72 GMC Sierra Grande "She is Home" Pics!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SuperC10Tex · 11-10-2012, 09:17 PM

Well guys.....she is home!!! I will try to not over talk this thing and let the pictures do the talking.

I had posted some pics of this truck from the seller. I know the term "barn find" has been way over used....this truck is a true "survivor"!! My thirteen year old son and I will enjoy restoring this one. I will use this thread to update the progress. Enjoy the pics, please let me know your feedbacks, good or bad...I am off to put my first order together.....oh if anybody has a 72 "Sierra Grande" glovebox emblem, PM me!!! Also, any info on the "553" paint code?

Still has the original hub caps!!!

Brush guards, it is a West Texas "Thang"

I love this shot!!!

Has to be one of the cleanist beds I have seen, owner had a camper shell on it for years.

I know what you are saying "ball in bed", son said his dad installed it, but never used it!! Should be easy to remove.

Doors look great...original GM sticker!!

Shows a 09/71 build date....early production.

Both door panels showing some wear.

Not to bad for 40 years!

Looks like it has been gone for a long time. Anybody got one to sale me?

Pulled the plates off....solid on both sides. One quarter size dead spot on the lower drivers sides back cab.

Anybody with more info on the "553" paint code? Looks like Hugger Orange to me?

No hope for this steering wheel, new one on order. Hey, the horn still works!

Can still see the grease pen mark "489"

Looks like original stickers all over.

Clip is busted on tailgate...but it still has the original stainless handle cover!!

Odd find....part of the old exhaust pipe still in the clamp!

Number98 · 11-10-2012, 09:31 PM

That is a beautiful looking truck man..... Great find

mightymouse · 11-10-2012, 09:45 PM

nice, thats one of my favorite colors too. congrats have fun

GMCJOE · 11-10-2012, 09:50 PM

Nice truck... Probably a good thing that they never used the ball in the bed...lol

SuperC10Tex · 11-10-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GMCJOE

Nice truck... Probably a good thing that they never used the ball in the bed...lol

I was thinking the same thing...that is how you tell it was not used. One heavy load....and you got trouble!!!

Z10 · 11-10-2012, 10:04 PM

Nice Truck. Happen to have a 72 Red Orange one myself. You mentioned West Texas? I'm in Midland

SuperC10Tex · 11-10-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Z10

Nice Truck. Happen to have a 72 Red Orange one myself. You mentioned West Texas? I'm in Midland

Nice Truck Z/10...born and raised in the Tall City!!

SS Tim · 11-10-2012, 10:13 PM

Code 553 is the 524 Red Orange (Hugger Orange) and 521 White conventional Two-Tone code. Not too sure what else you are asking for.

SuperC10Tex · 11-10-2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Code 553 is the 524 Red Orange (Hugger Orange) and 521 White conventional two-Tone code. Not too sure what else you are asking for.

Thank you SS Tim!! I just did not see "553" on any paint chip boards for Chevy or GMC, just wanting more info about it. How rare is it?

ole dollor · 11-10-2012, 10:25 PM

looks like you found a really good truck....hope you and your son have lots of fun with it.....good find.

**thelonerife** · 11-10-2012, 10:28 PM

Nice find!

SS Tim · 11-10-2012, 10:30 PM

Rare is a very subjective term and on a GMC I am the wrong "Tim" (calling Special K) to ask. But the color is listed as normally a Chevrolet only color. It may have used only on the Sierra Grande RPO YE9 GMC trucks. It is seen a lot on Chevys though and a really nice color. This is by far a better choice than the blue and white not so Super Chevy you were also looking at.

SS Tim · 11-10-2012, 10:39 PM

Would an owner of this book please report to this thread. We need the skinny on 524, 553 and 458 paint codes on GMC trucks.

**Graham57a** · 11-10-2012, 10:41 PM

I kinda have the Chevy brother to your truck. Except mine isn't a super and it doesn't have a tilt

Very nice find, and as far as the restoration??? I'd say it looks done to me

chevjayfsd · 11-10-2012, 11:04 PM

I saw you pulling it today down I20... Good find!
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**too much stuff** · 11-10-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Would an owner of this book please report to this thread. We need the skinny on 524, 553 and 458 paint codes on GMC trucks.

Red/orange
Solid-RPO 524
Conventional 2 tone with white rpo 553
special 2 tone with white rpo 596
custom 2 tone with black rpo 565
deluxe 2 tone with white rpo 458

71meangreenc10 · 11-10-2012, 11:20 PM

Nice find......

Smitty

**RenoKeene** · 11-10-2012, 11:46 PM

Excellent choice! Great truck, congrats.
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SS Tim · 11-11-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Red/orange
Solid-RPO 524
Conventional 2 tone with white rpo 553
special 2 tone with white rpo 596
custom 2 tone with black rpo 565
deluxe 2 tone with white rpo 458

Great that confirms what I have. The question is, was the 524 Red Orange (and two-tones) a regular color for GMC in '71-71? Or was it not generally available on line trucks as per Ditzler's color charts?
Was it a Sierra Grande offering only for GMCs?

gearys 5600 · 11-11-2012, 12:10 AM

Nice truck !!!

72BlckButy · 11-11-2012, 12:33 AM

Nice buy!

SuperC10Tex · 11-11-2012, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham57a

I kinda have the Chevy brother to your truck. Except mine isn't a super and it doesn't have a tilt

Very nice find, and as far as the restoration??? I'd say it looks done to me

Very nice Truck Sir!!!

I will have to come to you for some Q&A. As for restoration...lots of cleaning & TLC, trim, interior, some body work, and lots of bonding time with my son..."Priceless"

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Originally Posted by chevjayfsd

I saw you pulling it today down I20... Good find!

Thanks, little windy yesterday....even for a West Texan to be pulling a Truck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Great that confirms what I have. The question is, was the 524 Red Orange (and two-tones) a regular color for GMC in '71-71? Or was it not generally available on line trucks as per Ditzler's color charts?
Was it a Sierra Grande offering only for GMCs?

Thank you SS Tim for helping me with the "553" code & thank you all for the kind words. I hope I don't ask to many redundant questions...I will try to search first!!!

stexag · 11-11-2012, 09:40 AM

Is that grille guard a 'Smash Proof' brand? I think there is still one hanging up in the barn that fits this body style. Dad had them on everything back in the day.

Lee H · 11-11-2012, 10:09 AM

Great truck!
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Sicklajoie · 11-11-2012, 10:34 AM

Congrats on a great find!

11-10-2012, 09:17 PM	#1
SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	72 GMC Sierra Grande "She is Home" Pics!!! Well guys.....she is home!!! I will try to not over talk this thing and let the pictures do the talking. I had posted some pics of this truck from the seller. I know the term "barn find" has been way over used....this truck is a true "survivor"!! My thirteen year old son and I will enjoy restoring this one. I will use this thread to update the progress. Enjoy the pics, please let me know your feedbacks, good or bad...I am off to put my first order together.....oh if anybody has a 72 "Sierra Grande" glovebox emblem, PM me!!! Also, any info on the "553" paint code? Still has the original hub caps!!! Brush guards, it is a West Texas "Thang" I love this shot!!! Has to be one of the cleanist beds I have seen, owner had a camper shell on it for years. I know what you are saying "ball in bed", son said his dad installed it, but never used it!! Should be easy to remove. Doors look great...original GM sticker!! Shows a 09/71 build date....early production. Both door panels showing some wear. Not to bad for 40 years! Looks like it has been gone for a long time. Anybody got one to sale me? Pulled the plates off....solid on both sides. One quarter size dead spot on the lower drivers sides back cab. Anybody with more info on the "553" paint code? Looks like Hugger Orange to me? No hope for this steering wheel, new one on order. Hey, the horn still works! Can still see the grease pen mark "489" Looks like original stickers all over. Clip is busted on tailgate...but it still has the original stainless handle cover!! Odd find....part of the old exhaust pipe still in the clamp! Last edited by SuperC10Tex; 11-10-2012 at 09:29 PM.

11-10-2012, 09:31 PM	#2
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SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 72 GMC Sierra Grande "She is Home" Pics!!! Code 553 is the 524 Red Orange (Hugger Orange) and 521 White conventional Two-Tone code. Not too sure what else you are asking for. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 11-10-2012 at 10:20 PM.

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SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 72 GMC Sierra Grande "She is Home" Pics!!! Rare is a very subjective term and on a GMC I am the wrong "Tim" (calling Special K) to ask. But the color is listed as normally a Chevrolet only color. It may have used only on the Sierra Grande RPO YE9 GMC trucks. It is seen a lot on Chevys though and a really nice color. This is by far a better choice than the blue and white not so Super Chevy you were also looking at. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 72 GMC Sierra Grande "She is Home" Pics!!! Would an owner of this book please report to this thread. We need the skinny on 524, 553 and 458 paint codes on GMC trucks. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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