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bigblock73 · 01-14-2010, 01:19 AM

I think someone linked this truck here recently, from youtube I believe. Long story short, I got in touch with him and he sent me some info and pictures of his truck, which he said I could put on 73-87.com. His name is Everett, and is a super nice guy. I told him about this place...hopefully he checks in and says hi.

http://www.73-87.com/Special_Editions/Olympic.htm

79gmcc15 · 01-14-2010, 01:34 AM

Huh! That's cool! Anything different on the inside?

willett · 01-14-2010, 02:55 AM

(came from the posted web site)

S10Fan · 01-14-2010, 07:18 AM

Very Cool!

I like the stripe/graphic layout, it's different.

Cool Truck!

menace121978 · 01-14-2010, 08:07 AM

thats cool!

the ID sticker says its a '76 but the bed has a gas door?!

silvereagle07 · 01-14-2010, 09:20 AM

Good eye Dennis. I thought the square gas doors started in 1980. And what about the front and rear bumpers? Are they the Deluxe front bumer for '76? Nice truck though. I like the red over the white. That's unique.

ElGracho · 01-14-2010, 09:20 AM

Very cool.

That bed has been replaced. I've thought about doing the same thing on my Gentleman Jim. I don't think the lack of originality would make too much difference on value (unfortunately these truck just aren't to that level yet...) and the fuel fillers with gas doors are much better. As many of you know, the new gas hoses with vapor return and all that are hard to use with the old style beds.

2badgn · 01-16-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I think someone linked this truck here recently, from youtube I believe. Long story short, I got in touch with him and he sent me some info and pictures of his truck, which he said I could put on 73-87.com. His name is Everett, and is a super nice guy. I told him about this place...hopefully he checks in and says hi.

http://www.73-87.com/Special_Editions/Olympic.htm

Nice Truck. Where did u buy those "GMC Trucks" mudflaps?

80SPORT · 01-17-2010, 11:34 PM

Must be a few around in Alberta ...one for sale Red Deer kijiji with original bill of sale ...

f.monroe · 01-18-2010, 12:05 AM

Kind of weird that both of those 76's have gas doors on the bed .
Frank

ElGracho · 01-18-2010, 12:21 AM

The second one doesn't have the olympic symbol on the bed either. I'd say both beds have been changed.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 01-18-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

Kind of weird that both of those 76's have gas doors on the bed .
Frank

well could be canadian thing

**N2TRUX** · 01-18-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

well could be canadian thing

That seems more logical than "both" trucks having swapped beds.

Regardless, I think it's a cool combo. Wonder if they were all LWB.

bigblock73 · 01-18-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 80SPORT

Must be a few around in Alberta ...one for sale Red Deer kijiji with original bill of sale ...

So, did you purchase it?

BTW - got your Sport RPO stuff added to 73-87.com, thanks again!!

Driveway Dreams · 01-18-2010, 11:29 PM

Jeff, thank you for sharing that truck with us. I love the fact that it is a true factory option. Not just dealer installed like most "special edition" trucks were. Can you contact the owner for a picture or 2 of the engine bay? Or do you maybe have a couple? I am curious what they did with the paint on the inner fenders, firewall, etc. I assume it was all white. But parts could be red too. If you can that would be awesome. That truck is very cool. Very very cool. I like that.

Sorry, got out of hand there.

80SPORT · 01-19-2010, 09:58 AM

The Canadian trucks changed filler doors in 79,same as USA;living with winter snow from October to April we have lots of salt on the roads so changing out the box for a newer one is common.
As far as I know these were only sold as long boxes;the Wrangler(another Canadian Edition) was available in long or short.

**N2TRUX** · 01-19-2010, 10:15 AM

Thanks for the insight 80SPORT. BTW-In case I never told you , I <3 your truck.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 01-19-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

That seems more logical than "both" trucks having swapped beds.

Regardless, I think it's a cool combo. Wonder if they were all LWB.

they could have went to newer gas door before the us

1st time ive seen them

*nekkidhillbilly* · 01-19-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 80SPORT

The Canadian trucks changed filler doors in 79,same as USA;living with winter snow from October to April we have lots of salt on the roads so changing out the box for a newer one is common.
As far as I know these were only sold as long boxes;the Wrangler(another Canadian Edition) was available in long or short.

oh ok neat to say the lest

any pics of the wrangler

thirdstreettito · 01-20-2010, 12:24 AM

How neat!

Damien · 01-20-2010, 05:29 PM

The second truck looks like the front sheet metal has been replaced, or at least repainted.

80SPORT · 02-26-2012, 01:58 PM

another Olympic Edition surfaces ...in Lethbridge ,Alberta on kijiji

esbstuff · 02-26-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Good eye Dennis. I thought the square gas doors started in 1980. And what about the front and rear bumpers? Are they the Deluxe front bumer for '76? Nice truck though. I like the red over the white. That's unique.

Actually the square door was available as early as 78, when GM started producing unleaded fuel trucks, they started using the square door. This is how GM differentiated between regular fuel and unleaded fuel trucks, regular fuel, round hole, unleaded fuel, square door.

ElGracho · 02-27-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by esbstuff

Actually the square door was available as early as 78, when GM started producing unleaded fuel trucks, they started using the square door. This is how GM differentiated between regular fuel and unleaded fuel trucks, regular fuel, round hole, unleaded fuel, square door.

This is not right at all.

Square vs round hole has nothing to do with fuel type.

In general the square fuel doors started in 79 on pickups.

motornut · 02-27-2012, 11:00 PM

both my 79 jimmys have square doors
my 78 has the hole

01-14-2010, 01:19 AM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	1976 Canadian Olympic Edition I think someone linked this truck here recently, from youtube I believe. Long story short, I got in touch with him and he sent me some info and pictures of his truck, which he said I could put on 73-87.com. His name is Everett, and is a super nice guy. I told him about this place...hopefully he checks in and says hi. http://www.73-87.com/Special_Editions/Olympic.htm Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 01-14-2010 at 01:20 AM.

01-14-2010, 01:34 AM	#2
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01-14-2010, 02:55 AM	#3
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01-14-2010, 08:07 AM	#5
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01-14-2010, 09:20 AM	#6
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 1976 Canadian Olympic Edition Good eye Dennis. I thought the square gas doors started in 1980. And what about the front and rear bumpers? Are they the Deluxe front bumer for '76? Nice truck though. I like the red over the white. That's unique. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-14-2010, 09:20 AM	#7
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: 1976 Canadian Olympic Edition Very cool. That bed has been replaced. I've thought about doing the same thing on my Gentleman Jim. I don't think the lack of originality would make too much difference on value (unfortunately these truck just aren't to that level yet...) and the fuel fillers with gas doors are much better. As many of you know, the new gas hoses with vapor return and all that are hard to use with the old style beds. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

01-17-2010, 11:34 PM	#9
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: 1976 Canadian Olympic Edition Must be a few around in Alberta ...one for sale Red Deer kijiji with original bill of sale ... Attached Images

01-18-2010, 12:05 AM	#10
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01-18-2010, 12:21 AM	#11
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: 1976 Canadian Olympic Edition The second one doesn't have the olympic symbol on the bed either. I'd say both beds have been changed. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

01-18-2010, 11:29 PM	#15
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 1976 Canadian Olympic Edition Jeff, thank you for sharing that truck with us. I love the fact that it is a true factory option. Not just dealer installed like most "special edition" trucks were. Can you contact the owner for a picture or 2 of the engine bay? Or do you maybe have a couple? I am curious what they did with the paint on the inner fenders, firewall, etc. I assume it was all white. But parts could be red too. If you can that would be awesome. That truck is very cool. Very very cool. I like that. Sorry, got out of hand there. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 01-19-2010 at 12:43 AM.

01-19-2010, 09:58 AM	#16
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: 1976 Canadian Olympic Edition The Canadian trucks changed filler doors in 79,same as USA;living with winter snow from October to April we have lots of salt on the roads so changing out the box for a newer one is common. As far as I know these were only sold as long boxes;the Wrangler(another Canadian Edition) was available in long or short.

01-19-2010, 10:15 AM	#17
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01-20-2010, 05:29 PM	#21
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: 1976 Canadian Olympic Edition The second truck looks like the front sheet metal has been replaced, or at least repainted. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.



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02-26-2012, 01:58 PM	#22
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: 1976 Canadian Olympic Edition another Olympic Edition surfaces ...in Lethbridge ,Alberta on kijiji Attached Images

02-27-2012, 11:00 PM	#25
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