3/4 husky 350

[SS Tim]

Interesting truck. Definitively a Chevrolet and not a GMC as purported initially. That alone made me suspect the truck in light of the Chevrolet emblem on the sticker. The fact that it does not have a "Deluxe" badge below the "Custom/20" is also a point. The lack of the "Deluxe" badge made the bright vent and windshield trim suspect as they were not available on a "Custom" trim level.
As it sits, per the SPID it is a pretty run of the mill, abet nicely equipped, Custom/20 Custom Camper save for the "special paint". Looking at the pictures shows the interior metal to be black vs the ochre color it would normally be. If the truck is/as original the black would qualify as "special paint"
The stickers are no doubt a local dealer added items. The artwork just does not seem polished enough. If they were factory we would likely see a 9000 series decal call-out on the SPID as well.
It was very likely a dealer/regional special run, 2800 seems like a large number. There may have been different stickers for other series trucks or engines with this specific paint scheme. As a "special truck" it really is not of greater than normal value except possibly to a very select market like the selling dealer's family.

[Vintage Windmills]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

The lack of the "Deluxe" badge made the bright vent and windshield trim suspect as they were not available on a "Custom" trim level.
As it sits, per the SPID it is a pretty run of the mill, abet nicely equipped, Custom/20 Custom Camper save for the "special paint".

Tim, I thought the bright trim was available on a custom as part of the inflation fighter package?

Bigfeet, we can't see the lower right of the SPID label but does it have an order number printed on it?

Neat truck, thanks for providing more info for us. I think its cool that certain dealers did things like this.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Tim, I thought the bright trim was available on a custom as part of the inflation fighter package? ...

Jud, The Inflation Fighter didn't have the bright window trim as part of the RPO YF7 However chrome hubcaps and chrome front bumper were part of the "package"

[SS Tim]

Ok so the interior was NOT black. There is a masking line on the SPID, I kind of hoped it was original. Now that Deluxe emblem is really there, on both sides? I cannot see it in the first picture and normally I can pull up about anything. Must be the shadow if it is on the left side. Is anyone going to post more pictures of this truck? Would really like to see what is special about the paint.
As far as dealer claims... like a recruiter they would say about anything to close a deal. Ever notice how many dealers have "Special Editon" vehicles that are usually nothing more than a badge set, maybe a stripe and a healthy addendum to the sticker along with paint sealant?

[SS Tim]

BTW.... I did find a Huskies Chevy pickup.

[bigfeet.2008]

Originally Posted by ss tim

ok so the interior was not black. There is a masking line on the spid, i kind of hoped it was original. Now that deluxe emblem is really there, on both sides? I cannot see it in the first picture and normally i can pull up about anything. Must be the shadow if it is on the left side. Is anyone going to post more pictures of this truck? Would really like to see what is special about the paint.
As far as dealer claims... Like a recruiter they would say about anything to close a deal. Ever notice how many dealers have "special editon" vehicles that are usually nothing more than a badge set, maybe a stripe and a healthy addendum to the sticker along with paint sealant?

it has a black seat with the gold color dash . And black door panels ,all gold color .sorry i cant send pictures .i sent them to cg and he could send some of the picture .i could send them to you sstim

[CG]

Originally Posted by bigfeet.2008

it has a black seat with the gold color dash . And black door panels ,all gold color .sorry i cant send pictures .i sent them to cg and he could send some of the picture .i could send them to you sstim

Nothing new in my in box.

[SS Tim]

Don't think they are coming. The truck appears to be more gold than ochre and the "Deluxe" emblem is present. As the interior was this gold color and has been repainted the special paint is probably an earlier gold/white scheme. If I remember correctly GM would go back 7 MY in colors for a cheap and easy special paint request. If anyone is interested it is currently on CL.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3289812473.html

If someone else could post the pictures it would be a good idea from an archive standpoint. My dialup connection is giving me absolute fits tonight.

[Vintage Windmills]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Jud, The Inflation Fighter didn't have the bright window trim as part of the RPO YF7 However chrome hubcaps and chrome front bumper were part of the "package"

Good to know! You sure know these trucks, Tim!

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Good to know! You sure know these trucks, Tim!

The trick is turning it into dog food and a 67-72 truck or better yet a Longhorn like Taylor's :-) How is he/it doing anyway?
At one point I was working on a SPID breakdown to pictures and drawings book. At the time it seemed most people were not that interested in what their truck was but only what they were going to hack it into.