1975 gmc indy official truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1975gmcindy500guy · 04-19-2009, 12:15 AM

Hi, I have a 1975 gmc that my great grandpa purchased at the race supposedly from one of the crew chiefs. it has a #27 on the mirror and factory bucket seats I dont know much about it it is all original and un touched so it is as it was in the race. its 2wd and has a 350 and auto. any info would be great I would like to know how many were in the race. I dont think they made replicas that year as there is almost no evidence of this truck existing.

**N2TRUX** · 04-19-2009, 12:56 AM

Lets start witha "Welcome to the forum"!. Next up, you have got to get us pics. What you have is a pretty rare item. You need to get every bit of info you can from your family.

In the meantime take a look here-LINK

pig rig · 04-19-2009, 01:49 AM

my understanding is that the vehicals that GM builds for expos like indy don't have vin numbers and have scrap titles(basicly a bill of sale)

85Bowtie · 04-19-2009, 11:40 AM

I'd love to have one of those trucks.

JohnC · 04-20-2009, 12:10 PM

Yeah very interested in pics!!

1975gmcindy500guy · 04-21-2009, 01:40 AM

I will get pictures up as soon as I can get time. I hope to have them tomorrow night. The truck needs alot of work as it was left outside for about ten years or so sitting

(not by me). Now it is safe inside and I really hope to restore it when i get some time. I dont think there were to many of these made does anyone have any ideas where I might be able to find out how many trucks like mine there were at the race?

1975gmcindy500guy · 04-21-2009, 01:49 AM

oh and about getting info from my family... my great grandfather purchased the truck at they indy 500 in 1975 supposedly from a crew chief or chief mechanic from one of the teams. (he worked in promotions and was promoting the race that year) he drove it home to Washington. he passed away in 1978 and the truck was willed to one of my uncles who sold it to a family friend. he drove it for years until the fuel pump went out causing it to be parked. I purchased it for 200 dollars and drove it home. my great grandfather knew alot about it but no one in the family seemed to care so no one knows anything more than he brought it home from the race

bumslie75 · 04-21-2009, 02:01 AM

Welcome to the forum Sounds like a great find. Cant wait to see some pics.

**N2TRUX** · 04-21-2009, 08:19 AM

I suggest you do as much research as possible. If your going to spend the money to restore it, documentation would be well worth the effort.

JohnC · 04-21-2009, 09:17 AM

Sounds like you not only have a nice truck in regards to the rarity of the truck, but also for it being your great grandfathers truck. That's pretty cool history in itself. I agree with Ken. Do a lot of research!! It will be well worth it. Also check out http://73-87.com Jeff, a member here, has a lot of good historical info on there.

pig rig · 04-21-2009, 11:13 AM

indy500guy you just up the road from me I live in skagit valley.
I'd start looking around on the gm historical sites to get a number of how maney are made. if he drove it home from indy I would start looking at vin numbers

pig rig · 04-21-2009, 12:12 PM

take a look at this
http://www.menga.net/2009/02/04/pace...tation-wagons/

ksbrktracer · 04-21-2009, 10:55 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=338901
Check my thread out.........my pace truck, also have had several of the gmc's, corvettes, camaros, buicks,olds and even a cyclone pace car

Tommy

04-19-2009, 12:15 AM	#1
1975gmcindy500guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arlington wa Posts: 36	1975 gmc indy official truck? Hi, I have a 1975 gmc that my great grandpa purchased at the race supposedly from one of the crew chiefs. it has a #27 on the mirror and factory bucket seats I dont know much about it it is all original and un touched so it is as it was in the race. its 2wd and has a 350 and auto. any info would be great I would like to know how many were in the race. I dont think they made replicas that year as there is almost no evidence of this truck existing.

04-19-2009, 01:49 AM	#3
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? my understanding is that the vehicals that GM builds for expos like indy don't have vin numbers and have scrap titles(basicly a bill of sale) __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

04-19-2009, 11:40 AM	#4
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? I'd love to have one of those trucks. __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73 Last edited by 85Bowtie; 04-19-2009 at 11:42 AM.

04-20-2009, 12:10 PM	#5
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? Yeah very interested in pics!!

04-21-2009, 01:40 AM	#6
1975gmcindy500guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arlington wa Posts: 36	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? I will get pictures up as soon as I can get time. I hope to have them tomorrow night. The truck needs alot of work as it was left outside for about ten years or so sitting (not by me). Now it is safe inside and I really hope to restore it when i get some time. I dont think there were to many of these made does anyone have any ideas where I might be able to find out how many trucks like mine there were at the race?

04-19-2009, 12:56 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? Lets start witha "Welcome to the forum"!. Next up, you have got to get us pics. What you have is a pretty rare item. You need to get every bit of info you can from your family. In the meantime take a look here-LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 04-19-2009 at 12:56 AM.

04-21-2009, 01:49 AM	#7
1975gmcindy500guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arlington wa Posts: 36	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? oh and about getting info from my family... my great grandfather purchased the truck at they indy 500 in 1975 supposedly from a crew chief or chief mechanic from one of the teams. (he worked in promotions and was promoting the race that year) he drove it home to Washington. he passed away in 1978 and the truck was willed to one of my uncles who sold it to a family friend. he drove it for years until the fuel pump went out causing it to be parked. I purchased it for 200 dollars and drove it home. my great grandfather knew alot about it but no one in the family seemed to care so no one knows anything more than he brought it home from the race

04-21-2009, 02:01 AM	#8
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? Welcome to the forum Sounds like a great find. Cant wait to see some pics.

04-21-2009, 08:19 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? I suggest you do as much research as possible. If your going to spend the money to restore it, documentation would be well worth the effort. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-21-2009, 09:17 AM	#10
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? Sounds like you not only have a nice truck in regards to the rarity of the truck, but also for it being your great grandfathers truck. That's pretty cool history in itself. I agree with Ken. Do a lot of research!! It will be well worth it. Also check out http://73-87.com Jeff, a member here, has a lot of good historical info on there. Last edited by JohnC; 04-21-2009 at 09:18 AM.

04-21-2009, 11:13 AM	#11
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? indy500guy you just up the road from me I live in skagit valley. I'd start looking around on the gm historical sites to get a number of how maney are made. if he drove it home from indy I would start looking at vin numbers __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

04-21-2009, 12:12 PM	#12
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? take a look at this http://www.menga.net/2009/02/04/pace...tation-wagons/ __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

04-21-2009, 10:55 PM	#13
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: 1975 gmc indy official truck? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=338901 Check my thread out.........my pace truck, also have had several of the gmc's, corvettes, camaros, buicks,olds and even a cyclone pace car Tommy



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