Hard to
find 1973 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4. In 73, GMC was still using the same
bullet proof drivelines as the 72's. It has the gear driven NP205
transfer case, Big Spicer Hub front end, and the 14 bolt rear end.
This is a one owner original paint survivor from the west coast, with
only 118k miles. It has a straight 99% rustfree body. The
inside of the bed and upper bed rails are exceptional for its age.
It has the typical front fender rust and some rust in the outer cab
corners, but that is it. The rest of the body and underside is
100% rustfree, including the doors, rockers, floors, cab mounts and bed.
The metal wasn't very good in the early 70's, so I don't think there is
such a thing is a totally rustfree 4x4 from that era. I included
several underside shots to show how solid it is. The rust is just
on the outer panels. All the backsides and wheel lips are rock
solid. As I mentioned the body is very straight. It does
have some extra holes for a CB antenna, and maybe to fill an extra tank
mounted in the bed at one point in time.
This is a
well optioned rare fancy "Sierra" model.
The original 350 runs like a watch with no smoke or noises. It had
a shudder in reverse, so I had the A/T completely rebuilt,
including a new torque converter. Other options include factory
A/C, power steering, power disc brakes, tilt wheel, full gauges, sliding
rear window, etc. The truck is an excellent driver. You
could hop in and drive it anywhere. I have personally used the 4x4
system and it works perfect. These early models are
hard to find. Most just didn't survive, even out west. I
find very few that are
worth brining back.
This is a
solid California truck, but not as solid as I prefer. I am pricing it
to move it out quick. |