GMC Model Year Info

[Willys47]

My truck was made in Canada and the fender bag reads 910 I know chevy has models like the cst and others but did GMC have for models or were they just GMC's?

[Longhorn Man]

that was GMC of canida's way of saying 1/2 ton 910, 920 and 930

[special-K]

As far as trim levels,GMC used the "Custom" script on the door below the window.I believe that was the only upgrade level.Someone correct me if I`m wrong.I`ve always wondered.`67 had a unique "Custom" fender badge on US models.I wonder how Canadian trucks do it.

[Willys47]

So I guess I can say my truck was the top of the line then ?

[OrangeCrush1970]

That's pretty cool, I have never seen that until now! Can we see some more pics of the truck?

[Willys47]

I ma in a slow rebuild on it it needed a new complete floor pan cab corners and rockes but its getting there

[northerngmc]

910 is indeed half ton.

But GMC did have upscaled trim and used names such as Sierra and Sierra Grande.

I copied the following from one on Andy's posts.

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

[Willys47]

"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.

So did the options or modles only come in 1969,were they just unnamed options in 67/68? Did they put names to them so they could order the trim options easier in 69?

[factorystock]

The Canadian GMC offered 2 trim levels the standard and super custom. The super custom would have a door emblem that said "custom".If no door emblem, no stainless windshield moulding and no chrome grill, it would be a standard.

[joemacho]

so i take it thats for truck only what about the jimmys thats is there badge name cause the insurance company couldnt find the model of my vehicle.

[Longhorn Man]

the model of your jimmy... is Jimmy.
Make GMC
Model Jimmy k/1500
All these custom and sierra and so on and so on is nothing but a trim option package. Not a model name.

[special-K]

Isn`t a Jimmy A K/5?

[El Jay]

Originally Posted by special-K

Isn`t a Jimmy A K/5?

Yes.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by special-K

Isn`t a Jimmy A K/5?

I've always maintained that a Jimmy should've been classed as a "K/750"-- since a Chevy K/10 is a 1/2 ton pickup truck and a K/5 is a Blazer. If the GMC K/1500 is the 1/2 ton designation, then the Jimmy should naturally be a K/750.
Since GM scrapped plans for a 1/4 ton vehicle and decided to challenge the Scout and Bronco market with a cut-down pickup body, I guess it's still a K/1500.
Also think of the expense of having a seperate Jimmy-only K/750 badge! The bean counters would never have had it.
I have used the "K/750" handle on some forums in the past.

[Longhorn Man]

good question!

[special-K]

Jimmys had no weight class designation on it`s badges.GMC was more utilitarian with their badges and used the same one from the "750" (I get your logic) to the 9500 with an insert to designate the model.The Jimmy is the only one with no number designated.So,who knows?
A blazer is as much a K/10 as a Jimmy is a K1500,right?
So,I always use K/5 when talking about either to not leave Jimmy out.These are always refered to as Blazers or,like what I used to say,Blazers & Jimmys.I figure K/5 covers both.
It`s like with the trucks.When talking about K/20s and K2500s I just say 3/4t 4wd so to not leave the GMCs out,usually.