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Mburgess57 · 03-23-2009, 12:37 PM

OK, I know that I am LATE getting in this thread, but I have a 1971 GMC Sierra Grande also, mine is the LWB, cargo lamp, leaf springs, no wood grain on the dash, but it has the GMC custom logo on the glove box door, and mine is a big block with the 396 emblems on the fenders, and the 402 sticker on the inner front fender, A/C, PS, "Custom" above the door handles, wood bed floor, tilt steering, and a few other things that I am forgetting. All numbers matching and it has 86k original miles. Mine has bits and pieces of all of the ones talked about above.

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2009, 03:29 PM

i have never seen a GMC with fender engine badges... let alone 396 badges for a 402. Does it list sierra grande on the SPID, and does the VIN on the SPID match the one in the door jamb?

Mburgess57 · 03-23-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i have never seen a GMC with fender engine badges... let alone 396 badges for a 402. Does it list sierra grande on the SPID, and does the VIN on the SPID match the one in the door jamb?

Yes it lists as Sierra Grande in the SPID and the VIN matches the door jamb. It is really weird, I havent seen many with the factory tach before but it has that too. I am thinking like you were, it may have been all about where it was built and who did it. In the glove box it says 396, on the badges are 396, and on the fender well its 402. I know that there is not much difference between the two (heads, and crank?) I will take more pics and post them when I get home. Rare truck or mis-matched stuff?

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2009, 04:57 PM

they were never badges 402, even when 'properly badged' they were advertised as a 400. But I've never heard of them being advertised as a 396 in a truck... only in performance cars. And considering the last 396 big block was made in 69, there shouldn't have been any badges left over.
So we know your truck was originaly a grande.... has it been redone at any point?

Mburgess57 · 03-23-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

they were never badges 402, even when 'properly badged' they were advertised as a 400. But I've never heard of them being advertised as a 396 in a truck... only in performance cars. And considering the last 396 big block was made in 69, there shouldn't have been any badges left over.
So we know your truck was originaly a grande.... has it been redone at any point?

Well here are the VIN plate from the door jamb, the glovebox sticker, and a few misc others......and it also has a headliner. I cant be sure, but I know it has not been redone in the last 25 years or so

Mburgess57 · 03-24-2009, 08:09 PM

Ok I just noticed it says custom Sport Truck instead of Sierra Grande

gregbr · 06-09-2009, 02:32 PM

My 70 GMC Sierra Grande has both Z17- Sierra Grande Truck & Z84- Custom Sport Truck on the SPID label & the Build Sheet.

Dr. Evil · 06-09-2009, 08:33 PM

Same here

chad72gmc · 07-13-2009, 03:44 PM

This is mine

BTW, all orginginal... UNRESTORED!!!

gregbr · 07-17-2009, 01:31 AM

That shows Cheyenne Super Sport, not Sierra Grande. Did I misss something?

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-17-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

LOL!
What you doin home at 3 in the afternoon???

Lemme see...um I cant remember it's been 2 years

prolly snuck out early (like I did today)

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2009, 06:33 PM

a lot of them were typed out as super sport, it's just a super.

**special-K** · 03-23-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KEL

hello
yes, I did read that. What I don't understand is this.
Is it only a Sierra Grande if it says Sierra Grande on the
SPID, or can it be one somehow stated otherwise ? Mine
has all the tagging, but doesn't state it on the SPID. States
Cheyenne Super Sport and things like that on a TCE142S VIN,
but doesn't say Sierra Grande. I am curious.

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Originally Posted by Mburgess57

Well here are the VIN plate from the door jamb, the glovebox sticker, and a few misc others......and it also has a headliner. I cant be sure, but I know it has not been redone in the last 25 years or so

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Originally Posted by gregbr

My 70 GMC Sierra Grande has both Z17- Sierra Grande Truck & Z84- Custom Sport Truck on the SPID label & the Build Sheet.

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Originally Posted by chad72gmc

This is mine

BTW, all orginginal... UNRESTORED!!!

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Originally Posted by gregbr

That shows Cheyenne Super Sport, not Sierra Grande. Did I misss something?

It comes down to the code,not the description. If it says Z84 it's a GMC Sierra/Chevy Cheyenne and YE9 was a Sierra Grande/Cheyenne Super (in '72). The late 69-71s were an option on top of the Custom or Super Custom trim level. That's why those trucks have both listed.

EDIT: I have learned that the Sierra and Sierra Grandes until late '71 were an option "on top" of the Custom and Super Custom trim level and not their own trim level. That is why you see fender badges that don't say Sierra or Sierra grande and glovebox doors that say Custom.You only got the bedside badge.

**CC69Rat** · 03-23-2012, 12:48 PM

Here's one I bought a few weeks ago .. 70 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB 350 3OTT matching numbers engine. $2500

Longhorn Man Is this one a Super Custom maybe?

**special-K** · 03-24-2012, 09:36 AM

Yes,it's a Super Custom. A Custom would have the cloth insert seat. A Super Custom is a Z84. It has a headliner,right? Man,what a great find! I am 10x jealous.

factorystock · 03-25-2012, 12:33 PM

Option # 624 refers to " GOLD VINYL CUST TRIM". I assume this means this truck came with the off white-parchment color seat, beige column and steering wheel and the beige dash pad. Why did GM refer to this as "GOLD"?

**special-K** · 03-25-2012, 12:55 PM

Good question. Not exactly an accurate description. It's more like a creme or beige. It's more tan than parchment and not as tan as sandalwood.

**CC69Rat** · 03-25-2012, 12:58 PM

Special-k. Yes it has the headliner, and cargo light. You sound pretty sure it's a Super (?)

Not sure on the Gold interior but you are correct.. its more of an off white / beige color.
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**special-K** · 03-25-2012, 02:02 PM

Yes,it's a Super Custom,which is the 67-70 equivalent to a Chevy CST and you have the Sierra Grande option over that. The 69/70 Sierra Grandes were extra special in my book.

MadnessBigBlock · 02-21-2013, 01:00 PM

Does anyone know if a 71 2500 sierra grande came factory with only the lower woodgrain trim or could you get a 71 2500 sierra grande with the black lower trim?
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kaphillips · 09-03-2013, 06:55 PM

cc69rat do you still own the black truck with the gold vinyl interior. I am thinking about doing my interior with this color. Would it possible to take some more photos of the interior for me. So what color was the headliner, carpet, steering wheel, and sunvisors. If you would post me some interior pictures to this thread or pm , please. You would be a gentleman and a scholar.

docstheman · 09-04-2013, 02:55 PM

Crazy Deal! That would be at least twice that around here. Course all trucks bring a premium in TX. Congrats!

Coursey · 03-26-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Here's one I bought a few weeks ago .. 70 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB 350 3OTT matching numbers engine. $2500

Longhorn Man Is this one a Super Custom maybe?

Nice!

**lawest** · 10-20-2014, 08:16 PM

I just bought a barn fresh '71 Sierra Grande. It has the YE9 code. Here are some pics.
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sierragrande71 · 10-21-2014, 01:34 AM

Nice! I like it! Can't believe I started this thread years ago and it still comes up?

03-23-2009, 12:37 PM	#101
Mburgess57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 147	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? OK, I know that I am LATE getting in this thread, but I have a 1971 GMC Sierra Grande also, mine is the LWB, cargo lamp, leaf springs, no wood grain on the dash, but it has the GMC custom logo on the glove box door, and mine is a big block with the 396 emblems on the fenders, and the 402 sticker on the inner front fender, A/C, PS, "Custom" above the door handles, wood bed floor, tilt steering, and a few other things that I am forgetting. All numbers matching and it has 86k original miles. Mine has bits and pieces of all of the ones talked about above.

03-23-2009, 03:29 PM	#102
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? i have never seen a GMC with fender engine badges... let alone 396 badges for a 402. Does it list sierra grande on the SPID, and does the VIN on the SPID match the one in the door jamb?

03-23-2009, 04:57 PM	#104
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? they were never badges 402, even when 'properly badged' they were advertised as a 400. But I've never heard of them being advertised as a 396 in a truck... only in performance cars. And considering the last 396 big block was made in 69, there shouldn't have been any badges left over. So we know your truck was originaly a grande.... has it been redone at any point?

03-24-2009, 08:09 PM	#106
Mburgess57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 147	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? Ok I just noticed it says custom Sport Truck instead of Sierra Grande

06-09-2009, 02:32 PM	#107
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? My 70 GMC Sierra Grande has both Z17- Sierra Grande Truck & Z84- Custom Sport Truck on the SPID label & the Build Sheet. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

06-09-2009, 08:33 PM	#108
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? Same here

07-13-2009, 03:44 PM	#109
chad72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Charles, La Posts: 6	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? This is mine BTW, all orginginal... UNRESTORED!!! Last edited by chad72gmc; 07-13-2009 at 03:45 PM.

07-17-2009, 01:31 AM	#110
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? That shows Cheyenne Super Sport, not Sierra Grande. Did I misss something? __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

07-17-2009, 06:33 PM	#112
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? a lot of them were typed out as super sport, it's just a super.

03-23-2012, 12:48 PM	#114
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? Here's one I bought a few weeks ago .. 70 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB 350 3OTT matching numbers engine. $2500 Longhorn Man Is this one a Super Custom maybe? Attached Images __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-24-2012, 09:36 AM	#115
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? Yes,it's a Super Custom. A Custom would have the cloth insert seat. A Super Custom is a Z84. It has a headliner,right? Man,what a great find! I am 10x jealous. __________________ "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 ~

03-25-2012, 12:33 PM	#116
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,351	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? Option # 624 refers to " GOLD VINYL CUST TRIM". I assume this means this truck came with the off white-parchment color seat, beige column and steering wheel and the beige dash pad. Why did GM refer to this as "GOLD"?

03-25-2012, 12:55 PM	#117
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? Good question. Not exactly an accurate description. It's more like a creme or beige. It's more tan than parchment and not as tan as sandalwood. __________________ "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 ~

03-25-2012, 12:58 PM	#118
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? Special-k. Yes it has the headliner, and cargo light. You sound pretty sure it's a Super (?) Not sure on the Gold interior but you are correct.. its more of an off white / beige color. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-25-2012, 02:02 PM	#119
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: How rare is the GMC Sierra Grande? Yes,it's a Super Custom,which is the 67-70 equivalent to a Chevy CST and you have the Sierra Grande option over that. The 69/70 Sierra Grandes were extra special in my book. __________________ "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 ~



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02-21-2013, 01:00 PM	#120
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09-03-2013, 06:55 PM	#121
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09-04-2013, 02:55 PM	#122
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