1979 GMC Sierra Grande C25 3/4 ton HD Ranch Truck Survivor

1979 GMC Sierra 2500 Description

1979 GMC Sierra Grande C25 Heavy Duty 3/4 Ton Fleet-side Regular Cab Ranch Truck 8,200 GVW Trailer Special
Original numbers matching drive train including the high performance "Mark IV" 454 big block V8, heavy duty TH400 automatic transmission and corporate 14 bolt rear end w/ 3.74 ratio. Max cooling system w/ 4 row radiator. Heavy Duty suspension with 1 ton rear axle and springs with original coil-over shocks on all 4 corners. Power steering, power disc brakes with 13x4 rear drums and original electric trailer brake controller. Factory air conditioning with clear glass. Original GM AM radio (not installed but included) and Johnson 2-way telephone system with fiberglass antennae. Dual 15 gallon tanks with switch on dash. Custom heavy duty steel brush guard, bed guards, spare tire carrier, headache rack and toolbox installed when new. Custom steel goose-neck hitch plate and connector, installed in bed when new, can be unbolted if needed. Fey chrome step bumper added in place of original custom drop unit. Class 3 receiver hitch and 7-way electrical connector under bumper added later. Original 16.5 inch, 8 lug steel wheels with OEM style Cooper Roadmaster 8 ply tires (16.5x9.5) with original hub caps. Custom 2-1/2" dual exhaust system with NOS cast iron manifolds.
Runs strong, drives nicely and has tons of low to mid range power for towing/hauling. Very dependable. Would make a great shop truck, ranch truck, tow vehicle or for advertising. This truck is a very original central Texas, rust free survivor, that is still in good overall condition considering it's age, having been well cared for over the years. Body has some dents and dings with some creasing on the passenger bedside from ranch use. Driver's door has some evidence of previous repair around mirror mounts. Bed floor has some small dents near tailgate from use. Vinyl interior is decent but could use some refurbishing to dash pad and door panels. Original owner purchased the truck for use on his cattle ranch (hill county) and shortly thereafter parked it in a shed due to health issues. The truck was driven very little during this time. I purchased from his estate after his passing in 1998. Odometer at that time showed approx 56k. I proceeded to refurbish the truck with engine upgrades (see below), new radiator and exhaust system, new tires and repair or replace all other serviceable items. Everything works well on the truck with the exception of the Air Conditioner. Original R-12 AC compressor may need to have seals replaced or replace compressor. Hoses are new. Odometer now shows approx. 89k, however total accurate mileage cannot be guaranteed. Clear Texas title. Drive anywhere.
Engine Upgrades when rebuilt (approx 33k miles ago):

Blueprinted block, balanced rotating assembly

Polished steel heads with new guides, springs, Manley servere duty valves

KB flat top pistons, +30 @ around 9.0:1 compression

Comp Cams energizer 260 RV cam w/button

Comp Cams double roller timing chain

Comp Cams roller tip rockers

Polished orignal crankshaft, all new internal components

Edelbrock performer 2.0 dual plane aluminum intake manifold

Edelbrock performer 1910, 850 cfm quadrajet carburetor (rare)

MSD coil, Carter HP mechanical fuel pump, new water pump, starter, etc.

If you would like to view the truck for inspection, more pictures or have cash offers to end auction early, please contact me 24 hours prior to auction close and before bidding at 512.627.9934. The winning bidder must contact me after auction close and pay a $500 non-refundable deposit within 24 hours after auction close and pay in full within 7 days of auction close unless other arrangements have been made. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. If you have a zero feedback score, please contact me prior to auction close and before bidding or else your bid will be disqualified.Payment methods accepted:

• Cash in person
• Secure bank to bank wire transfer
• Certified and Verified Bank/Cashiers check
• Paypal (fees must be paid by buyer)

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty expressed, written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representation are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall wand will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated wit this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of the sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. This vehicle can be driven anywhere, however, if you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate. You can locate shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers`. If you are not sure about something, please ask! Do not assume anything not listed is included.

We reserve the right to end the listing early if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Thanks for your interest and good luck.

On Jul-27-16 at 14:44:59 PDT, seller added the following information:

Original spare tire with locking plate is not shown but is included with the truck. Thanks.