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paintlover70 · 04-09-2004, 02:10 PM

I hope that someone can help me.

I own a 1972 3/4 Sierra Grande GMC Camper Special.
It has a 402/400
A/T, P/S, P/B, T/W, A/C (not working), Dual Fuel Tanks (factory), dual batteries, 4 core radiator, Tach Dash, wood grain interior, extra long bed (9 feet), Barden Bumper which extends out.

This truck is loaded to the hilt.

What I am trying to find out is how much this truck could be worth.
What is the low end and high end of the truck.
It is not in perfect shape by no means.

Any information that I have been able to find out about this year truck has been on the Sierra Grande only. Not about the Camper Special.

If anyone has any information that you can pass along that would be great.

72moneypit · 04-09-2004, 02:53 PM

I don't think the "camper special" designation is going to add to the value. I'd take the info you've found on Sierra Grande's and go from there.

I've got a 72 "custom camper" with all the bells and whistles. On a scale of 1-10 it's about a 7, rebuilt engine and tranny 3K miles ago, and I estimate it's worth about $4K as-is.

longhorn70gmc · 04-09-2004, 07:00 PM

Is it a longhorn?

1969 GMC · 04-09-2004, 07:08 PM

since it is a GMC, it won't have longhorn badges...but is there a seam visible in the bedside about 6" back from the front?

jku72 · 04-09-2004, 08:50 PM

It's a GMC version of Longhorn. They seem to go in decent shape , but with some needs, for around $2500. But the value is really what someone is willing to pay.

Longhorn Man · 04-09-2004, 10:27 PM

paintlover70, check out the link in my signiture, you have a GMC version of the Longhorn. (your bed is only 8 1/2 foot long, they go by inside measurements)

There were 3328 3/4 ton chevy longhorns built in 72, the accepted chevy to GMC ratio is 3 chevies to one GMC, so that would imply there were only about 1104 made, count in some of your options, and you do have a pretty rare rig.
The bad part is, most ppl looking for a truck to fix up, want a 1/2 ton short wheelbase, and that severly reduces the value. (Huge bummer if you're selling...big plus if you want to buy them.)
I have seen both Longhorns and the GMC versions go for well over 10,000...but most of these were completed restorations.
Check out my site, and feel free to ask us anything on your truck, you stumbled upon the best site on the web for the 67 - 72 trucks.
Welcome to the board from Central Ohio.

longhorn70gmc · 04-09-2004, 10:43 PM

Cool, Another longhorn!!!!!!!!!! Welcome!!! I was wondering when Andy was going to catch up to you.
longhorn70gmc

Longhorn Man · 04-09-2004, 11:07 PM

heh heh heh had to get home from work first...after 13 hrs they got sick of lookin at me and sent me home.

04-09-2004, 02:10 PM	#1
paintlover70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: california Posts: 1	HELP 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Camper Special I hope that someone can help me. I own a 1972 3/4 Sierra Grande GMC Camper Special. It has a 402/400 A/T, P/S, P/B, T/W, A/C (not working), Dual Fuel Tanks (factory), dual batteries, 4 core radiator, Tach Dash, wood grain interior, extra long bed (9 feet), Barden Bumper which extends out. This truck is loaded to the hilt. What I am trying to find out is how much this truck could be worth. What is the low end and high end of the truck. It is not in perfect shape by no means. Any information that I have been able to find out about this year truck has been on the Sierra Grande only. Not about the Camper Special. If anyone has any information that you can pass along that would be great.

04-09-2004, 02:53 PM	#2
72moneypit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 125	I don't think the "camper special" designation is going to add to the value. I'd take the info you've found on Sierra Grande's and go from there. I've got a 72 "custom camper" with all the bells and whistles. On a scale of 1-10 it's about a 7, rebuilt engine and tranny 3K miles ago, and I estimate it's worth about $4K as-is. __________________ Paul 72 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper greenaz@hotmail.com

04-09-2004, 07:00 PM	#3
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Your truck Is it a longhorn? __________________ 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!

04-09-2004, 07:08 PM	#4
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	since it is a GMC, it won't have longhorn badges...but is there a seam visible in the bedside about 6" back from the front? __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-09-2004, 08:50 PM	#5
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	It's a GMC version of Longhorn. They seem to go in decent shape , but with some needs, for around $2500. But the value is really what someone is willing to pay. __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

04-09-2004, 10:27 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	paintlover70, check out the link in my signiture, you have a GMC version of the Longhorn. (your bed is only 8 1/2 foot long, they go by inside measurements) There were 3328 3/4 ton chevy longhorns built in 72, the accepted chevy to GMC ratio is 3 chevies to one GMC, so that would imply there were only about 1104 made, count in some of your options, and you do have a pretty rare rig. The bad part is, most ppl looking for a truck to fix up, want a 1/2 ton short wheelbase, and that severly reduces the value. (Huge bummer if you're selling...big plus if you want to buy them.) I have seen both Longhorns and the GMC versions go for well over 10,000...but most of these were completed restorations. Check out my site, and feel free to ask us anything on your truck, you stumbled upon the best site on the web for the 67 - 72 trucks. Welcome to the board from Central Ohio.

04-09-2004, 10:43 PM	#7
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	longhorn Cool, Another longhorn!!!!!!!!!! Welcome!!! I was wondering when Andy was going to catch up to you. longhorn70gmc __________________ 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!

04-09-2004, 11:07 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	heh heh heh had to get home from work first...after 13 hrs they got sick of lookin at me and sent me home.



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