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al's71gmc · 02-26-2006, 11:34 PM

Picked up another one last weekend. It's a 70 2wd Sierra Grande. It will be mated with a 72 4wd as soon as the frame/ suspention and other work is done on the 4wd. Hope to send it off for paint before summer. It ain't pretty, but it has solid metal and some decent options, along with a bunch of new parts. No rust in floors, supports, rockers, cab corners. Came with NIB front and rear bumpers, tail gate. mirrors. Other new parts include a/c compressor, blower, heater/ac controls, underdash box, brand new tires/wheels. Has about 20k on a mid eighties 350 with edel intake, carb, v-cover and air cleaner. Has flowmasters dual ex., posi, ac, tach. Runs great. Was originally a bbc, so already has the hi/hump. It's got a few dents and dings, but My son's thrilled, and I get to drive MY truck again. Need a set of upper and lower moldings and a set of qt panel scripts. Also needs glove box sticker. I'm hoping the build sheet is still under the sheet.

krue · 02-26-2006, 11:42 PM

Good looking GMC.

**68350** · 02-26-2006, 11:58 PM

Nice looking rig, but that must be a 71 if it's a sierra grande? Nice buy

al's71gmc · 02-27-2006, 12:51 AM

Title says it's a 70. It's got sierra grande script on one side. I didn't know the grande didn't start til 71. If that's right I need to edit my WTB post for sierra grande scripts.LOL Thanks

**Canadian694x4** · 02-27-2006, 01:50 AM

Great Looking "Sierra Grande"...and I say that cause at least here in Canada The Sierra Grande Option started in '69 I believe...

**68350** · 02-27-2006, 02:01 AM

I did some research and I believe that the sierra grande did start in 70 or 69 unlike the cheyenne(super) models. Anyone have the info right for sure?

davidh · 02-27-2006, 02:44 AM

Sometimes titles are goofy. I have a 67 that was bought early and is titled as a 1966.

al's71gmc · 02-27-2006, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by davidh

Sometimes titles are goofy. I have a 67 that was bought early and is titled as a 1966.

It's got the 70 grill/ not 71. Of course grill and scripts can be added/changed. So if anyone knows for sure, I want to know.

**special-K** · 02-27-2006, 09:37 AM

Does it have the VIN-spec sheet on the glovebox door?If the SierraGrande was out before`71,that`s news to me.But,common knowledge has been wrong before.

al's71gmc · 02-28-2006, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Does it have the VIN-spec sheet on the glovebox door?If the SierraGrande was out before`71,that`s news to me.But,common knowledge has been wrong before.

Sounds like it's not a sierragrande. Would a 70 be a sierra. It's got the chrome wingwindows, a/c, tach, posi, upper and lower trim, etc. So a high optioned truck anyway. It has the sierragrande script only on one side, and it's broken. But I want to replace them with year correct scripts. Glove box sticker is gone. I'm hoping the build sheet is under or behind the seat. I'll be removing it shortly to recover the seat. Here's a pic of the seat cover we bought. Not a slip on. You remove the original and recover the seat foam. It should be here tomorrow. This gal has lots of options available on these covers for gmc and bowties and the price is around $200, depending on what you want. I'll post install pics and let you know how the fit and finish is.
Al

lilred67 · 02-28-2006, 10:08 AM

nice ride.....was the roof rack an option??????????????lol.....

jsbgump · 02-28-2006, 10:47 AM

Nice score

**special-K** · 02-28-2006, 10:54 AM

I think it could be a Custom.Unless the SuperCustom was out in`70.Does it have fender badges?

boundstaffpress · 02-28-2006, 10:56 AM

Great score.
Like above, Nice ski rack

8bolt · 02-28-2006, 11:02 AM

Hi is there a web site or contact info for the seat cover gal. thanks

al's71gmc · 03-01-2006, 11:42 PM

The only reason the rack is still on there is the po lost the key. I thought it might be worth a few ebay bucks, so I wouldn't let my son cut it off. After looking at ebay, I'll let him cut it. It's not worth the cost of a locksmith to key it.

I think the fender badges just say 1500/v-eight, but I'll have to look again. Anybody have a breakdown on the different gmc option packages and the years they were available?

8bolt- I'll pm contact info for the seat covers.

02-26-2006, 11:34 PM	#1
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande Picked up another one last weekend. It's a 70 2wd Sierra Grande. It will be mated with a 72 4wd as soon as the frame/ suspention and other work is done on the 4wd. Hope to send it off for paint before summer. It ain't pretty, but it has solid metal and some decent options, along with a bunch of new parts. No rust in floors, supports, rockers, cab corners. Came with NIB front and rear bumpers, tail gate. mirrors. Other new parts include a/c compressor, blower, heater/ac controls, underdash box, brand new tires/wheels. Has about 20k on a mid eighties 350 with edel intake, carb, v-cover and air cleaner. Has flowmasters dual ex., posi, ac, tach. Runs great. Was originally a bbc, so already has the hi/hump. It's got a few dents and dings, but My son's thrilled, and I get to drive MY truck again. Need a set of upper and lower moldings and a set of qt panel scripts. Also needs glove box sticker. I'm hoping the build sheet is still under the sheet. Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

02-26-2006, 11:42 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande Good looking GMC. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-26-2006, 11:58 PM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande Nice looking rig, but that must be a 71 if it's a sierra grande? Nice buy __________________ 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

02-27-2006, 12:51 AM	#4
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande Title says it's a 70. It's got sierra grande script on one side. I didn't know the grande didn't start til 71. If that's right I need to edit my WTB post for sierra grande scripts.LOL Thanks __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

02-27-2006, 01:50 AM	#5
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande Great Looking "Sierra Grande"...and I say that cause at least here in Canada The Sierra Grande Option started in '69 I believe... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

02-27-2006, 02:01 AM	#6
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande I did some research and I believe that the sierra grande did start in 70 or 69 unlike the cheyenne(super) models. Anyone have the info right for sure? __________________ 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

02-27-2006, 02:44 AM	#7
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande Sometimes titles are goofy. I have a 67 that was bought early and is titled as a 1966.

02-27-2006, 09:37 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande Does it have the VIN-spec sheet on the glovebox door?If the SierraGrande was out before`71,that`s news to me.But,common knowledge has been wrong before. __________________ "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 ~

02-28-2006, 10:08 AM	#11
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande nice ride.....was the roof rack an option??????????????lol.....

02-28-2006, 10:47 AM	#12
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande Nice score __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-28-2006, 10:54 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande I think it could be a Custom.Unless the SuperCustom was out in`70.Does it have fender badges? __________________ "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 ~

02-28-2006, 10:56 AM	#14
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande Great score. Like above, Nice ski rack __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

02-28-2006, 11:02 AM	#15
8bolt Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: COLD COUNTY Posts: 168	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande Hi is there a web site or contact info for the seat cover gal. thanks

03-01-2006, 11:42 PM	#16
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: latest purchase 70 Sierra Grande The only reason the rack is still on there is the po lost the key. I thought it might be worth a few ebay bucks, so I wouldn't let my son cut it off. After looking at ebay, I'll let him cut it. It's not worth the cost of a locksmith to key it. I think the fender badges just say 1500/v-eight, but I'll have to look again. Anybody have a breakdown on the different gmc option packages and the years they were available? 8bolt- I'll pm contact info for the seat covers. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!



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