1970 Sierra Grande - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 07-19-2008, 06:54 PM

There`s a`70 C2500 Sierra Grande Custom Camper on Ebay right now,for those who had doubts that they existed.This is another example.Item #230271911267...Nice truck!

No3Fan4Ever · 07-19-2008, 10:10 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-1...spagenameZWDVW

I thought you meant a real 'Custom Camper' GMC Sierra Grande

Longhorn Man · 07-19-2008, 10:44 PM

nothing more than a custom camper CST truck, which we all know was avalible.
Someone called BS on this combo before?

**special-K** · 07-20-2008, 07:13 AM

Yeah,I`m talking about GMC starting with the Sierra Grande in `70 and not `71 like Chevy with the Cheyenne Supers.I know we have found proof with other examples,but I only recall actually seeing one truck shown and the rest were kinda maybes.This one appears bonafide.I don`t know,as an avid fanatic on these trucks I find it interesting to find such oddities.I consider it an oddity because I have rarely seen one and am sure that`s true for all here.If anyone has other pictures,please post.I also like unusual combos.This one has the dark olive w/medium olive accent color,is a`70 Sierra Grande,and has the Custom Camper option w/nameplate.This is one fine example of the trucks I truly love and seem to never be jaded on.It ain`t no slammed shortbed or jacked up 4wd.It`s just one fine example of a super classy 3/4t truck.

Did anyone notice that leaf springs are listed as an option?I find that interesting.

No3Fan4Ever · 07-20-2008, 07:48 AM

Option Z17 Sierra Grande Trim on the SPID for my 70

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-20-2008, 07:56 AM

Looks like a nice ride and that odd color combo actually works really well...

68,69 K20 · 07-20-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looks like a nice ride and that odd color combo actually works really well...

I agree, nice looking truck.

Longhorn Man · 07-20-2008, 10:25 AM

acording to my GMC papers, it was a mid year intro, and the badges were an issue. Most were built without the badges, and when sold, the dealer was to call the owner once badges showed up, and the dealer would then install them. But the dealer was only to install them if the option package was listed on the SPID.

**jerry moss** · 07-20-2008, 10:35 AM

i guess i missed the first discussion but if it helps, i owned a 70 sierra grande, 1/2 ton lwb, big block, bucket seats, a-c, etc. and it was all on the SPID. I've had people argue about cheyenne super stepsides, saying chevy never built them. i've seen several documented super stepsides but it seems a lot of people don't believe they were built just because they haven't seen one or never really paid attention.

sameyrasmea72 · 07-20-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Did anyone notice that leaf springs are listed as an option?I find that interesting.

All the GMC's that I have owned or seen have had them listed as an option even thought they came on all GMC"S

Longhorn Man · 07-20-2008, 02:00 PM

coils were standard a couple years of 1/2 ton GMC trucks.

factorystock · 07-20-2008, 07:46 PM

What is the definition of a "true survivor". It is becoming as much over used as an "all original". The wheels, caps, windshield moulding, mirrors, intake manifold, air filter and rear bumper didn't survive.

**special-K** · 07-20-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

All the GMC's that I have owned or seen have had them listed as an option even thought they came on all GMC"S

I think I knew that and forgot.lol

Down south truckin · 07-20-2008, 10:35 PM

I had a K2500 years ago that was a sierra grande 4 speed tilt/ bucket seat truck but was beaten up pretty bad I could have sworn it was a 69 but it could have been a 70 I know it had the rockwell transfer case and drum brakes.I wish I had taken more pictures back then

**special-K** · 07-21-2008, 07:54 AM

Me too.I think I had a neighbor that moved here from Missouri that had a`70 Sierra Grande in Dark Olive,back around 84/85.It was a family owned "unmolested original survivor".I think of a survivor as an unrestored/still in operating condition vehicle.I guess it would be fair to say not altered to where it couldn`t be retuerned to original,too.But,mostly just a vehicle that has "survived".

longhorn70gmc · 07-21-2008, 08:19 AM

Mine is coming along. I have somore things to get worked out on it. I have had it for 8 years now and plan on keeping till it or I just pass on.

**special-K** · 07-21-2008, 06:43 PM

Glad to hear it.

Longhorn Man · 07-21-2008, 09:07 PM

I just searched on here for the info I typed out in Aug of 07.

Quote:

First, I'll say where I found it.
About a year ago or so, I bought a large 3 ring binder full of GMC info off this board. It has stuff from the mid 60's up untill the mid 70's. inside there are many pages from GMC Headquarters, papers that were distributed to the dealerships around the country. They are all called Dealers' General Letters.
A few ppl saw this at the big meet in norwood last month*edit, last year*... for those who saw it, you'll remember an old ratty looking black 3 ring binder with yellow pages in it... this is my source.
In there, I have a page dated 13 September 1968.
This is what it says, word for word;
"Sierra" and "Sierra Grande" options for 1500 - 3500 Wide Side pickups, announced at the 1969 GMC national Sales Convention, will be packages of existing comfort and apearance options with bright name plates on the pickup body side near rear. The name plates will enhance vehicle appearance and the packaging of the items under one RPO number will simplify ordering and pricing.

It should be noted that Sierra and sierra Grande plates will not be avalible until late in the year. Avalibility date will be covered by Availability Notice. A suggested method of furnishing these options prior to production availability will be to specify the option content by individual RPO and, when plates become available, obtain from service parts stock. For the protection of those owners of Sierra and Sierra Grande equipped vehicles, availability of service parts name plates will be restricted to those vehicles which contain all specifications of the Sierra and Sierra Grande options.

Equipment needed to provide components to be included in the Sierra and Sierra Grande package options are the name plate plus the following:

Sierra
Custom Comfort Z62
Chrome Front Bumper V46
Lower Side Mouldings BX2
Chrome Hub Caps P03
Inside R/V Mirror D36

Sierra Grande
Super Custom Z84
Chrome Hub Caps P03
Inside R/V Mirror D36
Dooredge Guards B93

B.M. Wilton
Product-Market Reserach Department

I don't know if this creates more questions than it answers.... but that's the scoop straight from GMC.

Thread;
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221889
My responce was on page 4 #87

07-19-2008, 06:54 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	1970 Sierra Grande There`s a`70 C2500 Sierra Grande Custom Camper on Ebay right now,for those who had doubts that they existed.This is another example.Item #230271911267...Nice truck! __________________ "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 ~

07-19-2008, 10:44 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande nothing more than a custom camper CST truck, which we all know was avalible. Someone called BS on this combo before?

07-20-2008, 07:13 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande Yeah,I`m talking about GMC starting with the Sierra Grande in `70 and not `71 like Chevy with the Cheyenne Supers.I know we have found proof with other examples,but I only recall actually seeing one truck shown and the rest were kinda maybes.This one appears bonafide.I don`t know,as an avid fanatic on these trucks I find it interesting to find such oddities.I consider it an oddity because I have rarely seen one and am sure that`s true for all here.If anyone has other pictures,please post.I also like unusual combos.This one has the dark olive w/medium olive accent color,is a`70 Sierra Grande,and has the Custom Camper option w/nameplate.This is one fine example of the trucks I truly love and seem to never be jaded on.It ain`t no slammed shortbed or jacked up 4wd.It`s just one fine example of a super classy 3/4t truck. Did anyone notice that leaf springs are listed as an option?I find that interesting. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-20-2008 at 07:16 AM.

07-20-2008, 07:48 AM	#5
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande Option Z17 Sierra Grande Trim on the SPID for my 70 __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

07-20-2008, 07:56 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande Looks like a nice ride and that odd color combo actually works really well... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-19-2008, 10:10 PM	#2
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-1...spagenameZWDVW I thought you meant a real 'Custom Camper' GMC Sierra Grande __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver Last edited by No3Fan4Ever; 07-19-2008 at 10:10 PM.

07-20-2008, 10:25 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande acording to my GMC papers, it was a mid year intro, and the badges were an issue. Most were built without the badges, and when sold, the dealer was to call the owner once badges showed up, and the dealer would then install them. But the dealer was only to install them if the option package was listed on the SPID.

07-20-2008, 10:35 AM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,948	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande i guess i missed the first discussion but if it helps, i owned a 70 sierra grande, 1/2 ton lwb, big block, bucket seats, a-c, etc. and it was all on the SPID. I've had people argue about cheyenne super stepsides, saying chevy never built them. i've seen several documented super stepsides but it seems a lot of people don't believe they were built just because they haven't seen one or never really paid attention. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-20-2008, 02:00 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande coils were standard a couple years of 1/2 ton GMC trucks.

07-20-2008, 07:46 PM	#12
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande What is the definition of a "true survivor". It is becoming as much over used as an "all original". The wheels, caps, windshield moulding, mirrors, intake manifold, air filter and rear bumper didn't survive.

07-20-2008, 10:35 PM	#14
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande I had a K2500 years ago that was a sierra grande 4 speed tilt/ bucket seat truck but was beaten up pretty bad I could have sworn it was a 69 but it could have been a 70 I know it had the rockwell transfer case and drum brakes.I wish I had taken more pictures back then

07-21-2008, 07:54 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande Me too.I think I had a neighbor that moved here from Missouri that had a`70 Sierra Grande in Dark Olive,back around 84/85.It was a family owned "unmolested original survivor".I think of a survivor as an unrestored/still in operating condition vehicle.I guess it would be fair to say not altered to where it couldn`t be retuerned to original,too.But,mostly just a vehicle that has "survived". __________________ "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 ~

07-21-2008, 08:19 AM	#16
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande Mine is coming along. I have somore things to get worked out on it. I have had it for 8 years now and plan on keeping till it or I just pass on. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

07-21-2008, 06:43 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 Sierra Grande Glad to hear it. __________________ "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 ~

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