Pic of my '72 GMC Sprint 454 SP...for those who were interested - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

superchevy · 01-19-2003, 05:06 PM

For you guys that were asking for a pic of my 72 Sprint 454 SP, here she is. All banged up, but all there;
454, T400, 12 bolt 3.31 posi, A/C, PS, PB, buckets, console, tach/gauges, cowl induction hood, factory rally sport wheels, F41 suspension and lots of rust. Needs a full restoration.

For those who aren't familiar with the Sprint, they are GMC's version of the El Camino. In 1970, GMC Division asked the General for their own version of Chevy's successful El Camino line, and thus the first Sprints were introduced in 1971. Just like the El Camino, the Sprint was available in several trim levels. Instead of the "454 SS" for the top of the heap performance versions, the Sprints were "454 SP" with the SP standing for Special Performance. They are basically identical to an El Camino except for some GMC badging.
However, they are much rarer than the El Camino, especially the 454 SP versions, of which only 114 were built in '72 and only 30 of which are optioned as the one I have. Only 34 454 SP's were built in '75, truly the last of the big blocks as no 454 '75 El Caminos were built ; the 454 option having ended their run of big block Elkys in 1974.
I'm on the lookout for a '71, '73 and '74 now. If you know where one is, let me know.
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GMC71k20 · 01-19-2003, 05:35 PM

any pics of the 75? ill try and find some of my bros 75 sprint.

superchevy · 01-19-2003, 05:44 PM

The '75 is still in New Jersey.
I'll snap some pics when it gets here.
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Purs · 01-19-2003, 08:27 PM

Hey Super!

Are those the same wheels that came on a 70 Z28? I've got a buddy here that would like to find a pair. You got any leads? thanks and I like the Sprint

superchevy · 01-19-2003, 10:04 PM

Yes, they are the same, PURS.
They are factory originals that came on Z28's, El Camino and Chevelle SS's as well as Sprint SP's.
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marcuspboldt · 01-20-2003, 03:11 AM

Thats pretty cool,
I never even knew there was such an animal. Do you have any pics of the grill? or of the GMC badging?
( Just curious since I've never seen one)

*RandysGal* · 01-20-2003, 06:39 AM

Looks like a great project car. Love to see it on the road. Reminds me of a n El Camino.

01-19-2003, 05:06 PM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Pic of my '72 GMC Sprint 454 SP...for those who were interested For you guys that were asking for a pic of my 72 Sprint 454 SP, here she is. All banged up, but all there; 454, T400, 12 bolt 3.31 posi, A/C, PS, PB, buckets, console, tach/gauges, cowl induction hood, factory rally sport wheels, F41 suspension and lots of rust. Needs a full restoration. For those who aren't familiar with the Sprint, they are GMC's version of the El Camino. In 1970, GMC Division asked the General for their own version of Chevy's successful El Camino line, and thus the first Sprints were introduced in 1971. Just like the El Camino, the Sprint was available in several trim levels. Instead of the "454 SS" for the top of the heap performance versions, the Sprints were "454 SP" with the SP standing for Special Performance. They are basically identical to an El Camino except for some GMC badging. However, they are much rarer than the El Camino, especially the 454 SP versions, of which only 114 were built in '72 and only 30 of which are optioned as the one I have. Only 34 454 SP's were built in '75, truly the last of the big blocks as no 454 '75 El Caminos were built ; the 454 option having ended their run of big block Elkys in 1974. I'm on the lookout for a '71, '73 and '74 now. If you know where one is, let me know. SC Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

01-19-2003, 05:44 PM	#3
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	The '75 is still in New Jersey. I'll snap some pics when it gets here. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

01-19-2003, 08:27 PM	#4
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Hey Super! Are those the same wheels that came on a 70 Z28? I've got a buddy here that would like to find a pair. You got any leads? thanks and I like the Sprint __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

01-19-2003, 10:04 PM	#5
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Yes, they are the same, PURS. They are factory originals that came on Z28's, El Camino and Chevelle SS's as well as Sprint SP's. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

01-19-2003, 05:35 PM	#2
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	any pics of the 75? ill try and find some of my bros 75 sprint.

01-20-2003, 03:11 AM	#6
marcuspboldt Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ft.Worth Texas Posts: 1,001	Thats pretty cool, I never even knew there was such an animal. Do you have any pics of the grill? or of the GMC badging? ( Just curious since I've never seen one)

01-20-2003, 06:39 AM	#7
RandysGal Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 531	Looks like a great project car. Love to see it on the road. Reminds me of a n El Camino.



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