New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sicklajoie · 03-22-2021, 11:42 PM

Hi Everyone,
It's been a while since I've been here, I made the difficult decision to get rid of my "69'er" 69 Chevy C/20 Custom Camper that I had for over 10 years because it was too nice and I wanted something to just bomb around in. I got the racing itch again and crew on a big block dirt modified that runs in NY so my car show schedule shrunk considerably. IMO the worse thing you can do with a vehicle is just let it sit so off to Colorado the Niner went.
In its place I got this 81 GMC Sierra 2500 with a no emissions 454. It gets a miserable 9-10 MPG but I can take it anywhere with no worries. Originally it was a Texas truck; a friend of mine down the road from me bought it a few years ago. I talked him into switching the alloys to steel wheels when he got it. Recently he was looking to buy a tractor so I wound up getting it from him.
All I've done to it is ditch the bumperettes, get some bigger Michelins, put some Bilsteins on it, and clean up under the hood and get different air cleaner to match valve covers.
So far I'm pretty happy with it. It doesn't get anywhere near the attention the Niner got, but I've got a soft spot for the color brown - my first vehicle was a brown 79 Jeep Cherokee. I like this two tone paint scheme, it reminds me of an ice cream sandwich, hence the name.

**Palf70Step** · 03-23-2021, 07:20 AM

Nice Ride. That is a very nice 2-tone combination. Welcome back also.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-23-2021, 08:59 AM

Nice, it a nice looking truck.

LT7A · 03-23-2021, 09:31 AM

I wouldn't want to convince you to stop bombing around in it and taking it anywhere you want, but that's a really nice truck! It's the color combination I pictured when I read the title of the thread. Like you said, probably doesn't turn as many heads as the orange did, but probably catches the attention of all the truck guys who see it. Would be cool to get more information and see more pictures.Glad you came back to the forum.

71gmcC15 · 03-23-2021, 10:36 AM

Looks realy good. Love it. I always thought the gmc grills looked better then any chevy grill. Form the 40s to 2018 the gmcs looked better to me.

Keith Seymore · 03-23-2021, 11:46 AM

Ok- I'll admit it - I stopped in just to see what an "ice cream sandwich" looked like.

Good call.

Sad to see the '69 go, but a man's got to know his limitations.

K

**Hart_Rod** · 03-23-2021, 09:17 PM

Nice truck, Enjoy it! I'll take the "bumperettes" of your hands if you would like to get rid of them,

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truckin 79 · 03-24-2021, 11:04 AM

You nailed it ice cream sandwich is exactly what it looks like, nice truck

**straight6chevyguy** · 03-24-2021, 11:23 PM

Nice!

erichevy · 03-25-2021, 10:12 AM

What a nice rig. Love the cab lights too!

Sicklajoie · 04-18-2021, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice truck, Enjoy it! I'll take the "bumperettes" of your hands if you would like to get rid of them,

.

Glad you got them and are happy with them!

**Hart_Rod** · 04-18-2021, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Glad you got them and are happy with them!

Thank you!

03-22-2021, 11:42 PM	#1
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich Hi Everyone, It's been a while since I've been here, I made the difficult decision to get rid of my "69'er" 69 Chevy C/20 Custom Camper that I had for over 10 years because it was too nice and I wanted something to just bomb around in. I got the racing itch again and crew on a big block dirt modified that runs in NY so my car show schedule shrunk considerably. IMO the worse thing you can do with a vehicle is just let it sit so off to Colorado the Niner went. In its place I got this 81 GMC Sierra 2500 with a no emissions 454. It gets a miserable 9-10 MPG but I can take it anywhere with no worries. Originally it was a Texas truck; a friend of mine down the road from me bought it a few years ago. I talked him into switching the alloys to steel wheels when he got it. Recently he was looking to buy a tractor so I wound up getting it from him. All I've done to it is ditch the bumperettes, get some bigger Michelins, put some Bilsteins on it, and clean up under the hood and get different air cleaner to match valve covers. So far I'm pretty happy with it. It doesn't get anywhere near the attention the Niner got, but I've got a soft spot for the color brown - my first vehicle was a brown 79 Jeep Cherokee. I like this two tone paint scheme, it reminds me of an ice cream sandwich, hence the name. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-23-2021, 07:20 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,268	Re: New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich Nice Ride. That is a very nice 2-tone combination. Welcome back also. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-23-2021, 08:59 AM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich Nice, it a nice looking truck. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-23-2021, 09:31 AM	#4
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,639	Re: New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich I wouldn't want to convince you to stop bombing around in it and taking it anywhere you want, but that's a really nice truck! It's the color combination I pictured when I read the title of the thread. Like you said, probably doesn't turn as many heads as the orange did, but probably catches the attention of all the truck guys who see it. Would be cool to get more information and see more pictures.Glad you came back to the forum. Last edited by LT7A; 03-24-2021 at 09:14 AM.

03-23-2021, 10:36 AM	#5
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich Looks realy good. Love it. I always thought the gmc grills looked better then any chevy grill. Form the 40s to 2018 the gmcs looked better to me. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

03-23-2021, 11:46 AM	#6
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,237	Re: New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich Ok- I'll admit it - I stopped in just to see what an "ice cream sandwich" looked like. Good call. Sad to see the '69 go, but a man's got to know his limitations. K __________________ 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/

03-23-2021, 09:17 PM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,862	Re: New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich Nice truck, Enjoy it! I'll take the "bumperettes" of your hands if you would like to get rid of them, . __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-24-2021, 11:04 AM	#8
truckin 79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CO Posts: 755	Re: New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich You nailed it ice cream sandwich is exactly what it looks like, nice truck __________________ 79 Chevy 2wd BIG10 350 TH400

03-24-2021, 11:23 PM	#9
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 913	Re: New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich Nice! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

03-25-2021, 10:12 AM	#10
erichevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Marshall Michigan Posts: 72	Re: New to me, 81 GMC Ice Cream Sandwich What a nice rig. Love the cab lights too! __________________ 1979 GMC C35 - Farm Work Truck 1986 GMC C25 Crew Cab 1987 SWB R10



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