When was the Earliest Super offered??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yote1234** · 12-28-2013, 04:24 PM

Some one educate me.. i have an original brochure dated "january 1971" and it is showing the only options were "custom", "custom deluxe" and "cheyenne". the z84 Custom Sport Truck was an option, but no "ye9" super offering. was the "super" a mid year in 1971?

**70cst** · 12-28-2013, 06:11 PM

1970 was the last year for the CST I do believe...

The Super was an option in 71 & 72 ...

The Catalogs and Brochures were not always up to date.

I will let other chime in.

71 super · 12-28-2013, 06:16 PM

The super option was not available until April of 71

**yote1234** · 12-28-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

The super option was not available until April of 71

ahhhh, that sounds about right... thx

**Joesjunk** · 12-28-2013, 11:10 PM

Here is an ad I have

**Joesjunk** · 12-28-2013, 11:12 PM

Well dang it, it's sideways lol

**jocko** · 12-28-2013, 11:43 PM

I turned my computer sideways, it's ok Joe...

I have a May 71 production super, April sounds about right for intro - it was a mid-year introduction.

Mike's money pit · 12-29-2013, 10:21 AM

Jocko,
What range of sequential production number is mid-May? I have a 71 Super with a VIN of CE141A637xxx that I don't have any documentation on yet. It does list the YE9 code on the SPID. Thanks for the help.
Mike

**special-K** · 12-29-2013, 10:55 AM

The first "Super" was 1967,a GMC "Super Custom". GMC built Super Customs throughout the 67-72 range. The first "Cheyenne Super" was late '71,as mentioned

Tinkermc · 12-29-2013, 11:17 AM

It never stops tickling my inner senses. But having a loptop sure does make life easier somedays.

**yote1234** · 12-29-2013, 02:03 PM

thank everyone for your responses! I had a brochure dated 1/1971 and no offering of a super. but knew the built one. thx,dave

SS Tim · 12-30-2013, 02:40 AM

Mid-April is my understanding for release of the YE9 Cheyenne Super trim package. The introduction brochure was a two page, four sides dated March/71. The change and price are shown as pending in the March 15, 1971 data book revision.

SS Tim · 12-30-2013, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike's money pit

Jocko,
What range of sequential production number is mid-May? I have a 71 Super with a VIN of CE141A637xxx that I don't have any documentation on yet. It does list the YE9 code on the SPID. Thanks for the help.
Mike

Jocko's truck is a Fremont truck so the sequence number will have no bearing on your Atlanta built truck. However if the SPID is original you have a Cheyenne Super. Dating it can be more difficult. Might try looking at the block, transmission and rear end date codes to get a window.

engineer_gregh · 12-30-2013, 09:03 AM

I'm not sure when my 71 was built but the SPID is original and its a super.

**special-K** · 12-30-2013, 09:44 AM

I've seen a few '71 Cheyenne Supers with SPIDS that show Z84 Cheyenne (or maybe CST). Just saw one at a junk yard last fall. Very original with chrome tailgate handle and all. I know there are discrepancies on SPIDs,but this was likely a result of the transition. I've seen a lot of descriptions listed wrong,but the code was right. This code was wrong

engineer_gregh · 12-30-2013, 10:40 AM

Hi special-K. I'm not sure I follow your last post. Are you referring to the SPID I posted?

**special-K** · 12-31-2013, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

Hi special-K. I'm not sure I follow your last post. Are you referring to the SPID I posted?

No,I was referring to a truck I saw last fall,and others prior. By their SPID they were Z84 Cheyenne/CSTs,yet they obviously were YE9 Cheyenne Supers. Your SPID shows both,at least. It's like your SPID is saying you have a Cheyenne with the Cheyenne Super option. Strange,yet ultimately accurate. In '71 it was common to see CST on the SPID when those had been stopped in '70 and Cheyenne took their place. They both have the same code and that's what matters.
GMC Sierra Grandes are the equivalent to a Cheyenne Super in 71/72. But,those started in late-69. Not until '71 were the Sierra Grandes an individual option. Like your SPID reads,they would have been a Super Custom with the Sierra Grande option

engineer_gregh · 12-31-2013, 01:53 PM

Ah, that makes sense. I would love to have a 71 or 72 Sierra Grande. I've owned many chevy's but never one of the older GMC's.

Bishops Trucks · 12-31-2013, 02:20 PM

My '71 shows the "Z84" option but doesn't show the YE9 code. It has a lot of the options of the CS trucks and has the fender badges for Cheyenne Super. Now all this talk has me wondering.

71 super · 12-31-2013, 02:49 PM

Jim has the truck been painted ? There are some things specific to supers and the rest are just options that could be had on any truck. The biggest are the glove box and dash appliqués, the chrome tailgate handle (71 only, 72 had a stainless cover) and the houndstooth bench in either parchment, blue or green. Any other color bench was not an option and houndstooth was specific to the super option. There were other parts that came with the package but those are the "upgrades" over the regular Cheyenne option. Also bx2 the upper molding was standard for supers, optional on Cheyenne.

**yote1234** · 01-02-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

My '71 shows the "Z84" option but doesn't show the YE9 code. It has a lot of the options of the CS trucks and has the fender badges for Cheyenne Super. Now all this talk has me wondering.

very interesting? wonder if it was a "transition" thing? fron cst to super?

Bishops Trucks · 01-03-2014, 08:22 AM

When I bought the truck, the seat had been recovered with a custom made cover. It has the "Cheyenne Super" on the glove box door and fenders. It has the upper and lower trim. It was repainted once from what I can tell since I am in the middle of stripping paint. It has the tailgate band with the wood decal and the paint separator trim above but no chrome handle. The door panels and headliner are the scrolled type and the gastank had the factory carpet cover over it. I've come to wonder if my truck was a special order for the original owner because in another post, I showed a pic of the number "215" stamped in my cowel panel. Once I got it all apart, I found the number "215" written on the bed header panel, the gas tank and on top of the transfer case. These trucks always keep us wondering don't they?

bruceman1968 · 01-03-2014, 08:40 AM

Jim, was your truck was built at Freemont?

Bishops Trucks · 01-03-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Jim, was your truck was built at Freemont?

Yes it was Bruce.

bruceman1968 · 01-03-2014, 11:18 AM

Jim, Here is a thread that will explain your 215 numbers. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591402
Do the super emblems look original? Or could they be reproductions.

12-28-2013, 04:24 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	When was the Earliest Super offered??? Some one educate me.. i have an original brochure dated "january 1971" and it is showing the only options were "custom", "custom deluxe" and "cheyenne". the z84 Custom Sport Truck was an option, but no "ye9" super offering. was the "super" a mid year in 1971? __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

12-28-2013, 06:11 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? 1970 was the last year for the CST I do believe... The Super was an option in 71 & 72 ... The Catalogs and Brochures were not always up to date. I will let other chime in. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-28-2013, 06:16 PM	#3
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? The super option was not available until April of 71 __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

12-28-2013, 11:10 PM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? Here is an ad I have Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-28-2013, 11:12 PM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? Well dang it, it's sideways lol __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-28-2013, 11:43 PM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? I turned my computer sideways, it's ok Joe... I have a May 71 production super, April sounds about right for intro - it was a mid-year introduction.

12-29-2013, 10:21 AM	#8
Mike's money pit Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 553	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? Jocko, What range of sequential production number is mid-May? I have a 71 Super with a VIN of CE141A637xxx that I don't have any documentation on yet. It does list the YE9 code on the SPID. Thanks for the help. Mike

12-29-2013, 10:55 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? The first "Super" was 1967,a GMC "Super Custom". GMC built Super Customs throughout the 67-72 range. The first "Cheyenne Super" was late '71,as mentioned __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-29-2013, 11:17 AM	#10
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? It never stops tickling my inner senses. But having a loptop sure does make life easier somedays.

12-29-2013, 02:03 PM	#11
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? thank everyone for your responses! I had a brochure dated 1/1971 and no offering of a super. but knew the built one. thx,dave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey Last edited by yote1234; 12-29-2013 at 02:21 PM. Reason: spelling

12-30-2013, 02:40 AM	#12
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? Mid-April is my understanding for release of the YE9 Cheyenne Super trim package. The introduction brochure was a two page, four sides dated March/71. The change and price are shown as pending in the March 15, 1971 data book revision. __________________ 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

12-30-2013, 09:03 AM	#14
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? I'm not sure when my 71 was built but the SPID is original and its a super. Attached Images

12-30-2013, 09:44 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? I've seen a few '71 Cheyenne Supers with SPIDS that show Z84 Cheyenne (or maybe CST). Just saw one at a junk yard last fall. Very original with chrome tailgate handle and all. I know there are discrepancies on SPIDs,but this was likely a result of the transition. I've seen a lot of descriptions listed wrong,but the code was right. This code was wrong __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-30-2013, 10:40 AM	#16
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? Hi special-K. I'm not sure I follow your last post. Are you referring to the SPID I posted?

12-31-2013, 01:53 PM	#18
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? Ah, that makes sense. I would love to have a 71 or 72 Sierra Grande. I've owned many chevy's but never one of the older GMC's.



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12-31-2013, 02:20 PM	#19
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? My '71 shows the "Z84" option but doesn't show the YE9 code. It has a lot of the options of the CS trucks and has the fender badges for Cheyenne Super. Now all this talk has me wondering. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

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71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? Jim has the truck been painted ? There are some things specific to supers and the rest are just options that could be had on any truck. The biggest are the glove box and dash appliqués, the chrome tailgate handle (71 only, 72 had a stainless cover) and the houndstooth bench in either parchment, blue or green. Any other color bench was not an option and houndstooth was specific to the super option. There were other parts that came with the package but those are the "upgrades" over the regular Cheyenne option. Also bx2 the upper molding was standard for supers, optional on Cheyenne. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

01-03-2014, 08:22 AM	#22
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: When was the Earliest Super offered??? When I bought the truck, the seat had been recovered with a custom made cover. It has the "Cheyenne Super" on the glove box door and fenders. It has the upper and lower trim. It was repainted once from what I can tell since I am in the middle of stripping paint. It has the tailgate band with the wood decal and the paint separator trim above but no chrome handle. The door panels and headliner are the scrolled type and the gastank had the factory carpet cover over it. I've come to wonder if my truck was a special order for the original owner because in another post, I showed a pic of the number "215" stamped in my cowel panel. Once I got it all apart, I found the number "215" written on the bed header panel, the gas tank and on top of the transfer case. These trucks always keep us wondering don't they? __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

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