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68 50th · 07-23-2008, 03:02 PM

Hi all,
The pictured truck is claimed to be a 1 of 2 special built/equipped trucks for an early 90's SEMA show. I haven't got any more information about it yet, like which year it is, if there is any documentation to it and so on.

I wonder if anyone on here could say if it might be a "real SEMA truck" and if so, would that add anything to the trucks value?

I might be offered to buy this truck.

Thanks in advance.

LMDGUY · 07-23-2008, 06:07 PM

I wouldnt say it adds value to the truck other then it might have been in magazines..

GKsport67 · 07-23-2008, 07:34 PM

Where did you get that classic gauge that say 160mph? ...never saw that before!!

YOLO · 07-23-2008, 08:07 PM

I have built several trucks for SEMA. Like the one in my avatar and others on my website www.MarkBarbee.com . It does NOT make the truck any more valuable. It can make the truck sell faster. Unless you win a HUGE award at SEMA, it really does not make a difference. If that truck was at SEMA, ask for a picture at SEMA and the name of the company who used it. I hope that helps.

68 50th · 07-24-2008, 12:55 AM

LMDGUY and YOLO;
Thanks guys for your replys, it really helps a lot.

GKsport67:
That speedo is from a truck sold new here in Sweden, they had that Kilo speedo (option U18) from the factory.
Maybe hard to see in that tiny avatar pic but if you look close it says KPH and not MPH.
Also see these threads:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=kilo

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=kilo

YOLO · 07-24-2008, 09:26 AM

68 50th..... were is that truck located? It looks like it might be here in Arizona. If it is close to me I can go check it out for you and take any pictures. The truck could have problems that the guy is not telling you about either. That style of truck is not popular in the states.

68 50th · 07-24-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by YOLO

68 50th..... were is that truck located? It looks like it might be here in Arizona. If it is close to me I can go check it out for you and take any pictures. The truck could have problems that the guy is not telling you about either. That style of truck is not popular in the states.

YOLO: That’s correct, I believe the truck is located in Tempe, AZ. A friend of mine here in Sweden moved to Tempe a couple years ago. He lives in Tempe in the winter and here in Sweden during the summer months. The truck was offered to him but he had no need for a truck so he mentioned it to me. It is actually he who has taken the pictures so I think he will do the checking for me if needed. Thanks a lot for the offer to help me check it out anyway.
The one selling the truck is the widow of the late owner.

YOLO · 07-25-2008, 06:01 PM

do you know the name of the builder? Must be nice to have a home in Arizona and Sweden. Must of had a good job

68 50th · 07-26-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by YOLO

do you know the name of the builder? Must be nice to have a home in Arizona and Sweden. Must of had a good job

I don't know who the builder is but I have asked about that and still waiting for the answer.
Yeah, I wouldn't mind having two homes like that myself

but I don't have
THAT good of a job.
I will let you know if I find out more about the truck.

ChevLoRay · 07-26-2008, 02:10 PM

You asked for the year it may have been built. The grille design is the same for GMC from '95 to '98, on pickups. They can be interchanged for earlier model grilles.

The dashboard says it is an '88-93.

68 50th · 07-27-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

You asked for the year it may have been built. The grille design is the same for GMC from '95 to '98, on pickups. They can be interchanged for earlier model grilles.

The dashboard says it is an '88-93.

OK, thank you for that information. I don't know much about the different grill designs on the GMC's but I can see the dashboard is the same style as in my 91 Chevy.

GKsport67 · 07-27-2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 50th

LMDGUY and YOLO;
Thanks guys for your replys, it really helps a lot.

GKsport67:
That speedo is from a truck sold new here in Sweden, they had that Kilo speedo (option U18) from the factory.
Maybe hard to see in that tiny avatar pic but if you look close it says KPH and not MPH.
Also see these threads:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=kilo

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=kilo

Thanks!! It's unsual,but im sure others would agree that most builders trucks go waaaaay past 100mph!! it's all good,appresh8 the reply!!

rustSpot · 07-31-2008, 10:24 PM

I have an old issue with that truck in it. Possible it was on the cover even. Might have even been a Bell Tech add....I'll check tomorrow.

68 50th · 08-01-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rustSpot

I have an old issue with that truck in it. Possible it was on the cover even. Might have even been a Bell Tech add....I'll check tomorrow.

Cool, that would be interesting to see, hope you find it.
Thanks.

07-23-2008, 03:02 PM	#1
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07-23-2008, 06:07 PM	#2
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07-23-2008, 07:34 PM	#3
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07-23-2008, 08:07 PM	#4
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: SEMA truck? I have built several trucks for SEMA. Like the one in my avatar and others on my website www.MarkBarbee.com . It does NOT make the truck any more valuable. It can make the truck sell faster. Unless you win a HUGE award at SEMA, it really does not make a difference. If that truck was at SEMA, ask for a picture at SEMA and the name of the company who used it. I hope that helps. __________________ Squarebody guy

07-24-2008, 12:55 AM	#5
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 837	Re: SEMA truck? LMDGUY and YOLO; Thanks guys for your replys, it really helps a lot. GKsport67: That speedo is from a truck sold new here in Sweden, they had that Kilo speedo (option U18) from the factory. Maybe hard to see in that tiny avatar pic but if you look close it says KPH and not MPH. Also see these threads: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=kilo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=kilo __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

07-24-2008, 09:26 AM	#6
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: SEMA truck? 68 50th..... were is that truck located? It looks like it might be here in Arizona. If it is close to me I can go check it out for you and take any pictures. The truck could have problems that the guy is not telling you about either. That style of truck is not popular in the states. __________________ Squarebody guy

07-25-2008, 06:01 PM	#8
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: SEMA truck? do you know the name of the builder? Must be nice to have a home in Arizona and Sweden. Must of had a good job __________________ Squarebody guy

07-26-2008, 02:10 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: SEMA truck? You asked for the year it may have been built. The grille design is the same for GMC from '95 to '98, on pickups. They can be interchanged for earlier model grilles. The dashboard says it is an '88-93. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 07-26-2008 at 02:11 PM.

07-31-2008, 10:24 PM	#13
rustSpot NO REGRETS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 498	Re: SEMA truck? I have an old issue with that truck in it. Possible it was on the cover even. Might have even been a Bell Tech add....I'll check tomorrow. Last edited by rustSpot; 07-31-2008 at 10:26 PM.



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