1978 GMC Medium Duty Trucks

1978 GMC Medium Duty Trucks. Shows the various bodies, chassis, and engines available.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

The backing music to these old commercials and promo films was much better than today's!

[@compu85]

Back when you had to pay for a real band!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

We had two mid 70s C-65s with Knapheid bodies on the farm when I was growing up. 427 gas engines, 5/2 trans/rear end with a cheater axle and 5 something gear ratio. Tough and reliable trucks they were. They weren't fast by any means but they weren't meant to be. They were a blast to drive (when I was a teenager lol), and always got the job done. I'll never admit how much we overloaded those poor trucks but they always came back for more.

[@motorhead6763]

Still alot of these being used today...on logging and farms etc. Good simple trucks.

[@jamesdow1795]

The first vehicle of any kind I ever drove was a 65 series when I was 9y/o in the hayfield. I had a cold,and my uncle was annoyed that I wasn't bunching bales fast enough,so he figured I could 'at least handle moving the truck'. Oh yeah...I drive trucks to this day. I realized....Why work when you can drive. (Thanks Uncke Donald!)😉😅

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I know where there's a C-65 with a 24' van body that still gets used occasionally as a city delivery truck. It's whipped but still roadworthy.

[@TheWisdom3]

Absolutely love the old topkick/kodiak.. dont know why...

[@professorx7398]

They had a pretty rugged and handsome body style, like. Body wise, they were an upscaled Sierra.

[@TeamTopKick]

My TopKick still going strong.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Probably because they served you well.

[@patrickmcgoldrick8234]

Also,they look pretty cool

[@ricmahurin7535]

This video is everything ive ever dreamed mybirth year was.

[@mattt198654321]

Wow, a 97.5" BBC! I don't know whether to be impressed or afraid!

[@kellyronaghan5587]

When I think of trucks these are what come to mind

[@mr.iforgot3062]

All of you guys are my best friends bff's are forever ❤

[@skeetersaurus6249]

Simple, robust trucks! A LOT of the C60 and larger are STILL working today...39-years later! THIS is what the U.S. should STILL be building, not these 'wanna-be cars' they try to sell now (for $110k)...Few realize, trucks like that red stake-side (in this video) could be BOUGHT NEW for less than $10k back then (with gas engine)! Real shame...

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

I wish more old GM.and Chevy were still on the road. It makes so sade that they are disapareing

[@markelijio6012]

Stunning.

[@edwardpate6128]

Interesting views of late 70's Detroit. I drove a C65 Chevy 26 foot stake truck around those same streets in those days.

[@skeetersaurus6249]

Yeah...I saw the highway scene in the beginning, and said 'man...look how far Detroit has truly fallen'... Hard working city, back then...

[@barrylaite8821]

Back in the day when trucks were trucks!! None of this high tech garbage we have today

[@kellyronaghan5587]

I am so with you brother, I hate new trucks and new cars

[@maplemanz]

You are so right .

[@Steve.Vaught]

Trucks were nice in the 70s. Now they are trash.

[@Steve.Vaught]

I know right. But also the looks were way nicer, and no electronics that go wrong constantly.

[@truckerpete3595]

70s TRUCK FAN I have a 1975 Peterbilt 359, bought it brand new in 1974 and I’m still driving it today, 45 years after I started. It had a 400 Cummins and a 10 speed from the start and everything was built from the best material. I swapped it to a series 60 Detroit in 1986 and it is still in the truck at 2.6 million miles. Just bought a 2016 W900 as a second truck and you wouldn’t believe how much cheaper it’s made than the 359. I gave 176,000$ for that truck, unbelievable that they build cheap, sell expensive.

[@dirtmover6190]

My 86 C70 still going strong with 8.2

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

1980 was the first year the Detroit Diesel "Fuel Pincher" 8.2L four-cycle diesel engine appeared, to replace at mid-year the legendary two-cycle 4-53T. And while the Cummins VT-225 (a variation of the "Triple Nickel") was listed alongside the Cat 3208 as being available on all 7000s with the Top Kick hood, I suspect none were actually specified with this other V-8 diesel engine.

[@jeremylavoie8495]

Good ol' EPA for strangling a great 2 stroke diesel

[@crewcab1984rv]

Jeremy Lavoie you're right that size truck should have at the least 6v53t for the smaller weights then a 6v92t and once they experienced that engine no one would request another 8.2 bad name for Detroit,3208 throw away engine SORRY guys it's the truth

[@dougc190]

I'm pretty sure you could get a 6v92 in those trucks

[@dougc190]

You don't think I was wrong I was thinking of a brigadier

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

@@dougc190 To be specific, the 9500 series.

[@domingohoyos9831]

Excelente

[@milfordcivic6755]

2008 was the last year for commercial medium duty GM trucks.

[@etmccaus]

I'm pretty sure this isn't 1978...the TopKick model wasn't introduced until the 1980 model year. Might be a late '79 promo talking about the upcoming '80 models...

[@jason3fc]

+Evan McCausland It actually says 1979 at the bottom on the title screen.

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

The copyright date is MCMLXXIX (1979)

[@rudybratr]

@@jamesbulldogmiller That means 1980 model year.

[@stephenmccloughan7541]

My, farther works for a Lumberyard and they just sold thire 1993 GMC Topkick. The thing was a best. For a 26 year old truck. It had like rust on it. And it was the Third strongest, only getting beaten by the two Macks, and was the biggest truck that could turn tight. Unfortunately some of the new drivers were not driving it because of the 6speed manual and no ac. And the two new Issue Trucks with Ac and an atomic transmission. The newer drivers took them for run instead of 19, the topkick. And after a year of almost no runs. Mine you this truck was used almost 3 to 4 times a day. It was sold in September of 2019. The two new trucks even combine cant haul as much weight as 19, 19 had a 14ft bed but it hauled alot of 18 foot heavy stuff and she was not struggling. But the two new ones, with 16ft and 18ft can haul and when you put heavy stuff on the 16ft bed one it hauls like its hauling 1 or 2 steel beams. And they both have rust on them and they are only 2 years old.

[@blanchae]

Stellite exhaust valves and rotocoil exhaust valve rotators? Been working on cars for 50 years and never heard anything like that. Stellite exhaust valves - hard coated stainless steel exhaust valves (very hard). Rotocoil exhaust valve rotators - causes a small and incremental rotation of the valve every time the rocker arm presses against the valve stem to prevent hot spots from burning valve. Learn something new each day!

[@discordmykong4314]

Nice dump trucks

[@84montecarlo]

Sweet

[@mamz1404]

اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على عبدك ونبيك محمدﷺ

[@32degreesretarded62]

My sky fairy is better than your sky fairy. Mine didnt marry a child and consumate with a 9 yr old.

[@SquishyZoran]

how long did this body style last? There is a company that runs tons of these for moving fruit and what's the difference between the Topkick and the Brigader? I'm assuming top kick is medium duty while the Brigader is heavy duty.

[@moutnlovr2]

From 1973 to mid 1989.

[@SquishyZoran]

Peter Chronis It went a long time then. I would’ve never thought it was a product of the 70s!

[@moutnlovr2]

Just look at the square body cab design, it spells 1973, of course the Top Kick front end came some 6 years later. Even the Brigadier which came around 78 is based on the H & J 7500-9500 series trucks that were first introduced in 1966.

[@SquishyZoran]

Peter Chronis you know more about it then me! I’ll just shut up now but before I do thank you for your knowledge since i’m only a curious person and not a gearhead.

[@DMTruckSpotting]

@@moutnlovr2 those had their own cab, as well as the C/M 9500 & 9501 models.

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

The Video copyright is MCMLXXIX (1979)

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gustan

[@jaminstewart2444]

This video is for the 1980 models. Not 78.

[@SH00T_TH3PUMP]

Every once in a while, i see these driving powered by gasoline big blocks.

[@Creeperboy099]

I want to know what the background music is

[@Anonymous12465]

Garbage.

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

TrebuShade Muzak reject music

[@MrVCidade]

Maybe from APM Music in the JW Media Music library session. Sorry for the late reply,

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Elevator music! 😄😄

[@gentleman1805]

Can anyone help me and tell me where can I found sierra engine 1978 new one or at least clean ?? Plz

[@skeetersaurus6249]

What kind of Sierra engine are you searching for? What class of vehicle is it? I mean, you could get most-anything in the C-65's of that era from the 225 six-cylinder all the way up to the 427-Big Block, and several diesels (as the video shows). If you're asking about just getting a 'generic pre-89' Chevy engine...I'd probably call Jasper Engines...while they do NOT have 'new' ones, they are a major corporation, rebuild with original parts, guarantee for 12,000 miles, and produce an EXCELLENT rebuild engine for truck restorations, at a decent price.

[@gentleman1805]

Skeeter Saurus do you have what’s app number plz ? Or Facebook account so I can contact u easily to describe everything to u plz ( thank you dear for carrying my case )

[@williswhatchutalkinbout4367]

Taz Alta's you’re on the damn internet. Do it yourself. Wtf.....

[@gentleman1805]

Willis What Chu Talkin Bout no body nock ur fucking door and ask u bitch !

[@cj-fh4nx]

They call these medium duty, but when you look at those wheels these could be heavy dutys too.

[@TxJacob713]

is it just me or is the video muted

[@english809]

Puerta Real

[@chuckschob107]

Yea those bbc’s put in work lmao in white woman

[@JasnoGT]

I wanna drive that dumptruck around. I bet its a chick magnet.

[@Victoria3232-j7o]

No it will only. Attract Men😂

[@Connor4x4]

The black guy keeps saying BBC lmao

[@nlpnt]

(Front) bumper to back-of-cab.

[@daveb1081]

lmaoooo

[@english809]

1999 Spongebob Squarepants

[@matrltgt]

bbc

[@johnnywadd3020]

no sound ffs

[@stanleybaker1520]

GMC AND NISSAN WILL BE GONE AND ONLI FORD AND TOYOTA WILL SURVIVE 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@mus_xr4653]

Stanley Baker haha that's funny

[@MisterMikeTexas]

GMC ain't going nowhere! And who needs Nissan?!! What has Nissan done for us lately?