Looking for info/owners of special edition trucks

[JohnC]

Originally Posted by joe231

I realize this is an old thread, but there has been some interest in these special trucks lately and I thought i would bring it BTTT.....

I also saw what I believe to be a Gentleman Jim truck down by Springtow, TX awhile back...wish I would have gotten pictures

If only we knew somone that lived just around the corner who could take some for us.

[78 Chevyrado]

I just found this one on another forum. It's a '76 olympic edition. It's supposed to ba a canada only truck.

http:// www . 67-72chevyboard . com/forum/showthread.php?t=1393

delete the spaces, otherwise it won't let me post the address.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by JohnC

If only we knew somone that lived just around the corner who could take some for us.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

I just found this one on another forum. It's a '76 olympic edition. It's supposed to ba a canada only truck.

http://www.********************/foru...ead.php?t=1393

delete the spaces, otherwise it won't let me post the address.

you must be logged in to see the pics over there...

[81shortstep]

we have a 87 gmc wrangler sitting in our driveway i dont really know any info on it other then its a canadian only truck.

[truckfan]

Originally Posted by kris's66lwb

what about the bonanza trucks does any one know anything about them i have one and all i know is it is a chyenne with bonanza badges what else is special about these trucks and its a big 10

all i know is they seem to be between the Scottsdale and the Silverado. no headliner, no carpet on door. Scottsdale door panels. No tail gate band. mine has PW/PL, tilt cruise. chevy had some mid level trim packages--like Cheyene and Bonanza, somewhat inconsistently, other that the Custom Deluxe, Scottdale and Silverado that seemed to be the norm from 75-87

[78 Chevyrado]

Originally Posted by joe231

you must be logged in to see the pics over there...

I tried to show the pics on this page but it blocks the website like in your post when i try to put in the pics addresses.

[joe231]

[ARTEMIS]

OK all I was wondering if anyone knows of pics of the 77 GM Sarge edition. Here is what i got planned. I am thinking I am going to use the Desert Fox theme but was curious about the Sarge edition. I am currently deployed in Kosovo with the ND National Guard and I have a 94 GMC Yukon at home. I have pondered a lot for the last year o building not only a fallen soldier tribute truck but also a tribute to all soldiers so here is my plan. I want to use huge road armor style bumpers painted body color. Plus rocker protectors like those on the Tango and Cash Tahoe. Paint it Shiny Desert Tan and have a mural on the tailgate, headliner and possibly the hood. The rear side windows will use a tint that bares the names of the fallen soldiers that will only be able to be seen at an angle or if it is backlit during a show. With 6" of lift and Goodyear MT-R 37x17s with bead locked rims. The rims will be Desert Tan with polished beadlocks. On board air system with tire pressure monitoring system. Be fully outfitted with luxuries because as much as I would like to do a military theme us soldiers know how much it sucks to ride with military creature comforts . The undercarriage will be coated in Powdercoated Desert Tan. Polished Aluminum Grille. Black projector headlight with black side markers and park lights and black Altezza rear lights all disassembled and the black portions painted desert tan. I am also going to incorporate the blackout lights into it. For the 2 way I figured a CB with a 9 foot whip on a Military Mount. GPS. The works. Tell me what you think.

[1981Sturgis]

Can anyone tell me about this "Limited Edition" Crew Cab

[joe231]

1981Sturgis,
All I can tell you is that I like it!!
Sorry, wish I knew more....

[RandyP]

Sturgis, that is probably just an emblem an owner put on sometime in the trucks life. I have a toolbox full of "Limited" and "Limited Edition" and "Special Edition" name plates that I've saved from various conversion vans and such during my life time. Emblems get added, removed, modified all the time on older vehicles. I have added "SE" or "LE" emblems to cars over the years (get more for trade in from the car lots!), changed Cheyenne to Silverado (think 88 to 98 chevy truck cab corners) on countless trucks...
I will not promise anything here, but chances are it is just an added emblem on yours.

*edit*
Here is your emblem:
http://www.streetflame.com/product_i...3cfb97bb4b4d6c

[1981Sturgis]

Originally Posted by RandyP

Sturgis, that is probably just an emblem an owner put on sometime in the trucks life. I have a toolbox full of "Limited" and "Limited Edition" and "Special Edition" name plates that I've saved from various conversion vans and such during my life time. Emblems get added, removed, modified all the time on older vehicles. I have added "SE" or "LE" emblems to cars over the years (get more for trade in from the car lots!), changed Cheyenne to Silverado (think 88 to 98 chevy truck cab corners) on countless trucks...
I will not promise anything here, but chances are it is just an added emblem on yours.

*edit*
Here is your emblem:
http://www.streetflame.com/product_i...3cfb97bb4b4d6c

Thanks, that is what I was thinking too.

[80SPORT]

Olympic editions....ZE2

[LS1_C10]

This thread needs HUNDREDS more pics!

[87 chevy silverado]

x2

[motornut]

Ever hear of a Texas Plainsman ,a 1985 TBI light duty 3/4 ton,converted to 4X4

[RandyP]

Is a conversion, not a special edition. Conversions were done by other companies, not GM. Someone in it's lifetime changed the engine with a later model to get the T.B.I. in it.

From what I remember in your build thread, that poor truck has been changed around a lot during its life. Fairly normal though on older vehicles! Gotta do what you gotta do to keep it alive. Can you imagine in 10 years people will be saying, "Wow, I found a 73 Cheyenne with a LS1 in it! And it's a completely stock vehicle!"

[motornut]

i was thinking the light duty 3/4ton was special?can't find info on it as it was made to avoid emmission stuff while using 6 bolt wheels.but the rpo has front auto lock hubs too.

[motornut]

well i'm not special,but i am lucky i'm not driving a stolen truck,as Keith said it would have to be a later year not 85 to be a TBI.Quick trip to the police dpt got me an 88 1/2 ton 4X4.

[78 Chevyrado]

Originally Posted by motornut

well i'm not special,but i am lucky i'm not driving a stolen truck,as Keith said it would have to be a later year not 85 to be a TBI.Quick trip to the police dpt got me an 88 1/2 ton 4X4.

Dang Think if i go to the police station my 78 will come out an '81? would the front clip change?

Glad you got that all sorted! that would have been a major letdown!

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

Dang Think if i go to the police station my 78 will come out an '81? would the front clip change?

Glad you got that all sorted! that would have been a major letdown!

I'm glad I found this thread! A whole lot of interesting information...I haven't heard of about half of these special editions that are mentioned here....

[chrismoore701]

Here is a shot of my '79 Sport. Currently undergoing a frame off restoration, very slow one, with a 2 yr old and 3 month old. about an hour a week. nothing but time on my hands

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

Originally Posted by chrismoore701

Here is a shot of my '79 Sport. Currently undergoing a frame off restoration, very slow one, with a 2 yr old and 3 month old. about an hour a week. nothing but time on my hands

Nice looking truck you got there! Can't wait to see more pictures!

[c10sport]

If I were looking for a longbed, this would be mine...

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1945795323.html

1975 Gentleman Jim for $500.