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DBLSPRT68 · 03-25-2013, 09:51 PM

Hey guys, I want to show you what I found last weekend! I went to a mens retreat with my church. I got to drive some new backroads for a few hours. I kept seeing squares all over the place!! Mainly 2wd long and short beds. Did see several 1/2 tons and a few 3/4 tons. A few 60-66 and 67-72's. I about slammed on my brakes when I saw this one...........

SO, I asked the people at the business about it. Her dad bought it new! He is going to fix it up one day............. He is 73! It's a 79 or 80 SPORT. Buckets, console, tach, tilt, a/c, speakers on the door panels, cassette, wood bed floor, aluminum wheels, crank windows and looks like the original spare still tucked below the bed. It's been sitting a long time, and has some rust. IF I am able to buy this and maybe get it running/driveable; would any of you guys like to buy it later? I don't need it, two seats are not enough for a family of 4. That's why I bought a Suburban

Anyway, I hate to see this rot to the ground, and then get sold for scrap. Please let me know if this would be worth trying to get. I think it's worth saving

THIS IS NOT A FOR SALE THREAD! I DO NOT OWN THIS TRUCK!!!!! Would like opinions from you about what to do. David

meatwagon83 · 03-25-2013, 09:58 PM

snatch it up if you can, looks to be an 80, it has the ugly chrome grill(just my opinion) im sure some one would buy it! all depends on my situation at the time i might buy it(the wife needs something to race)

oh and i know they are out there, but around here they are all 1/2 and 3/4 longbeds

Keith Seymore · 03-27-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by meatwagon83

snatch it up if you can, looks to be an 80, it has the ugly chrome grill(just my opinion)

Man - my first new vehicle was an 80 stepside - and I ordered it with that front end on purpose!

That was a big deal back then; the first application of a "square" headlamp in a C/K truck.

I do admit it looks a bit funky by today's standards.

K

factorystock · 04-06-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Man - my first new vehicle was an 80 stepside - and I ordered it with that front end on purpose!

That was a big deal back then; the first application of a "square" headlamp in a C/K truck.

I do admit it looks a bit funky by today's standards.

K

Strange, my interest in vehicles ended when Chevy trucks started coming out with square headlights.The "warmed over" 1980 and all newer front ends were a disaster. Everything past 1980 was all about efficiency, styling was not important.THe last year Chevy truck that I would ever even consider buying would be a 1978.

pwradder · 04-06-2013, 06:55 PM

if i were you i'd rescue that one- if the price was reasonable and the funds available. you could always fix and re-sell it, and the square headlights of the '80 are easy to change if you dont like them, check out what i did with mine.http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=568610

andrewmp6 · 03-25-2013, 10:29 PM

If you can save it do it.

Shyguy · 03-25-2013, 11:42 PM

You are right, they are still out there. I bought this one last Friday.

I was not looking for one, but when I saw it and how much the owner wanted I could not resist.

I have been looking around and have not found very many like it or very much info.

king-918 · 03-25-2013, 11:46 PM

Just come to Oklahoma, a dime a dozen
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bigblock73 · 03-26-2013, 01:02 PM

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Just come to Oklahoma, a dime a dozen
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I doubt SPORTS are a dime a dozen anywhere

Nice find, scoop it up...someone here will likely want it...check with member 80sport

Pro/StreetPete · 03-26-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I doubt SPORTS are a dime a dozen anywhere

Seriously ........

88Jimmy4x4 · 03-26-2013, 08:22 AM

Nice find, buy it if you can
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motornut · 03-26-2013, 08:28 AM

nice finds,nothing round here like those.....

**N2TRUX** · 03-26-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

Nice find, buy it if you can
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I agree! Thats an 80, but its still desirable...

J Knight · 03-26-2013, 12:19 PM

Definately worth saving that one.
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Jonboy · 03-26-2013, 02:27 PM

David, I may be interested. It doesn't even need to run, drive, or stop.

Pro/StreetPete · 03-26-2013, 06:44 PM

Jump on it ...dig the Sports ..don't see any at all around here ...

68Timber · 03-26-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

David, I may be interested. It doesn't even need to run, drive, or stop.

It'd be a shame to part it out or paint it red, it's a cool square to restore to original glory. I'd bring it home just to pass it along to someone like Jonboy. Getting the paint right is a pretty big deal.

**N2TRUX** · 03-27-2013, 11:12 AM

Keith I am the same way about the 80 Silverado front end. I tell my self I don't like it, then I see it like this one and think "maybe".

DBLSPRT68 · 04-04-2013, 09:03 AM

I like the grill too! It was winking at me

He was wanting me to save him

I'm going to try

trout · 04-04-2013, 03:31 PM

id love to have it

but no room 10 trucks in the yard and little money

Jonboy · 04-04-2013, 03:51 PM

I see my other weakness (Lincoln Mark VII) in the background, too.

DBLSPRT68 · 04-05-2013, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

I see my other weakness (Lincoln Mark VII) in the background, too.

I'll see if he'll sell this also. It's probably his too. LSC is pretty cool for a Furd... There is a town car next to that. ALL of them, sitting and rotting

blue86c10 · 04-04-2013, 07:34 PM

What does the sport models have that the regular stepsides don't. I know someone that has a 87 with a little over 300 miles on it. The only thing I seen that was diffent was it has spot on the rear fender.

DBLSPRT68 · 04-05-2013, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by blue86c10

What does the sport models have that the regular stepsides don't. I know someone that has a 87 with a little over 300 miles on it. The only thing I seen that was diffent was it has spot on the rear fender.

As far as I know, it was just an appearence option. Two tone paint with stripes, aluminum wheels etc. Had it's own hood ornament. It was only available for a few years and only on the 1/2t shortbed fleetside and stepside. Body colored bumpers also.

75gmc454 · 04-05-2013, 08:31 AM

Great looking truck. I have been looking for an 80 sport for a while.
The sports were made from 76-81 I think. Just an expensive appearance package. They had to be a scottsdale only.

03-25-2013, 09:51 PM	#1
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	They are still out there! Hey guys, I want to show you what I found last weekend! I went to a mens retreat with my church. I got to drive some new backroads for a few hours. I kept seeing squares all over the place!! Mainly 2wd long and short beds. Did see several 1/2 tons and a few 3/4 tons. A few 60-66 and 67-72's. I about slammed on my brakes when I saw this one........... SO, I asked the people at the business about it. Her dad bought it new! He is going to fix it up one day............. He is 73! It's a 79 or 80 SPORT. Buckets, console, tach, tilt, a/c, speakers on the door panels, cassette, wood bed floor, aluminum wheels, crank windows and looks like the original spare still tucked below the bed. It's been sitting a long time, and has some rust. IF I am able to buy this and maybe get it running/driveable; would any of you guys like to buy it later? I don't need it, two seats are not enough for a family of 4. That's why I bought a Suburban Anyway, I hate to see this rot to the ground, and then get sold for scrap. Please let me know if this would be worth trying to get. I think it's worth saving THIS IS NOT A FOR SALE THREAD! I DO NOT OWN THIS TRUCK!!!!! Would like opinions from you about what to do. David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

03-25-2013, 09:58 PM	#2
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: They are still out there! snatch it up if you can, looks to be an 80, it has the ugly chrome grill(just my opinion) im sure some one would buy it! all depends on my situation at the time i might buy it(the wife needs something to race) oh and i know they are out there, but around here they are all 1/2 and 3/4 longbeds __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

04-06-2013, 06:55 PM	#5
pwradder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: stafford springs ct Posts: 149	Re: They are still out there! if i were you i'd rescue that one- if the price was reasonable and the funds available. you could always fix and re-sell it, and the square headlights of the '80 are easy to change if you dont like them, check out what i did with mine.http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=568610 __________________ 1977 srw cc lb 396/700r/4:11's/6'' bds lift/ 35's. sold 1986 suburban 350/700r/3:73's 31's: parted out. 1980 silverado swb 5.3/700r/ 2'' drop/ daily driver. sold 1985 c10 long bed 5.3/700r/2'' drop/17" wheels/ daily driver. sold 1970 c10 long bed-new project! getting ready for the 6.0

03-25-2013, 10:29 PM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: They are still out there! If you can save it do it.

03-25-2013, 11:42 PM	#7
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: They are still out there! You are right, they are still out there. I bought this one last Friday. I was not looking for one, but when I saw it and how much the owner wanted I could not resist. I have been looking around and have not found very many like it or very much info. Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

03-25-2013, 11:46 PM	#8
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03-26-2013, 08:22 AM	#11
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03-26-2013, 06:44 PM	#16
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03-27-2013, 11:12 AM	#18
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04-04-2013, 09:03 AM	#19
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: They are still out there! I like the grill too! It was winking at me He was wanting me to save him I'm going to try __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

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04-04-2013, 07:34 PM	#23
blue86c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: woodland, ms Posts: 127	Re: They are still out there! What does the sport models have that the regular stepsides don't. I know someone that has a 87 with a little over 300 miles on it. The only thing I seen that was diffent was it has spot on the rear fender.

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75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: They are still out there! Great looking truck. I have been looking for an 80 sport for a while. The sports were made from 76-81 I think. Just an expensive appearance package. They had to be a scottsdale only.

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