1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

buckshot_86 · 08-23-2010, 12:48 AM

Hey Guys! Thought I would try and share some pics of my newest ride. It is a 1986 GMC Wrangler 1/2 ton. This one is unique in that it is also a Calgary Stampede Edition. I have not seen any more of these, and do not really know the history on it. Basically, it adds some changes to the trim. Instead of the stylized wrangler "W" at the rear of the truck, it now shows a bronc rider. It also included a Calgary Stampede logo in bronze under the Wrangler call outs on the side. Other than that it is a run of the mill '86 GM pickup. It has the 305 and the 700r4. As for options, it has mainly everything but power windows and locks. So I hope these pics work out, and enjoy!

buckshot_86 · 08-23-2010, 12:57 AM

Some more.

DBLSPRT68 · 08-23-2010, 02:19 AM

Very COOL and VERY CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Davidmichael · 08-23-2010, 09:52 AM

sweet truck. That's a clean ride.

Restrorob · 08-23-2010, 10:21 AM

Very very sharp & CLEAN...... Thanks for sharing !

79gmcclassic · 08-23-2010, 11:13 AM

unusual and different.... I LoVE IT!

JohnC · 08-23-2010, 04:01 PM

That's cool. Thanks for sharing.

CaliDude76 · 08-23-2010, 05:37 PM

.. Those Canadian version trucks are awesome! VERY NICE!!

buckshot_86 · 08-23-2010, 07:01 PM

Thanks guys!

mooseknuckles · 08-23-2010, 07:03 PM

I remember seeing those back in the day.....

gchemist · 08-23-2010, 07:51 PM

Wow nice ride!!

87GMCChris · 08-23-2010, 08:29 PM

I have an 87 GMC Wrangler, 305TBI/ TH400. Not a stampede, as mine was made for ontario and we have no stampedes. Mine got the two tone though. Its tough to find these wrangler in my parts. Seen maybe 3 since i have owned it. All of them rotten. But here is mine. Hope you like.

**N2TRUX** · 08-23-2010, 08:39 PM

That trucks is amazing considering most Canadian trucks look like a piece of moldy Swiss cheese. The Wrangler edition is cool. I wonder if the Calgary upgrade was a delaer install.

buckshot_86 · 08-23-2010, 09:09 PM

87GMCChris, very nice! I like your rear bumper! I'm not a fan of the step bumper on the 2wd half tons.

I have seen some two tones around, and a few around with the one colour and 5 stripe like mine. But as N2TRUX has observed, the Canadian winters have taken their toll on the bodies and the're are a lot of 'em left looking like they were rode hard and put away wet!

It must be a Calgary and area dealer install, but I can't find any reference or any other one in existance, so I havn't a clue.

Restrorob · 08-23-2010, 09:27 PM

WOW !!! Two of them ??? Sweeet...... Keep um clean guy's !

*Stitch* · 08-23-2010, 10:13 PM

Bigblock73's gotta see this...I'm gonna pm him...

87GMCChris · 09-01-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by buckshot_86

87GMCChris, very nice! I like your rear bumper! I'm not a fan of the step bumper on the 2wd half tons.

I used to have the step bumper, but i wanted somthing a little cleaner. Its an NOS i got from cpa. I like it much more. Before and after, lol i almost got it praked in the same spot. Sorry for the cell phone pics.
Although mine is a very clean truck it did not always look like it does now. Took alot of elbow grease and cleaning. No body work... just a little dimond in the ruff.
All i ever did was bumper, mirrors, taillights, grill. And clean and wax like hell. Oil gaurd everywhere. Although thats what saved it, and the fact that it sat in storage for 8-10 years of its life between owners(Myself only being the third). Now it never sees the snow.

3r!c84 · 09-01-2010, 08:41 PM

87GMCChris: why would they match up 305/400th ? thats very werid

87GMCChris · 09-01-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

why would they match up 305/400th ? thats very werid

Through searching/GM/Vintage vehical Services(http://www.vintagevehicleservices.com/options.html) etc. I found out this.

My truck is an 1987 GMC Wrangler. In the list of RPO's there is two that stick out. W78 and w80, One of those is "Wrangler package A" and the other is "Package C" Which is a heavy duty package, including things like 235/75R15s, heavy duty shocks, "extra capacity springs, and batt". Along with your choice is upgraded tranny, Granny 4, 700R4 Or..... in my case TH400.
If i could ever figure it out i will post all that info on my build thread. I also got ahold of a brochure from 87 on gmc pickups, which states the same. Hope this clears up the mistery of my th400.

3r!c84 · 09-01-2010, 10:43 PM

oh nicee thats just a werid combo lol like a 454/350th you just dont see it

nice truck btw

Nodak mack · 09-01-2010, 10:45 PM

a unique package option indeed thanks for posting the photos of your trucks.

87GMCChris · 09-03-2010, 12:26 AM

Your very welcome. I enjoy sharing pics and info with others.

08-23-2010, 12:48 AM	#1
buckshot_86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: High River, Alberta Posts: 41	1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" Hey Guys! Thought I would try and share some pics of my newest ride. It is a 1986 GMC Wrangler 1/2 ton. This one is unique in that it is also a Calgary Stampede Edition. I have not seen any more of these, and do not really know the history on it. Basically, it adds some changes to the trim. Instead of the stylized wrangler "W" at the rear of the truck, it now shows a bronc rider. It also included a Calgary Stampede logo in bronze under the Wrangler call outs on the side. Other than that it is a run of the mill '86 GM pickup. It has the 305 and the 700r4. As for options, it has mainly everything but power windows and locks. So I hope these pics work out, and enjoy! Attached Images

08-23-2010, 12:57 AM	#2
buckshot_86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: High River, Alberta Posts: 41	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" Some more. Attached Images

08-23-2010, 02:19 AM	#3
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" Very COOL and VERY CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 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

08-23-2010, 09:52 AM	#4
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" sweet truck. That's a clean ride. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

08-23-2010, 10:21 AM	#5
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" Very very sharp & CLEAN...... Thanks for sharing ! __________________ 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" !!!*

08-23-2010, 11:13 AM	#6
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" unusual and different.... I LoVE IT! __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

08-23-2010, 04:01 PM	#7
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" That's cool. Thanks for sharing.

08-23-2010, 05:37 PM	#8
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08-23-2010, 07:01 PM	#9
buckshot_86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: High River, Alberta Posts: 41	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" Thanks guys!

08-23-2010, 07:03 PM	#10
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" I remember seeing those back in the day.....

08-23-2010, 07:51 PM	#11
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08-23-2010, 08:29 PM	#12
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" I have an 87 GMC Wrangler, 305TBI/ TH400. Not a stampede, as mine was made for ontario and we have no stampedes. Mine got the two tone though. Its tough to find these wrangler in my parts. Seen maybe 3 since i have owned it. All of them rotten. But here is mine. Hope you like. Attached Images __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters.

08-23-2010, 08:39 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" That trucks is amazing considering most Canadian trucks look like a piece of moldy Swiss cheese. The Wrangler edition is cool. I wonder if the Calgary upgrade was a delaer install. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-23-2010, 09:09 PM	#14
buckshot_86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: High River, Alberta Posts: 41	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" 87GMCChris, very nice! I like your rear bumper! I'm not a fan of the step bumper on the 2wd half tons. I have seen some two tones around, and a few around with the one colour and 5 stripe like mine. But as N2TRUX has observed, the Canadian winters have taken their toll on the bodies and the're are a lot of 'em left looking like they were rode hard and put away wet! It must be a Calgary and area dealer install, but I can't find any reference or any other one in existance, so I havn't a clue.

08-23-2010, 09:27 PM	#15
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" WOW !!! Two of them ??? Sweeet...... Keep um clean guy's ! __________________ 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" !!!*



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08-23-2010, 10:13 PM	#16
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" Bigblock73's gotta see this...I'm gonna pm him...

09-01-2010, 08:41 PM	#18
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" 87GMCChris: why would they match up 305/400th ? thats very werid __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-01-2010, 10:43 PM	#20
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" oh nicee thats just a werid combo lol like a 454/350th you just dont see it nice truck btw __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-01-2010, 10:45 PM	#21
Nodak mack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deering north dakota. Posts: 28	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" a unique package option indeed thanks for posting the photos of your trucks.

09-03-2010, 12:26 AM	#22
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Re: 1986 GMC Wrangler "Stampede Edition" Your very welcome. I enjoy sharing pics and info with others. __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters. Last edited by 87GMCChris; 09-03-2010 at 12:27 AM. Reason: spelling

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