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Danny D · 09-04-2005, 11:05 AM

Hello,
I need some help and direction. i saw this truck on ebay (link below) and was wondering if anyone knows if this is interior is original? I was looking to purchase the truck but I am very cautious.
Thanks,
Dan

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEDW%3AIT

**68350** · 09-04-2005, 11:34 AM

I believe it has the highlander package and that's why the seat looks that way. Not very good pictures for that expensive of a truck.

Custom_C5 · 09-04-2005, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68350

I believe it has the highlander package and that's why the seat looks that way. Not very good pictures for that expensive of a truck.

No, not the highlander package, the cloth had a different patternand it would've been different color too, that seems like a recently reupholstered seat.

matthufham · 09-04-2005, 12:59 PM

looks freshly done. i don't think they came with white piping like that. it's a beautiful truck though, so who cares.

**72ironmike** · 09-04-2005, 01:14 PM

Never seen a seat like that in over 300 trucks. Rest of truck looks nice though. Did you win the bid?

dion · 09-04-2005, 01:51 PM

That's a cool truck.

Danny D · 09-04-2005, 01:51 PM

Thanks guys for the response. As typical on EBAY, the high bidder, with 0 feedbacks backed out. i was then contacted to see if I wanted the truck. Might be a schill bid situation. he has a 12,000 reserve on the truck. I am waiting for better photos and a photo of the glove box decal.

Would the short bed Sierra Grande have the "Sierra Grande" emblem on the sies of the bed or just the " Sierra" emblem as he has .

Thanks again and I look forward to being a regular on the forum!!

Dan

1badcad · 09-04-2005, 01:53 PM

That is a clean truck. looks really good. I didnt see any motor pics.

**special-K** · 09-04-2005, 05:50 PM

I have a`72 GMC that is a Sierra but has SierraGrande typed on the VIN-spec sheet.The seat on that is not original.Weren`t Highlanders a Chevy thing?I can`t tell from the pictures,but is the instrument panel woodgrain like the glovebox door?Sierras weren`t woodgrain on instrument panel or glovebox.SierraGrandes were on both.All others,including Sierras,had the same color as vinyl on these parts.Looks like it originally had a Dark Olive interior.

Custom_C5 · 09-04-2005, 06:24 PM

Here's the seat on that truck you posted:

And here's another pic with the correct cloth and vinyl pattern:

And a close up of the right color piping as well:

Also that color in the truck you posted seems to be a different shade, maybe is just me and that the pics were taken inside a garage that's trowing me off

Danny D · 09-04-2005, 07:06 PM

Thanks so much for the help. I am still waiting for the additional photos. When I get them hopefully i can psot them. Is there any easy way to post jpg files/

Thanks again!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-05-2005, 10:00 AM

Welcome to the board and good luck on the truck.. There is a really easy step by step on how to post pic's up the FAQ section of the board..

Danny D · 09-05-2005, 10:53 AM

Heres a photo of the engine compartment. Thanks for the help on copying the photo. I hope it works. He has the corrct carb as well.

Danny D · 09-05-2005, 09:53 PM

Here are a few more photos. Any insight on the interior would be gratefully appreciated. I am still wating for a close up of the glove box decal. What do you think?

Danny D · 09-05-2005, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Custom_C5

Here's the seat on that truck you posted:

And here's another pic with the correct cloth and vinyl pattern:

And a close up of the right color piping as well:

Also that color in the truck you posted seems to be a different shade, maybe is just me and that the pics were taken inside a garage that's trowing me off

Thanks for the photos. Check the shots I just posted. I noticed that the door panels are different as well. (molded vs flat) Is this a "deluxe interior" thing like they had on cars? Thanks again...

cheyenne10 · 09-06-2005, 01:39 AM

very nice truck. Will be curious to how your research and eventual purchase if so comes out. At least someem of the paint looks fresh but that could be ok. Those bed cover snaps make me cry, only downside if any.

It also looks like inside of fenders was painted black, never seen this but you probably have alot of the story if your talking with owner on the phone.

tempted to take my sons 71 to stock rather than restify.

**special-K** · 09-06-2005, 09:53 AM

The door panels in the photos of the factory seat are from 70/71.The seat material is not ChetenneSuper/SierraGrande ,it should be houndstooth cloth inserts.That photo is of CustomDeluxe(71)Custom(70)/SuperCustom fabric.Just so you know,dual exhaust only came with the big block.Once again,doesn`t bother me.It`s what I`d do,and have.

09-04-2005, 11:05 AM	#1
Danny D Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 18	72 Sierra Short bed Hello, I need some help and direction. i saw this truck on ebay (link below) and was wondering if anyone knows if this is interior is original? I was looking to purchase the truck but I am very cautious. Thanks, Dan http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEDW%3AIT

09-04-2005, 11:34 AM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	I believe it has the highlander package and that's why the seat looks that way. Not very good pictures for that expensive of a truck. __________________ 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

09-04-2005, 01:14 PM	#5
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,057	Seat Never seen a seat like that in over 300 trucks. Rest of truck looks nice though. Did you win the bid?

09-04-2005, 01:51 PM	#6
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	That's a cool truck. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

09-04-2005, 05:50 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I have a`72 GMC that is a Sierra but has SierraGrande typed on the VIN-spec sheet.The seat on that is not original.Weren`t Highlanders a Chevy thing?I can`t tell from the pictures,but is the instrument panel woodgrain like the glovebox door?Sierras weren`t woodgrain on instrument panel or glovebox.SierraGrandes were on both.All others,including Sierras,had the same color as vinyl on these parts.Looks like it originally had a Dark Olive interior. __________________ "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; 09-04-2005 at 05:53 PM.

09-04-2005, 12:59 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	looks freshly done. i don't think they came with white piping like that. it's a beautiful truck though, so who cares.

09-04-2005, 01:53 PM	#8
1badcad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 41	That is a clean truck. looks really good. I didnt see any motor pics.

09-04-2005, 06:24 PM	#10
Custom_C5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ASS-hhh-ville Posts: 94	Here's the seat on that truck you posted: And here's another pic with the correct cloth and vinyl pattern: And a close up of the right color piping as well: Also that color in the truck you posted seems to be a different shade, maybe is just me and that the pics were taken inside a garage that's trowing me off

09-04-2005, 07:06 PM	#11
Danny D Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 18	Thanks so much for the help. I am still waiting for the additional photos. When I get them hopefully i can psot them. Is there any easy way to post jpg files/ Thanks again!!

09-05-2005, 10:00 AM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Welcome to the board and good luck on the truck.. There is a really easy step by step on how to post pic's up the FAQ section of the board.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-05-2005, 10:53 AM	#13
Danny D Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 18	Heres a photo of the engine compartment. Thanks for the help on copying the photo. I hope it works. He has the corrct carb as well.

09-05-2005, 09:53 PM	#14
Danny D Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 18	Here are a few more photos. Any insight on the interior would be gratefully appreciated. I am still wating for a close up of the glove box decal. What do you think?

09-06-2005, 01:39 AM	#16
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	nice gmc very nice truck. Will be curious to how your research and eventual purchase if so comes out. At least someem of the paint looks fresh but that could be ok. Those bed cover snaps make me cry, only downside if any. It also looks like inside of fenders was painted black, never seen this but you probably have alot of the story if your talking with owner on the phone. tempted to take my sons 71 to stock rather than restify. __________________ Bob

09-06-2005, 09:53 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	The door panels in the photos of the factory seat are from 70/71.The seat material is not ChetenneSuper/SierraGrande ,it should be houndstooth cloth inserts.That photo is of CustomDeluxe(71)Custom(70)/SuperCustom fabric.Just so you know,dual exhaust only came with the big block.Once again,doesn`t bother me.It`s what I`d do,and have. __________________ "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 ~



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