What are your thoughts on 3rd generations, specifically a 1976 Chevy Sport

[sprint_9]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

67wannabe thats a cool truck in the pic you posted...know anymore about it?

Yea I was thinking the same thing, more details

[77ChevySharkBite]

The truck 67wannabe posted is 2 brothers I believe here in Houston somewhere.

There known as the Reyna Brothers they both have c10 one is the orange another is blue, I've seen them on youtube before. As far as my knowledge goes I know they both are pretty close to being frame laying there of course anywhere between a 73-79? Motors sound like there stock so I would assume there either 305's or 350's they've been featured in magazines and everything.

here's a youtube video for them.

Reyna Bros. Chevy Trucks - YouTube

Here's there website. http://www.reynabrosdesigns.com/

Hope this helps with y'all's questions on the truck.

[Jonboy]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

No kiddin...........Kinda like goin in to the 67-72 forum and sayin you don't like them.......at least there all chevy's.

67wannabe thats a cool truck in the pic you posted...know anymore about it?

It looks like this thread was probably started over there and moved here.

It's all in what you like. I grew up with the squarebody trucks, and that's what I prefer. I would take a 67-72, but honestly would just trade it for a squarebody. It's all opinion, but I don't care for the 67-72's.

[1967wannabe]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

No kiddin...........Kinda like goin in to the 67-72 forum and sayin you don't like them.......at least there all chevy's.

67wannabe thats a cool truck in the pic you posted...know anymore about it?

Yeah I love it, there's a red & white twin to it here in Houston too. Here's a link: http://www.reynabrosdesigns.com/ they're all over youtube also.

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

It looks like this thread was probably started over there and moved here.

It's all in what you like. I grew up with the squarebody trucks, and that's what I prefer. I would take a 67-72, but honestly would just trade it for a squarebody. It's all opinion, but I don't care for the 67-72's.

Oh , I gotcha Jonboy...To the original poster, I should apoligize for sending this in kinda a different direction (hijack) it sounded like he was pretty much done with his decision anyway.

[callmeammo]

Most likely, though I still think I'll test drive the truck. I remember liking it when I saw it, but that was about a year ago.

I've been looking at the 3rd gens today but I think I would be more inclined to use it offroading than than to restore it. My brother has a 69 Bronco so it would give me something to chase him in.

[meatwagon83]

you mean give him something to chase!

[80SPORT]

Originally Posted by callmeammo

My mother in laws neighbor has a 1976 Chevy Sport for sale (stepside, all black, no longer has the markings but otherwise mostly original and in great condition) I'm posting in this forum becuase she told me it was a 1972 and I've been combing through this site the past couple of weeks or so getting my hopes up. I had thought I remebered it having something like houndstooth seats and was really getting excited that it could be a Cheyenne Super SWB stepside.

My question is, are the 3rd gens cool/collectible or are they just another old truck? Its weird how different I feel about the two considering how relatively similar they look. Even my wife was dissapointed.

The 76 Chevy Sport was a factory COPO option...and a rust free California truck would certainly generate some interest on Ebay.
Style and option preferences are personal.....but I think we will see more interest in the 73-80/87 styles as they go from daily drivers to special interest.The availability of factory crewcabs and 4 door/9 passenger suburbans is useful also.But I am biased...even if I have a 68 panel truck.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by 80SPORT

The 76 Chevy Sport was a factory COPO option...

80SPORT - just to clarify, for my own understanding:

The '76 Chevy Sport was a factory RPO (Regular Production Option). It appeared in the catalogs and was available to the general public, just like any other RPO on the order sheet.

COPO (Central Office Production Order) connotes a combination that was not in the regular portfolio and required a special "memo" to get built.

Would you agree?

K

[77 ChevySport]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

80SPORT - just to clarify, for my own understanding:

The '76 Chevy Sport was a factory RPO (Regular Production Option). It appeared in the catalogs and was available to the general public, just like any other RPO on the order sheet.

COPO (Central Office Production Order) connotes a combination that was not in the regular portfolio and required a special "memo" to get built.

Would you agree?

K

Keith: Even though it appeared as a RPO the Sport still needed a COPO for
various things like: Exterior Colors/Carpet in Scottsdales/Tires and Etc.
Larry

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by 77 ChevySport

Keith: Even though it appeared as a RPO the Sport still needed a COPO for
various things like: Exterior Colors/Carpet in Scottsdales/Tires and Etc.
Larry

Ok - thank you. Understood.

K