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  • FRAME-OFF RESTORED 1978 C10 SHORT-BED 454 BIG-BLOCK with AIR FULLY DOCUMENTED
    Year: 1978 Make: GMC Model: Sierra 1500 Classic
    VIN: TCS448Z504476 Stock Number: 504476 Mileage: 37246
    Transmission: Automatic Engine: 8 Cylinder, 7.4 L Exterior Color: Burgundy
    Interior Color: Black Title: Clear  
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    Thiel Motor Sales Inc
    911 Westwood Dr.
    BuY-iT-NOW 800-605-2252 DeWitt, IOWA 52742, IA 52742


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    We here at Team_Thiel specialize in offering only the Best-of-the-BEST to our Ebay Buying community….and this WEEK we’ve definitely OUTDONE Ourselves! When checking out our vehicles online we email after email and call after call on the Classics & Collectors we have in the background. Well….this week we have decided to list a handful of these special vehicles! So if you’re looking for that cool little hot rod…show winner… or great classic investment…..YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! Just Remember: Once these vehicles are gone --- THERE GONE! Many of these vehicles are 1-oFF…1-of-a-kind…and IRREPLACEABLE! Each one of these vehicles will be sold with a “Buy-Now” option…so if you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to sit there and wait and wonder if what you think a vehicle’s worth and what the seller think a vehicle’s worth are even in the same spectrum! We let you know where we need to be --- NO GIMMICKS --- NO GAMES --- and NO CRAZY Reserves! CLICK---2---WIN!!!

     

     

    If you’re looking for a HIGH QUALITY…FULLY RESTORED CLASSIC TRUCK…LOOK NO FURTHER!!! Recently in trade from another satisfied TEAM_THIEL customer is this ABSOLUTELY GOREGEOUS 1978 GMC Sierra “SHORT-WIDE” that is as nice as you will find ANYWHERE…WE GUARANTEE IT!!! Finished in Deep Burgundy --- this GMC has a Mirror Finish! The exterior has also been upgraded with a Cowl Hood, Billet Grill, and Craiger Wheels to give it that CUSTOM Look! Now…we have a 3-Inch Binder FULL of Documentation on this truck including a PHOTO Montage of the Restoration process from start to finish and Many-MANY receipts for parts and labor! In-fact, you will see we have pictured the total for JUST THE PAINT JOB…which was $12,500 by itself! This is a VERY HIGH QUALITY RESTORATION!!!

     

     

    The interior of this truck shows just as nice as the exterior! Black cloth seat, Carpet, Dash Pad, Headliner, and even Kick-Panels with upgraded built-in speakers! This truck does still retain the ORIGINAL radio with NO Nasty Aftermaket hacked-in radio!

     

     

    Now…if you like everything you’ve seen so far…you will ABSOLUTELY LOVE what you see under the hood! The Engine of this GOREGOUS short-bed is the AWESOME 7.4 Liter 454 Cubic-Inch “BIG BLOCK” V8! Just check out the fit and finish! The engine compartment alone could win a trophy at a car show! The engine is absolutely dripping in CHROME & BILLET! Extras include BUT are NOT limited to Eldebrock Carb, Eldebrock Aluminum Intake, Eldebrock Air-Cleaner, Eldebrock Valve Covers, Chrome Alternator, Polished AC Compressor, Billet Pullies, and Ceramic Coated Headers!

     

     

    Now…the previous owner’s loss will be one lucky e-Buyer’s gain! When all said and done…THEY ESTIMATED THEY HAD $35,000 to $40,000 INVESTED INTO THIS TRUCK!!! So at our Low-LOW “BuY-iT-NoW” Price…this Truck is an absolute STEAL-of-a-DEAL! Take advantage of this RARE buying opportunity BEFORE one other LUCKY buyer does!

     

     

    Take advantage of this RARE buying opportunity BEFORE this CLASSIC TRUCK is GONE! Need it shipped??? NO PROBLEM!!! We ship Nationwide & WORLDWIDE!!! CALL or EMAIL today for a shipping quote!

    WE OFFER FINANCING OPTIONS FOR LOCAL QUALIFIED BUYERS. FOR OUT OF STATE BUYERS, WE RECOMMEND WWW.JJBEST.COM. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL WITH QUESTIONS.

     

    THOUSANDS of $$$ INVESTED!

     

    BUY-iT-NOW: $15,997

     

    Good luck and please enjoy our other vehicles by seeing our other auctions! Please remember, you are bidding to buy, not to look. Please be sure to read through the entire ad before bidding. Read the Terms and Conditions and see the Condition Report. Personal and Professional inspections are welcomed and encouraged at our dealership; all inspections must be performed BEFORE the auction’s end. All vehicles are subject to a $149 Documentation Fee, including dealers! All vehicles are sold “AS-IS” No Warranty Expressed or Implied, unless otherwise specified within the description. Extended Warranties may be available, given the vehicles age and mileage. Please inquire for available extended warranties. Please call us at 800-605-2252 if you have any additional questions. Good Luck!

     

    ***CONDITION NOTES***

    Super-SUPER Nice Truck! 100% SHOW READY! No Dings – Dents – Scratches – or Imperfections! Tires show tons of tread! Please call or email with specific condition questions.

    Contact: JOHN THIEL JR @ 800-605-2252


    Warranty Information

    Vehicle sold AS-IS, no warranty expressed or implied.


    Terms and Conditions

    1. SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY!!!! PLEASE understand that this our business and not a game. If you do not plan on going through with the purchase, then do not bid. When you place a bid on a vehicle, you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle. This arrangement is outlined in the eBay User Agreement. We DO NOT send second chance offers. If you receive a second chance offer, do not respond to it. If you receive a second chance offer contact a dealer representative if you are interested in the vehicle. If you bid, and do not go through with the transaction, we will turn you over to the proper authorities and leave negative feedback. Just please do not waste our time. We work very hard at preparing and listing our vehicles, and every time we have to relist an item it costs us money. Have your finances taken care of before bidding. If you have ANY question whether you may be able to complete the transaction, DO NOT BID. PLEASE, SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY!! Please check our feedback and you will see that we sell and offer for sale only the finest automobiles at the best prices. We believe our cars are the nicest anywhere, and we are here to make your buying experience the best ever. 2. Thiel Motor Sales Inc. reserves the right to obtain and verify the registered information of all bidders participating in this auction. Thiel Motor Sales Inc. reserves the right to cancel any and all bids at our discretion, or end the auction early if necessary, this includes reserve and no-reserve auction formats. Furthermore, Thiel Motor Sales Inc. shall not be liable for any such cancelation for any reason. 3. All members with five (5) or less feedbacks must email or call Thiel Motor Sales Inc. prior to bidding to obtain approval to bid. If you bid without approval, your bid may be canceled. 4. Bidders must be 18 years or older. And remember, if you plan to bid on a vehicle for over $15,000, you must have a credit card on file with ebay. 5. Bid retractions are not allowed nor will be recognized within 24 hours of auctions end. If you bid within the last 24 hours, bid like you will own it. If you want to retract your bid before the last 24 hours, email us with the reason and we will cancel the bid for you. Do not retract your own bid. 6. Successful high bidder MUST contact Thiel Motor Sales Inc. within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. We are not open Sundays, any other day is a business day. 7. Successful high bidder must submit a $500.00 non-refundable deposit within 24 hours the auction's end. Deposit to be made by Paypal or over the phone using a Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express credit card. Balance due must be paid using a cashier's check, bank wire transfer, or cash. Credit cards are for the deposit only. If you do not complete the purchase of the vehicle we reserve the right to retain a portion or the complete deposit to cover our cost associated with relisting the vehicle and possible lost revenue. We WILL NOT accept credit cards for the balance, no exceptions! 8. All financial transactions must be completed within five (5) business days of auction ending. There will be no exceptions. 9. If transaction is not completed within this time, the buyer will loose their deposit. Even if the buyer can not pick up the vehicle within 5 days, the vehicle must be paid for before 5 days are up. 10. We test drive each vehicle to determine the vehicles overall condition. Please see the “Condition Report” the results (located on eBay bid page under the photo gallery). Click on the item and a better description will appear if there is an issue. It is not a full inspection, if you want a full inspection you will have to arrange one yourself. If you want to have the vehicle inspected, you must do so before the auctions end. We will allow the inspection of our vehicles, but we must receive a copy of the inspection. If the Inspection company you are using will not agree to give us a copy of the inspection we will not allow them to inspect the vehicle. This is just to keep everyone honest. Used vehicles will all have a certain degree of Wear and Tear. All vehicles are sold AS-IS with NO Warranty or Guarantee said or implied. All Maintenance items for which the vehicle will need upon pick-up or delivery will be the responsibility of the buyer. These items may include, Oil changes, Anti-Freeze Flushes, Brake Components, Belts, Hoses, Batteries, Exhaust Components, Tires, Light Bulbs, Fluids, etc. , etc. Thiel Motor Sales Inc. is located in Iowa, which is a Non-Inspection State. Because of this, Thiel Motor Sales Inc. nor any of its employees can guarantee that any vehicle will pass an out-of-state inspection, no matter the vehicles age, mileage, or condition. Items such as owners manuals, floor mats, extra keys, cd changer magazines, etc. will only be included if it is specifically mentioned in the description on the vehicle and(or) is specifically pictured within the advertisement. Thiel Motor Sales Inc. has tried to the best of their ability to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction, but we are only human and we will not be responsible for any discrepancies. Please be advised that used vehicles will have typical scratches, dings, wear, and tear inherent for their year and miles. Thiel Motor Sales Inc. nor Thiel Motor Sales' employees are responsible for oversights, misprints, changes, or omissions that may occur in this auction. If in the unlikely event that there is a discrepancy due to the sale of the vehicle please contact Thiel Motor Sales Inc. We will do our best to work with you to resolve the issue. Please be aware that the sale of this vehicle and the transaction has taken place in the County of Clinton and the State of Iowa. Any legal action that may come as a result of this sale must be run through the Iowa courts of Clinton County. Any suites brought against Thiel Motor Sales Inc. Must be tried in the Iowa Courts of Clinton County Iowa. You may not file a suite in any other state than Iowa . If you choose to take legal action against Thiel Motor Sales Inc. you must first try to resolve the issue with a Mediator before you can take legal action. Thiel Motor Sales Inc. will agree to go to mediation and agree to do their very best to resolve any issues in a fair manor. All sales are final, with no exceptions. 11. Thiel Motor Sales Inc. invites you to visit our dealership and inspect any vehicle. You may test drive any vehicle prior to the auctions end. Thiel Motor Sales Inc. welcomes and encourages third party buyer's inspections. If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Buyer is responsible for any inspection charges and fees. Please call ahead of time for inspections, some vehicles may be in storage and will need to be brought to the dealership for the inspection. We will agree to have any company inspect our vehicles, but we do request a copy of the inspection. Please be sure to let the inspector know this. If they do not agree to release a copy of the inspection, we will not allow the inspection. 12. This vehicle is being sold 'AS-IS'. No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Manufacturers warranties may still apply, but we are not representatives of any manufacturer. AS-IS means that if there is any problem with the vehicle purchased after the purchaser has taken possession of the vehicle, the purchaser is responsible for the repairing of the vehicle. Thiel Motor Sales Inc. will not pay for any non existing repair, and will not pay for any item that needs repair if it was disclosed in the condition report on the bid page. If you are concerned about having problems with your previously owned vehicle you may want to purchase an Extended warranty to protect yourself. Extended warranties may be available at deep discount pricing, please contact us for details and costs. Some vehicles may be sold with a 90 day 3000 mile Power train warranty, whichever comes first. The vehicle you are purchasing will come with this warranty if and only if it is stated on the bid page. This is a free warranty and all claims will be paid by Thiel Motor Sales Inc. As the warranty provider Thiel Motor Sales has the right to obtain an estimate before repairs are completed or the repair can be denied. Thiel Motor Sales also has the right to obtain a second estimate or have the vehicle inspected by a third party before repairs are completed. The warranty provided by Thiel Motor Sales Inc is a Power train Warranty. A Power train Warranty covers the internal parts of the Engine, Transmission, Differential, and transfer case if the vehicle has four wheel drive. This warranty does not cover wear items including the clutch on vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. 13. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered. If you are a resident of Iowa we will collect five percent sales tax plus all fees associated with purchasing a vehicle. If you want a quote for the total with Tax and fees, please contact a Thiel Motor Sales Inc representative. 14. Thiel Motor Sales Inc. can assist with shipping your vehicle to all 50 states and many foreign countries. The cost of shipping varies by location, the vehicle, and the time of year. For an exact quote please contact a Thiel Motor Sales Inc representative. If we arrange the shipping for you, please remember that is all we are doing. We arrange the shipping at no charge in most cases. Please understand that we have no control over when your vehicle is picked up or dropped off. It can take a few days to over a few months for overseas pick ups. We will arrange shipping for your vehicle with a licensed and insured carrier. You can arrange for a third party to ship the vehicle, but we will not arrange for the vehicle to be shipped, and we will not be responsible for how long shipping will take. Buyers are responsible for shipping costs, and no vehicle can leave our property before full payment has been received in full for the vehicle and for the shipping if arr. We will store your vehicle for up to 30 days at no charge. After 30 days there will be a $10 per day charge for storage. 15. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. C.S.T. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. C.S.T. 16. All vehicles are subject to a $149.00 documentation fee, that covers the cost of vehicle prep, paperwork, title work, drive away plate and mailing costs. All fees will be added to the final purchase price at auction's end. 17. We do arrange financing, but you must be pre-approved through our Finance Department before bidding. We do take trades, but you must contact for a trade quote. We will not supply you with a Carfax, but there is a link at the bottom of the bid page for you to go to carfax. Because of privacy laws we are not able to give out the previous owners name, address, or phone number. 18. If you need further assistance please call Thiel Motor Sales Inc at 800-605-2252 before you bid. ***Vehicles may have more miles at Time of delivery due to test drives --- Owner Demo Miles --- and transporting between two dealership locations. We understand that this can be frustrating to you as the buyer. To be fair, if the miles are over 500 more than the stated mileage we will refund you 40 cents per additional mile over 500. For Example Please inquire to the current mileage prior to bidding if this is a concern to you*** These are our terms and conditions. The above statements are legal and binding in a court of law. When purchasing a vehicle from Thiel Motor Sales Inc. You will agree to all terms and conditions as stated above.



    Fee and Tax Information:

    Bidders are entering a Legal and Binding agreement. Bidders with "O" or Negative feedback, MUST CONTACT TEAM_THIEL BEFORE BIDDING. ALL winning bidders are subject to a $149.00 documentation fee. $500 Non refundable Deposit must be made within 24hrs of Auctions End by Credit card or Paypal. CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR BALANCE!


    About Us

    Team Thiel is the eBay division of it's parent dealership, Thiel Motor Sales Inc., which has been family owned and opperated for over 42 years! Team Thiel strives please every customer, whether they be from New York to Los Angeles. Team Thiel can help with shipping arrangements, pre-sale inspections, and any other concerns you may have. Please feel free to contact one of the Team Thiel staff members at 800-605-2252.


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