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CG · 05-16-2019, 09:24 PM

So Ive been expanding my horizons a little and checking out other areas of the board with all those late model (

) 73 and up trucks. I had forgotten that there have actually been quite a few trucks offered with factory graphics.

Anyone actually have them on their own rides? Lets keep it 67 and up GM products only please. I think anything GM is fair game, Vans, Vegas etc. Post pics if you collect them, even if its not your own ride.

I personally like the 72 stuff. Hot Rod magazine did one with the factory graphics on a red van and added their own personal touches. I think it was pretty cool.

I have some pics to put up, but of course my honey just got home. Time to visit with her for a bit.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-16-2019, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

So Ive been expanding my horizons a little and checking out other areas of the board with all those late model (

) 73 and up trucks. I had forgotten that there have actually been quite a few trucks offered with factory graphics.

Anyone actually have them on their own rides? Lets keep it 67 and up GM products only please. I think anything GM is fair game, Vans, Vegas etc. Post pics if you collect them, even if its not your own ride.

I personally like the 72 stuff. Hot Rod magazine did one with the factory graphics on a red van and added their own personal touches. I think it was pretty cool.

I have some pics to put up, but of course my honey just got home. Time to visit with her for a bit.

My girlfriends 93 pace truck

CG · 05-17-2019, 12:46 AM

Cool pace truck.

So Ill probably have to amend my post. I was looking at some of the pics I saved and now I think some of them were just graphics added by the owners.

I have a bunch of pics but these are my favs so far. Honestly I think most of these came from board member SKT ... man that guy has a ton of cool pictures he posts!

Im still looking for the red van Hot Rod did. I know I have pics in a folder somewhere haha.

**special-K** · 05-17-2019, 07:36 AM

Here are some. The Desert Fox was a deal with Hickey

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-17-2019, 08:01 AM

That desert fox brings back memories. ..l wanted one a loongg time ago

Stormin08 · 05-17-2019, 01:18 PM

i can see the white stars and stripes laid out with some large billets tucked !

Feel the 'Pane · 05-18-2019, 06:01 AM

Jeeze! This thread needs to have a XXX rating!! Talk about porn!

**special-K** · 05-18-2019, 06:33 AM

This thread is rated CG!

This is a 1 of 10 factory Bi-Centennial Bonanza. There were 500 Bi-Centennial Editions but only 10 were Bonazas, according to the story. The graphics were an extra. Most just got a special red, white, and blue interior. This one is a survivor

**special-K** · 05-19-2019, 10:45 AM

This thread is just getting started.

Here is the Sarge special edition. Only available in 3/4t which I found interesting

Keith Seymore · 05-19-2019, 03:39 PM

...

http://73-87.com/Special_Editions/Special_Editions.htm

**special-K** · 05-19-2019, 09:30 PM

Here's that Olympic SE

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And the Impact. Not to be mistaken for the Pace Truck

**kwmech** · 05-19-2019, 10:27 PM

With today's tech , those can certainly be duplicated with a wrap

**special-K** · 05-20-2019, 05:20 AM

I've never been into graphics. Give me a good clean truck that says a lot without the aide of added flash. BUT.... they are so retro! And retro is so cool!!! If I could build a collection of trucks, as originally planned, I would have my sign painter friend 'paint' on the Eagle graphics on an unlikely '72, like a K/20 or C/30 frame-mount camper cab. He does vinyl too now, but to paint it would add so much cool factor, IMO

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-20-2019, 10:43 AM

I like some. Like the orange one CG posted. Others look kind of corny. But corny or not, if I got my hands on an original, there is no way I would change one thing.

Except the oil...Maybe.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-20-2019, 11:19 AM

Minus the goofy roof wing, I really dig "the Impact" graphics.

CG · 05-20-2019, 03:04 PM

The cool graphics were offered in 72. Obviously Hot Rod added the rest. I saw them on the Mod Bods brochure. At least I think that's what it was called. I have a copy around here somewhere.

**mrtoni** · 05-20-2019, 04:48 PM

1987 gmc sno chaser. Think they had similar California Sun dancers too

shifty · 05-20-2019, 05:30 PM

And now we know where the Avalanche came from ...

Custom 68 · 05-21-2019, 01:22 PM

That's some crazy stuff! Pretty cool history lesson.
Dave

**special-K** · 05-21-2019, 07:49 PM

That Sno-Chaser gets me. Pay extra for fancy appearance package to take out in the snow to get all rotted up. What does the cab extender have to do with snow? The old man in his 6-banger base trim K/10 with G80 and stock skinny tires could do better

I had Sunchaser pics but can't find them. How about an Indy Pace truck and factory Sport models?

CG · 05-22-2019, 06:50 PM

How bout the Gentleman Jims?

**special-K** · 05-22-2019, 08:48 PM

I like those. Not really a special graphics rig, other than the name on the bedside. But they were a special 2-tone. They have a really nice interior. There was one not far from here for sale about 5 years ago, original paint and just lowered some. It was sitting out by the road, I had looked it over, and was considering talking to the guy about making a deal. The owner left it out when we got a snow. Next time I drove by the driver's door was caved in from the snow plow throwing heavy wet snow at it... bummer.

There was also the Beau James, a French truck

CG · 05-22-2019, 09:08 PM

Stripes on the hood, same color center between the trim, grill and wheels, Gentleman Jim lettering and all done in gold ... That's graphics baby haha!

shifty · 05-22-2019, 11:30 PM

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The owner left it out when we got a snow. Next time I drove by the driver's door was caved in from the snow plow throwing heavy wet snow at it... bummer.

And to think! You were just some poly away from fixing the dent!

Probably NSFW, suction cup dent removal technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaXsJiOfYJo

**special-K** · 05-23-2019, 07:51 AM

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Stripes on the hood, same color center between the trim, grill and wheels, Gentleman Jim lettering and all done in gold ... That's graphics baby haha!

I forgot about the hood stripes. The one I looked at didn't have them. Not all did. The paint I consider special paint and graphics to be a patterned design over the paint. But whatever, doesn't matter, these are all "special appearance features" offered by GM... mostly GMC. I was going to swap the one onto a 4wd chassis if I bought it for a "what if GM..." look. The caved door was just a deterent.

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And to think! You were just some poly away from fixing the dent!

Probably NSFW, suction cup dent removal technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaXsJiOfYJo

The thing is, I don't have one of those... things. I had a sink plunger but my girlfriend borrowed it and won't give it back!

Hows about a Street Coupe?
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I think this one was dolled up for the brochure. Very cool!

05-16-2019, 09:24 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Factory GM only truck graphics So Ive been expanding my horizons a little and checking out other areas of the board with all those late model () 73 and up trucks. I had forgotten that there have actually been quite a few trucks offered with factory graphics. Anyone actually have them on their own rides? Lets keep it 67 and up GM products only please. I think anything GM is fair game, Vans, Vegas etc. Post pics if you collect them, even if its not your own ride. I personally like the 72 stuff. Hot Rod magazine did one with the factory graphics on a red van and added their own personal touches. I think it was pretty cool. I have some pics to put up, but of course my honey just got home. Time to visit with her for a bit. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

05-17-2019, 12:46 AM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics Cool pace truck. So Ill probably have to amend my post. I was looking at some of the pics I saved and now I think some of them were just graphics added by the owners. I have a bunch of pics but these are my favs so far. Honestly I think most of these came from board member SKT ... man that guy has a ton of cool pictures he posts! Im still looking for the red van Hot Rod did. I know I have pics in a folder somewhere haha. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

05-17-2019, 07:36 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics Here are some. The Desert Fox was a deal with Hickey Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-17-2019, 08:01 AM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics That desert fox brings back memories. ..l wanted one a loongg time ago __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

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Stormin08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Moss Bluff, LA Posts: 381	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics i can see the white stars and stripes laid out with some large billets tucked !

05-18-2019, 06:01 AM	#7
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05-18-2019, 06:33 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics This thread is rated CG! This is a 1 of 10 factory Bi-Centennial Bonanza. There were 500 Bi-Centennial Editions but only 10 were Bonazas, according to the story. The graphics were an extra. Most just got a special red, white, and blue interior. This one is a survivor Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-21-2019 at 07:36 PM.

05-19-2019, 10:45 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics This thread is just getting started. Here is the Sarge special edition. Only available in 3/4t which I found interesting Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-19-2019 at 02:08 PM.

05-19-2019, 03:39 PM	#10
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,145	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics ... http://73-87.com/Special_Editions/Special_Editions.htm __________________ 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/

05-19-2019, 09:30 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics Here's that Olympic SE And the Impact. Not to be mistaken for the Pace Truck Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-19-2019, 10:27 PM	#12
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,389	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics With today's tech , those can certainly be duplicated with a wrap

05-20-2019, 05:20 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics I've never been into graphics. Give me a good clean truck that says a lot without the aide of added flash. BUT.... they are so retro! And retro is so cool!!! If I could build a collection of trucks, as originally planned, I would have my sign painter friend 'paint' on the Eagle graphics on an unlikely '72, like a K/20 or C/30 frame-mount camper cab. He does vinyl too now, but to paint it would add so much cool factor, IMO __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-20-2019, 10:43 AM	#14
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05-20-2019, 11:19 AM	#15
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05-20-2019, 03:04 PM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics The cool graphics were offered in 72. Obviously Hot Rod added the rest. I saw them on the Mod Bods brochure. At least I think that's what it was called. I have a copy around here somewhere. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291



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05-20-2019, 04:48 PM	#17
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05-21-2019, 07:49 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics That Sno-Chaser gets me. Pay extra for fancy appearance package to take out in the snow to get all rotted up. What does the cab extender have to do with snow? The old man in his 6-banger base trim K/10 with G80 and stock skinny tires could do better I had Sunchaser pics but can't find them. How about an Indy Pace truck and factory Sport models? Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-22-2019 at 07:38 PM.

05-22-2019, 06:50 PM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics How bout the Gentleman Jims? Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

05-22-2019, 08:48 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics I like those. Not really a special graphics rig, other than the name on the bedside. But they were a special 2-tone. They have a really nice interior. There was one not far from here for sale about 5 years ago, original paint and just lowered some. It was sitting out by the road, I had looked it over, and was considering talking to the guy about making a deal. The owner left it out when we got a snow. Next time I drove by the driver's door was caved in from the snow plow throwing heavy wet snow at it... bummer. There was also the Beau James, a French truck Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-23-2019 at 08:07 AM.

05-22-2019, 09:08 PM	#23
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: Factory GM only truck graphics Stripes on the hood, same color center between the trim, grill and wheels, Gentleman Jim lettering and all done in gold ... That's graphics baby haha! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

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