1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ptjsk · 09-19-2019, 01:44 AM

Hey guys,

Picked up the truck and the pictures are below!

I'll be picking up a '72 GMC 1/2 ton 4X4 on Sunday.

It still retains it's original metal, with no rust on the rockers, and/or cab corners.

Slight rust on the bottom of the doors, yet nothing showing on the face of the door.

Kind of odd as it has the options of bucket seats, tilt wheel, AC, Posi-traction, Parchment trim, yet no special trim on the outside of it.

Original 350 with a 4 speed transmission. Motor has never been out, has 140K miles and runs incredibly well.

It is a short step-side bed and it's in great condition except for a bit of damage on the right front fender.

Does anybody know how many of the GMC step-sides 4x4 were made?

I read one website where it said there were only 1736 of the Chevrolet 4x4 step-sides made (1/2 ton, short wheelbase). But I can't find any information on the GMC models.

Thanks,

Pat

**special-K** · 09-19-2019, 06:28 AM

The Chevy Stepsides, GMC Fendersides*, and all cab & chassis got no exterior trim after '68. Sounds like a great find!

* Time to get used to using the right name now that you own one

67C10Step · 09-19-2019, 08:04 AM

OK, you got me hooked. This thread is now worthless to me until I see photos.

Great find!!!! Cannot wait to see a photo so I can covet yet another truck someone else owns.

68panelman · 09-19-2019, 08:46 AM

Sounds like a great truck, can't wait to see pictures, ��

Willys_MB · 09-19-2019, 10:29 AM

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-19-2019, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Willys_MB

I agree with everyone else.......pics as soon as possible....please.

**jocko** · 09-19-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Kind of odd as it has the options of bucket seats, tilt wheel, AC, Posi-traction, Parchment trim, yet no special trim on the outside of it.

Sounds like a great find Pat, can’t wait to see pics. Just so you know, none of those options listed have anything to do with side trim, even on a fleet side truck. They are separate RPOs and could be ordered on a base truck or a Sierra Grande (ie any trim level). Side trim is generally tied to trim level on fleetside trucks, but could also be ordered without it as trim level increased or added as trim level decreased.

Ptjsk · 09-20-2019, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Sounds like a great find Pat, can’t wait to see pics. Just so you know, none of those options listed have anything to do with side trim, even on a fleet side truck. They are separate RPOs and could be ordered on a base truck or a Sierra Grande (ie any trim level). Side trim is generally tied to trim level on fleetside trucks, but could also be ordered without it as trim level increased or added as trim level decreased.

Thanks Bud!

I'm picking it up on Sunday, so I'll get some picks of it then.

Looks like a pretty good find though.

Pat

Ptjsk · 09-22-2019, 07:39 PM

Ok, here's the truck.

It's a 1972 GMC with 104,XXX original miles.

Truck was bought in Nevada and brought to California many decades ago.

I was able to purchase from the 2nd owner (who knew the original owner).

Lot's of original paperwork! Check out the inside cab corners. Very little rust on this one.

Pat

Ptjsk · 09-22-2019, 07:41 PM

More pics to go over!

Ptjsk · 09-22-2019, 07:42 PM

Pretty clean truck overall! Runs great too!

Will be looking for a right side front fender for replacement of this damaged one.

Thanks for looking,

Pat

El Dorado Jim · 09-22-2019, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Ok, here's the truck.

It's a 1972 GMC with 104,XXX original miles.

Truck was bought in Nevada and brought to California many decades ago.

I was able to purchase from the 2nd owner (who knew the original owner).

Lot's of original paperwork! Check out the inside cab corners. Very little rust on this one.

Pat

nice truck!!!!

Ptjsk · 09-22-2019, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the positive comments guys!

I too find it an odd combination of options.

Who orders AC, Tilt Wheel, Buckets, Posi-traction, but no guage package?

LOL!

Pat

oski6754 · 09-23-2019, 11:00 PM

Lucky dog! Saw this one quite a while ago on CL and should have pounced!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Ok, here's the truck.

It's a 1972 GMC with 104,XXX original miles.

Truck was bought in Nevada and brought to California many decades ago.

I was able to purchase from the 2nd owner (who knew the original owner).

Lot's of original paperwork! Check out the inside cab corners. Very little rust on this one.

Pat

Ptjsk · 09-24-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by oski6754

Lucky dog! Saw this one quite a while ago on CL and should have pounced!

You sure it was on Craigslist?

I found it on Marketplace. It had been listed for four hours, and I was able to be the first one there.

68panelman · 09-22-2019, 07:58 PM

Looks great, very peculiar optioning, but that just increases the cool factor.
Love the 3 holed gauge cluster on a high optioned truck. Good luck with it

kingsolver72 · 09-22-2019, 08:03 PM

That is sweet!

**jocko** · 09-22-2019, 08:54 PM

I'd say you scored right there - that is a very nice truck, congrats!!

YBNORML · 09-22-2019, 08:57 PM

I don’t typically get jealous of other people’s rides, but I’m damn jealous of you.

What a beautiful little truck!!!

RocketKing · 09-22-2019, 09:16 PM

Outstanding! Great looking truck

Husker · 09-22-2019, 09:33 PM

Very Nice
Ron

67swb72klb · 09-23-2019, 01:35 AM

Super Nice!

**72 tigger** · 09-23-2019, 06:15 AM

Really nice truck! Did the bucket option automatically give you carpet? Wondering if anyone knows

**Joesjunk** · 09-23-2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Really nice truck! Did the bucket option automatically give you carpet? Wondering if anyone knows

As far as I know bucket seats got you floor carpet and gas tank carpet.

72c20customcamper · 09-23-2019, 06:14 PM

Really nice truck . Congrats

09-19-2019, 01:44 AM	#1
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 Hey guys, Picked up the truck and the pictures are below! I'll be picking up a '72 GMC 1/2 ton 4X4 on Sunday. It still retains it's original metal, with no rust on the rockers, and/or cab corners. Slight rust on the bottom of the doors, yet nothing showing on the face of the door. Kind of odd as it has the options of bucket seats, tilt wheel, AC, Posi-traction, Parchment trim, yet no special trim on the outside of it. Original 350 with a 4 speed transmission. Motor has never been out, has 140K miles and runs incredibly well. It is a short step-side bed and it's in great condition except for a bit of damage on the right front fender. Does anybody know how many of the GMC step-sides 4x4 were made? I read one website where it said there were only 1736 of the Chevrolet 4x4 step-sides made (1/2 ton, short wheelbase). But I can't find any information on the GMC models. Thanks, Pat Last edited by Ptjsk; 09-22-2019 at 07:34 PM.

09-19-2019, 06:28 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 The Chevy Stepsides, GMC Fendersides, and all cab & chassis got no exterior trim after '68. Sounds like a great find! Time to get used to using the right name now that you own one __________________ "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 ~

09-19-2019, 08:04 AM	#3
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,469	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 OK, you got me hooked. This thread is now worthless to me until I see photos. Great find!!!! Cannot wait to see a photo so I can covet yet another truck someone else owns. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

09-19-2019, 08:46 AM	#4
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 Sounds like a great truck, can't wait to see pictures, ��

09-19-2019, 10:29 AM	#5
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

09-22-2019, 07:39 PM	#9
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 Ok, here's the truck. It's a 1972 GMC with 104,XXX original miles. Truck was bought in Nevada and brought to California many decades ago. I was able to purchase from the 2nd owner (who knew the original owner). Lot's of original paperwork! Check out the inside cab corners. Very little rust on this one. Pat Attached Images

09-22-2019, 07:41 PM	#10
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 More pics to go over! Attached Images

09-22-2019, 07:42 PM	#11
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 Pretty clean truck overall! Runs great too! Will be looking for a right side front fender for replacement of this damaged one. Thanks for looking, Pat Attached Images

09-22-2019, 11:54 PM	#13
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 Thanks for the positive comments guys! I too find it an odd combination of options. Who orders AC, Tilt Wheel, Buckets, Posi-traction, but no guage package? LOL! Pat

09-22-2019, 07:58 PM	#16
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 Looks great, very peculiar optioning, but that just increases the cool factor. Love the 3 holed gauge cluster on a high optioned truck. Good luck with it

09-22-2019, 08:03 PM	#17
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,222	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 That is sweet!

09-22-2019, 08:54 PM	#18
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,967	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 I'd say you scored right there - that is a very nice truck, congrats!!

09-22-2019, 08:57 PM	#19
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 I don’t typically get jealous of other people’s rides, but I’m damn jealous of you. What a beautiful little truck!!! __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

09-22-2019, 09:16 PM	#20
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 Outstanding! Great looking truck __________________ Rex

09-22-2019, 09:33 PM	#21
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 Very Nice Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson



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09-23-2019, 01:35 AM	#22
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,458	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 Super Nice! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

09-23-2019, 06:15 AM	#23
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,235	Re: 1972 GMC Stepside 4X4 Really nice truck! Did the bucket option automatically give you carpet? Wondering if anyone knows

09-23-2019, 06:14 PM	#25
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