84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MotorHead Lon · 07-14-2010, 12:02 PM

Has anyone seen a sticker like this or have one on their truck? It doesnt have anything to do with options and I'm sure most of them were peeled off over the years.

SatisTraction · 07-14-2010, 01:02 PM

cool sticker!!

John Gilbert · 07-14-2010, 01:12 PM

As I remember all of the '84 GMCs at the So Cal area Jimmy dealers were plastered with those stickers on new '84 trucks. The GMC special edition that always comes to my mind is the Harley-Davidson 90th Birthday model that was done in 1993.

They hyped the snot out of it, and when I got my first look at the truck in Milwaukee at Harley's 90th I couldn't believe how cheesy it was. Nothing more than a couple of H-D / GMC 90th stickers stuck on the side of a black truck with no special options.

That said, I think you could put your truck on eBay and list it as a very rare '84 LA Olympics edition. — just a thought

CaliDude76 · 07-14-2010, 01:13 PM

I'm pretty sure that is was simply bragging rights for G.M., to have had an official truck in the 84 Olympics. Sort of showing off,.. Buick had the same deal, with "Olympic" edition cars in 84.. used to commemorate the fact that Los Angeles was hosting the Olympics that year.

MotorHead Lon · 07-14-2010, 01:17 PM

Special Edition? The only thing on the truck that's special is the sticker. It was a 6 cyl 3 speed bare bones truck. Rubber floor mat, one mirror, and no A/C no headliner. It does have dark red upholstery, in a factory red truck which is something I havent seen and cant find the correct color for when looking for a new dashboard top.

Besides the truck represents a lot of firsts for me so it's beyond priceless to me.

RandyP · 07-14-2010, 01:29 PM

I've never seen a red truck that did not have a red interior.

Is a cool sticker though.

Keith Seymore · 07-14-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliDude76

I'm pretty sure that is was simply bragging rights for G.M., to have had an official truck in the 84 Olympics. Sort of showing off,.. Buick had the same deal, with "Olympic" edition cars in 84.. used to commemorate the fact that Los Angeles was hosting the Olympics that year.

You are exactly correct.

K

Keith Seymore · 07-14-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

I've never seen a red truck that did not have a red interior.

Is a cool sticker though.

You could get the brown (saddle) interior in a red truck, too (at least for Suburban) but you are correct; most were red with burgundy.

I ordered my truck that way and the ladies in my family hated it since day one.

K

MotorHead Lon · 07-14-2010, 03:09 PM

I guess I was wrong on the interior color. All of the new dash board tops I have found were the wrong color so I thought it was an odd color. My grandad's 87 was a Sierra Classic, red and tan exterior with a red interior but it was loaded with a lot of options.

Nobody likes my maroon interior either, I have been getting heavy hints that I need to redo it black, but with no A/C that isnt happening.

I'm guessing nobody else has seen one these stickers, I always thought it was kinda cool, and never thought of peeling it off.

I also have a windshield out of a 75, that has a vintage Edelbrock waterslide decal.

motornut · 07-14-2010, 03:21 PM

Nope never seen that but a buddy has a car from the 76 i think with some olympic stuff on it,(i have have pics to check somewhere)i say keep the sticker change the window,for safe keeping

77gmcjoe · 07-14-2010, 08:51 PM

Just chiming in with what everyone else has said, but my dad bought a new dually in '84 and it had the same sticker in it. I'd forgotten about it until I saw this post.

By the way, the dually was red with red interior.

CaliDude76 · 07-14-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

You are exactly correct.

K

Thanks Keith... I'm usually right about a few things some of the time... but for some reason.. I have a knack for useless car info..LOL

CaliDude76 · 07-14-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotorHead Lon

I guess I was wrong on the interior color. All of the new dash board tops I have found were the wrong color so I thought it was an odd color. My grandad's 87 was a Sierra Classic, red and tan exterior with a red interior but it was loaded with a lot of options.

Nobody likes my maroon interior either, I have been getting heavy hints that I need to redo it black, but with no A/C that isnt happening.

I'm guessing nobody else has seen one these stickers, I always thought it was kinda cool, and never thought of peeling it off.

I also have a windshield out of a 75, that has a vintage Edelbrock waterslide decal.

I've seen those stickers before on the trucks... Like i said earlier, I've seen em on the Buicks too..(Mom's friend had a big 4 door 84 Buick Electra, that had that sticker on it too) I always can remember big cool cruisers like that... lol

deadendchopshop · 07-15-2010, 01:47 PM

i've got an 87' with an 1988 calgary winter olympic games sticker.

freelancegenius · 07-16-2010, 12:24 AM

My 84 GMC is still sportin' one.

07-14-2010, 12:02 PM	#1
MotorHead Lon Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 241	84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. Has anyone seen a sticker like this or have one on their truck? It doesnt have anything to do with options and I'm sure most of them were peeled off over the years. Attached Images __________________ 88 Chevy C1500, step side, LS swap. 98 Crew Cab Dually, tow rig. 03 Dodge Neon. ECTA Ohio Mile record holder.

07-14-2010, 01:02 PM	#2
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: 84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. cool sticker!! __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

07-14-2010, 01:12 PM	#3
John Gilbert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 567	Re: 84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. As I remember all of the '84 GMCs at the So Cal area Jimmy dealers were plastered with those stickers on new '84 trucks. The GMC special edition that always comes to my mind is the Harley-Davidson 90th Birthday model that was done in 1993. They hyped the snot out of it, and when I got my first look at the truck in Milwaukee at Harley's 90th I couldn't believe how cheesy it was. Nothing more than a couple of H-D / GMC 90th stickers stuck on the side of a black truck with no special options. That said, I think you could put your truck on eBay and list it as a very rare '84 LA Olympics edition. — just a thought

07-14-2010, 01:13 PM	#4
CaliDude76 All About the BOWTIE Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 436	Re: 84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. I'm pretty sure that is was simply bragging rights for G.M., to have had an official truck in the 84 Olympics. Sort of showing off,.. Buick had the same deal, with "Olympic" edition cars in 84.. used to commemorate the fact that Los Angeles was hosting the Olympics that year. __________________ CaliDude76 "... Being "SQUARE".. is where it's at...." Proverbs 15:30 .... "A Cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones..." Be exceedingly blessed today, my friends!... Last edited by CaliDude76; 07-14-2010 at 01:13 PM.

07-14-2010, 01:17 PM	#5
MotorHead Lon Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 241	Re: 84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. Special Edition? The only thing on the truck that's special is the sticker. It was a 6 cyl 3 speed bare bones truck. Rubber floor mat, one mirror, and no A/C no headliner. It does have dark red upholstery, in a factory red truck which is something I havent seen and cant find the correct color for when looking for a new dashboard top. Besides the truck represents a lot of firsts for me so it's beyond priceless to me. __________________ 88 Chevy C1500, step side, LS swap. 98 Crew Cab Dually, tow rig. 03 Dodge Neon. ECTA Ohio Mile record holder. Last edited by MotorHead Lon; 07-14-2010 at 01:47 PM.

07-14-2010, 01:29 PM	#6
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. I've never seen a red truck that did not have a red interior. Is a cool sticker though.

07-14-2010, 03:09 PM	#9
MotorHead Lon Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 241	Re: 84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. I guess I was wrong on the interior color. All of the new dash board tops I have found were the wrong color so I thought it was an odd color. My grandad's 87 was a Sierra Classic, red and tan exterior with a red interior but it was loaded with a lot of options. Nobody likes my maroon interior either, I have been getting heavy hints that I need to redo it black, but with no A/C that isnt happening. I'm guessing nobody else has seen one these stickers, I always thought it was kinda cool, and never thought of peeling it off. I also have a windshield out of a 75, that has a vintage Edelbrock waterslide decal. __________________ 88 Chevy C1500, step side, LS swap. 98 Crew Cab Dually, tow rig. 03 Dodge Neon. ECTA Ohio Mile record holder.

07-14-2010, 03:21 PM	#10
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. Nope never seen that but a buddy has a car from the 76 i think with some olympic stuff on it,(i have have pics to check somewhere)i say keep the sticker change the window,for safe keeping __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-14-2010, 08:51 PM	#11
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 340	Re: 84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. Just chiming in with what everyone else has said, but my dad bought a new dually in '84 and it had the same sticker in it. I'd forgotten about it until I saw this post. By the way, the dually was red with red interior. __________________ 1977 GMC K25 400/400/205 1989 Chevy Suburban R1500 350/700R4 (work beater) 1994 Chevy K3500 dually 454/4L80 1996 Corvette LT4 350/ZF 6 speed 2000 Bonneville SSEI Supercharged 3.8 Liter V6 1966 Chevelle 2 door sedan (Needs major repair ) Last edited by 77gmcjoe; 07-14-2010 at 08:52 PM.

07-15-2010, 01:47 PM	#14
deadendchopshop Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wpg, canada Posts: 1	Re: 84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. i've got an 87' with an 1988 calgary winter olympic games sticker. __________________ 87' chev p/u

07-16-2010, 12:24 AM	#15
freelancegenius Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Central Ohio Posts: 35	Re: 84 GMC, Olypmic sticker. My 84 GMC is still sportin' one. __________________ 1968 C-10 1984 GMC K3500 6.2 CCSB K20 project (in the early stages)

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