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**special-K** · 07-17-2012, 08:27 AM

These are really rare. Just how rare would be a question I'd love to know the answer to. Who has one or knows someone who does? How many have you seen? This thread is here to answer those questions. So,anyone who knows anything about then,here's the place to post about it.
BTW,I do know of one member with one and that's all. I think I've only ever known of maybe 2 or 3 others over all he years I've been into these trucks. No doubt,these are rare collector vehicles.

**CC69Rat** · 07-17-2012, 02:28 PM

Never seen a SWB SG with a BB, .. never knew they made them but I guess they did .. Cool. Subscribed.

brianthelion02 · 07-17-2012, 03:45 PM

Only to able to go back in time.................

VA72C10 · 07-17-2012, 03:53 PM

I saw one come up on ebay (orange one) that I believe dantip posted? Some debate on whether it was true or not but consensus was that it was the real deal I believe....but yes....VERY rare from what I've run across although you've been around these for a lot longer than I have...

72highlander · 07-17-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I saw one come up on ebay (orange one) that I believe dantip posted? Some debate on whether it was true or not but consensus was that it was the real deal I believe....but yes....VERY rare from what I've run across although you've been around these for a lot longer than I have...

Tim is reallly old, he's been around these for longer than most of us have been alive!!

**CC69Rat** · 07-17-2012, 04:05 PM

How many of these trucks have you owned Tim? just in general .. Not BB SG trucks . .

kelsfine69 · 07-17-2012, 04:40 PM

Like this? Not mine

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ392481987

VA72C10 · 07-17-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Like this? Not mine

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ392481987

Like that........ but I wonder if that was a true bb truck originally because it's got modern pulleys/vc etc under the hood and a 700r4. Has the correct high hump but can't see any of the other "tells" (factory dual exhaust brackets, driver's side heat shield, and GVW on the vin plate) there are a lot more BB SWB trucks (cheyenne supers and Sierra grandes) now than when GM first rolled them off the lines because people love them and make clones. I know CSM (cheyenne super man Gary Terry) has made several GREAT looking clones that you can't tell the difference except they are TOO nice to be factory (shiny paint on pulleys, polished a/c bits, etc) and he's gotten upwards of 60K for some of his clones...

Only way to be 99.9% sure would be to have the original build sheet, spid, and protecto plate, and a matching vin number on the swb frame because even the spid's can be reproduced and "aged" to look 100% original...and vin plates are also reproduced...

**MusicMan70** · 07-17-2012, 05:03 PM

subscribed to find out!

**chewychevy67** · 07-17-2012, 05:21 PM

they should have had vin #'s like the cars did so you could tell more about the factory equiptment and colors ect.

**special-K** · 07-17-2012, 09:43 PM

Frank,are you another one of my son's?

I'm not sure how many trucks I've had. I feel like not that many,and I tend to hang on to them a while,but it still adds up. I've bought some just to fix up and sell,too. Then there are ones I bought just for parts. I've always had at least one and usually a few.

Thanks for the link. There's one,possibly. We have a member with a bonafide example. He should be coming along before long. I started this thread because were wandering how rare his truck is. It's been discussed before,but we can't come up with the old post(s). I'm not sure there was any conclusion as to how many. I don't think we'll ever know that. I'll just say they are rare.

The big blocks have a higher weight rating shown on the door jamb. That's the best tell tale. Can't recall the number. Remember,I'm old and feeble.

**Cash3481** · 07-17-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Frank,are you another one of my son's?

I'm not sure how many trucks I've had. I feel like not that many,and I tend to hang on to them a while,but it still adds up. I've bought some just to fix up and sell,too. Then there are ones I bought just for parts. I've always had at least one and usually a few.

Thanks for the link. There's one,possibly. We have a member with a bonafide example. He should be coming along before long. I started this thread because were wandering how rare his truck is. It's been discussed before,but we can't come up with the old post(s). I'm not sure there was any conclusion as to how many. I don't think we'll even know that.I'll just say they are rare.

The big blocks have a higher weight rating shown on the door jamb.

If Special-K says its rare then you know its rare... I dont see him throw that term around much at all. I am subscribing!

**RenoKeene** · 07-18-2012, 10:59 AM

Here ya go. Bought this one for my brother a while back. I have the Protecto plate along with the spid. We believe this to be one of one due to the special paint (PPG 50700 Chevelle Black Cherry). I personally spoke with the salesman that ordered this truck new (Pat Mauldin, Tom Nehl GMC in Jacksonville. Pat is the Sr VP now) and he told me it was the only one he knew of painted that color in 1970. Charlie Hughes (the org owner) was a good friend of Pat's so we know the whole history of this one. Note that this one has both the Z17 and Z84 options along with the 396, a/c, buckets, etc.
We started the frame off resto last Friday and hope to be done by Christmas. Should be a very special truck when we are finished.

Even a blind hog finds an acorn every once in a while.

**RenoKeene** · 07-19-2012, 08:45 AM

I'm sure this is not the only one, anybody else?

AirSpeed · 07-19-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Here ya go. Bought this one for my brother a while back. I have the Protecto plate along with the spid. We believe this to be one of one due to the special paint (PPG 50700 Chevelle Black Cherry). I personally spoke with the salesman that ordered this truck new (Pat Mauldin, Tom Nehl GMC in Jacksonville. Pat is the Sr VP now) and he told me it was the only one he knew of painted that color in 1970. Charlie Hughes (the org owner) was a good friend of Pat's so we know the whole history of this one. Note that this one has both the Z17 and Z84 options along with the 396, a/c, buckets, etc.
We started the frame off resto last Friday and hope to be done by Christmas. Should be a very special truck when we are finished.

Even a blind hog finds an acorn every once in a while.

Heck it's even got dual hood mounted tachs! What are those things?
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**RenoKeene** · 07-19-2012, 02:29 PM

Those are heat relief vents in the hood, they were hauling heavy horse trailers all over the place. Goes with the saddle gas tank mounted in the bed. This thing lived a hard life, glad we can give it a second go-round.

**CC69Rat** · 07-19-2012, 08:55 AM

That truck is 2WD Reno ? Wow .. I love it. It just looks like it could kick your a55.

BurnoutNova · 07-19-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

That truck is 2WD Reno ? Wow .. I love it. It just looks like it could kick your a55.

It does give the impression of a 4x4 with those tires and cab lights! It would have to be as rare as one of those "corvette option" trucks if it was a big block swb 4x4... about 5-6 years before the factory made one!

67c10rustbuket · 07-19-2012, 10:13 AM

Sweet! That is a cool package

brianthelion02 · 07-19-2012, 07:07 PM

Looks like a build thread is in order!!LOL Nice truck!

**MusicMan70** · 07-20-2012, 02:01 AM

Here's on on the CL. Mucho dinero...

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3139330731.html

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 07-20-2012, 02:28 AM

whats the count now? three?

**special-K** · 07-20-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Here's on on the CL. Mucho dinero...

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3139330731.html

IMO,this is a case where if it was a correct restoration the truck would be worth the price...or more. You can build a personalized or custom truck appealing enough to ask top money,but a truck like this is a case where keeping it factory correct/original "does" matter. No,it's not a Camaro. It's a GMC Sierra Grande SWB BBC,which is rarer,more valuable,and collectable than most Camaros.

VA72C10 · 07-20-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Here's on on the CL. Mucho dinero...

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3139330731.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

IMO,this is a case where if it was a correct restoration the truck would be worth the price...or more. You can build a personalized or custom truck appealing enough to ask top money,but a truck like this is a case where keeping it factory correct/original "does" matter. No,it's not a Camaro. It's a GMC Sierra Grande SWB BBC,which is rarer,more valuable,and collectable than most Camaros.

That's a nice one but it does have the wrong year buckets in it

of course it looks nicely done from what I see in my phone pics and a csm restoration of a non original super/grande brings 45-60k so this is reasonably priced compared to that

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**RenoKeene** · 07-20-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

IMO,this is a case where if it was a correct restoration the truck would be worth the price...or more. You can build a personalized or custom truck appealing enough to ask top money,but a truck like this is a case where keeping it factory correct/original "does" matter. No,it's not a Camaro. It's a GMC Sierra Grande SWB BBC,which is rarer,more valuable,and collectable than most Camaros.

Tim, do you think ours would be more valueable restored completely original as opposed to adding say disks up front, mild static drop, tilt, tach, wood bed, etc. We are still on the fence about this and I value your opinion. Should cost around the same $ either way, give or take a couple grand.

07-17-2012, 08:27 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? These are really rare. Just how rare would be a question I'd love to know the answer to. Who has one or knows someone who does? How many have you seen? This thread is here to answer those questions. So,anyone who knows anything about then,here's the place to post about it. BTW,I do know of one member with one and that's all. I think I've only ever known of maybe 2 or 3 others over all he years I've been into these trucks. No doubt,these are rare collector vehicles. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-17-2012, 02:28 PM	#2
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? Never seen a SWB SG with a BB, .. never knew they made them but I guess they did .. Cool. Subscribed. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-17-2012, 03:45 PM	#3
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? Only to able to go back in time................. __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

07-17-2012, 03:53 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? I saw one come up on ebay (orange one) that I believe dantip posted? Some debate on whether it was true or not but consensus was that it was the real deal I believe....but yes....VERY rare from what I've run across although you've been around these for a lot longer than I have... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-17-2012, 04:05 PM	#6
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? How many of these trucks have you owned Tim? just in general .. Not BB SG trucks . . __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? Like this? Not mine http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ392481987 __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

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07-17-2012, 09:43 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? Frank,are you another one of my son's? I'm not sure how many trucks I've had. I feel like not that many,and I tend to hang on to them a while,but it still adds up. I've bought some just to fix up and sell,too. Then there are ones I bought just for parts. I've always had at least one and usually a few. Thanks for the link. There's one,possibly. We have a member with a bonafide example. He should be coming along before long. I started this thread because were wandering how rare his truck is. It's been discussed before,but we can't come up with the old post(s). I'm not sure there was any conclusion as to how many. I don't think we'll ever know that. I'll just say they are rare. The big blocks have a higher weight rating shown on the door jamb. That's the best tell tale. Can't recall the number. Remember,I'm old and feeble. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-18-2012 at 06:45 AM.

07-18-2012, 10:59 AM	#13
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,032	Re: SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? Here ya go. Bought this one for my brother a while back. I have the Protecto plate along with the spid. We believe this to be one of one due to the special paint (PPG 50700 Chevelle Black Cherry). I personally spoke with the salesman that ordered this truck new (Pat Mauldin, Tom Nehl GMC in Jacksonville. Pat is the Sr VP now) and he told me it was the only one he knew of painted that color in 1970. Charlie Hughes (the org owner) was a good friend of Pat's so we know the whole history of this one. Note that this one has both the Z17 and Z84 options along with the 396, a/c, buckets, etc. We started the frame off resto last Friday and hope to be done by Christmas. Should be a very special truck when we are finished. Even a blind hog finds an acorn every once in a while. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-19-2012, 08:45 AM	#14
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,032	Re: SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? I'm sure this is not the only one, anybody else? __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-19-2012, 02:29 PM	#16
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,032	Re: SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? Those are heat relief vents in the hood, they were hauling heavy horse trailers all over the place. Goes with the saddle gas tank mounted in the bed. This thing lived a hard life, glad we can give it a second go-round. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-19-2012, 08:55 AM	#17
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: SWB BBC Sierra Grandes? That truck is 2WD Reno ? Wow .. I love it. It just looks like it could kick your a55. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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