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Colesnsty68 · 12-08-2016, 12:47 AM

So about a year ago I had acquired a 71 c10 in hopes of being inspired to work on a project truck, unfortunately being a previous square owner and a square body lover at heart, there wasn't as much interest as hoped. In the few month the search for a square begun and i stumbled upon a 1979 gmc that someone was forced to get rid of. With very little info from someone who had no real idea of what he had I went and looked at it. Upon arrival i noticed the truck was somewhat rough which I had an idea of anyways, after true inspection I figured the truck needed every bit of sheet metal except the fenders, and the motor would need to be gone through. After offering a very low sum of money to my surprise he took it and I limped it home. So this is it, 1979 gmc royal sierra. I dont know much about this package other than its kind of a bonaza. The cab is pretty rough with needing both floor pans, corners and rockers, I might end up swap the cab for a cleaner and early vin and title for emissions purposes. It's fairly original other than having centerbolt heads and possibly a different motor completely. Kind of on the fence if the cab is worth keeping being a rare package or if it would be more useful for someone going in a factory resto direction. anyways, if anyone has any info on the royal sierras that would be much appreciated, and I am very excited to be back on the square page!

Shugalou · 12-08-2016, 05:44 PM

Nice pickup

Now spill the beans...how much did you lowball the guy

Warrens69GMC · 12-08-2016, 07:40 PM

Where is the second label?

vht · 12-08-2016, 07:53 PM

I like all the older chevy trucks, but I'm partial to the squares. Start tearing this thing apart so we can follow along. I've been working on my 84 K10 for a daily driver.

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-08-2016, 08:09 PM

So funny. I left NY for Georgia in 2014 and left my lifted 84 K10 up there not sure what to do with it. This summer.some extra cash bought me a 71 C10 LWB as a running project. It's been fun but Im reluctant to spend any $$$ on it I.E better seat or shifter. I think I like the squares. I may sell the 71 and get back to wrenching on the 84

12-08-2016, 12:47 AM	#1
Colesnsty68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 210	Back to the square side So about a year ago I had acquired a 71 c10 in hopes of being inspired to work on a project truck, unfortunately being a previous square owner and a square body lover at heart, there wasn't as much interest as hoped. In the few month the search for a square begun and i stumbled upon a 1979 gmc that someone was forced to get rid of. With very little info from someone who had no real idea of what he had I went and looked at it. Upon arrival i noticed the truck was somewhat rough which I had an idea of anyways, after true inspection I figured the truck needed every bit of sheet metal except the fenders, and the motor would need to be gone through. After offering a very low sum of money to my surprise he took it and I limped it home. So this is it, 1979 gmc royal sierra. I dont know much about this package other than its kind of a bonaza. The cab is pretty rough with needing both floor pans, corners and rockers, I might end up swap the cab for a cleaner and early vin and title for emissions purposes. It's fairly original other than having centerbolt heads and possibly a different motor completely. Kind of on the fence if the cab is worth keeping being a rare package or if it would be more useful for someone going in a factory resto direction. anyways, if anyone has any info on the royal sierras that would be much appreciated, and I am very excited to be back on the square page! Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevrolet custom camper 20 2000 F@$d F250 Powerjoke "And i still like bologna on white bread now and then" -Alan Jackson

12-08-2016, 05:44 PM	#2
Shugalou Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 458	Re: Back to the square side Nice pickup Now spill the beans...how much did you lowball the guy __________________ Found my dad's old truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563321 Newspaper Article Publishing the quest find my dad's old truck http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe...ticle12494281/

12-08-2016, 07:40 PM	#3
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Back to the square side Where is the second label?

12-08-2016, 07:53 PM	#4
vht Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooksville Ky Posts: 531	Re: Back to the square side I like all the older chevy trucks, but I'm partial to the squares. Start tearing this thing apart so we can follow along. I've been working on my 84 K10 for a daily driver.

12-08-2016, 08:09 PM	#5
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Back to the square side So funny. I left NY for Georgia in 2014 and left my lifted 84 K10 up there not sure what to do with it. This summer.some extra cash bought me a 71 C10 LWB as a running project. It's been fun but Im reluctant to spend any $$$ on it I.E better seat or shifter. I think I like the squares. I may sell the 71 and get back to wrenching on the 84 __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!



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