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80SPORT · 02-10-2015, 10:59 PM

Interesting listing on Ebay....listed as a Chevy Sport 1 owner ...even shows the SPID ...which is correct...but the truck is a long wheelbase.
So at least the box and frame did not come with the truck from the factory(ALL Chevy Sports were short beds)
Our trucks have been out there for a long time now ...so it is not surprising to see them get a bit mixed up.Just shows you need to check and do research...just because it has only had one owner does not mean it is correct.

andrewmp6 · 02-11-2015, 03:23 AM

Maybe it was a special order or something?

Your41Plague12 · 02-11-2015, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Maybe it was a special order or something?

Wheelbase on the original SPID shows 117.5", which is a short bed. This truck is someone's creation, even if it is really nice.

andrewmp6 · 02-11-2015, 07:27 AM

Didn't even think of that.

68Timber · 02-11-2015, 10:44 AM

No mention of 4x4 on the SPID either, and it has factory auto-locking hubs - I don't think those were available in 1980.

On second look, they're probably aftermarket manual hubs.

Keith Seymore · 02-11-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

No mention of 4x4 on the SPID either, and it has factory auto-locking hubs - I don't think those were available in 1980.

On second look, they're probably aftermarket manual hubs.

4x4 is shown within the model number CK10703:

C = Chevrolet
K = 4x4
107 = 1/2 ton swb
03 = reg cab pick up

K

68Timber · 02-11-2015, 12:29 PM

10 4. I thought the 4x4's listed the transfer case on the SPID. My bad.

kevinr1970 · 02-11-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

Wheelbase on the original SPID shows 117.5", which is a short bed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

4x4 is shown within the model number CK10703:
107 = 1/2 ton swb

Good catch, I call shenanigans!

**1774btcrew** · 02-11-2015, 11:22 PM

I contacted the seller in the nicest way that I knew how explaining that they never made long bed sport trucks and that the glove box SPID showed a short wheelbase. This is the response I received. Sounds pretty shady.
Dear azpartslocators,

not sure whats going on .. i just know i bought the truck from the original owner and he has a picture of the truck sitting in the showroom just the way you see it .... lee

- usa-1-today

kevinr1970 · 02-12-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

... he has a picture of the truck sitting in the showroom just the way you see it ....

Would love to see that picture. Not to call BS, but maybe there was some weird one-off that a dealer did?

beamn7 · 02-12-2015, 08:16 PM

Wonder if the VIN on the SPID and the VIN in the windshield match....
Junkyard glovebox SPID and a sport paintjob?

MalibuSSwagon · 02-12-2015, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I contacted the seller in the nicest way that I knew how explaining that they never made long bed sport trucks and that the glove box SPID showed a short wheelbase. This is the response I received. Sounds pretty shady.
Dear azpartslocators,

not sure whats going on .. i just know i bought the truck from the original owner and he has a picture of the truck sitting in the showroom just the way you see it .... lee

- usa-1-today

Ohh wow didn't know those tail lights were factory GM.

Keith Seymore · 02-12-2015, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by beamn7

Wonder if the VIN on the SPID and the VIN in the windshield match....
Junkyard glovebox SPID and a sport paintjob?

The VIN on the warranty information matches the VIN on the SPID.

If a person was really serious they could send the VIN (and $50) to the Heritage Center and get the original invoice. My bet would be that it would say short wheelbase though since the SPID, window sticker, invoice and build manifests all draw their info from the same database.

K

andrewmp6 · 02-13-2015, 09:51 AM

Beanm or they had to replace the cab and used one from a sport and painted the truck up to pass it off as one.

Keith Seymore · 02-13-2015, 11:50 AM

Since I was in the Flint plant in 1980 I may have seen this one go by (...or - the swb version of it)!

I have mentioned before - I saw these Sport Trucks and really wanted one. I was especially drawn to the painted bumpers with the black impact strip.

But I think the multicolor stripes were too much for me, so I ended up getting this one instead. I think you can see the "Sport Truck" theme, less the stripes.

K

80SPORT · 02-15-2015, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Since I was in the Flint plant in 1980 I may have seen this one go by (...or - the swb version of it)!

I have mentioned before - I saw these Sport Trucks and really wanted one. I was especially drawn to the painted bumpers with the black impact strip.

But I think the multicolor stripes were too much for me, so I ended up getting this one instead. I think you can see the "Sport Truck" theme, less the stripes.

K

This is what a blue Sport looks like....restored and owned by a Chevy dealer in Alberta

DBLSPRT68 · 02-18-2015, 07:16 AM

I LOVE Keith's 80 blue truck and the Blue 80 Sport!!!!!!!!!!

kevinr1970 · 02-18-2015, 05:07 PM

Looks like it had a reserve of $10,500, which was not met.

Looking at the pictures I noticed that it doesn't have the Sport hood ornament.
Did find this though.

Kerrin_asmundson · 03-01-2015, 10:35 PM

are the "sport" models rare?

**1774btcrew** · 03-01-2015, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerrin_asmundson

are the "sport" models rare?

I wouldn't say they are rare as much as harder to come by.

75gmc454 · 03-01-2015, 11:44 PM

That truck should be a short bed that looks like mine, but mine is a stepside.

Jonboy · 03-02-2015, 12:06 AM

The ebay truck has a later gate and tailgate band, too.

**truckfan** · 03-05-2015, 03:14 PM

lurk

kevinr1970 · 03-05-2015, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

The ebay truck has a later gate and tailgate band, too.

I see the band difference, but how can you tell the gate is different?

02-10-2015, 10:59 PM	#1
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay Interesting listing on Ebay....listed as a Chevy Sport 1 owner ...even shows the SPID ...which is correct...but the truck is a long wheelbase. So at least the box and frame did not come with the truck from the factory(ALL Chevy Sports were short beds) Our trucks have been out there for a long time now ...so it is not surprising to see them get a bit mixed up.Just shows you need to check and do research...just because it has only had one owner does not mean it is correct. Attached Images

02-11-2015, 03:23 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay Maybe it was a special order or something?

02-11-2015, 07:27 AM	#4
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay Didn't even think of that.

02-11-2015, 10:44 AM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay No mention of 4x4 on the SPID either, and it has factory auto-locking hubs - I don't think those were available in 1980. On second look, they're probably aftermarket manual hubs. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-11-2015, 12:29 PM	#7
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay 10 4. I thought the 4x4's listed the transfer case on the SPID. My bad. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-11-2015, 11:22 PM	#9
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,603	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay I contacted the seller in the nicest way that I knew how explaining that they never made long bed sport trucks and that the glove box SPID showed a short wheelbase. This is the response I received. Sounds pretty shady. Dear azpartslocators, not sure whats going on .. i just know i bought the truck from the original owner and he has a picture of the truck sitting in the showroom just the way you see it .... lee - usa-1-today __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

02-12-2015, 08:16 PM	#11
beamn7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 466	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay Wonder if the VIN on the SPID and the VIN in the windshield match.... Junkyard glovebox SPID and a sport paintjob?

02-13-2015, 09:51 AM	#14
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay Beanm or they had to replace the cab and used one from a sport and painted the truck up to pass it off as one.

02-13-2015, 11:50 AM	#15
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay Since I was in the Flint plant in 1980 I may have seen this one go by (...or - the swb version of it)! I have mentioned before - I saw these Sport Trucks and really wanted one. I was especially drawn to the painted bumpers with the black impact strip. But I think the multicolor stripes were too much for me, so I ended up getting this one instead. I think you can see the "Sport Truck" theme, less the stripes. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-13-2015 at 12:50 PM.

02-18-2015, 07:16 AM	#17
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay I LOVE Keith's 80 blue truck and the Blue 80 Sport!!!!!!!!!! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

02-18-2015, 05:07 PM	#18
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay Looks like it had a reserve of $10,500, which was not met. Looking at the pictures I noticed that it doesn't have the Sport hood ornament. Did find this though. __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

03-01-2015, 10:35 PM	#19
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay are the "sport" models rare?

03-01-2015, 11:44 PM	#21
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay That truck should be a short bed that looks like mine, but mine is a stepside.

03-02-2015, 12:06 AM	#22
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 1980 Chevy Sport on Ebay The ebay truck has a later gate and tailgate band, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-05-2015, 03:14 PM	#23
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