HeartlandBrumby Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Hi All, Im from Australia, looking to import a 1957 GMC 9300 Pickup from America or Canada... Seems to be a rare vehicle, and finding any information on this model is very limited... would be greatly appreciated if anyone could help me out with general information, including external dimensions & weight.... or point me in the right direction... Thank You 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 www.oldgmctrucks.com 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 48 minutes ago, greenie said: www.oldgmctrucks.com Wow, that is possibly the most difficult to navigate website I've ever clicked on. 😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 In my part of Pennsylvania the number of Chevrolet pickups far outnumbered GMC pickups. There was a GMC only truck dealer in the area but they mostly sold bigger trucks, 1 1/2 tons and more. There were several Chevrolet dealers in the area which might account for the numbers difference. My hometown fire truck as a kid was a 1957 GMC. Good luck in your search. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, HeartlandBrumby said: Hi All, Im from Australia, looking to import a 1957 GMC 9300 Pickup from America or Canada... Seems to be a rare vehicle, and finding any information on this model is very limited... would be greatly appreciated if anyone could help me out with general information, including external dimensions & weight.... or point me in the right direction... Thank You Welcome to the forum. Nice truck and yes they are rare trucks. What exactly are you hoping to find, articles on the web or factory catalogs you can purchase? Some info I found with a quick search on the web 1957 GMC 9300 Stepside Pickup Truck (motorious.com) Car | Classic Car Auction Group If you're looking for original literature try searching eBay for 1957 GMC Catalog or Brochure Here's a sample of what's out there currently 1955-57 Chevy GMC Truck Parts Catalog No 675 Service Manual Dealership 530 Pages | eBay You can also keep an eye out for items for sale at Faxon auto lit and Troxels as they have different items from time to time. Home Page (faxonautoliterature.com) Faxon examples of current in or out of stock: Search (faxonautoliterature.com) Troxel examples: Troxel's Auto Literature | Service, Shop & Owner’s Manuals for Car & Truck Repair (autopaper.com) 1955-1962 GMC Truck Dealer Popular Parts Catalog Book Pickup Garage Repair Shop (autopaper.com) Good luck on your quest. Keep us posted on what you find out Regards Dave Edited August 4, 2022 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 3 hours ago, joe_padavano said: Wow, that is possibly the most difficult to navigate website I've ever clicked on. 😲 Agreed. But it’s not like GMC information is easily accessed elsewhere. Chevrolet has a Heritage Collection, GMC has (or had) one retired guy who was acting as the company historian. If you have an antique GMC, mine is a ‘46, you get it wherever you can. Another source of help are the few part vendors servicing both Chevy and GMC trucks. Jim Carter Truck parts is an example, and his illustrated catalog is a good resource. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartlandBrumby Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Thank you everyone, I'll have to take a slow look through.. I'm a huge fan of Heartland (hence photo, and the model)... My brother shows a Model T at the local car shows and I thought it would be fun to join him... As such, having a board about the model I thought would be a great idea.... Numbers sold, etc... I didn't know info on the car would be hard elsewhere as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartlandBrumby Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 5 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: Welcome to the forum. Nice truck and yes they are rare trucks. What exactly are you hoping to find, articles on the web or factory catalogs you can purchase? Some info I found with a quick search on the web 1957 GMC 9300 Stepside Pickup Truck (motorious.com) Car | Classic Car Auction Group If you're looking for original literature try searching eBay for 1957 GMC Catalog or Brochure Here's a sample of what's out there currently 1955-57 Chevy GMC Truck Parts Catalog No 675 Service Manual Dealership 530 Pages | eBay You can also keep an eye out for items for sale at Faxon auto lit and Troxels as they have different items from time to time. Home Page (faxonautoliterature.com) Faxon examples of current in or out of stock: Search (faxonautoliterature.com) Troxel examples: Troxel's Auto Literature | Service, Shop & Owner’s Manuals for Car & Truck Repair (autopaper.com) 1955-1962 GMC Truck Dealer Popular Parts Catalog Book Pickup Garage Repair Shop (autopaper.com) Good luck on your quest. Keep us posted on what you find out Regards Dave I'm a huge fan of Heartland (hence photo, and the model)... My brother shows a Model T at the local car shows and I thought it would be fun to join him... As such, having a board about the model I thought would be a great idea.... Numbers sold, etc... I didn't know info on the car would be hard elsewhere as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Photo of my hometown’s GMC. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartlandBrumby Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, TerryB said: Photo of my hometown’s GMC. Oh wow! someone has taken great care in looking after & maintaining it.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 13 hours ago, HeartlandBrumby said: I'm a huge fan of Heartland (hence photo, and the model)... My brother shows a Model T at the local car shows and I thought it would be fun to join him... As such, having a board about the model I thought would be a great idea.... Numbers sold, etc... I didn't know info on the car would be hard elsewhere as well... That's good to hear you are both getting involved in local car shows. Having fun and enjoying the different automobiles made are one of the best celebrations God has granted us. As for the hard to find information? The best I can advise is study hard because the information is out there, you just have to be diligent in finding what you're looking for. Also, the information on the web is constantly being updated and improved upon in regards to what is available to antique and vintage car information so be encouraged that although you may not find the information this week, next week or next month may lend more clues and answers. Good luck Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterc9 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 A Chevy truck would be easier to restore and maintain because parts are readily available. The GMC has a lot of unique GMC only mechanical parts. They had their own engine,driveline and brakes etc. You might have trouble finding parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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