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Ozark Tim · 09-12-2006, 12:57 PM

Does anyone have the production totals for the 72 GMC model year on 1500 through 3500 series trucks? If no, does anyone know where I could go to find them?
Thanks for any help!
OT

Longhorn Man · 09-12-2006, 03:24 PM

You'll never find them, just guestimates.
There was a fire that killed all the production numbers. (legond has it there was a fire anyways)

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-12-2006, 03:29 PM

For a Chevy yes, but not for a GMC, sorry

Ozark Tim · 09-12-2006, 04:53 PM

Thanks anyway! I know a good joke about fire's but didnt want to offend anyone so I will skip that.
I have #748 produced from Janesville, WI and that was built in 8/71 and just bought #10,339 produced in St. Louis and do not have the truck with me yet so I was trying to guestimate when it was produced without seeing the door production tag.
Thanks again ya'll!
OT

Rod · 09-12-2006, 10:18 PM

Well on the CANADIAN end of production:
GM Canada produced for domestic and export a total of 104,775 truck in 1972.
Of which 74,018 were Chevrolets.
Of which 30,757 were GMC's.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-12-2006, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod

Well on the CANADIAN end of production:

Wondered if you would chime in, I knew that if anybody had figures it
would be you, been busy? ain't seen you posting much lately, cya

70gmcjimmy · 09-12-2006, 11:45 PM

Sure would be interesting to know. I still have an original valve cover from my 72 C2500 and still can barely read Aug. 1972 (didnt dig it out and look for exactly how it was worded), on the sticker so she was dammnear the end of the era.

Later---DAC

Ozark Tim · 09-13-2006, 04:25 PM

Very interesting! I wonder what the ratio of U.S. built vs. Canada built trucks is. Does someone have the Chevrolet total for U.S. built 1972 model year light duty's? I suppose it wouldnt be terribly accurate but if the same ratio's basically applied you could make a good guestimate which is what was mentioned previosly. I think I have it correct that my 72 Sierra produced in Janesville, WI in 8/71 which ends 500748 would be the 748th GMC truck assembled at that plant for that model year? If that is the case with mine being produced before the 15th of August 1971 that plant alone must have been produced several thousand GMC's that month alone.
Thanks for the input and the help!
OT

Rod · 09-13-2006, 11:26 PM

I also saw a source which said 193537 were built in the US as GMC.

193537
+ 30757
________
224294 GMC's built in 1972

Best I can assume with sources I've look for.

avejoe · 09-14-2006, 02:25 AM

I have a 72 GMC half ton 4x4, so I know there is at least one.

09-12-2006, 03:24 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 1972 GMC production numbers You'll never find them, just guestimates. There was a fire that killed all the production numbers. (legond has it there was a fire anyways)

09-12-2006, 03:29 PM	#3
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09-12-2006, 04:53 PM	#4
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: 1972 GMC production numbers Thanks anyway! I know a good joke about fire's but didnt want to offend anyone so I will skip that. I have #748 produced from Janesville, WI and that was built in 8/71 and just bought #10,339 produced in St. Louis and do not have the truck with me yet so I was trying to guestimate when it was produced without seeing the door production tag. Thanks again ya'll! OT

09-12-2006, 10:18 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: 1972 GMC production numbers Well on the CANADIAN end of production: GM Canada produced for domestic and export a total of 104,775 truck in 1972. Of which 74,018 were Chevrolets. Of which 30,757 were GMC's. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife. Last edited by Rod; 09-12-2006 at 10:19 PM.

09-13-2006, 04:25 PM	#8
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: 1972 GMC production numbers Very interesting! I wonder what the ratio of U.S. built vs. Canada built trucks is. Does someone have the Chevrolet total for U.S. built 1972 model year light duty's? I suppose it wouldnt be terribly accurate but if the same ratio's basically applied you could make a good guestimate which is what was mentioned previosly. I think I have it correct that my 72 Sierra produced in Janesville, WI in 8/71 which ends 500748 would be the 748th GMC truck assembled at that plant for that model year? If that is the case with mine being produced before the 15th of August 1971 that plant alone must have been produced several thousand GMC's that month alone. Thanks for the input and the help! OT

09-12-2006, 12:57 PM	#1
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	1972 GMC production numbers Does anyone have the production totals for the 72 GMC model year on 1500 through 3500 series trucks? If no, does anyone know where I could go to find them? Thanks for any help! OT

09-12-2006, 11:45 PM	#7
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: 1972 GMC production numbers Sure would be interesting to know. I still have an original valve cover from my 72 C2500 and still can barely read Aug. 1972 (didnt dig it out and look for exactly how it was worded), on the sticker so she was dammnear the end of the era. Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

09-13-2006, 11:26 PM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: 1972 GMC production numbers I also saw a source which said 193537 were built in the US as GMC. 193537 + 30757 ________ 224294 GMC's built in 1972 Best I can assume with sources I've look for. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife. Last edited by Rod; 09-13-2006 at 11:31 PM.

09-14-2006, 02:25 AM	#10
avejoe Custer had a plan too. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No. California Posts: 344	Re: 1972 GMC production numbers I have a 72 GMC half ton 4x4, so I know there is at least one. __________________ 72 K15 GMC (aka Big White) Performance Rockers, Cab Corners, and Floors Fossil Fuel Glutton Neighborhood Nuisance 98 BMW 540i for Speed (Sold ) 05 Subaru Outback for mileage



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