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70.455gs@gmail.com · 08-05-2014, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by itg

Great to hear it. I noticed it had been removed a couple of days ago. I was considering buying it myself just to save it. Its amazing how little information is available on these trucks, I even emailed the GM Heritage Center and they had no record of it. Honestly, considering there was only 150 originally built, and the fact that most have probably been turned into bridges since 1971, you may have a seriously rare gem on your hands. Ive gotta know one thing, does the SPID show a code or description for the contender package?

Somehow the dealer's Commercial and Truck Order has survived with the truck. It shows 31 total options and 3 Non-Print options, but none are for a "Contender" option per se. What it does indicate at the bottom of the second page is "Contender Drive Away Mandat", which verifies that this truck is indeed one of the 150 Contender trucks. Interestingly, though the article that referenced the options included in the package was the tilt wheel, which this truck does not have. Wish it did, as it would facilitate the ingress and egress of this 6'3" aging frame of mine :-) For as ratty as the exterior appears, the old truck runs amazingly well, and the front end is very tight.

Spartan · 08-05-2014, 03:54 AM

In for spid. Sub'd

**special-K** · 08-05-2014, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 70.455gs@gmail.com

Interestingly, though the article that referenced the options included in the package was the tilt wheel, which this truck does not have. Wish it did, as it would facilitate the ingress and egress of this 6'3" aging frame of mine :-)

Are you trying to say it would be easier getting in and out of the truck if it had tilt,due to your size...and you're not as young as you once were?

Ok,just checkin'

That is strange,yet once again proves there could always been exceptions. I've had a Highlander with 3spd (no tilt/no automatic),no lower trim,and solid paint. That's the bulk of the goodies in that package.
I've also had a 4spd K/20 Highlander that had everything else...and then some

Redline novdog · 09-16-2015, 06:19 PM

I'll chime in on this one.Worked at a Chevy dealership for 5yrs,had a lot of special buys and they put there special decor on them.Is the "Contender" accessories factory or dealership installed?

**JQ-72** · 09-16-2015, 07:43 PM

subscribed! Learn something new everyday.

**Joesjunk** · 07-28-2019, 09:55 AM

The “Contender” GMC is listed for sale again

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/ct...942650762.html

factorystock · 07-28-2019, 10:38 AM

Looks well optioned, a photo of the SPID would be nice on this one!

08-05-2014, 03:54 AM	#52
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: GMC rare "CONTENDER" trucks In for spid. Sub'd __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

09-16-2015, 06:19 PM	#54
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: GMC rare "CONTENDER" trucks I'll chime in on this one.Worked at a Chevy dealership for 5yrs,had a lot of special buys and they put there special decor on them.Is the "Contender" accessories factory or dealership installed? __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

09-16-2015, 07:43 PM	#55
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07-28-2019, 09:55 AM	#56
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: GMC rare "CONTENDER" trucks The “Contender” GMC is listed for sale again https://kansascity.craigslist.org/ct...942650762.html __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-28-2019, 10:38 AM	#57
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: GMC rare "CONTENDER" trucks Looks well optioned, a photo of the SPID would be nice on this one!



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