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1979_GMC_4X4 · 08-15-2004, 11:07 PM

Hi, I'm new here. I have an old truck with quite a story behind it. My father purchased this truck new in 1979. Dad was a Logger and he ordered this truck with everything he wanted. It's a Sierra Classic SWB 4X4, 350 4Barrel 4 Bolt Main, Turbo 350 Tranny, Factory Tach, Dual Gas Tanks, etc. He took the truck to Mississipi, Kentucky, Tennesse (with us kids also, I was 12, the oldest of three younger brother and sisters) and elsewhere in his work the six short months he had it before he died of a stroke at the age of 34 on a job in Murpheesboro, Ill. My Grandparents sold it. In 1996 my sister wondered one day if it was still on the road and after going through the DMV in Iowa, Ill, and Nebraska, found it. The owners did not want to sell it at that time. But they contacted her in 1999 and she and my brother in-law bought it back to Iowa. It sat for a few years in their barn and I'm now the owner (though it will never leave the family again). As you can see it is going to need alot of work! But it's all there and it's my intent to restore it just the way it looked when Dad brought it home! I'm so glad to have found this forum and want to thank everyone in advance for all the help I'm going to need! Here is just a few pics, will have many more to come!

R 78 PROJECT · 08-16-2004, 02:27 AM

Welcome,glad to know you recovered a piece of your families history no matter what shape it's in,it's whats inside(the history) that matters.
also post on the 73-87 boards these guys can get you in the right direction with answers to the tuffest questions and it's free!!! more money to work with

**72 Super** · 08-17-2004, 08:21 PM

Welcome from Maryland

I have a 72 that was bought new by my parents that I am restoring.Glad you got the truck back in the family.Goodluck with it.

Ray

**N2TRUX** · 08-17-2004, 09:48 PM

It's great to have a vision of what you want. It's even better when that vision is motivated by sentiment. You have a long way to go getting it like new again. If you need any info drop in the 73-87 forum. There are a lot of guys there with tons of knowledge on these trucks

1979_GMC_4X4 · 08-21-2004, 06:35 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I will be posting alot on the 1973-1987 boards.

08-15-2004, 11:07 PM	#1
1979_GMC_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Liberty, Iowa Posts: 4	1979 Sierra Classic Restoration! Hi, I'm new here. I have an old truck with quite a story behind it. My father purchased this truck new in 1979. Dad was a Logger and he ordered this truck with everything he wanted. It's a Sierra Classic SWB 4X4, 350 4Barrel 4 Bolt Main, Turbo 350 Tranny, Factory Tach, Dual Gas Tanks, etc. He took the truck to Mississipi, Kentucky, Tennesse (with us kids also, I was 12, the oldest of three younger brother and sisters) and elsewhere in his work the six short months he had it before he died of a stroke at the age of 34 on a job in Murpheesboro, Ill. My Grandparents sold it. In 1996 my sister wondered one day if it was still on the road and after going through the DMV in Iowa, Ill, and Nebraska, found it. The owners did not want to sell it at that time. But they contacted her in 1999 and she and my brother in-law bought it back to Iowa. It sat for a few years in their barn and I'm now the owner (though it will never leave the family again). As you can see it is going to need alot of work! But it's all there and it's my intent to restore it just the way it looked when Dad brought it home! I'm so glad to have found this forum and want to thank everyone in advance for all the help I'm going to need! Here is just a few pics, will have many more to come! Attached Images

08-16-2004, 02:27 AM	#2
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08-17-2004, 08:21 PM	#3
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Welcome from Maryland I have a 72 that was bought new by my parents that I am restoring.Glad you got the truck back in the family.Goodluck with it. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

08-17-2004, 09:48 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	It's great to have a vision of what you want. It's even better when that vision is motivated by sentiment. You have a long way to go getting it like new again. If you need any info drop in the 73-87 forum. There are a lot of guys there with tons of knowledge on these trucks __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-21-2004, 06:35 PM	#5
1979_GMC_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Liberty, Iowa Posts: 4	Thanks! Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I will be posting alot on the 1973-1987 boards.

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