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**Vicente Aceves** · 03-14-2021, 02:33 PM

I just bought a 74 GMC 1/2 ton shortbed pickup.

The previous owner had it for about 15 years. He bought it the way it’s painted currently.

The SPID says 556 Grecian Bronze/White
B85 Upper Custom Mldgs
Z62 Custom Deluxe

Can anyone tell me what the “White” part of the 566 code means? Was it the roof originally?

I’d also like to know what the Upper Custom Moldings are?

And what did custom deluxe get you originally? I know it’s a lower level trim. I just don’t know how “base” of a trim level it is.

Any help is very much appreciated!

Thanks Vinnie

**Vicente Aceves** · 03-14-2021, 04:14 PM

I’m not a fan of the interior, so I’ll be on the look out for original or original looking interior pieces.

**78 Big10 454** · 03-14-2021, 05:09 PM

Hi Vinnie,

Nice score on a California smog-exempt square. The white is the color of the roof,ending down the A & B pillars. The trim is on the cab, below the rear window. These trucks were pretty basic.

**Vicente Aceves** · 03-14-2021, 08:05 PM

Thanks. That’s what I wanted to know!

And yes, I got lucky on a pre smog truck. . It’s been on non-op for over ten years. Not much rust at all. It did come with a pretty nasty motor. Maybe too much for everyday driving.

**Vicente Aceves** · 03-15-2021, 11:59 AM

Based on the SPID, would my instrument cluster bezel and the long dash bezel insert have been wood grain originally?

I’m just trying to figure out what to keep my eye out for so I can bring it somewhat back to a stock appearance inside.

**Vicente Aceves** · 03-15-2021, 12:02 PM

Here are better pictures. Thanks

**MJN** · 03-15-2021, 01:57 PM

The dash insert would have been wood grain along with the door panel inserts. The instrument cluster bezel would have been black on yours. Much of the information you're looking for can be found here; https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf
The 1974 info packet in basically the same but the '73 packet explains the RPO's and packages better.
The B85 moldings is just the upper trim that runs along the body line of the truck, this also included trim rings around the turn signal, side marker and tail light lenses.

**Vicente Aceves** · 03-15-2021, 04:17 PM

Thanks for the info!

03-14-2021, 02:33 PM	#1
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	What did my truck look like? I just bought a 74 GMC 1/2 ton shortbed pickup. The previous owner had it for about 15 years. He bought it the way it’s painted currently. The SPID says 556 Grecian Bronze/White B85 Upper Custom Mldgs Z62 Custom Deluxe Can anyone tell me what the “White” part of the 566 code means? Was it the roof originally? I’d also like to know what the Upper Custom Moldings are? And what did custom deluxe get you originally? I know it’s a lower level trim. I just don’t know how “base” of a trim level it is. Any help is very much appreciated! Thanks Vinnie Attached Images

03-14-2021, 04:14 PM	#2
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: What did my truck look like? I’m not a fan of the interior, so I’ll be on the look out for original or original looking interior pieces. Attached Images

03-14-2021, 05:09 PM	#3
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: What did my truck look like? Hi Vinnie, Nice score on a California smog-exempt square. The white is the color of the roof,ending down the A & B pillars. The trim is on the cab, below the rear window. These trucks were pretty basic. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

03-14-2021, 08:05 PM	#4
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: What did my truck look like? Thanks. That’s what I wanted to know! And yes, I got lucky on a pre smog truck. . It’s been on non-op for over ten years. Not much rust at all. It did come with a pretty nasty motor. Maybe too much for everyday driving. Attached Images

03-15-2021, 11:59 AM	#5
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: What did my truck look like? Based on the SPID, would my instrument cluster bezel and the long dash bezel insert have been wood grain originally? I’m just trying to figure out what to keep my eye out for so I can bring it somewhat back to a stock appearance inside. Attached Images

03-15-2021, 12:02 PM	#6
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: What did my truck look like? Here are better pictures. Thanks Attached Images

03-15-2021, 01:57 PM	#7
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,060	Re: What did my truck look like? The dash insert would have been wood grain along with the door panel inserts. The instrument cluster bezel would have been black on yours. Much of the information you're looking for can be found here; https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf The 1974 info packet in basically the same but the '73 packet explains the RPO's and packages better. The B85 moldings is just the upper trim that runs along the body line of the truck, this also included trim rings around the turn signal, side marker and tail light lenses. Attached Images __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com Last edited by MJN; 03-15-2021 at 02:15 PM.

03-15-2021, 04:17 PM	#8
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: What did my truck look like? Thanks for the info!



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