GMC rare Contender trucks update - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Wasjustthinking · 09-16-2015, 04:24 PM

The only information we have found on this truck was in this forum.
This Contender sat parked for 20 years and my son is working on getting the 350 running. But due to the rarity of the model we thought it might be a good idea to reach out to any restoration people for interest and further recommendations.
Please see the attached pic of the package list. The truck still has its 'contender' decals.
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**michael bustamante** · 09-16-2015, 04:44 PM

subbed! i never heard of a Contender edition

tommys72 · 09-16-2015, 04:55 PM

I've only ever heard of it on this board. We need more pics! Is it still wearing the factory colors?

In The Ten Ring · 09-16-2015, 05:05 PM

The only "Contenders" I know of are in boxing and from Thompson Center. Neither are trucks.

What's a "Chevy Contender?"

**michael bustamante** · 09-16-2015, 05:14 PM

got a pic of the contender decals?

**Already Gone** · 09-16-2015, 05:18 PM

subscribed

alsriv2 · 09-16-2015, 05:19 PM

Please post pictures.

Eddie H. · 09-16-2015, 05:28 PM

The " Contender" package consisted mainly of decals. It was one of many regional promotions that GM used to try and sell more trucks, like the the "turkey feather" trucks, and the later years "Gentleman Jim" and "Beau James" editions. I'm not sure how rare they are, but looking at the spid, it is a highly optioned truck and would make a nice restoration. You could probably have a graphics shop make new decals for it.

tommys72 · 09-16-2015, 05:29 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370767

Not a ton of info, but there. Then gets a little off subject

tommys72 · 09-16-2015, 05:30 PM

Yea what Eddie said. Haha

1972RedNeck · 09-16-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

What's a "Chevy Contender?"

No such thing. GMC only.

WarMonger · 09-16-2015, 06:12 PM

I'm subscribed. I need to see this thing.

**68350** · 09-16-2015, 06:38 PM

Is this the same contender from the other post? I'm curious if they were all optioned similar or not. That dealer must have sold a lot of inventory to have ordered 150 GMC trucks in the same color

Edit: from reading the ad again on the other post, it would appear the contender package was sold through many dealers. It said something like 340 dealers were attending the event. I'm wondering too if the package made its way onto Jimmy's or suburbans too. Reminds me of the Timberliner package sold on 1971 trucks through Missoula, MT

Wasjustthinking · 09-16-2015, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

I've only ever heard of it on this board. We need more pics! Is it still wearing the factory colors?

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Wasjustthinking · 09-16-2015, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by alsriv2

Please post pictures.

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Wasjustthinking · 09-16-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasjustthinking

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**special-K** · 09-17-2015, 10:35 PM

It was a dealer (regional?) promo, not factory. The options shown are all normal options found on any truck that wanted them and no mention of the contender package. The factory promos were listed on the SPID. Your best bet will be finding someone who was involved in GMC Truck sales in the region during this time period. But I think all there is to it is restore the truck per the SPID and have stickers made and put them on

09-16-2015, 04:24 PM	#1
Wasjustthinking Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Dallas, tx Posts: 4	GMC rare Contender trucks update The only information we have found on this truck was in this forum. This Contender sat parked for 20 years and my son is working on getting the 350 running. But due to the rarity of the model we thought it might be a good idea to reach out to any restoration people for interest and further recommendations. Please see the attached pic of the package list. The truck still has its 'contender' decals. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

09-16-2015, 04:44 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update subbed! i never heard of a Contender edition __________________ 1967custom

09-16-2015, 04:55 PM	#3
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update I've only ever heard of it on this board. We need more pics! Is it still wearing the factory colors? __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

09-16-2015, 05:05 PM	#4
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update The only "Contenders" I know of are in boxing and from Thompson Center. Neither are trucks. What's a "Chevy Contender?"

09-16-2015, 05:14 PM	#5
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update got a pic of the contender decals? __________________ 1967custom

09-16-2015, 05:18 PM	#6
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09-16-2015, 05:19 PM	#7
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update Please post pictures. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

09-16-2015, 05:28 PM	#8
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update The " Contender" package consisted mainly of decals. It was one of many regional promotions that GM used to try and sell more trucks, like the the "turkey feather" trucks, and the later years "Gentleman Jim" and "Beau James" editions. I'm not sure how rare they are, but looking at the spid, it is a highly optioned truck and would make a nice restoration. You could probably have a graphics shop make new decals for it. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

09-16-2015, 05:29 PM	#9
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370767 Not a ton of info, but there. Then gets a little off subject __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

09-16-2015, 05:30 PM	#10
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update Yea what Eddie said. Haha __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

09-16-2015, 06:12 PM	#12
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update I'm subscribed. I need to see this thing. __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

09-16-2015, 06:38 PM	#13
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update Is this the same contender from the other post? I'm curious if they were all optioned similar or not. That dealer must have sold a lot of inventory to have ordered 150 GMC trucks in the same color Edit: from reading the ad again on the other post, it would appear the contender package was sold through many dealers. It said something like 340 dealers were attending the event. I'm wondering too if the package made its way onto Jimmy's or suburbans too. Reminds me of the Timberliner package sold on 1971 trucks through Missoula, MT __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

09-17-2015, 10:35 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GMC rare Contender trucks update It was a dealer (regional?) promo, not factory. The options shown are all normal options found on any truck that wanted them and no mention of the contender package. The factory promos were listed on the SPID. Your best bet will be finding someone who was involved in GMC Truck sales in the region during this time period. But I think all there is to it is restore the truck per the SPID and have stickers made and put them on __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-17-2015 at 10:40 PM.



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