How rare is a three on the tree in a 72 Cheyenne Super? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SoCoC10** · 07-04-2016, 11:31 PM

I've seen posts saying "a 3 on the tree is rare in a Cheyenne Super" and "Why is it so hard to find a C10 with a manual transmission?"

So is there any way to find out how many 72 Cheyenne Supers came with a 3 on the tree?

**68350** · 07-04-2016, 11:46 PM

Those records dont exist from GM. I would say its highly unusual to order the top trim package and no transmission option. Ive seen a few over the years. I definitely dont think it adds value, most likely detracts value instead

**special-K** · 07-05-2016, 05:36 AM

No numbers on optioned, as mentioned. But it's safe to say that is an uncommon combination. Automatics had been in trucks a while, with the TH350/400s around a good handful, so people had "warmed up" to the idea. So, the trend was shifting to a mostly automatic America. There still were those who didn't feel such options belonged in trucks, and those are most likely the owners who would want such a truck. Many felt power steering and power brakes had no place on a truck, as well.

07-04-2016, 11:31 PM	#1
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	How rare is a three on the tree in a 72 Cheyenne Super? I've seen posts saying "a 3 on the tree is rare in a Cheyenne Super" and "Why is it so hard to find a C10 with a manual transmission?" So is there any way to find out how many 72 Cheyenne Supers came with a 3 on the tree? Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

07-04-2016, 11:46 PM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: How rare is a three on the tree in a 72 Cheyenne Super? Those records dont exist from GM. I would say its highly unusual to order the top trim package and no transmission option. Ive seen a few over the years. I definitely dont think it adds value, most likely detracts value instead __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

07-05-2016, 05:36 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How rare is a three on the tree in a 72 Cheyenne Super? No numbers on optioned, as mentioned. But it's safe to say that is an uncommon combination. Automatics had been in trucks a while, with the TH350/400s around a good handful, so people had "warmed up" to the idea. So, the trend was shifting to a mostly automatic America. There still were those who didn't feel such options belonged in trucks, and those are most likely the owners who would want such a truck. Many felt power steering and power brakes had no place on a truck, as well. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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