1976 GMC Sierra 1500

***This is a 7-day auction, ending Sunday night. I do not have a buy it now listed, but will consider any serious offers. I reserve the right to end the auction early at any time***

For sale at NO RESERVE: Original survivor 77 k mile 1976 GMC Sierra K 15 4 x 4, one family owned for 45 years, 1976-2021. Purchased new at Grimes Motors in the mountain town of Helena, MT by a local service station owner. The truck was parked inside at the service station and used for chasing parts and the occasional service call. I purchased from the original owner's daughter last year, I've known the truck since it was new. Original owner was a maintenance fanatic, and it shows. While it does have some wear and tear on the exterior, the original interior is near perfect, owing to years of inside storage. Truck still has both original Power-Beam headlights and all the original Safety Flo-Lite glass including windshield. Original paperwork including manuals, warranty booklets, SPID tag and owner card. Original keys, original jack and tools, and original spare tire carrier. Original factory stickers and chalk marks still present under hood. In many ways, it's a way-back machine to driving a brand new truck in 1976. Great rig to leave up at the mountain cabin or lake property as is, or do exterior body and paint and have a show truck. I'll do my best to describe this special truck below, please see the Flickr album with over 100 detail pics including undercarriage and the You Tube walk around and start up video.

Exterior:

Original Spring green (medium green) paint still presents well. Truck looks very clean and will draw a crowd at Home Depot or the Co-Op feed store. DOES HAVE DENTS from service station mountain rescues as well as some minor lower body rust. While this truck never saw salted roads, it does have the typical corrosion where mud builds up behind all four wheels, and around the passenger front wheel opening. Thankfully there's none of the structural rot seen on midwest and northeast trucks, and of course we don't see frame issues here out west. Chrome/stainless is bright with no pitting. Drive as is or do the body and paint and have a $40 k truck. Again, check the over 100 detail pics including underside in the referenced Flickr album below.

Interior: All original and in excellent condition - really a time capsule. Original owner was a fussy, meticulous guy about his truck. No tears in original seat upholstery or door panels, there is a crack in the dash near the radio speaker. Original Safety Flo-lite glass is good including windshield(does have a small chip). I believe absolutely everything works, right down to the seat belt buzzer. Overall very usable and functional rig, ready to drive as is.

Mechanical: Starts, runs, and drives out very well.

77 k miles are original, and truck has a tight, low mile feel. Original LS 9 350 four barrel, Turbo 350 automatic, and NP 203 transfer case all working as they should. Does puff a bit from valve seals at startup, as would be expected. In many ways, feels like driving a new 1976 truck - would be even better with radial tires instead of the 7.00-15 traction bias ply tires(which are in good condition). Has a manual throttle under hood with power inverter installed for service calls. Left fuel tank hasn't been used in a while, I'd drain that before using, running off right tank. Very unmolested original truck. As with any older vehicle, it will need maintenance and repairs along the way. If you live in a state with very strict vehicle inspections, they will no doubt find something for you to fix, so expect that. These trucks are noted for reliability and build quality, and are fairly simple to work on with good parts availability.

Flickr album with 100+ detail pics including underside(copy and paste to browser URL) works best to simply

You Tube start up and walk around video:

Legalities:

IF YOU ARE A ZERO FEEDBACK OR LOW FEEDBACK (under 20) DO NOT BID WITHOUT CONTACTING ME FIRST. YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED . Montana title is clear and in my name. As with all vehicles of this age it is SOLD AS-IS. Please ask questions or inspect to your satisfaction before bidding or purchasing. All sales are final and legally binding. Bid what you are willing to pay.

Location/Shipping:

Pickup will be in Helena, MT 59602, which is near the junction of Interstate 15 and Interstate 90. Transportation is at the expense and arrangement of the BUYER, but I will work with your transporter for loading, meet up, etc. Please research transportation options before purchasing. Once sold, I will cancel my insurance, so all liability for damages are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Payment:

Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of auction end and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500 non-refundable PAYPAL deposit is due immediately at auction end. The remainder is due within 3 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise.

Payment by verifiable funds such as a WIRE TRANSFER or CASH in person before pick up, whichever is first.

Good luck and thanks for looking!

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