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GeeMCeee · 09-02-2012, 02:02 AM

I recently bought a '72 GMC YE9 code Sierra Grande pickup truck. 3/4 ton 2wd, tilt, tach, rear slider, cargo lamp, side tool box. It had the AM/FM pushbutton radio but someone replaced it with a tape deck somewhere along the way and the grille is incorrect for the '72..

The truck was painted black, but originally it had a light olive top and sides between the mldgs and dark olive everywhere else.. Interior was dark olive tin, woodgrain where appropriate, parchment door panels, parchment headliner, black dashpad, column and carpet. Parchment houndstooth seat gave way to black vinyl...

The question is, did this truck come new with white wheels and chrome dog dishes?

I want to think yes, but I want to be sure... Need some input on this one.. Thanks!

Sicklajoie · 09-02-2012, 08:03 AM

Your truck looks like a 3/4 ton so I would say yes.

black_sheep454 · 09-02-2012, 08:22 AM

Yes being a 3/4 these were the top of the line

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GeeMCeee · 09-03-2012, 12:19 AM

Thanks guys I appreciate the input

I want to bring this truck back to original over the winter and want to go with the right wheels.. black_sheep454, are those 10 inch wide wheels on yours? I like the look of those.. Good looking truck by the way..

I'm very new to the forum so thanks again..

**jocko** · 09-03-2012, 02:18 AM

Oops - deleted my post - wasn't paying attention - this is a GMC! Sorry. I'd like to see what the GMC 3/4 ton cap looked like - anyone got a restored or original pic?

GeeMCeee · 09-03-2012, 02:34 AM

There were painted and bright caps. Here is the bright version for my application..

**special-K** · 09-03-2012, 07:34 AM

A Sierra Grandes had bright. The wheels were 6.5 x 16.5,like on Black Sheep's. The other wheels would have been 6 x 16 split rims or 8.25 x 16.5s w/10.00 hiway tires. I could have Black Sheep's wheels wrong,but that's how it's looking to me this morning

. I don't think they're the wider ones. The standard 18.5s look fairly wide compared to later 16s.

black_sheep454 · 09-03-2012, 10:41 AM

Ya mine aren't 10" wide (wish they were), they just look like it because of the offset
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09-02-2012, 02:02 AM	#1
GeeMCeee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Seattle,Wa. Posts: 6	Question on exterior color combinations.. I recently bought a '72 GMC YE9 code Sierra Grande pickup truck. 3/4 ton 2wd, tilt, tach, rear slider, cargo lamp, side tool box. It had the AM/FM pushbutton radio but someone replaced it with a tape deck somewhere along the way and the grille is incorrect for the '72.. The truck was painted black, but originally it had a light olive top and sides between the mldgs and dark olive everywhere else.. Interior was dark olive tin, woodgrain where appropriate, parchment door panels, parchment headliner, black dashpad, column and carpet. Parchment houndstooth seat gave way to black vinyl... The question is, did this truck come new with white wheels and chrome dog dishes? I want to think yes, but I want to be sure... Need some input on this one.. Thanks! Attached Images

09-02-2012, 08:03 AM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Question on exterior color combinations.. Your truck looks like a 3/4 ton so I would say yes. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

09-02-2012, 08:22 AM	#3
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Question on exterior color combinations.. Yes being a 3/4 these were the top of the line Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

09-03-2012, 12:19 AM	#4
GeeMCeee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Seattle,Wa. Posts: 6	Re: Question on exterior color combinations.. Thanks guys I appreciate the input I want to bring this truck back to original over the winter and want to go with the right wheels.. black_sheep454, are those 10 inch wide wheels on yours? I like the look of those.. Good looking truck by the way.. I'm very new to the forum so thanks again..

09-03-2012, 02:18 AM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,960	Re: Question on exterior color combinations.. Oops - deleted my post - wasn't paying attention - this is a GMC! Sorry. I'd like to see what the GMC 3/4 ton cap looked like - anyone got a restored or original pic?

09-03-2012, 02:34 AM	#6
GeeMCeee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Seattle,Wa. Posts: 6	Re: Question on exterior color combinations.. There were painted and bright caps. Here is the bright version for my application.. Attached Images

09-03-2012, 07:34 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Question on exterior color combinations.. A Sierra Grandes had bright. The wheels were 6.5 x 16.5,like on Black Sheep's. The other wheels would have been 6 x 16 split rims or 8.25 x 16.5s w/10.00 hiway tires. I could have Black Sheep's wheels wrong,but that's how it's looking to me this morning . I don't think they're the wider ones. The standard 18.5s look fairly wide compared to later 16s. __________________ "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 ~

09-03-2012, 10:41 AM	#8
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Question on exterior color combinations.. Ya mine aren't 10" wide (wish they were), they just look like it because of the offset Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins



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