UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**too much stuff** · 08-01-2008, 10:45 PM

Well i found where it was sitting. Body wise is pretty nice. I don't know if the original engine or interior is there. Supposed to run and drive good. Maybe you guys can tell me about this truck...
$6750 would buy it.
I am not interested in it, just curious if it is an original and what would make it a desert fox? Enjoy the pics...

**too much stuff** · 08-01-2008, 10:48 PM

A few more for your viewing pleasure...

f.monroe · 08-01-2008, 11:00 PM

I am sure someone will chime in with the info but it was originally a tan truck so the color has changed . The interior is correct for 77 except the seat and steering wheel . Looks like someone built a nice truck and the price doesnt seem bad to me even if it isnt a Desert Fox .
Frank

bigblock73 · 08-02-2008, 12:07 AM

Frank, it appears to be an original truck. The truck originally had to be Buckskin in order to get the DF package. The truck appears to have all the items stated in the following order form. The mirrors appear to be newer however...and the hood looks like a late 70's unit...so perhaps it has been updated some.

http://www.73-87.com/Special_Edition...order_step.jpg

Here is a factory brochure with a matching truck

http://www.73-87.com/Special_Edition...esert_fox2.jpg

Eric, thanks for the info, I really wish I had some cash to buy this...

cochino12 · 08-02-2008, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Eric, thanks for the info, I really wish I had some cash to buy this...

How many times have I said that while surfing craigslist ha ha.

68GMC454 · 08-02-2008, 04:21 AM

its a nice truck.. i like it

COMP · 08-02-2008, 05:08 AM

looks good here

Eyegore · 08-02-2008, 08:16 AM

Isn't that the same one, except blue in color, that Larry Wilcox drove in CHIPS?

**tkeduk8r** · 08-02-2008, 10:28 AM

WOW.. he's been trying to sell that thing for over a year at least... it had sat in a town here called long prairie... hasnt been there for a while though and I thought it sold... he had wanted $8000 to start, then went down to $7500 last I saw... it is a neat truck.... the steering wheel and some of the under hood goodies are aftermarket are they not???
--Mike

Dooley · 08-02-2008, 10:37 AM

While it may be a Desert Fox model, it has lost it's originality with some updates. I still find it interesting how many showroom brochures get by editors with mistakes. The truck pictured in the linked ad has Sierra Classic 35 emblems on the fender of the shortbox pictured.

troy hallan · 08-15-2008, 06:15 PM

that truck was sitting in a town near me for sale stopped and looked at it . not nearly as nice in person as in pict. would pass on it. for that price . cab is all hacked up under neath.

andresco50 · 08-15-2008, 10:13 PM

I can't see the desert fox option!!! maybe is just the paint!!

hamad · 10-03-2014, 07:09 AM

anyone have any info on this truck? I would buy it for the asking price

**Sodak** · 10-03-2014, 03:23 PM

I know it's an old thread ..but dang i love that grill guard and rims..anyone know where i could get one or the other?

80SPORT · 10-03-2014, 10:06 PM

It likely is a Desert Fox as it has the "ship through"on the SPID.

The wheels are the regular RPO styled wheels but painted body color.

**Sodak** · 10-18-2014, 02:27 PM

Bump to the top... Anyone know where i could get this grille guard ? or if you have it so i could get me some dimentions/drawings/tracings of it so i could make my own.

**mrtoni** · 10-18-2014, 04:38 PM

I have one not for sale. Midunes had one on ebay about 10 days ago. Look for a thread on hickey brush guards. Matt

**Sodak** · 10-18-2014, 06:30 PM

Thank you sir.. got it.

andrewmp6 · 10-19-2014, 02:36 AM

Talk to member 1774btcrew he buys and sells parts and has a nice hickey part collection going.

**Sodak** · 10-19-2014, 10:09 AM

Thank you sir ..but i got the one off ebay.

08-01-2008, 10:45 PM	#1
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08-01-2008, 10:48 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,694	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. A few more for your viewing pleasure... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

08-01-2008, 11:00 PM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. I am sure someone will chime in with the info but it was originally a tan truck so the color has changed . The interior is correct for 77 except the seat and steering wheel . Looks like someone built a nice truck and the price doesnt seem bad to me even if it isnt a Desert Fox . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-02-2008, 12:07 AM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. Frank, it appears to be an original truck. The truck originally had to be Buckskin in order to get the DF package. The truck appears to have all the items stated in the following order form. The mirrors appear to be newer however...and the hood looks like a late 70's unit...so perhaps it has been updated some. http://www.73-87.com/Special_Edition...order_step.jpg Here is a factory brochure with a matching truck http://www.73-87.com/Special_Edition...esert_fox2.jpg Eric, thanks for the info, I really wish I had some cash to buy this... __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 08-02-2008 at 12:10 AM.

08-02-2008, 04:21 AM	#6
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. its a nice truck.. i like it __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

08-02-2008, 05:08 AM	#7
COMP Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eville IN. Posts: 365	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. looks good here

08-02-2008, 08:16 AM	#8
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. Isn't that the same one, except blue in color, that Larry Wilcox drove in CHIPS? __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

08-02-2008, 10:28 AM	#9
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. WOW.. he's been trying to sell that thing for over a year at least... it had sat in a town here called long prairie... hasnt been there for a while though and I thought it sold... he had wanted $8000 to start, then went down to $7500 last I saw... it is a neat truck.... the steering wheel and some of the under hood goodies are aftermarket are they not??? --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

08-02-2008, 10:37 AM	#10
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. While it may be a Desert Fox model, it has lost it's originality with some updates. I still find it interesting how many showroom brochures get by editors with mistakes. The truck pictured in the linked ad has Sierra Classic 35 emblems on the fender of the shortbox pictured.

08-15-2008, 06:15 PM	#11
troy hallan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: fergus falls minnesota Posts: 36	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. that truck was sitting in a town near me for sale stopped and looked at it . not nearly as nice in person as in pict. would pass on it. for that price . cab is all hacked up under neath. __________________ Troy Hallan

08-15-2008, 10:13 PM	#12
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. I can't see the desert fox option!!! maybe is just the paint!! __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

10-03-2014, 07:09 AM	#13
hamad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DE Posts: 295	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. anyone have any info on this truck? I would buy it for the asking price __________________ 1987 BLACK GMC C10 shortbed stepside, red interior , LS2, T-56 1982 WHITE GMC Jimmy FULLY convertible, red interior, 4X4, 454, SM465, 1000 KMs ONLY 1977 BRONZE GMC C10 longbed stepside, tan interior, LQ9, 4L65E 1979 RED GMC Street Coupe shortbed stepside, red interior, 454, Turbo 400 1991 GREY and BLACK Chevy Suburban, red interior, 454 tbi, 700r4 1985 BROWN Chevy C20 longbed fleetside, tan inteior, 454, Turbo 400

10-03-2014, 03:23 PM	#14
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. I know it's an old thread ..but dang i love that grill guard and rims..anyone know where i could get one or the other?

10-03-2014, 10:06 PM	#15
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. It likely is a Desert Fox as it has the "ship through"on the SPID. The wheels are the regular RPO styled wheels but painted body color.

10-18-2014, 02:27 PM	#16
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. Bump to the top... Anyone know where i could get this grille guard ? or if you have it so i could get me some dimentions/drawings/tracings of it so i could make my own.



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10-18-2014, 04:38 PM	#17
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,879	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. I have one not for sale. Midunes had one on ebay about 10 days ago. Look for a thread on hickey brush guards. Matt

10-18-2014, 06:30 PM	#18
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. Thank you sir.. got it.

10-19-2014, 02:36 AM	#19
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. Talk to member 1774btcrew he buys and sells parts and has a nice hickey part collection going.

10-19-2014, 10:09 AM	#20
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Re: UPDATE: 77 desert fox GMC. Thank you sir ..but i got the one off ebay.

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