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panelguy · 07-13-2011, 02:50 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-...item20bb088901
This looks amazing, but why is there no bottom moulding down the sides?

TheApocalyptican · 07-13-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by panelguy

This looks amazing, but why is there no bottom moulding down the sides?

Ordered without it?

Also, could have been removed. As long as the paint isn't faded at all, it's fairly easy to remove, and have it NOT leave a stripe.

f.monroe · 07-13-2011, 05:41 PM

Its a GMC that is the same trim level as it woul be if it was a Chevy Cheyenne . Cheyennes that came in a single color did not include the lower trim . It had to be ordered as an extra option or else it looks just like the truck pictured .If it came as a two toned truck it would have had the lower trim mandatory.
Frank

88Jimmy4x4 · 07-13-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

Its a GMC that is the same trim level as it woul be if it was a Chevy Cheyenne . Cheyennes that came in a single color did not include the lower trim . It had to be ordered as an extra option or else it looks just like the truck pictured .If it came as a two toned truck it would have had the lower trim mandatory.
Frank

I never knew that, thanks Frank

panelguy · 07-18-2011, 07:47 PM

I didn't either. thanks for the info!!

rjn72 · 07-18-2011, 10:34 PM

It is a good looking truck, but is it really worth 16k? No a/c and lower trim level. I don't see it. Not bashing, but is it really worth 16k to anyone other than the one bid?

**N2TRUX** · 07-18-2011, 10:44 PM

If it were a SWB it would defiantly be a 16k truck. Being a LWB it surprises me that it went for that. Not bashing them either, just saying.

USSkoval · 07-18-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

Its a GMC that is the same trim level as it woul be if it was a Chevy Cheyenne . Cheyennes that came in a single color did not include the lower trim . It had to be ordered as an extra option or else it looks just like the truck pictured .If it came as a two toned truck it would have had the lower trim mandatory.
Frank

Some of the old brochures show the two tone as being available with the single trim strip. Looks a little goofy, IMHO.

f.monroe · 07-18-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by USSkoval

Some of the old brochures show the two tone as being available with the single trim strip. Looks a little goofy, IMHO.

I have seen the weird single upper trim two tone job on Suburbans but never on a truck personally. It looks OK on a suburban . I was not aware of the weird Cheyenne option that includes the upper trim only unless it was ordered as a two tone paint truck until I researched the Buckskin 78 Cheyenne I had. The missing lower trim didnt agree with me at first but grew on me . That truck is still my favorite of all the trucks I have owned. I guess it was that it was soo different and the most solid truck I have came across. There was not a single rust bubble anywhere on that truck .
Frank

USSkoval · 07-18-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

I have seen the weird single upper trim two tone job on Suburbans but never on a truck personally. It looks OK on a suburban . I was not aware of the weird Cheyenne option that includes the upper trim only unless it was ordered as a two tone paint truck until I researched the Buckskin 78 Cheyenne I had. The missing lower trim didnt agree with me at first but grew on me . That truck is still my favorite of all the trucks I have owned. I guess it was that it was soo different and the most solid truck I have came across. There was not a single rust bubble anywhere on that truck .
Frank

It must have been in the Suburban brochures then. I've only seen one and it was indeed a Suburban... I just assumed the paint/trim options would be the same for pickup and Burb.

**geunther** · 07-19-2011, 01:03 AM

My 79 GMC only has the upper trim also. It was a customer ordered truck from Janesville. Looking at the broadcast/build sheet it shows "B85 BODY SIDE MLD" and "ZY1 SINGLE COLOR.

88Jimmy4x4 · 07-19-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If it were a SWB it would defiantly be a 16k truck. Being a LWB it surprises me that it went for that. Not bashing them either, just saying.

its been relisted

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AMEWAX%3AVRI

f.monroe · 07-19-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by geunther

My 79 GMC only has the upper trim also. It was a customer ordered truck from Janesville. Looking at the broadcast/build sheet it shows "B85 BODY SIDE MLD" and "ZY1 SINGLE COLOR.

Does it also have the smaller tailgate trim panel ? If so it would be the same trim level as a Cheyenne package from Chevrolet and the trim would be correct for a single colored truck.That trim could be ordered on any trim level truck but it seems like 99 percent of the trucks with that trim are Cheyenne or the GMC equivalent.
Frank

f.monroe · 07-19-2011, 11:01 PM

This truck is a time capsule . I think it would make a great photo sitting next to 80SPORT's 79(or 78?) four wheel drive. When the auction ended he was the first buyer I thought of . I figured it was headed to Red Deer.
Frank

USSkoval · 07-19-2011, 11:43 PM

I forgot to mention earlier, I think the coolest thing about the truck is the orange interior. I love it!

**geunther** · 07-20-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

Does it also have the smaller tailgate trim panel ? If so it would be the same trim level as a Cheyenne package from Chevrolet and the trim would be correct for a single colored truck.That trim could be ordered on any trim level truck but it seems like 99 percent of the trucks with that trim are Cheyenne or the GMC equivalent.
Frank

Actually it does not have any tailgate trim, only the GMC embossed letters which are painted white. It is a Sierra Grande. I dont think mine is a good go by only because it was a customer order so it is kind of a hodge podge of options. example, no carpet, but has the velour seat.

f.monroe · 07-20-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by USSkoval

I forgot to mention earlier, I think the coolest thing about the truck is the orange interior. I love it!

Mandarin interior is rare . I have only seen a couple in person and a couple more in pics .
Frank

Your41Plague12 · 07-21-2011, 02:55 PM

My dad's '78 was a Silverado trim level and also only included the upper trim. The previous owner ordered it with each option specifically (it had close to every option available including the factory CB). It's all in what the customer ordered.

*C-10 simplex* · 07-22-2011, 10:17 AM

1) i think it is worth 16K in a way----because a new equivalent truck will probably cost at least 23-24K. Now you have one that is easy/cheap to fix.

2) Why would someone buy a new truck and only drive it 5000 miles?

07-13-2011, 02:50 PM	#1
panelguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: sask.canada Posts: 63	Ebay find another low mileage square body http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-...item20bb088901 This looks amazing, but why is there no bottom moulding down the sides? __________________ 66 Acadian 2 door 69 GMC panel truck 78 Chevy crew cab dually 79 Chevy blazer 2wd 01 Chevy silverado 2wd reg cab shortbox

07-13-2011, 05:41 PM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Ebay find another low mileage square body Its a GMC that is the same trim level as it woul be if it was a Chevy Cheyenne . Cheyennes that came in a single color did not include the lower trim . It had to be ordered as an extra option or else it looks just like the truck pictured .If it came as a two toned truck it would have had the lower trim mandatory. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

07-18-2011, 07:47 PM	#5
panelguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: sask.canada Posts: 63	Re: Ebay find another low mileage square body I didn't either. thanks for the info!! __________________ 66 Acadian 2 door 69 GMC panel truck 78 Chevy crew cab dually 79 Chevy blazer 2wd 01 Chevy silverado 2wd reg cab shortbox

07-18-2011, 10:34 PM	#6
rjn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: el paso, ar Posts: 139	Re: Ebay find another low mileage square body It is a good looking truck, but is it really worth 16k? No a/c and lower trim level. I don't see it. Not bashing, but is it really worth 16k to anyone other than the one bid? __________________ JESUS IS LORD 87 crew cab V30 454/400

07-18-2011, 10:44 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Ebay find another low mileage square body If it were a SWB it would defiantly be a 16k truck. Being a LWB it surprises me that it went for that. Not bashing them either, just saying. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-19-2011, 01:03 AM	#11
geunther Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 740	Re: Ebay find another low mileage square body My 79 GMC only has the upper trim also. It was a customer ordered truck from Janesville. Looking at the broadcast/build sheet it shows "B85 BODY SIDE MLD" and "ZY1 SINGLE COLOR. __________________ The lid is stuck on my jar of anti seize

07-19-2011, 11:01 PM	#14
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Ebay find another low mileage square body This truck is a time capsule . I think it would make a great photo sitting next to 80SPORT's 79(or 78?) four wheel drive. When the auction ended he was the first buyer I thought of . I figured it was headed to Red Deer. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 07-19-2011 at 11:02 PM. Reason: details

07-19-2011, 11:43 PM	#15
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Ebay find another low mileage square body I forgot to mention earlier, I think the coolest thing about the truck is the orange interior. I love it! __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

07-21-2011, 02:55 PM	#18
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Ebay find another low mileage square body My dad's '78 was a Silverado trim level and also only included the upper trim. The previous owner ordered it with each option specifically (it had close to every option available including the factory CB). It's all in what the customer ordered. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

07-22-2011, 10:17 AM	#19
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Ebay find another low mileage square body 1) i think it is worth 16K in a way----because a new equivalent truck will probably cost at least 23-24K. Now you have one that is easy/cheap to fix. 2) Why would someone buy a new truck and only drive it 5000 miles?

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