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maddog1331 · 06-09-2009, 12:10 AM

Hey, I hate to bring this back up, but I am curious. I have seen a few pictures a few different times to a truck that has Eagle by Chevy on it. One was a recent ebay ad, the other was some months back I think, had an old black and white picture of it.

I was just curious of the story on this, if any. Is it just one truck customized like that by someone, or was that something special put out on a few trucks? I really wouldn't want my truck with all that on it, but it has been bugging me as to how it came about.

Thanks for any info!

71 super · 06-09-2009, 02:17 AM

It was a promotional deal in 72 to help move out the trucks to get ready for the new production run in 73. It was one of several promotions that chevy did, eagle, feathers, stars and stripes and was available on blazers, trucks and subs for sure. It is like the highlander package - a promotional deal aimed at getting people not usually looking at trucks to buy them. In sales brochures and literature there are even items aimed at women to aid in sales such as lower height for easier access, the comfort tilt so easier drivability - brochure has a classic line something like this- "If you are surprisingly suvelt or pleasantly plump the comfort tilt is designed to fit all body sizes comfortablely and easily". These packages were offered by gm but came as a sticker pack installed by dealer. There are a few still around and it is truly busy but cool no the less. I would roll one.

**special-K** · 06-09-2009, 05:14 AM

There were some diferent kits for a few different vehicles.There were certain color and trim requirements.

maddog1331 · 06-09-2009, 08:26 AM

71 Super, Special K, you guys are awesome. Thanks so much for the information! I have to admit that is a pretty slick way to move out the old stock.

I can sleep now since this won't be bugging me

Thanks again!

basemodel67 · 06-09-2009, 12:08 PM

Are there any of these around anymore or were they too ugly to save? I've seen Blazers with old faded graphics but never thought they were factory. Any survivor pictures?

mrein3 · 06-09-2009, 12:38 PM

About a year or two ago somebody on the Minneapolis craigslist sold a sticker set for a pick-up. I can't remember if it was eagle or feathers but it looked complete from the picture.

I imagine that isn't the only one out there.

I think an ochre long bed with the eagle stickers would be totally 70s. If I had unlimited space and money I would have scooped up that set on craigslist, had a copy or two made, and applied them to truck.

PanelDeland · 06-09-2009, 02:17 PM

I actually have seen "Eagle" and "Feathers" "back in the day.I don't remember seeing the others and believe those two were the most common.I may also have seen the Vega package but who knows with my memory.It was a time when most folk bought a truck for utility and the automakers were just starting to add the comfort items to make them appeal to a larger group of buyers.

maddog1331 · 06-09-2009, 02:32 PM

The more I look at them, the more I kinda like them. Had to warm up to it though

That 'feathers' blazer is pretty aweomse!

Again thanks for all the information guys!

Stock72c10 · 06-09-2009, 02:51 PM

Here's a couple of pics I found:

Beetle · 06-10-2009, 10:55 AM

I have found one! Kinda ugly but hey it's a collector.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...317|240%3A1318

maddog1331 · 06-10-2009, 01:40 PM

That is one of the ads that got me to asking about this Eagle thing

That is actually not a bad price for a running truck, the Buy it Now anyway. Looks like they didn't have any luck selling it though.

Beetle · 06-10-2009, 01:49 PM

Yea if I had the 1200 bucks I would definitely jump on it.

neonlarry · 06-10-2009, 01:58 PM

Here are a couple of pics I took a few years ago:

basemodel67 · 06-11-2009, 01:17 PM

Wow, that Eagle design is mildly ugly. I think my favorite is the Rippler van. It somehow makes the van look less creepy and more like a 70's relic. I want to find a window van now.

grayw0lf · 06-11-2009, 02:51 PM

Wow are those ungodly ugly!

IMKRUZN · 05-02-2011, 06:01 PM

Here are a couple of pics of my past ride '72 C-10 with the Eagle by Chevy decals.
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06-09-2009, 12:10 AM	#1
maddog1331 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 398	Eagle by Chevy question Hey, I hate to bring this back up, but I am curious. I have seen a few pictures a few different times to a truck that has Eagle by Chevy on it. One was a recent ebay ad, the other was some months back I think, had an old black and white picture of it. I was just curious of the story on this, if any. Is it just one truck customized like that by someone, or was that something special put out on a few trucks? I really wouldn't want my truck with all that on it, but it has been bugging me as to how it came about. Thanks for any info!

06-09-2009, 02:17 AM	#2
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Eagle by Chevy question It was a promotional deal in 72 to help move out the trucks to get ready for the new production run in 73. It was one of several promotions that chevy did, eagle, feathers, stars and stripes and was available on blazers, trucks and subs for sure. It is like the highlander package - a promotional deal aimed at getting people not usually looking at trucks to buy them. In sales brochures and literature there are even items aimed at women to aid in sales such as lower height for easier access, the comfort tilt so easier drivability - brochure has a classic line something like this- "If you are surprisingly suvelt or pleasantly plump the comfort tilt is designed to fit all body sizes comfortablely and easily". These packages were offered by gm but came as a sticker pack installed by dealer. There are a few still around and it is truly busy but cool no the less. I would roll one. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle Last edited by 71 super; 06-09-2009 at 02:17 AM.

06-09-2009, 05:14 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Eagle by Chevy question There were some diferent kits for a few different vehicles.There were certain color and trim requirements. __________________ "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 ~

06-09-2009, 08:26 AM	#4
maddog1331 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 398	Re: Eagle by Chevy question 71 Super, Special K, you guys are awesome. Thanks so much for the information! I have to admit that is a pretty slick way to move out the old stock. I can sleep now since this won't be bugging me Thanks again!

06-09-2009, 12:08 PM	#5
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Eagle by Chevy question Are there any of these around anymore or were they too ugly to save? I've seen Blazers with old faded graphics but never thought they were factory. Any survivor pictures?

06-09-2009, 12:38 PM	#6
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Eagle by Chevy question About a year or two ago somebody on the Minneapolis craigslist sold a sticker set for a pick-up. I can't remember if it was eagle or feathers but it looked complete from the picture. I imagine that isn't the only one out there. I think an ochre long bed with the eagle stickers would be totally 70s. If I had unlimited space and money I would have scooped up that set on craigslist, had a copy or two made, and applied them to truck. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

06-09-2009, 02:17 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Eagle by Chevy question I actually have seen "Eagle" and "Feathers" "back in the day.I don't remember seeing the others and believe those two were the most common.I may also have seen the Vega package but who knows with my memory.It was a time when most folk bought a truck for utility and the automakers were just starting to add the comfort items to make them appeal to a larger group of buyers. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-09-2009, 02:32 PM	#8
maddog1331 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 398	Re: Eagle by Chevy question The more I look at them, the more I kinda like them. Had to warm up to it though That 'feathers' blazer is pretty aweomse! Again thanks for all the information guys!

06-09-2009, 02:51 PM	#9
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: Eagle by Chevy question Here's a couple of pics I found: Attached Images

06-10-2009, 10:55 AM	#10
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	Re: Eagle by Chevy question I have found one! Kinda ugly but hey it's a collector.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...317\|240%3A1318 __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins Last edited by Beetle; 06-10-2009 at 10:56 AM.

06-10-2009, 01:40 PM	#11
maddog1331 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 398	Re: Eagle by Chevy question That is one of the ads that got me to asking about this Eagle thing That is actually not a bad price for a running truck, the Buy it Now anyway. Looks like they didn't have any luck selling it though.

06-10-2009, 01:49 PM	#12
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	Re: Eagle by Chevy question Yea if I had the 1200 bucks I would definitely jump on it. __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins

06-10-2009, 01:58 PM	#13
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Re: Eagle by Chevy question Here are a couple of pics I took a few years ago: Attached Images __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

06-11-2009, 01:17 PM	#14
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Eagle by Chevy question Wow, that Eagle design is mildly ugly. I think my favorite is the Rippler van. It somehow makes the van look less creepy and more like a 70's relic. I want to find a window van now.

06-11-2009, 02:51 PM	#15
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: Eagle by Chevy question Wow are those ungodly ugly! __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!



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05-02-2011, 06:01 PM	#16
IMKRUZN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1	Re: Eagle by Chevy question Here are a couple of pics of my past ride '72 C-10 with the Eagle by Chevy decals.

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