17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Damien · 10-06-2009, 11:27 AM

I was looking at all of the GM collection vehicles that were sold at B-J Palm springs auction and found this '76 Silverado c10 long box with a 454. The truck sold for $29,150.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/appli...&ed=04/11/2009 http://www.barrett-jackson.com/appli...&ed=04/11/2009
Lot Number 330.1 It is about 1/3 of the way down.

I've never seen the wood grain insert in the steering wheel.

menace121978 · 10-06-2009, 11:34 AM

nice truck! even with the bent looking bumper it brought some good money. i love it when i see something like this... are trucks are making money unlike a brand new one

Pyrotechnic · 10-06-2009, 11:34 AM

I was watching when that sold. Funny thing was, there was this really nice 30's Ford street rod style show truck there too. Awesome paint, interior, all chromed out and polished even on the under side, and it sold for half of what this truck did.

JohnC · 10-06-2009, 03:09 PM

That's a sharp looking truck. It's nice to see survivors like that. Looks like Frank missed one to buy up.

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Originally Posted by menace121978

nice truck! even with the bent looking bumper it brought some good money. i love it when i see something like this... are trucks are making money unlike a brand new one

Those bumpers are easily bent. Just about every one I see that style is done like that. The one that Joe231 got from me was the same way.

dalbers · 10-06-2009, 06:53 PM

I thought it was the same truck I saw on an auction awhile back, but it wasn't. Close though, whoever bought this other one might want to sell it...
http://www.purplewave.com/cgi-bin/mn...gi?090507/3105

LiveAnimals · 10-06-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Those bumpers are easily bent. Just about every one I see that style is done like that. The one that Joe231 got from me was the same way.

I think my 77 was an exception to the norm, when I bought the p/u it was completly stock and the diamond plate bumper was in excellant condition. Then I got the "great" idea to cut it off, shoulda just left it alone like that wife said to. Like when I got another "great" idea to take the trim off.

JohnC · 10-06-2009, 08:24 PM

Every idea is a great idea, until you figure out something better. Been there done that.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-06-2009, 08:48 PM

I wish i had that setting in my garage

f.monroe · 10-06-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dalbers

I thought it was the same truck I saw on an auction awhile back, but it wasn't. Close though, whoever bought this other one might want to sell it...
http://www.purplewave.com/cgi-bin/mn...gi?090507/3105

That was almost like looking at my 73 that I bought out of Kansas . Weird ! Mine was almost the exact same truck except mine was a Cheyenne Super and had 64,xxx miles or so . These Kansas farmers must really take care of these things . Mine even had a Purplewave keychain on the keys when I picked it up . I wonder if there is a way to search archives to see if it sold through that auction site before the guy I bought it from picked it up .
Frank

**truckfan** · 10-06-2009, 09:42 PM

those are 3 nice rigs. mine is not that slick, but close, and its a 454. mine had 114K and i bought it from original owner.

CLASSIC87' · 10-06-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

That was almost like looking at my 73 that I bought out of Kansas . Weird ! Mine was almost the exact same truck except mine was a Cheyenne Super and had 64,xxx miles or so . These Kansas farmers must really take care of these things . Mine even had a Purplewave keychain on the keys when I picked it up . I wonder if there is a way to search archives to see if it sold through that auction site before the guy I bought it from picked it up .
Frank

That truck was flawless...

**57NAPCO** · 10-07-2009, 06:45 AM

Someone paid too much ( with fees 32,000 I bet), in my opinion. Prolly caught up in Auction fever. A very nice truck!

JohnC · 10-07-2009, 08:46 AM

Yeah Frank those trucks are their sunday driver trucks. They use the farm truck for all the abuse.

*C-10 simplex* · 10-07-2009, 09:45 AM

The whole notion of sellng off the gm collection is/was tragic.

i don't think by selling off the vehicles it made even the slightest dent in gm's financial situation.

Good truck though. i don't know if it was worth it----a similar truck could be restored for several thousands cheaper?

P.S. i love the wheel covers on both trucks; Today's "designers" suck and should all be fired without severance pay or pension and be publicly shamed. How do they sleep at night? (with sleeping pills)

Keith Seymore · 10-07-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

The whole notion of sellng off the gm collection is/was tragic.

i don't think by selling off the vehicles it made even the slightest dent in gm's financial situation.

Good truck though. i don't know if it was worth it----a similar truck could be restored for several thousands cheaper?

P.S. i love the wheel covers on both trucks; Today's "designers" suck and should all be fired without severance pay or pension and be publicly shamed. How do they sleep at night? (with sleeping pills)

I didn't get the impression that those trucks were in the GM collection. Let me know if I didn't interpret that right.

Selling vehicles in from the GM Heritage Center was not really a big deal; we did get "several" million dollars, which of course is helpful, but we didn't let any of the really good stuff go. Only duplicates and not very significant vehicles. The true one-offs and historically significant vehicles are still tucked away.

K

PS - I love those wheelcovers too. Those are the ones we had on our '69 GMC. After getting more exposure to the Pontiac 8 lug aluminum wheel I think I can see why Dad liked those wheel covers so well:

Damien · 10-07-2009, 03:41 PM

This truck was not part of the GM collection. It just sold at the same auction. Anyone know about the steering wheels with the wood grain inserts?

flamingbig10 · 10-07-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Damien

This truck was not part of the GM collection. It just sold at the same auction. Anyone know about the steering wheels with the wood grain inserts?

I think it was part of Cheyenne's and Silverado's that had the interior wood grain option on 73-76s

dan42 · 10-07-2009, 03:55 PM

Beautiful truck, but I'm not sure why someone would pay that kind of money for a de-tuned 175 horse 454.

Damien · 10-07-2009, 04:03 PM

I'm kinda thinking it was an option. My '74 Blazer Cheyenne has the wood grain door panels and dash, but no signs of anything on the wheel.

Oilbrnr · 10-07-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Damien

I'm kinda thinking it was an option. My '74 Blazer Cheyenne has the wood grain door panels and dash, but no signs of anything on the wheel.

I don't think it was a separate optioned item. I betting yours was swapped out if it is a Cheyenne (unless they only came on the Cheyenne Supers). IIRC it is a printed aluminum inlayed piece.

**truckfan** · 10-07-2009, 08:48 PM

i have a 77 Bonanza (bascially a scottsdale w upgrade) all original. wood on dash, not on bezel or steering wheel. silverados have it on both from 73-77, 78 went to brushed aluminum look

Justins76 · 10-08-2009, 01:38 AM

My 76 Silverado has wood grain on the doors, dash, gauge bezel and on the steering wheel just like that one, except alot more worn, lol Looks like a very nice truck. Glad to see it brought in some good money.

10-06-2009, 11:27 AM	#1
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson I was looking at all of the GM collection vehicles that were sold at B-J Palm springs auction and found this '76 Silverado c10 long box with a 454. The truck sold for $29,150. http://www.barrett-jackson.com/appli...&ed=04/11/2009 http://www.barrett-jackson.com/appli...&ed=04/11/2009 Lot Number 330.1 It is about 1/3 of the way down. I've never seen the wood grain insert in the steering wheel. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

10-06-2009, 11:34 AM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson nice truck! even with the bent looking bumper it brought some good money. i love it when i see something like this... are trucks are making money unlike a brand new one __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-06-2009, 11:34 AM	#3
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson I was watching when that sold. Funny thing was, there was this really nice 30's Ford street rod style show truck there too. Awesome paint, interior, all chromed out and polished even on the under side, and it sold for half of what this truck did. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

10-06-2009, 06:53 PM	#5
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson I thought it was the same truck I saw on an auction awhile back, but it wasn't. Close though, whoever bought this other one might want to sell it... http://www.purplewave.com/cgi-bin/mn...gi?090507/3105 Last edited by dalbers; 10-06-2009 at 06:54 PM.

10-06-2009, 08:24 PM	#7
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson Every idea is a great idea, until you figure out something better. Been there done that.

10-06-2009, 08:48 PM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson I wish i had that setting in my garage __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-06-2009, 09:42 PM	#10
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson those are 3 nice rigs. mine is not that slick, but close, and its a 454. mine had 114K and i bought it from original owner. __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

10-07-2009, 06:45 AM	#12
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson Someone paid too much ( with fees 32,000 I bet), in my opinion. Prolly caught up in Auction fever. A very nice truck! Last edited by 57NAPCO; 10-07-2009 at 06:46 AM.

10-07-2009, 08:46 AM	#13
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson Yeah Frank those trucks are their sunday driver trucks. They use the farm truck for all the abuse.

10-07-2009, 09:45 AM	#14
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson The whole notion of sellng off the gm collection is/was tragic. i don't think by selling off the vehicles it made even the slightest dent in gm's financial situation. Good truck though. i don't know if it was worth it----a similar truck could be restored for several thousands cheaper? P.S. i love the wheel covers on both trucks; Today's "designers" suck and should all be fired without severance pay or pension and be publicly shamed. How do they sleep at night? (with sleeping pills) Last edited by C-10 simplex; 10-07-2009 at 09:47 AM.

10-07-2009, 03:41 PM	#16
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson This truck was not part of the GM collection. It just sold at the same auction. Anyone know about the steering wheels with the wood grain inserts? __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

10-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#18
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson Beautiful truck, but I'm not sure why someone would pay that kind of money for a de-tuned 175 horse 454. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-07-2009, 04:03 PM	#19
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson I'm kinda thinking it was an option. My '74 Blazer Cheyenne has the wood grain door panels and dash, but no signs of anything on the wheel. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

10-07-2009, 08:48 PM	#21
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson i have a 77 Bonanza (bascially a scottsdale w upgrade) all original. wood on dash, not on bezel or steering wheel. silverados have it on both from 73-77, 78 went to brushed aluminum look __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

10-08-2009, 01:38 AM	#22
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: 17,000 mile 1976 SILVERADO Barrett-Jackson My 76 Silverado has wood grain on the doors, dash, gauge bezel and on the steering wheel just like that one, except alot more worn, lol Looks like a very nice truck. Glad to see it brought in some good money. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!



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