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1972 GMC Sierra 2500 – 1967 was the initial year that Chevrolet Motor Division and GM Truck and Bus Division agreed to split platform production. The former would make all light trucks, with GMCs essentially becoming rebadged Chevrolets, while GMC would build all larger trucks, supplying Chevy with rebadged units. As such, while the all-new 1967 GMC pickups shared the same chassis and sheet metal as Chevrolet, it was available with a GMC unique engine, the 305 cid V-6. This was in addition to GMC now also using Chevrolet’s sixes and V-8s. During 1969, GMC’s unique V-6 engines were discontinued for the C/K series, marking the end of an era. From then on, GMC and Chevrolet pickups all had identical drivetrains. GMC’s trim lines also paralleled Chevy. From 1967 through 1971, they ranged from the basic Deluxe up to the Custom and the Super Custom at the top end. Changing for 1972, they then went from Custom, Super Custom, Sierra, to a new premium Sierra Grande which matched up with the Cheyenne Super. One area that GMC remained divergent from Chevrolet was in fewer and less complex changes to the grille. While Chevy made major structural changes to their grille design in 1969 and 1971, GMC essentially stayed with one basic design. Minor changes were moving the GMC lettering from the center bar of the grille in 1967 to the hood in 1968, then revising the stamping to incorporate revised borders to give the impression of having separate left and right side grilles for 1970. For all years, GMC used four headlights instead of Chevrolet’s two.

At TXCLSX we always love the opportunity to inventory a classic GMC truck. This Sierra 2500 was owned by a local couple who had enjoyed it as a weekend cruiser over the last few years. They had purchased the truck after it was a “movie star” in the 2020 film entitled The Lost Husband featuring Josh Duhamel. When we acquired this GMC it was still in very original condition so we made the decision to restore it to her original glory. The carpet, bench seat, windshield, paint, trim, chrome, lights, and bedliner are all brand new. Before we purchased the GMC, it had recently received a performance intake, Edelbrock carb, Headman headers, electric fuel pump, and all new complete brakes. The Sierra arrived running strong so we were fortunate to focus our restoration on a cosmetic level only. The end result is a stunning two-tone GMC Sierra is destined to make the new caretaker proud. Additional features and options include; 400 V8, Auto, RWD, 3/4 Ton, Power Steering & Brakes, Chrome Valve Covers, Side Toolbox, Sliding Rear Window, Chrome Grill/Mirrors/Bumpers, Blue Vinyl Bench, Cloth Floormats, Owners Manual, Factory AM Radio, ProTach Tachometer, Tilt Steering, Tinted Glass, 18″ Chrome GM Wheels, and Thick Toyo Open Country 265/70 R18 Tires!