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[Kl7293]

It is a true Bonanza...my grandfather bought it new.

[philo_beddoe]

Awesome, welcome to the Special Insiders Club! I still have not physically seen another Bonanza, amazing, everytime i see a square-body i check. Thats why they are so special and highly sought after. Everyone on this site only dreams of having one. LOL!!

[Captkaos]

Bonanza packages were year end promotional packages.  I don't consider them rare at all.  They were bundling options to move more trucks.

Read here: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=10.msg15#msg15

To keep it all together...

Bonanza  was a special promotional grouping of options.  It was offered during the 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980 model years, and was typically offered during the final months of those model runs.  There were several packages (typically designated "A", "B", "C", etc., and respectively carrying increasing levels of included equipment) offered on a variety of truck models.  Equivalent packages were offered for GMC vehicles under the "Royal Sierra" designation.

With the exception of the 1980 model year, the packages for the pickups were based upon the Scottsdale trim package, and with the exception of carpeting and nameplates and discounted option prices, resembled other similarly optioned non-Bonanza Scottsdales offered during those years.

The specific packages for 1979 Chevy Big 10 pickups were as follows...

Package A (code YG6) included Scottsdale trim, Bonanza nameplates, color keyed carpets, striped vinyl bench seat, deluxe wheel covers, chrome grille, upper and lower bodyside moldings, clock and gauges, AM radio, inside hood release, automatic transmission, comfortilt steering wheel, intermittent windshield wipers.  The total savings for package A was $200.

Package B (code YG7) included all items for package A plus tinted glass, air conditioning, cargo lamp; package savings was $300.

Package C (code YG8)  included all items in packages A and B plus operating convenience group (power windows and door locks), speed and cruise control; package savings was $400.

Interestingly, the Scottsdale offered three different upholstery choices.  They were Custom Cloth, Custom Vinyl, and Striped Vinyl.  The Custom Cloth and Custom Vinyl options for non-Bonanza Scottsdales included a color-keyed rubber floor mat while the extra cost Striped Vinyl selection replaced the mat with carpeting.  The Bonanza default upholstery was the striped vinyl, but I believe the Custom Cloth and Custom Vinyl could also be specified for the Bonanza without forteiting the carpet.

[philo_beddoe]

So your tellin me the exclusive elite Bonanza is just a regular 73-87 like everybody else? Awww C'mon Man!

It's all good, just having a little fun. But thanks Capt. for that information, i appreciate it.

Truthfully though, i really have not seen another Bonanza emblem. Maybe i'll start a post just to see how many Bonanza owners are out there. 

[Altitude78]

Total rookie  question here, but what makes it a bonanza? Never heard of that. Either way great looking trucks!

[philo_beddoe]

I dont think anything specific. It's your basic c-10 like a scottsdale or cheyenne. I guess there were a ton of options available. See captkaos' post #18 above this one. It explains the bonanzas pretty well.

[Captkaos]

They had emblems on them and it was listed in the RPO sheet.  Year end trucks only. 

[philo_beddoe]

Although i still have not seen another one out there.