anyone noticed the new GMC commercial? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Church · 08-22-2002, 09:38 AM

I can not believe it!! They show a lot of different year trucks but skip the best years of all! I did not see a single 60-72 truck on the entire commercial. I think they did show an emblem though. Just wondered if anyone noticed.

**ThreeQuarter** · 08-22-2002, 11:58 AM

Yeah, Church, they have all those pics on their website last time I was there, but hey have more pics on their website, including ours. They seem to be using their heritage in advertising but didn't show a pic of these pickups. I would show lots of pics of these next to new trucks, like Chevy is doing now.

**JIMs70GMC** · 08-23-2002, 11:31 AM

Noticed that too.

bobs409 · 08-24-2002, 07:44 AM

If they did, no one would want to buy the new junk. LOL

How do you improve on the best trucks ever made?

They couldn't give me any of this garbage they make today. Plastic junk!

Church · 08-24-2002, 09:43 AM

I totally agree with you Bob! You cant improve on perfection!

mikep · 08-24-2002, 04:14 PM

I think that our trucks are the worst mistake GM ever made. Every day I see dozens on the road. Building them this tough has got to have cost them Billions of dollars in new truck sales.

Low68 · 08-24-2002, 05:24 PM

That is funny mikep! I disagree with bob though. I would gladly recieve one of these trucks for free. Then I could sell it for at least ten thousand and blow that on my truck too! Low68

lukecp · 08-24-2002, 08:27 PM

It seems like everyone i know with a vehicle about 10 years old is having problems with it rusting out or falling apart. Little annoying stuff like power windows that don't work, slipping trannies, and bad sensors. The 88-up GM trucks have a lifespan of about 10 years before they start to rust. I love the way the new Chevy and GMC HD trucks look, but you would have to trade them in every few years it you still wanted a good truck...

08-22-2002, 09:38 AM	#1
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	anyone noticed the new GMC commercial? I can not believe it!! They show a lot of different year trucks but skip the best years of all! I did not see a single 60-72 truck on the entire commercial. I think they did show an emblem though. Just wondered if anyone noticed. __________________

08-22-2002, 11:58 AM	#2
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Yeah, Church, they have all those pics on their website last time I was there, but hey have more pics on their website, including ours. They seem to be using their heritage in advertising but didn't show a pic of these pickups. I would show lots of pics of these next to new trucks, like Chevy is doing now. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

08-23-2002, 11:31 AM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Noticed that too. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

08-24-2002, 07:44 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	If they did, no one would want to buy the new junk. LOL How do you improve on the best trucks ever made? They couldn't give me any of this garbage they make today. Plastic junk! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-24-2002, 09:43 AM	#5
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	I totally agree with you Bob! You cant improve on perfection! __________________

08-24-2002, 04:14 PM	#6
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I think that our trucks are the worst mistake GM ever made. Every day I see dozens on the road. Building them this tough has got to have cost them Billions of dollars in new truck sales. __________________ No truck :-(

08-24-2002, 05:24 PM	#7
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	That is funny mikep! I disagree with bob though. I would gladly recieve one of these trucks for free. Then I could sell it for at least ten thousand and blow that on my truck too! Low68 __________________ Build Thread

08-24-2002, 08:27 PM	#8
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	It seems like everyone i know with a vehicle about 10 years old is having problems with it rusting out or falling apart. Little annoying stuff like power windows that don't work, slipping trannies, and bad sensors. The 88-up GM trucks have a lifespan of about 10 years before they start to rust. I love the way the new Chevy and GMC HD trucks look, but you would have to trade them in every few years it you still wanted a good truck... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

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