My newest find, questions and thoughts

[davepl]

As you've likely guessed in the last week or so, I'm on a feverish hunt for an interesting GMC. I found one in Alaska that, other than being a small block, might be a good candidate. There's no SPID, so I'm assuming nothing about its originality.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...&id=1076205813

Then again, if I recall, you couldn't get a big-block 4x4 anyway, right?

I'd love to hear your expert opinion on this one, valuation ranges, and so on, before I talk to the seller on the phone.

What's the secondary shifter for? Low and high range, or 2 vs 4 wheel drive?

I had a 69 2wd 4-speed once, but the first gear was ludicrously low. Are they all like that, or how do I check to find out if this is a "good" 4 speed or not?

Thanks for all the help!

- Dave

[davepl]

Does anyone know if the "Disc Brakes" logo on the tailgate is original? I've never seen that particular emblem/sticker.

[culp7]

looks like a great truck!
the second shifter is for between 2wd 4hi and 4lo
and all factory 4 speeds have the granny gear
and the logo is factory

[tcb-1]

no factory big blocks 4x's.

would have been nice though!

[fjthompsoniii]

heck of a nice truck! Sure looks like a small block in the pictures.

[davepl]

I would really love to hear people's thoughts on what this truck is worth. The seller is asking $25,000 and says the last last owner before him had $18,000 into it and then died, so they took it on and painted, etc, to finish the truck.

My biggest fear is if I pass on -this- shortbox, 4x4 1972 Sierra Grande, how long till the next one?

I would LOVE to hear what people think this truck is worth. I would probably take it and do a cosmetic restoration of the interior, etc, to make it look a little fresher.

Here's a set of pros and cons:

PRO:
- It's a 1972 Sierra Grande Shortbox 4x4, the first and only I've found
- It's black
- It has the buckets and console I've seen offered for $3K on their own
- It's a four speed (could be a CON, but its noteworthy)
- It has AC, though there's no belt on it

CON:
- There is no SPID, no documentation (other than VIN) of how originally equipped. It's a Fremont car so no GM Vintage Vehicles of Canada to the rescue on this one...
- I doubt its the original engine, though I don't know
- Alaska is a long way to ship, and too far to drive, even to Seattle (and maybe border hassles)

Your sage-like wisdom would be greatly appreciated!