74 sub...20,000 miles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

80SPORT · 06-30-2010, 12:35 AM

Listed on ebay ...in Madison Wisconsin ..claimed 20,000 miles ...looks nice

**78 Big10 454** · 06-30-2010, 12:52 AM

How much???

*jake wells* · 06-30-2010, 01:07 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...sh=item230836d

the current bid is 2,075

grinch4om · 06-30-2010, 06:53 AM

awesome! by the condition of the gages, glove box sticker I would say it may be original miles although the chrome trim on the doors is missing, never seen one without that trim..pics under the hood would reveal more

Restrorob · 06-30-2010, 07:06 AM

Well, The numbers in the odometer line up even.....Clean for sure, Gotta wonder why no under hood shots though.....

RandyP · 06-30-2010, 07:48 AM

Odometer numbers line up? You mean you guys can't roll one of these old schools back and not keep the numbers straight?

Keith Seymore · 06-30-2010, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grinch4om

awesome! by the condition of the gages, glove box sticker I would say it may be original miles although the chrome trim on the doors is missing, never seen one without that trim..pics under the hood would reveal more

Yep - the missing chrome trim and the paint scheme lead me to believe it's had some paint work done (ie, should be blue on the bottom of the doors and rocker area).

K

bigblock73 · 06-30-2010, 08:26 AM

From the factory, some trucks DIDN'T have that lower trim (Frank on here had one, tan truck)...although all the ones I have seen were single color trucks, not 2 tone.

motornut · 07-02-2010, 11:36 AM

duno if my lower was factory for 78 red was tho, it had work done,
bonding it together lol.
it's easy to line the numbers up,just remember to get the speedo gear put in the tranny,
or it will never move off 000000 lol

Keith Seymore · 07-02-2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

From the factory, some trucks DIDN'T have that lower trim (Frank on here had one, tan truck)...although all the ones I have seen were single color trucks, not 2 tone.

Agreed. The two tone would have forced the complete trim and primary color along the rockers.

I may have mentioned this previously but the way these trucks were painted, the secondary (inset) color was painted first, then masked off and the primary color sprayed over the top of it.

K

Keith Seymore · 07-02-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motornut

duno if my lower was factory for 78 red was tho, it had work done,
bonding it together lol.
it's easy to line the numbers up,just remember to get the speedo gear put in the tranny,
or it will never move off 000000 lol

Nope. Not a factory two tone (the side moldings are not original for a '78).

K

RandyP · 07-02-2010, 02:12 PM

As most know, some trucks are two toned after they are delivered to the dealer. I could not begin to count how many trucks we added two tone to with only 50 miles on them. So it is possible the two tone was done while the truck was very young, for no other reason than the owner or dealership wanted it.

Keith Seymore · 07-02-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

As most know, some trucks are two toned after they are delivered to the dealer. I could not begin to count how many trucks we added two tone to with only 50 miles on them. So it is possible the two tone was done while the truck was very young, for no other reason than the owner or dealership wanted it.

Yes - that is true.

When I say "not factory" I mean as it left Chevrolet Flint Assembly (in this case).

There is certainly no end to what could have been done at a dealership.

K

f.monroe · 07-02-2010, 04:56 PM

Single color Cheyenne package trucks do not include the lower trim . Some have them and some do not . I have seen several Cheyenne trucks that didnt and most of them do .The lower trim was added on the order form . If it is a twotoned truck ,then the lower trim is added to section it off. That is on trucks
On the Suburban above ,it does show the truck left the factory as a med blue/white truck. My guess is that the owner special ordered it that way . Remember that there was a time you could have it your way. Even if someone would have repaired a rocker pane or something ,it seems odd that they would have removed the lower trim only . I would love to have it but as a parts truck for a shortbed or crewcab.
Frank

Keith Seymore · 07-02-2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

On the Suburban above ,it does show the truck left the factory as a med blue/white truck. My guess is that the owner special ordered it that way . Remember that there was a time you could have it your way. Even if someone would have repaired a rocker pane or something ,it seems odd that they would have removed the lower trim only .

I am still skeptical.

I saw roughly 3.5 million trucks go by during my time at Flint Assembly, and I never saw one painted like that...

(lol)

K

80SPORT · 07-02-2010, 09:33 PM

OK

One of us is going to have to buy this and settle the discussion ......

Keith Seymore · 07-02-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80SPORT

OK

One of us is going to have to buy this and settle the discussion ......

I'm afraid it will have to be you; I just bought a '97....

77gmcjoe · 07-02-2010, 09:47 PM

The '73 sales literature shows this style of 2 tone paint, without the lower trim, calling it "Conventional Two Tone". My first Suburban (purchased back in 1981) was this style with red over white.

77gmcjoe · 07-02-2010, 09:51 PM

Here's the '74, showing the same two tone.

SBTork · 07-02-2010, 10:04 PM

well, that settles it. Looks legit to me.

3r!c84 · 07-02-2010, 10:16 PM

damnn did Keith Seymore lose?! haha

louder50 · 07-03-2010, 03:20 PM

That is sweet

f.monroe · 07-04-2010, 12:30 AM

So am I the only one that noticed that the original Suburban sales literature shows them with what would appear to be at least a 3/4 drop ? Its like the General always intended them to be lowered a little .
Frank

Keith Seymore · 07-04-2010, 10:25 AM

Well, I'll be dipped....

80SPORT · 07-06-2010, 02:32 AM

Called not sold with a high bid of $3450.00 ...did not meet reserve.

06-30-2010, 12:35 AM	#1
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	74 sub...20,000 miles Listed on ebay ...in Madison Wisconsin ..claimed 20,000 miles ...looks nice Attached Images

06-30-2010, 12:52 AM	#2
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jake wells Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: No Longer Here Posts: 352	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...sh=item230836d the current bid is 2,075

06-30-2010, 06:53 AM	#4
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles awesome! by the condition of the gages, glove box sticker I would say it may be original miles although the chrome trim on the doors is missing, never seen one without that trim..pics under the hood would reveal more

06-30-2010, 07:06 AM	#5
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles Well, The numbers in the odometer line up even.....Clean for sure, Gotta wonder why no under hood shots though..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

06-30-2010, 07:48 AM	#6
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles Odometer numbers line up? You mean you guys can't roll one of these old schools back and not keep the numbers straight?

06-30-2010, 08:26 AM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles From the factory, some trucks DIDN'T have that lower trim (Frank on here had one, tan truck)...although all the ones I have seen were single color trucks, not 2 tone. __________________ 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

07-02-2010, 11:36 AM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles duno if my lower was factory for 78 red was tho, it had work done, bonding it together lol. it's easy to line the numbers up,just remember to get the speedo gear put in the tranny, or it will never move off 000000 lol Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-02-2010, 02:12 PM	#12
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles As most know, some trucks are two toned after they are delivered to the dealer. I could not begin to count how many trucks we added two tone to with only 50 miles on them. So it is possible the two tone was done while the truck was very young, for no other reason than the owner or dealership wanted it.

07-02-2010, 04:56 PM	#14
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles Single color Cheyenne package trucks do not include the lower trim . Some have them and some do not . I have seen several Cheyenne trucks that didnt and most of them do .The lower trim was added on the order form . If it is a twotoned truck ,then the lower trim is added to section it off. That is on trucks On the Suburban above ,it does show the truck left the factory as a med blue/white truck. My guess is that the owner special ordered it that way . Remember that there was a time you could have it your way. Even if someone would have repaired a rocker pane or something ,it seems odd that they would have removed the lower trim only . I would love to have it but as a parts truck for a shortbed or crewcab. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 07-02-2010 at 04:58 PM.

07-02-2010, 09:33 PM	#16
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles OK One of us is going to have to buy this and settle the discussion ......

07-02-2010, 09:47 PM	#18
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 340	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles The '73 sales literature shows this style of 2 tone paint, without the lower trim, calling it "Conventional Two Tone". My first Suburban (purchased back in 1981) was this style with red over white. __________________ 1977 GMC K25 400/400/205 1989 Chevy Suburban R1500 350/700R4 (work beater) 1994 Chevy K3500 dually 454/4L80 1996 Corvette LT4 350/ZF 6 speed 2000 Bonneville SSEI Supercharged 3.8 Liter V6 1966 Chevelle 2 door sedan (Needs major repair )

07-02-2010, 09:51 PM	#19
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 340	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles Here's the '74, showing the same two tone. __________________ 1977 GMC K25 400/400/205 1989 Chevy Suburban R1500 350/700R4 (work beater) 1994 Chevy K3500 dually 454/4L80 1996 Corvette LT4 350/ZF 6 speed 2000 Bonneville SSEI Supercharged 3.8 Liter V6 1966 Chevelle 2 door sedan (Needs major repair ) Last edited by 77gmcjoe; 07-02-2010 at 09:51 PM.

07-02-2010, 10:04 PM	#20
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles well, that settles it. Looks legit to me. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

07-02-2010, 10:16 PM	#21
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07-03-2010, 03:20 PM	#22
louder50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 47	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles That is sweet

07-04-2010, 12:30 AM	#23
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles So am I the only one that noticed that the original Suburban sales literature shows them with what would appear to be at least a 3/4 drop ? Its like the General always intended them to be lowered a little . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

07-04-2010, 10:25 AM	#24
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,237	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles Well, I'll be dipped.... __________________ 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/

07-06-2010, 02:32 AM	#25
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: 74 sub...20,000 miles Called not sold with a high bid of $3450.00 ...did not meet reserve.

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