The High Sierra trim was one of the nicer trim levels available for ’77 GMC Pickups. This example came with loads of upgrades and features including dual electric horns, heavy-duty springs, a chain-driven transfer case, gas tank skid plates, and many other items. The third-generation trucks offered far more ergonomic interiors and were GMC’s entry into the square-bodied truck market of the ’70s. This High Sierra is offered for auction on eBay. Bidding ends November, 29th.
This High Sierra is a reportedly rare color combination of two-toned colonial yellow over a buckskin interior. The exterior appears to be in excellent condition, though the seller notes some minor flaws are present in the paint and the windshield is cracked. The truck is equipped with a chrome package, a sliding rear window, and a winch and is a short-bed model. With some minor work, the exterior of the truck could be like new.
The High Sierra’s interior appears to be in decent condition. The cloth seat is finished in factory Buckskin and the door panels are finished in a matching vinyl with wood and embellished metal accents. The dash appears to be free of cracks. However, the owner notes that some of the gauges no longer function. The cabin also has factory air conditioning and a cassette tape.
The seller did not include engine bay photos but did note that the pickup is powered by a 350ci 5.7l GM Goodrich engine. Power is sent to all four wheels via a turbo 400 transmission. The truck is said to have had the transmission and torque converter rebuilt less than 200 miles ago. The truck is a great driver perfect for anyone who wants to further modify and perfect it, or just enjoy it in its current condition. If you want to be this High Sierra’s next owner submit your bid on eBay.
Nice High Sierra Sara. Well optioned, like the paint too from this era. Manual hubs, dual tanks was a surprise on a short box regular cab configuration. 350 replacing the stock 400 is no problem, however no working gauges is.
Stan, I had a -76 GMC half-ton 4wd shortie 400SBC/THM-400 (looked just like this one) and, near as I know these things all had the dual tanks…same tank selector too. It also had the “High Sierra” trim. It was driven through the volcanic dust during the 1980 Mt. St Helens eruption and I subsequently had to rebuild every moving part on/in that thing, but I absolutely loved that rig – must have put half a million miles on it before I sold it.
It looks great at first glance, but the paint prep looks more than a bit shoddy. Done right, this configuration of square body should be like printing money. Hopefully potential buyers take the time to pay it a visit before bidding so they can determine its condition first hand.
Steve R
Wrong grill,looks like it’s from a ’76.
I was thinking ’75. Also the chrome around light bezels etc.. are ’79.
That’s an excellent starting point, I haven’t seen one that nice here in Ohio in many years !
The truck appears to have had significant bodywork at some point. It’s had paint work, if not a complete refinish, and the entire front clip may have come from a ’79, as the hood and grille surround are from a ’79, not a ’77, and as JMC has pointed out, the grille itself is from a ’75 or ’76
rather have 400 vs 350.
lots to say for these ol rigs… the square lines, plastic grill, paint scheme, but chain transfer, I’d say “No”, ’nota upgrade’. Gears seem preferred. Well may B U refer to divorced transfer. “Yes” preferred over that but that had gone by decade or more…
Now this specific model or the item before us…? cant say.
Blah.
Nothing is uglier than a square body Chevrolet/GMC. They have all the architectual style of a henhouse. GM’s design team really phoned it in on that body style.
“Beauty” resides exclusively in the eye of the beholder…
Oh, I know. I have a couple buddies who own these and one of my great joys is busting their chops about how ugly their trucks are, (like they care). They are dead nuts reliable platforms and my father had a “nice” ’85 that I use to borrow when I was working on my cars. I laid more pipe in that truck than Daytona Plumbing.
Goodrich is a tire co.Goodwrench Goodwrench get it…
It is good to see the bids in 5 digits. Mix match parts aren’t a big deal.
The auction ended 11/29/2024 with high bid of $10,100, but it did not meet reserve.
Steve R