1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KIILew · 08-13-2011, 03:17 AM

Very, very interesting item noticed on ebay for you "special-edition" freaks...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280722636451

This particular example isn't highly optioned, but it would still be a great addition to somebody's collection! With regard to previous owner(s), the truck was seemingly and thankfully appreciated, as it appears to be in such nice condition.

I imagine it would be next-to-impossible to locate correct replacements for those factory-included 8 lug aluminum wheels, and that steering wheel.

Be sure to click the "go here" link in the auction to see the additional pictures presented.

Ken

juiceman650 · 08-13-2011, 03:39 AM

That's a very nice truck. If that's the original factory installed steering wheel and aluminum wheels, those are freakin AWESOME!
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88Jimmy4x4 · 08-13-2011, 06:43 AM

good find

80SPORT · 08-13-2011, 08:05 AM

The only problem would be locating the matchng van and tractor to make a set.

appears to use a similar box rail to the Gentleman Jim trucks

bigblock73 · 08-13-2011, 01:46 PM

Nice find Ken!

Where you been hiding lately, and what have you been up to?

Call me sometime, when you aren't too busy.

DetroitDan · 08-13-2011, 07:17 PM

I dont like those bedrails at all. truck itself is gorgeous, looks especially nice inside. I'd call that a spray-bomb resto underneath and under the hood. And I think it should probably have some kind of centercaps, shouldn't it?

I just saw a square the other day with crank windows and power locks, and I thought it was bizarre, now here's another one. Seems like if you're going to run wires into the door, might as well have put power windows in it.

Still a pretty truck, although I can't imagine finding a use for a 2wd 3/4 ton.

DBLSPRT68 · 08-13-2011, 10:59 PM

I LOVE it!

I can't buy it, but I love it!

KQQL IT · 08-13-2011, 11:05 PM

Id love to find some wheels like that for my crew cab.
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sierra4x4 · 08-14-2011, 12:41 AM

Thats a good looking truck. I actually bought a set of those wheels on ebay about 5 years ago. I thought they only came on the 76 GMC Indy pace trucks. I have never seen another set for sale. IIRC they are 16.5x8.25.

Restrorob · 08-14-2011, 08:35 AM

It 'Looks' like a nice rig......But it's misrepresented, There's a few inconsistency's between the pics and his claims. And we all know pics make something look better than it really is.

With so many people cloning older/SE vehicles these days, Hope the buyer ask for documentation from the general to prove his claims.....

bigwheel15 · 08-14-2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

It 'Looks' like a nice rig......But it's misrepresented, There's a few inconsistency's between the pics and his claims. And we all know pics make something look better than it really is.

With so many people cloning older/SE vehicles these days, Hope the buyer ask for documentation from the general to prove is claims.....

What did you notice?

**N2TRUX** · 08-14-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwheel15

What did you notice?

I doubt very seriously its a clone. With that said, at a glance I noted that the motor is the wrong color. In 77 the SB was green not orange.

Restrorob · 08-14-2011, 06:08 PM

Take a closer look Ken.....

wyattglock · 08-14-2011, 07:51 PM

If it was truly a Sarge package, wouldn't it have the Sarge decal on the rear upper corners of the bedsides?

DetroitDan · 08-14-2011, 08:03 PM

The rear fender decal is in the literature, but not the actual pics of the truck. and the orange motor jumped right out at me.
To be totally honest, I wasnt 100% sure about the color, so I wanted to let someone else point it out first;>

DetroitDan · 08-14-2011, 08:10 PM

And I thought the bumper with the rubber impact strips looked too new, however I think the truck in the GMC literature has it too. I noticed it has no CB antenna, no rear cab strip, and the mirrors are different. I'm starting to lean towards it being a very nice Sierra Grande c20 that someone painted or had vinyl stripes made to approximate the Sarge package.

motornut · 08-15-2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitDan

I dont like those bedrails at all. truck itself is gorgeous, looks especially nice inside. I'd call that a spray-bomb resto underneath and under the hood. And I think it should probably have some kind of centercaps, shouldn't it?

I just saw a square the other day with crank windows and power locks, and I thought it was bizarre, now here's another one. Seems like if you're going to run wires into the door, might as well have put power windows in it.

Still a pretty truck, although I can't imagine finding a use for a 2wd 3/4 ton.

don't know the trucks that well but the under/over spray got to me after the bright engine
weird yup but my 87 burb had elect locks and crank windows

80SPORT · 08-19-2011, 12:47 AM

He did post the spid ....and I think it is originally a "Sarge" truck

Motor color is an issue ...but the motor has been repainted

As mentioned before ...it is always good to have someone look at it before buying

77GMCSARGE · 02-13-2012, 09:46 PM

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08-13-2011, 03:17 AM	#1
KIILew Active Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Posts: 147	1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted Very, very interesting item noticed on ebay for you "special-edition" freaks... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280722636451 This particular example isn't highly optioned, but it would still be a great addition to somebody's collection! With regard to previous owner(s), the truck was seemingly and thankfully appreciated, as it appears to be in such nice condition. I imagine it would be next-to-impossible to locate correct replacements for those factory-included 8 lug aluminum wheels, and that steering wheel. Be sure to click the "go here" link in the auction to see the additional pictures presented. Ken

08-13-2011, 03:39 AM	#2
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted That's a very nice truck. If that's the original factory installed steering wheel and aluminum wheels, those are freakin AWESOME! Posted via Mobile Device

08-13-2011, 06:43 AM	#3
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted good find __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

08-13-2011, 08:05 AM	#4
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted The only problem would be locating the matchng van and tractor to make a set. appears to use a similar box rail to the Gentleman Jim trucks

08-13-2011, 01:46 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted Nice find Ken! Where you been hiding lately, and what have you been up to? Call me sometime, when you aren't too busy. __________________ 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

08-13-2011, 07:17 PM	#6
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted I dont like those bedrails at all. truck itself is gorgeous, looks especially nice inside. I'd call that a spray-bomb resto underneath and under the hood. And I think it should probably have some kind of centercaps, shouldn't it? I just saw a square the other day with crank windows and power locks, and I thought it was bizarre, now here's another one. Seems like if you're going to run wires into the door, might as well have put power windows in it. Still a pretty truck, although I can't imagine finding a use for a 2wd 3/4 ton. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

08-13-2011, 10:59 PM	#7
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted I LOVE it! I can't buy it, but I love it! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

08-13-2011, 11:05 PM	#8
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,229	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted Id love to find some wheels like that for my crew cab. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-14-2011, 12:41 AM	#9
sierra4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted Thats a good looking truck. I actually bought a set of those wheels on ebay about 5 years ago. I thought they only came on the 76 GMC Indy pace trucks. I have never seen another set for sale. IIRC they are 16.5x8.25.

08-14-2011, 08:35 AM	#10
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted It 'Looks' like a nice rig......But it's misrepresented, There's a few inconsistency's between the pics and his claims. And we all know pics make something look better than it really is. With so many people cloning older/SE vehicles these days, Hope the buyer ask for documentation from the general to prove his claims..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 08-14-2011 at 03:41 PM.

08-14-2011, 06:08 PM	#13
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted Take a closer look Ken..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

08-14-2011, 07:51 PM	#14
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 621	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted If it was truly a Sarge package, wouldn't it have the Sarge decal on the rear upper corners of the bedsides?

08-14-2011, 08:03 PM	#15
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted The rear fender decal is in the literature, but not the actual pics of the truck. and the orange motor jumped right out at me. To be totally honest, I wasnt 100% sure about the color, so I wanted to let someone else point it out first;> __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

08-14-2011, 08:10 PM	#16
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted And I thought the bumper with the rubber impact strips looked too new, however I think the truck in the GMC literature has it too. I noticed it has no CB antenna, no rear cab strip, and the mirrors are different. I'm starting to lean towards it being a very nice Sierra Grande c20 that someone painted or had vinyl stripes made to approximate the Sarge package. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

08-19-2011, 12:47 AM	#18
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: 1977 GMC "Sarge" spotted He did post the spid ....and I think it is originally a "Sarge" truck Motor color is an issue ...but the motor has been repainted As mentioned before ...it is always good to have someone look at it before buying



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