72 GMC Sierra Grande Trim Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

73737373 · 12-07-2010, 03:52 PM

Was there a stainless steel/chrome cover on the tailgate handle?

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2010, 06:15 PM

should be, yes. But they fell off of most trucks 20 years ago

73737373 · 12-08-2010, 09:33 AM

Interesting. Are you speculating or is your assessment based on fact that these trim items all fell off in the year 1990? Wonder if that was something GM designed or if it was by chance? Thanks for the info. Funny, I think I found mine around 20 years ago. Maybe it was 1991.

**too much stuff** · 12-08-2010, 10:36 AM

There is one for sale on the board right now for a reference. I have noticed a couple of gates i have have a really rusty handle, but not the rest of the gate. I have been lucky to find a couple over the years, but they are mainly gone. As andy suggests, they fell off many years ago. I have seen them on a sierra and cheyenne also. Neither was a super or grande...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-08-2010, 01:06 PM

We produce pollished stainless steel ones. We have them listed on our website for $29.95. Here is the link if interested: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/chrome_3.htm

WES

**special-K** · 12-08-2010, 02:08 PM

Longhorn Man is wrong.They fell off in 1988 on the same month as they were built,but 39 of them were removed sooner by owners for various reasons.21 because they stripped all the chrome to customize,13 camo jobs for hunting,4 were sold for booze money,and the other 2 are unknown but there were UFO sightings in the vicinity at time of disappearance.

Longhorn Man · 12-08-2010, 06:15 PM

LOL... thanks for the correction Tim!

12-07-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
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12-07-2010, 06:15 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 GMC Sierra Grande Trim Question should be, yes. But they fell off of most trucks 20 years ago

12-08-2010, 09:33 AM	#3
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: 72 GMC Sierra Grande Trim Question Interesting. Are you speculating or is your assessment based on fact that these trim items all fell off in the year 1990? Wonder if that was something GM designed or if it was by chance? Thanks for the info. Funny, I think I found mine around 20 years ago. Maybe it was 1991. __________________ 1968 Custom SWB, 327/3 speed OTC 1969 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 Sierra Grande LWB, 350/350 1971 Cheyenne LWB, 350/350 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 402/400 1972 Sierra Grande LWB, 402/400 1979 Silverado LWB, 350/350 1984 Suburban 1990 454 SS 1991 Silverado, X-cab, 4.3/5 speed Getrag 2005 Silverado Crew Cab Corvettes: 75, 77, 78, 93, 96

12-08-2010, 10:36 AM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,713	Re: 72 GMC Sierra Grande Trim Question There is one for sale on the board right now for a reference. I have noticed a couple of gates i have have a really rusty handle, but not the rest of the gate. I have been lucky to find a couple over the years, but they are mainly gone. As andy suggests, they fell off many years ago. I have seen them on a sierra and cheyenne also. Neither was a super or grande... __________________ 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

12-08-2010, 01:06 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: 72 GMC Sierra Grande Trim Question We produce pollished stainless steel ones. We have them listed on our website for $29.95. Here is the link if interested: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/chrome_3.htm WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-08-2010, 02:08 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 72 GMC Sierra Grande Trim Question Longhorn Man is wrong.They fell off in 1988 on the same month as they were built,but 39 of them were removed sooner by owners for various reasons.21 because they stripped all the chrome to customize,13 camo jobs for hunting,4 were sold for booze money,and the other 2 are unknown but there were UFO sightings in the vicinity at time of disappearance. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-08-2010, 06:15 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 GMC Sierra Grande Trim Question LOL... thanks for the correction Tim!



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