Spirit of '76 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigblock73 · 08-03-2003, 11:58 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=5348

Do not open this, especially if you like 73-87 trucks AND/OR stepsides!

I want this truck.

...Jeff

apstguy · 08-04-2003, 12:46 AM

As Steve Erwin likes to say, "She's a beauty!"

ElGracho · 08-04-2003, 02:31 AM

Sweet stepside, yes. Spirit of 76, no.

This is the closest I have to anything that could be called a Sprit of 76. It is from the GMC Impact '76 brochure and it is a truck that has graphics and a spoiler that were installed by Motortown Corporation and available at GMC dealers.

The truck in the ebay auction I believe is a precursor to the Chevy Sport trucks that came out in 1977. It has the same paint as a truck in a 1976 ad. I will find it and scan it in tomorrow.

CT-Truckster · 08-04-2003, 03:13 AM

hmm, must be a UT fan.

**Captkaos** · 08-04-2003, 08:39 AM

That DEFINITELY isn't a Spirit of '76. That is a Chevy Sport.
The "Impact '76" special edition was from GMC, not Chevy as Joe pointed out. I have a copy of the 1976 GMC "Impact 76" Special Edition brochure that KIILew sent me at home.

Look familiar?:
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/chevy...hevysport1.jpg

bigblock73 · 08-04-2003, 08:42 AM

Yeah yeah...you guys are right...guess I should do my homework first eh...or at least pay attention?

I would still park it in my garage...if I had the room and $$!

...Jeff

**N2TRUX** · 08-04-2003, 08:56 AM

It is clean. The color looks rather "tangy", but still cool. So the question is, did Chevrolet they actually make a "Spirit of 76" edition, like they made on the El Camino?

**Captkaos** · 08-04-2003, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigblock73
YI would still park it in my garage...if I had the room and $$!

...Jeff

Don't get me wrong, I would love to have it if it was FREE!

Brian76GMC · 08-06-2003, 08:44 PM

From what I know about Spirit trucks, that isnt one! A sharp truck though! I have a 76 GMC Royal Sierra with the Spirit of 76 trim. The bench seat is red, white and blue and there are emblems on the trim panels that look like this

the whole trim panel

I will get shots of the rest of the truck later for your viewing pleasure. Its a work in progress so its not all there yet

ElGracho · 08-07-2003, 02:17 AM

First off, I'd like to take at least a little credit for getting Brian to post. He would definately be our resident expert on the Spirit trucks.

Which one isn't the Spirit truck? The Ebay one, the one I posted or both? What did the exterior graphics look like on your truck?

Last I remember you had the cab painted is that right?

**Captkaos** · 08-07-2003, 09:41 AM

Looking forward to more info Brian!

KIILew · 08-07-2003, 12:38 PM

Brian: I look forward to seeing more pictures of your "Spirit of '76" GMC.

As I said in an earlier thread some time ago, the father of a childhood friend of mine bought one of these new. It was a 1976 GMC C1500 Royal Sierra Spirit of 76. It had exactly the same color scheme you describe, and of course had the same door panels/emblems you photographed. I was just a little kid at the time, but I knew he had something special!

Now that I have returned to my home town, sometimes I think I still see that truck driving around, although it is somewhat dilapidated now! Nevertheless, I remember its better days well!

Ken

Brian76GMC · 08-07-2003, 07:27 PM

Ok heres a few shots of both my unique GMC's. The spirit truck is the blue and white one. The brown bed is temporary while a correct bed is being redone. The truck is still functional while I fix it up.
Tada!
The bench seat is original and will be redone someday. There were no outter stickers or emblems on the Spirit trucks. I have only seen one other in person, a 4x4 in mint condition.
The other truck is a Heavy Hauler of the same year. Its a 3/4 ton 2wd grunt truck, plans for this one are uncertain. I plan on trying to keep it as original as possible, having the decals duplicated may be a prob though. Maybe I will just have the hood decal redone and installed. Any more questions or comments, let'em fly! Thanks to Joe for the email, I hadnt forgotten about this site.

bigblock73 · 08-07-2003, 08:25 PM

WoW, what a sight. Good luck on the resto and keep us posted!

...Jeff

**Captkaos** · 08-07-2003, 08:30 PM

I emailed him... Here is the whole dialogue:

Question from: captkaoscustoms
Title of item: Chevrolet : Other pickups
Seller: bestbuddiesbuggies
Starts: Aug-01-03 18:21:37 PDT
Ends: Aug-11-03 18:21:37 PDT
Price: Currently $3,050.00
To view the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2426383664

cptkaos@bellsouth.net wrote:
I am curious at to the history of this '76 Truck you have for sale. By looking at it, it looks like a Chevy Sport. The "Impact '76" Special edition trucks I know about are GMC's. I was unaware of a "Spirit of '76" pickup from Chevy.

This is an ad I have of a Chevy Sport that is what yours has been restored to look like:
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/chevy...hevysport1.jpg

If you could give me some more info. about the truck, please do as I am always curious about different 73-87 trucks.

Chris Lucas
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com
--------------------

Hi,

"Spirit of '76" was a phrase I coined for the listing. The model for this truck is a Scottsdale 10.

[red]POSER!!!!

bigblock73 · 08-08-2003, 06:58 AM

Scammer!

I wonder what his reserve is?

08-03-2003, 11:58 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Spirit of '76 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=5348 Do not open this, especially if you like 73-87 trucks AND/OR stepsides! I want this truck. ...Jeff

08-04-2003, 12:46 AM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	As Steve Erwin likes to say, "She's a beauty!" __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-04-2003, 02:31 AM	#3
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	Sweet stepside, yes. Spirit of 76, no. This is the closest I have to anything that could be called a Sprit of 76. It is from the GMC Impact '76 brochure and it is a truck that has graphics and a spoiler that were installed by Motortown Corporation and available at GMC dealers. The truck in the ebay auction I believe is a precursor to the Chevy Sport trucks that came out in 1977. It has the same paint as a truck in a 1976 ad. I will find it and scan it in tomorrow. __________________ 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

08-04-2003, 08:39 AM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	That DEFINITELY isn't a Spirit of '76. That is a Chevy Sport. The "Impact '76" special edition was from GMC, not Chevy as Joe pointed out. I have a copy of the 1976 GMC "Impact 76" Special Edition brochure that KIILew sent me at home. Look familiar?: http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/chevy...hevysport1.jpg __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-04-2003, 08:56 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	It is clean. The color looks rather "tangy", but still cool. So the question is, did Chevrolet they actually make a "Spirit of 76" edition, like they made on the El Camino? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-04-2003, 03:13 AM	#4
CT-Truckster ? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 471	hmm, must be a UT fan.

08-04-2003, 08:42 AM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Yeah yeah...you guys are right...guess I should do my homework first eh...or at least pay attention? I would still park it in my garage...if I had the room and $$! ...Jeff

08-06-2003, 08:44 PM	#9
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	Spirit Of 76 From what I know about Spirit trucks, that isnt one! A sharp truck though! I have a 76 GMC Royal Sierra with the Spirit of 76 trim. The bench seat is red, white and blue and there are emblems on the trim panels that look like this the whole trim panel I will get shots of the rest of the truck later for your viewing pleasure. Its a work in progress so its not all there yet __________________ 79 Chevy Big 10 350/T350 My GMC's that I sold

08-07-2003, 02:17 AM	#10
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	First off, I'd like to take at least a little credit for getting Brian to post. He would definately be our resident expert on the Spirit trucks. Which one isn't the Spirit truck? The Ebay one, the one I posted or both? What did the exterior graphics look like on your truck? Last I remember you had the cab painted is that right? __________________ 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

08-07-2003, 09:41 AM	#11
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Looking forward to more info Brian! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-07-2003, 12:38 PM	#12
KIILew Active Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Posts: 147	Brian: I look forward to seeing more pictures of your "Spirit of '76" GMC. As I said in an earlier thread some time ago, the father of a childhood friend of mine bought one of these new. It was a 1976 GMC C1500 Royal Sierra Spirit of 76. It had exactly the same color scheme you describe, and of course had the same door panels/emblems you photographed. I was just a little kid at the time, but I knew he had something special! Now that I have returned to my home town, sometimes I think I still see that truck driving around, although it is somewhat dilapidated now! Nevertheless, I remember its better days well! Ken

08-07-2003, 07:27 PM	#13
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	Ok heres a few shots of both my unique GMC's. The spirit truck is the blue and white one. The brown bed is temporary while a correct bed is being redone. The truck is still functional while I fix it up. Tada! The bench seat is original and will be redone someday. There were no outter stickers or emblems on the Spirit trucks. I have only seen one other in person, a 4x4 in mint condition. The other truck is a Heavy Hauler of the same year. Its a 3/4 ton 2wd grunt truck, plans for this one are uncertain. I plan on trying to keep it as original as possible, having the decals duplicated may be a prob though. Maybe I will just have the hood decal redone and installed. Any more questions or comments, let'em fly! Thanks to Joe for the email, I hadnt forgotten about this site. __________________ 79 Chevy Big 10 350/T350 My GMC's that I sold

08-07-2003, 08:25 PM	#14
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	WoW, what a sight. Good luck on the resto and keep us posted! ...Jeff

08-07-2003, 08:30 PM	#15
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I emailed him... Here is the whole dialogue: Question from: captkaoscustoms Title of item: Chevrolet : Other pickups Seller: bestbuddiesbuggies Starts: Aug-01-03 18:21:37 PDT Ends: Aug-11-03 18:21:37 PDT Price: Currently $3,050.00 To view the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2426383664 cptkaos@bellsouth.net wrote: I am curious at to the history of this '76 Truck you have for sale. By looking at it, it looks like a Chevy Sport. The "Impact '76" Special edition trucks I know about are GMC's. I was unaware of a "Spirit of '76" pickup from Chevy. This is an ad I have of a Chevy Sport that is what yours has been restored to look like: http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/chevy...hevysport1.jpg If you could give me some more info. about the truck, please do as I am always curious about different 73-87 trucks. Chris Lucas http://www.captkaoscustoms.com -------------------- Hi, "Spirit of '76" was a phrase I coined for the listing. The model for this truck is a Scottsdale 10. [red]POSER!!!! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-08-2003, 06:58 AM	#16
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Scammer! I wonder what his reserve is?



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