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67CHIP72 · 08-11-2008, 11:49 PM

Appears to be a Sierra Grande SWB 4x4. Check it out.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/789294205.html

Jtrux · 08-12-2008, 12:14 AM

I thought they had buckets, tilt, etc. etc?? I really don't know much about the options that's just what i've seen.

He wants 3500 for a set of one ton axles, he's drunk or something.

Longhorn Man · 08-12-2008, 06:06 AM

they are the same as a cheyanne super, seats, tach, tilt... engine, tranny, power steering/brakes, A/C... all that stuff.... optional.
It is a trim level.

**too much stuff** · 08-12-2008, 11:04 AM

I would "think" that a sierra grande would have the upper chrome, woodgrain dash and glovebox door with emblem, and a chrome t.case handle.

70jimmy · 08-12-2008, 11:27 AM

Woodgrain dash and glovebox door were 71-72 only so it looks right to me.

Longhorn Man · 08-12-2008, 04:21 PM

I have some factory documentation on the package...
First, I'll say where I found it.
About 2 years ago or so, I bought a large 3 ring binder full of GMC info off this board. It has stuff from the mid 60's up untill the mid 70's. inside there are many pages from GMC Headquarters, papers that were distributed to the dealerships around the country. They are all called Dealers' General Letters.
A few ppl saw this at the big meet in norwood last year... for those who saw it, you'll remember an old ratty looking black 3 ring binder with yellow pages in it... this is my source.
In there, I have a page dated 13 September 1968.
This is what it says, word for word;
"Sierra" and "Sierra Grande" options for 1500 - 3500 Wide Side pickups, announced at the 1969 GMC national Sales Convention, will be packages of existing comfort and apearance options with bright name plates on the pickup body side near rear. The name plates will enhance vehicle appearance and the packaging of the items under one RPO number will simplify ordering and pricing.

It should be noted that Sierra and sierra Grande plates will not be avalible until late in the year. Avalibility date will be covered by Availability Notice. A suggested method of furnishing these options prior to production availability will be to specify the option content by individual RPO and, when plates become available, obtain from service parts stock. For the protection of those owners of Sierra and Sierra Grande equipped vehicles, availability of service parts name plates will be restricted to those vehicles which contain all specifications of the Sierra and Sierra Grande options.

Equipment needed to provide components to be included in the Sierra and Sierra Grande package options are the name plate plus the following:

Sierra
Custom Comfort Z62
Chrome Front Bumper V46
Lower Side Mouldings BX2
Chrome Hub Caps P03
Inside R/V Mirror D36

Sierra Grande
Super Custom Z84
Chrome Hub Caps P03
Inside R/V Mirror D36
Dooredge Guards B93

B.M. Wilton
Product-Market Reserach Department

Big Block · 08-12-2008, 04:37 PM

LonghornMan looks like you have some cool GM history there. Please make sure it gets pasted along to the next generation of GM truck lovers.

**too much stuff** · 08-12-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70jimmy

Woodgrain dash and glovebox door were 71-72 only so it looks right to me.

I believe you are correct. I was thinking it was a 71 for some reason...

sameyrasmea72 · 08-12-2008, 05:42 PM

Sweet truck and good price.

Longhorn Man · 08-12-2008, 10:47 PM

big block, you are 100% right. I have actually considered selling the 60 - 66 pages to a 60 - 66 guy, and the 73 - 87 pages to a square body guy.
But I just can't bring myself to doing it.

Long Roof · 08-14-2008, 08:04 PM

Whats stopping you from photo coping the whole shebang? I'd buy a copy for the right price.

**truckster** · 08-14-2008, 08:56 PM

Maybe it's being a little picky, but I don't consider a truck "all original" if it's got a crate motor in it.

Longhorn Man · 08-14-2008, 08:57 PM

no, that's not picky at all. In other classic car circles, that is a lawsuit in the making.
longroof... there's 400 or so pages in that book

Long Roof · 08-17-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

longroof... there's 400 or so pages in that book

I'd be willing to wait

MrBeast · 08-17-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

no, that's not picky at all. In other classic car circles, that is a lawsuit in the making.
longroof... there's 400 or so pages in that book

Ya know just a thought, but man if you could get those scanned into a PDF file, that is something I would pay to download, might be worth the effort.

08-11-2008, 11:49 PM	#1
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Rare find on Craigslist Appears to be a Sierra Grande SWB 4x4. Check it out. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/789294205.html Attached Images __________________ In Search Of

08-12-2008, 12:14 AM	#2
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Rare find on Craigslist I thought they had buckets, tilt, etc. etc?? I really don't know much about the options that's just what i've seen. He wants 3500 for a set of one ton axles, he's drunk or something. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-12-2008, 06:06 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Rare find on Craigslist they are the same as a cheyanne super, seats, tach, tilt... engine, tranny, power steering/brakes, A/C... all that stuff.... optional. It is a trim level.

08-12-2008, 11:04 AM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Rare find on Craigslist I would "think" that a sierra grande would have the upper chrome, woodgrain dash and glovebox door with emblem, and a chrome t.case handle. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

08-12-2008, 11:27 AM	#5
70jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Darlington SC Posts: 115	Re: Rare find on Craigslist Woodgrain dash and glovebox door were 71-72 only so it looks right to me. __________________ 1972 CST Blazer 350/350/205 tilt, ac, white with blue highlander plaid interior 1972 CST Jimmy 350/4speed/205 med red with black interior 1972 K20 Custom Deluxe 350/4speed/205 white/ochre/white/ochre 1972 CST Blazer 350/350/205 tach, ac, warn 5687 winch, light yellow with saddle interior 1972 CST Jimmy 350/4speed/205 dark olive with olive interior

08-12-2008, 04:21 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Rare find on Craigslist I have some factory documentation on the package... First, I'll say where I found it. About 2 years ago or so, I bought a large 3 ring binder full of GMC info off this board. It has stuff from the mid 60's up untill the mid 70's. inside there are many pages from GMC Headquarters, papers that were distributed to the dealerships around the country. They are all called Dealers' General Letters. A few ppl saw this at the big meet in norwood last year... for those who saw it, you'll remember an old ratty looking black 3 ring binder with yellow pages in it... this is my source. In there, I have a page dated 13 September 1968. This is what it says, word for word; "Sierra" and "Sierra Grande" options for 1500 - 3500 Wide Side pickups, announced at the 1969 GMC national Sales Convention, will be packages of existing comfort and apearance options with bright name plates on the pickup body side near rear. The name plates will enhance vehicle appearance and the packaging of the items under one RPO number will simplify ordering and pricing. It should be noted that Sierra and sierra Grande plates will not be avalible until late in the year. Avalibility date will be covered by Availability Notice. A suggested method of furnishing these options prior to production availability will be to specify the option content by individual RPO and, when plates become available, obtain from service parts stock. For the protection of those owners of Sierra and Sierra Grande equipped vehicles, availability of service parts name plates will be restricted to those vehicles which contain all specifications of the Sierra and Sierra Grande options. Equipment needed to provide components to be included in the Sierra and Sierra Grande package options are the name plate plus the following: Sierra Custom Comfort Z62 Chrome Front Bumper V46 Lower Side Mouldings BX2 Chrome Hub Caps P03 Inside R/V Mirror D36 Sierra Grande Super Custom Z84 Chrome Hub Caps P03 Inside R/V Mirror D36 Dooredge Guards B93 B.M. Wilton Product-Market Reserach Department

08-12-2008, 04:37 PM	#7
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Rare find on Craigslist LonghornMan looks like you have some cool GM history there. Please make sure it gets pasted along to the next generation of GM truck lovers.

08-12-2008, 05:42 PM	#9
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Rare find on Craigslist Sweet truck and good price. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

08-12-2008, 10:47 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Rare find on Craigslist big block, you are 100% right. I have actually considered selling the 60 - 66 pages to a 60 - 66 guy, and the 73 - 87 pages to a square body guy. But I just can't bring myself to doing it.

08-14-2008, 08:04 PM	#11
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Rare find on Craigslist Whats stopping you from photo coping the whole shebang? I'd buy a copy for the right price. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-14-2008, 08:56 PM	#12
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,954	Re: Rare find on Craigslist Maybe it's being a little picky, but I don't consider a truck "all original" if it's got a crate motor in it.

08-14-2008, 08:57 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Rare find on Craigslist no, that's not picky at all. In other classic car circles, that is a lawsuit in the making. longroof... there's 400 or so pages in that book



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