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bigblock73 · 08-20-2007, 02:15 PM

Never heard of one before, anyone here have?

It was sent to me by a visitor of 73-87.com, he owns it and is looking for more info.

We know it is a '77 (based on the gold trim)...and I am guessing it was a regional/dealership package...but that's about it.

Thanks!

**Captkaos** · 08-20-2007, 05:24 PM

Does the VIN reflect the 1977 date. You could get gold in 1975 on a Gentleman Jim....

BTW, I know nothing about it, but would like to know more.

bigblock73 · 08-20-2007, 05:25 PM

I'll ask him Chris.

Like you said on your board...where is Kiilew?

87 STEPPER · 08-20-2007, 09:29 PM

I'v never seen or heard of that one before but i sure like that li'l snake on wheel's.

Funny thing is the truck says Sidewinder but thats a Rattler.

Sounds like something that would have been offered in the western states like a desert package type thing.

gchemist · 08-20-2007, 11:48 PM

RPO codes? Engine size and tranny?
The owner needs to save that poor old truck.

Walts_restoration · 08-20-2007, 11:50 PM

Ive got the yellow trim on my 77

Pyrotechnic · 08-21-2007, 12:38 AM

I'm a sucker for disco era paint schemes. If in my hands I would be restoring it to stock and having the graphics put back on. Hope that truck doesn't have to sit there and rot much more.

My 77 GMC Sierra Grande has the yellow trim. I've always seen black on the Chevy's.

Malo83 · 08-21-2007, 01:34 AM

I don't know

, kind of tacky looking with the Pep Boys graphics,3 point mirrors and bed rails, looks like a local setup

gchemist · 08-21-2007, 02:44 AM

The bed rails and mirrors are easy to replace. Imagine that truck with a BB or sleeper FI 400 HP motor.

bigblock73 · 08-21-2007, 08:47 AM

While the graphics may be "tacky" by todays standards, they weren't back in the 70's. In 30 years people may be scratching their heads as to why we liked the trends of today. I like it for it's unique-ness, and would drive it today it it were road worthy and of course a little more presentable.

So far nobody know anything about this animal huh?

bigblock79 · 08-21-2007, 09:13 AM

i said some one put it on it not from gm

**N2TRUX** · 08-22-2007, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

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My 77 GMC Sierra Grande has the yellow trim. I've always seen black on the Chevy's.

All 77's GMC AND Chevys had the yellow insert. As Chris stated above the yellow insert was also available on Gentlemen Jim package for years beyond 77. I "think" the Beau James had it too.

pilotj · 08-22-2007, 07:51 PM

I guy where I work has a late 70's model Ford truck with the exact same graphics on it. I thought it was a Ford thing. Looks factory on his truck too.

TexasJeff · 08-23-2007, 07:41 AM

Those 3 point mirrors look factory to me. Those early year trucks had those type of mirrors on them, it was not till like 79 or 80 they went to the big base and single arm.

jchav62 · 08-23-2007, 10:06 AM

My dad used to have a 77 when I was a kid and it had those same mirrors on it..

**Captkaos** · 08-23-2007, 11:16 AM

Mirrors are normal for 73-79 trucks. 1980 was the first year for the below eyeline (dumbo) mirrors.

08-20-2007, 02:15 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Anyone know anything about this truck? Never heard of one before, anyone here have? It was sent to me by a visitor of 73-87.com, he owns it and is looking for more info. We know it is a '77 (based on the gold trim)...and I am guessing it was a regional/dealership package...but that's about it. Thanks! Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 08-20-2007 at 02:26 PM.

08-20-2007, 05:24 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? Does the VIN reflect the 1977 date. You could get gold in 1975 on a Gentleman Jim.... BTW, I know nothing about it, but would like to know more. __________________ 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 Last edited by Captkaos; 08-20-2007 at 05:24 PM.

08-20-2007, 05:25 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? I'll ask him Chris. Like you said on your board...where is Kiilew? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-20-2007, 09:29 PM	#4
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? I'v never seen or heard of that one before but i sure like that li'l snake on wheel's. Funny thing is the truck says Sidewinder but thats a Rattler. Sounds like something that would have been offered in the western states like a desert package type thing. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE Last edited by 87 STEPPER; 08-20-2007 at 09:29 PM.

08-20-2007, 11:48 PM	#5
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? RPO codes? Engine size and tranny? The owner needs to save that poor old truck. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-20-2007, 11:50 PM	#6
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? Ive got the yellow trim on my 77 __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

08-21-2007, 12:38 AM	#7
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? I'm a sucker for disco era paint schemes. If in my hands I would be restoring it to stock and having the graphics put back on. Hope that truck doesn't have to sit there and rot much more. My 77 GMC Sierra Grande has the yellow trim. I've always seen black on the Chevy's. Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 08-21-2007 at 12:39 AM.

08-21-2007, 01:34 AM	#8
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? I don't know , kind of tacky looking with the Pep Boys graphics,3 point mirrors and bed rails, looks like a local setup

08-21-2007, 02:44 AM	#9
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? The bed rails and mirrors are easy to replace. Imagine that truck with a BB or sleeper FI 400 HP motor. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-21-2007, 08:47 AM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? While the graphics may be "tacky" by todays standards, they weren't back in the 70's. In 30 years people may be scratching their heads as to why we liked the trends of today. I like it for it's unique-ness, and would drive it today it it were road worthy and of course a little more presentable. So far nobody know anything about this animal huh? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-21-2007, 09:13 AM	#11
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? i said some one put it on it not from gm __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

08-22-2007, 07:51 PM	#13
pilotj Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 78	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? I guy where I work has a late 70's model Ford truck with the exact same graphics on it. I thought it was a Ford thing. Looks factory on his truck too. __________________ 1979 Chevy C20 350/TH400 1974 Chevy C30 350/4speed

08-23-2007, 07:41 AM	#14
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? Those 3 point mirrors look factory to me. Those early year trucks had those type of mirrors on them, it was not till like 79 or 80 they went to the big base and single arm. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

08-23-2007, 10:06 AM	#15
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? My dad used to have a 77 when I was a kid and it had those same mirrors on it.. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-23-2007, 11:16 AM	#16
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Anyone know anything about this truck? Mirrors are normal for 73-79 trucks. 1980 was the first year for the below eyeline (dumbo) mirrors. __________________ 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



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