GMC K 2500 Sierra Grande(diecast 1:18, Greenlight)
- GMC K 2500 Sierra Grande (from 1982)
- Greenlight
- 1:18
- Showcase model / No engine
- diecast
- Full Guy
- GRE13560
- Perfect mint condition
- Original packaging exists
- Not for sale
Prototype: The GMC pickup of the 3rd Generation and where it fits
This model is based on the GMC K 2500 Sierra Grande, a 4x4 pickup from the 3rd Generation of GM’s C/K line. That generation was made from 1973–1987 and served as the standard Chevy/GMC pickup; the GMC K 2500 Sierra Grande is the 3/4‑ton variant with selectable four‑wheel drive. As a predecessor you’ve got the second C/K generation (1967–1972). The truck used a ladder frame, solid axles front and rear, and leaf springs — a simple, rugged setup built for payload and pulling power. Typical engines ranged from a 5.0‑liter V8 (305.1 cu in) to a 5.7‑liter V8 (347.8 cu in); in some years there was also a 6.6‑liter V8 (402.8 cu in). These were paired with 4‑speed manuals or Hydramatic automatics (TH350/TH400). Transfer cases like the NP205 or NP208 handled power to the front axle. The "Sierra Grande" trim sat at the higher end with extra chrome, more comfort options and upgraded interior. Long beds with about 2.4 meters (7.9 feet / 94.5 inches) of cargo length, payloads around 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds) and towing capacities well over 3 tonnes (about 6,614 pounds) made the GMC K 2500 Sierra Grande a common workhorse on farms, construction sites and for weekend rigs.
Pop culture: the TV‑truck image from The Fall Guy
The paint and gear on this model clearly nod to the TV classic The Fall Guy (in Germany known as „Ein Colt für alle Fälle“), which aired 1981–1986. In the show stuntman and bounty hunter Colt Seavers (played by Lee Majors) drives a GMC K 2500 Sierra Grande. He’s joined by Howie Munson (Douglas Barr) and Jody Banks (Heather Thomas). The truck shows up in chases, off‑road stunts and jumps; the production used several similar model years (mostly 1981–1984) often beefed up with reinforced suspension, roll bars, extra lights, a front brush guard with a winch and spare‑wheel setups in the bed. The big “Fall Guy Stuntman Assoc” badge on the hood is iconic and is reproduced on the model as the main identifier. To give you a time anchor: 1981 was the year Reagan became US president, IBM launched the first IBM PC, and hit songs like Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” came out — just little context to show how old the vehicle is.
The actual collectible from Modelly member „Phat‑T“
The piece shown is a 1/18 scale diecast model by Greenlight, and it belongs to Modelly member “Phat‑T”. The photos show the typical two‑tone paint: brown on top and bottom with a wide gold band in the middle separated by a thin red pinstripe. The hood carries the large “Fall Guy” eagle badge like on the show. The bed is detailed, and there are multiple spare wheels in it, just like the TV truck often had. A chrome roll bar with side supports carries additional lights, the lamp covers are modeled, and long radio antennas run from the bed toward the front — a detail you see a lot in stunt rigs. Up front there’s a hefty brush guard with a fake winch and driving lights; chrome bumpers, mirrors and trim follow the look of the GMC K 2500 Sierra Grande. The chunky off‑road tires with aggressive tread and chrome multi‑spoke wheels emphasize the lifted stance. You can spot the “Sierra Grande” badge on the fenders, the door trim striping and a separate running board under the cab. The interior is black with a steering wheel, dash and bench seat that match the plain, early‑1980s pickup vibe. The model sticks to a straightforward level of detail, with clean separations between paint fields and neatly applied decals.
Tech and model info for collectors
On the real truck the tech is simple and rugged: solid front axle, selectable front‑wheel engagement, a low‑range for slow off‑road crawling, front disc brakes (from the late 1970s onward) and rear drums. Common axle ratios ranged from 3.42 to 4.10 depending on whether you wanted towing grunt or better highway gearing. The electrical system was the usual 12‑volt standard. The “Sierra Grande” trim added nicer interior trim, chrome bits and options like AC or upgraded radios. The pictured 1/18 scale diecast from Greenlight compresses those traits into a collectible: two‑tone paint with a red pinstripe, roll bar, extra lights, a fake winch on the brush guard, side mirrors, antennas, spare tires in the bed and the show emblems. Diecast construction gives it a nice heft and sturdy body panels, which is handy if you want to display it in a cabinet. For collectors wanting the historical context, this is a clearly identifiable representation of the GMC K 2500 Sierra Grande from the 3rd Generation C/K line (1973–1987). As part of Greenlight’s Hollywood/TV series, it connects truck tech with screen history and makes a great, recognizable addition to “Phat‑T”’s collection.
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