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**68 Stepside** · 08-24-2003, 06:18 PM

I saw this truck at a show today, it was very, very sweet. I saw an order sheet on the front seat, but it was partially covered up. I thought I saw something about "special sport equipment, or something of that matter.

It's a 77, with a 350/4 speed.

**68 Stepside** · 08-24-2003, 06:19 PM

Interior

87 STEPPER · 08-24-2003, 06:34 PM

Yes!

Nice stepper

bigblock73 · 08-24-2003, 07:51 PM

Yes it is! In fact, I just purchased an old PV4 magazine and they had an article in there on a similar 454 powered truck sharing the exact same colors.. I will post the article tomorrow when I get to work.

Ken, Joe, or Chris...if you read this thread before tomorrow feel free to post the article if you want, otherwise I will tomorrow morning.

-Jeff

KIILew · 08-24-2003, 10:10 PM

Very, very nice- -and rare- -example of a '77 Sport! Obviously, that rig is either a totally well-cared-for unrestored original, or completely restored to showroom condition. I am guessing that it is the former, with very low mileage to boot. The reason I say this is that it appears to have the original (single) exhaust system that was installed on the assembly line. It is hard to tell from the picture, but the original diffuser screen attenuator on the tailpipe tip seems to be intact. This item is almost never seen on replacement exhaust tailpipes- -not even those sold over GM dealership parts counters.

The pictures suggest that other than the Sport package, the pickup is rather lightly optioned. The 4 speed/350 package seems like an appropriate and desireable option, however.

Anyway, I suspect that the original buyer of that pickup knew that he had something special, even back in 1977! And the same can be said of any subsequent owners.

Jeff, the task of posting the PV4 article is all yours, at least with respect to my intentions!

Ken

**N2TRUX** · 08-25-2003, 12:09 AM

Yes that is stock. It was the "ChevySport" option. After looking close at the interior pics, I will have to say it's a restoration, but things aren't quit right. It has a dash bezel that's from a Silverado, but the steering wheel is not. It doesn't have the woodgrain insert that the Cheyenne or Silverado has.

I'm guessing it was a Scottsdale, and was "upgraded" when restored.

One more thing that isn't right either is the front bumper. Part of the "Chevy Sport " option package was the "rub strip" front bumper....

Here's a pic of an 82 "Chevy Sport"...

bigblock73 · 08-25-2003, 07:49 AM

as promised...

bigblock73 · 08-25-2003, 08:13 AM

Damn, except from the roll bar and the engine...these two trucks look identical, right down to the ugly wagon wheels!!!

-Jeff

If anyone want the jpg's, just shoot me an E-MAIL

-Jeff

bigblock73 · 08-25-2003, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by N2TRUX
One more thing that isn't right either is the front bumper. Part of the "Chevy Sport " option package was the "rub strip" front bumper

busted!

not according to the article.

-Jeff

**N2TRUX** · 08-25-2003, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigblock73
busted! not according to the article. -Jeff

I based my information on the 77 brochure I have. It shows a fleetside, and a stepside. They both have the rub strip bumper. It doesn't give any real detail about the option though.

ElGracho · 08-25-2003, 10:23 AM

Based on this pic from the 77 Brochure, I'd say they did come with the rub strip bumper. It is also specifically mentioned in the text of the brochure.

**N2TRUX** · 08-25-2003, 11:43 AM

Thnaks for posting that Joe. It saves my lazy @ss from having to scan it. That's eactly where my info came from....

bigblock73 · 08-25-2003, 12:07 PM

maybe they were an option or something...either way...cool truck regardless!

Ken, I was just ragging ya...there is always "surprises" when it comes to breaking down vehicles and what they should have had and what they actually came with from the factory.

-Jeff

KIILew · 08-25-2003, 12:55 PM

Brochure pictures are often misleading since the vehicles pictured usually have an assortment of separate options.

In this case, the Deluxe Instrument Cluster (option BC2), Custom Steering Wheel (option N31), and VG3 Padded Bumpers were separate extra cost options available on all trim levels, although the BC2 and N31 features were standard with the Silverado trim package. (Well, actually, the N31 steering wheel was standard only on the 2 wheel drive Silverados- -and Cheyennes- -at the time.)

'68 stepside's truck appropriately has the BC2 option, as does the PV4-tested truck, while the PV4 truck also has the N31 option.

Anyway, interesting posts.

Ken Lewis

Slonaker · 08-25-2003, 04:10 PM

Why is the spare tire on the tailgate of that stepside? I can't think of anything you would gain, except maybe a hernia from closing the tailgate.

Slonaker

87 STEPPER · 08-25-2003, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slonaker
Why is the spare tire on the tailgate of that stepside? I can't think of anything you would gain, except maybe a hernia from closing the tailgate.

Slonaker

Yeah i was gonna ask the same ? It also takes away from the look of the truck.

Man that was a lame move on chevrolet's part IMO

I don't even think you can lower the tail gate with the tire on there cuz it look's like it would hit the bumper and not let it be opened all the way.

PHOENIX · 08-25-2003, 05:55 PM

Some one was apparently high when they designed the "sport".
That would explain the colors and spare tire location.

**N2TRUX** · 08-25-2003, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigblock73
...Ken, I was just ragging ya....

It's cool

I knew where you were going, I was just clarifying my post....

79Shortbox · 08-25-2003, 08:22 PM

Aside from the spare tire mount, I like the way those "Sport" stepsides look. I like the paint scheme and the stock rollbar. I'd be cool to have one, bet every one of those trucks owners at some point removed the rollbar and gave it a paint job though.

Stingray42 · 08-26-2003, 11:56 PM

I think the tailgate prob swings? But maybe not, cuz of the gate chains?

the baron · 08-27-2003, 10:56 AM

I think the spare tire is hung on a support which you have to open ( normally , to the right side ) before you can open the tailgate.

Some 4X4 ricers have such a feature...

When I bought my C-10 , there were two brakets left on the right side of the bed , near the tailgate , one on the upper , the other under.
But the support was long gone...

The Baron

Misled · 08-27-2003, 09:15 PM

Hello,
This is a thread that hits close to home for me. My Mom and Dad bought a brand new “Chevy Sport” in 1978. They paid $6000.00 out the door for it. I was 13 at the time and loved that truck! The specs were;
Cardinal Red
Scottsdale
Stepside
350/350Auto 2wd
Alloy wheels
Red/Orange/Yellow decals

I remember the dealer also had a white 4wd that had the same stripes and alloy wheels. My mother drove that truck until it absolutely rusted off the frame. I hauled it to the junk yard for her after I got out of the service. I still have the wheels, engine, and the hood ornament.

Over the last few years I have searched, unsuccessfully, for a source of supply for the “Chevy Sport” decals. I want to do a clone of the truck someday.

Take care,

Misled

BTW, I have been lurking here for a while and find this place pretty interesting!!!

ElGracho · 08-27-2003, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KIILew
Brochure pictures are often misleading since the vehicles pictured usually have an assortment of separate options.
...

Here is why I was saying all Chevy Sports (and GMC Street Coupes) had the "front body colored bumper with black impact strip" This picture from the 78 brochure:

and this from the 79 Dealer Sales Album:

*gmtrucksaddict* · 08-31-2003, 06:05 PM

nice thread!

cant say ive ever seen a truckwith these stripes on it yet.

theres soemgood picsof the GM wagon wheels withholes ofr ralley caps atleast, i have some around in my parts stash, GM made some 6lug ones also

08-24-2003, 06:18 PM	#1
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Is this a factory paint scheme? I saw this truck at a show today, it was very, very sweet. I saw an order sheet on the front seat, but it was partially covered up. I thought I saw something about "special sport equipment, or something of that matter. It's a 77, with a 350/4 speed. Attached Images __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-24-2003, 06:19 PM	#2
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Interior Attached Images __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-24-2003, 06:34 PM	#3
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Yes! Nice stepper __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

08-24-2003, 10:10 PM	#5
KIILew Active Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Posts: 147	Very, very nice- -and rare- -example of a '77 Sport! Obviously, that rig is either a totally well-cared-for unrestored original, or completely restored to showroom condition. I am guessing that it is the former, with very low mileage to boot. The reason I say this is that it appears to have the original (single) exhaust system that was installed on the assembly line. It is hard to tell from the picture, but the original diffuser screen attenuator on the tailpipe tip seems to be intact. This item is almost never seen on replacement exhaust tailpipes- -not even those sold over GM dealership parts counters. The pictures suggest that other than the Sport package, the pickup is rather lightly optioned. The 4 speed/350 package seems like an appropriate and desireable option, however. Anyway, I suspect that the original buyer of that pickup knew that he had something special, even back in 1977! And the same can be said of any subsequent owners. Jeff, the task of posting the PV4 article is all yours, at least with respect to my intentions! Ken Last edited by KIILew; 08-24-2003 at 10:13 PM.

08-25-2003, 12:09 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Yes that is stock. It was the "ChevySport" option. After looking close at the interior pics, I will have to say it's a restoration, but things aren't quit right. It has a dash bezel that's from a Silverado, but the steering wheel is not. It doesn't have the woodgrain insert that the Cheyenne or Silverado has. I'm guessing it was a Scottsdale, and was "upgraded" when restored. One more thing that isn't right either is the front bumper. Part of the "Chevy Sport " option package was the "rub strip" front bumper.... Here's a pic of an 82 "Chevy Sport"... Attached Images Last edited by N2TRUX; 08-25-2003 at 12:19 AM.

08-24-2003, 07:51 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Yes it is! In fact, I just purchased an old PV4 magazine and they had an article in there on a similar 454 powered truck sharing the exact same colors.. I will post the article tomorrow when I get to work. Ken, Joe, or Chris...if you read this thread before tomorrow feel free to post the article if you want, otherwise I will tomorrow morning. -Jeff

08-25-2003, 07:49 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	as promised...

08-25-2003, 08:13 AM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Damn, except from the roll bar and the engine...these two trucks look identical, right down to the ugly wagon wheels!!! -Jeff If anyone want the jpg's, just shoot me an E-MAIL -Jeff

08-25-2003, 10:23 AM	#11
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	Based on this pic from the 77 Brochure, I'd say they did come with the rub strip bumper. It is also specifically mentioned in the text of the brochure. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

08-25-2003, 11:43 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Thnaks for posting that Joe. It saves my lazy @ss from having to scan it. That's eactly where my info came from....

08-25-2003, 12:07 PM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	maybe they were an option or something...either way...cool truck regardless! Ken, I was just ragging ya...there is always "surprises" when it comes to breaking down vehicles and what they should have had and what they actually came with from the factory. -Jeff

08-25-2003, 12:55 PM	#14
KIILew Active Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Posts: 147	Brochure pictures are often misleading since the vehicles pictured usually have an assortment of separate options. In this case, the Deluxe Instrument Cluster (option BC2), Custom Steering Wheel (option N31), and VG3 Padded Bumpers were separate extra cost options available on all trim levels, although the BC2 and N31 features were standard with the Silverado trim package. (Well, actually, the N31 steering wheel was standard only on the 2 wheel drive Silverados- -and Cheyennes- -at the time.) '68 stepside's truck appropriately has the BC2 option, as does the PV4-tested truck, while the PV4 truck also has the N31 option. Anyway, interesting posts. Ken Lewis Last edited by KIILew; 08-26-2003 at 12:51 AM.

08-25-2003, 04:10 PM	#15
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Why is the spare tire on the tailgate of that stepside? I can't think of anything you would gain, except maybe a hernia from closing the tailgate. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

08-25-2003, 05:55 PM	#17
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Some one was apparently high when they designed the "sport". That would explain the colors and spare tire location. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

08-25-2003, 08:22 PM	#19
79Shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 28	Aside from the spare tire mount, I like the way those "Sport" stepsides look. I like the paint scheme and the stock rollbar. I'd be cool to have one, bet every one of those trucks owners at some point removed the rollbar and gave it a paint job though.



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08-26-2003, 11:56 PM	#20
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	I think the tailgate prob swings? But maybe not, cuz of the gate chains? __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

08-27-2003, 10:56 AM	#21
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	I think the spare tire is hung on a support which you have to open ( normally , to the right side ) before you can open the tailgate. Some 4X4 ricers have such a feature... When I bought my C-10 , there were two brakets left on the right side of the bed , near the tailgate , one on the upper , the other under. But the support was long gone... The Baron

08-27-2003, 09:15 PM	#22
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Chevy Sport Hello, This is a thread that hits close to home for me. My Mom and Dad bought a brand new “Chevy Sport” in 1978. They paid $6000.00 out the door for it. I was 13 at the time and loved that truck! The specs were; Cardinal Red Scottsdale Stepside 350/350Auto 2wd Alloy wheels Red/Orange/Yellow decals I remember the dealer also had a white 4wd that had the same stripes and alloy wheels. My mother drove that truck until it absolutely rusted off the frame. I hauled it to the junk yard for her after I got out of the service. I still have the wheels, engine, and the hood ornament. Over the last few years I have searched, unsuccessfully, for a source of supply for the “Chevy Sport” decals. I want to do a clone of the truck someday. Take care, Misled BTW, I have been lurking here for a while and find this place pretty interesting!!! Attached Images

08-31-2003, 06:05 PM	#24
gmtrucksaddict Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: IL Posts: 60	nice thread! cant say ive ever seen a truckwith these stripes on it yet. theres soemgood picsof the GM wagon wheels withholes ofr ralley caps atleast, i have some around in my parts stash, GM made some 6lug ones also

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