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

and from Ohio. Looks like the beginning of a new love affair. Oh yes...sweet looking truck

It's been a long lasting love affair!

05-30-2011, 12:04 PM	#1
Trailrider95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW (Washington) Posts: 75	New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande. Hey guys! New kid here, I just got this 72 GMC for my birthday the other day. I've been lookin on local craigslist for quite a few months now, trying to find that "right" truck. I knew I wanted a 67-72, didn't really care as long as it was in those years. Well, I had a 77 (still do), so that was a minor set back as far as $$$. Well, finally came across this truck, the owner wanted 2200, and the pictures on the ad made the truck look pristine. My dad went an looked at it with his buddy who knows a lot more than either of us, and he came home tellin me it wasn't that great, had a few problems, paint was rattle canned, blah blah blah. I was pretty bummed, I'd thought this was the one. Little be-knownst to me, he'd bought it. Sure did surprise me Saturday when we got to dinner and this beautiful 72 was sittin there. The paint is in fact rattle canned, but won't be for to long hopefully. They at least did a good job. Supposedly just over 100k original miles! 350 small block, starts right up an sounds terrific! Runs real well, has power steering/power disc brakes. Barely any rust issues. There's some surface rust in the bed, but it's not bad at all. Currently, i'm cleaning the gauge cluster up,re painting the needles, and touchin up the colors. And we're replacing u joints/ carriage bearing. and possibly the drive line. (more than likely). It's a great start to a project truck.

05-30-2011, 12:13 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande. Cool story. I bet you were surprised! Congrats! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

05-30-2011, 12:16 PM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande. i like those wheel with knock off happy birthday enjoy the truck __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-30-2011, 01:41 PM	#4
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande. Good deal, Welcome!

05-30-2011, 02:39 PM	#5
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande. Great story, happy birthday. You got the big mirrors on that one __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

05-30-2011, 03:46 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande. Cool truck! Looks pretty solid! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-30-2011, 04:02 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: New kid on the block, 72 Sierra Grande. and from Ohio. Looks like the beginning of a new love affair. Oh yes...sweet looking truck __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 05-30-2011 at 04:02 PM.



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