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1978 Caballero

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1978 GMC Caballero. The new way to go.

GMC's Caballero is NEW! It's one of a new generation of hard-working. youthful, looking vehicles. It's hghter than 900d-last year's models and trimmer on the outside, yet it's roomy inside and fuel-efficient. Caballero has retained its 800-Ib-payioad capacity and its big pickup box can handle 4' x B' panels with tailgate down. It's not one but three: Caballero, Caballero Laredo, or Diablo. Three separate versions with beautiful, exciting exteriors, solid colors, two- tones and vinyl roots. And there's the dramatic Diablo it will turn almost any youthful head with its special exterior trim.

Under the hood a new 3.3 Litre (200 CID) V6 is standard and for California only a 231 CID Vo is the required V6 powerplant with an automatic trans-mission. Manual transmission is standard and an automatic is available on other engine models. As a prestige vehicle that's a working vehicle too, it's right at home as a personal car, as a company vehicle; supervisor's "special" for con-struction, utilities, trades; and as a "super" delivery vehicle.

1978 GMC Caballero Performance Highlights.

The younger set will like Caballero's Laredo's and Diablo's smart looks that sets them disticly apart. They'll also like the feel and performance of the smart, available 305 CID or 350 DID V8s teamed up with either an available 4-speed manual or automatic transmission, (4-speed manual transmission not available in California). There are a whole lot of ways to go with the all-new GMC Caballero.

Inside the handsomely styled and appeinted cab, there's a sizable cargo area behind the front seat. It's a convenient location for storing items out of sight when the vehicle is lecked.

This vehicle with its elegant styling features a handsome bright grille accented by rectangular headlamps. There's impressive visibility with a spacious windshield, side quarter windows and an excitingly designed wraparound rear window.

The Caballero is easily identilied by its handsome quarter panel nameplate and its tailgate-mounted name identification. With an available vinyl roof and tonneau cover it speaks of class.

The Caballero Laredo model is distinguished by a special two-tone paint treatment and "Laredo" identification on the tailgate. It looks soft and beautiful but can carry a big stick.

Diablo is special. Its identification is striking and big. Mounted on the lower door panel with a distinctive paint treatment, it demands quiet attention. Up front an air dam adds authorty to the front appearance. Diablo's distinctive rally wheels match the lower body accent color and its sport-type micrors are tinished in the upper body color, while quarter window moldings are black. Diablo is special... for someone special.

Inside the spacious Caballero cab, there's a standard split bench seat that provides access to the rear cargo area. The seat has a full-toam padded cushion and backrest and is available at extra post in a choice of cloth or textured all-vinyl trim. Viny-trimmed bucket seats with an integral. accented head restraint and bucket seats are available at extra cost with or withoul a center console.

A new energy-absorbing padded instrument panel features a rectangular instrument cluster. Available radio and air conditioning controls are positioned neatly into the center module on the instrument panel with standard heater/defroster controls.

Power packages can be tailored to individual needs beginning with the new standard V6 engine. The 3.3 Litre (200 CID) V6 with 3-speed manual transmission is the standard power team except in California. There, the 231 cu. in. V6 and automatic is the required power team. If there's a need for more power or pertormance, then the 305 cu. in. VB and the 350 cu. in. V8 are available.

The GMC trucks shown in this catalog are equipped with GM-built engines produced by wari-ous divisions. Please refer to the engine chart included in this catalog or available from your dealer for complete details about engine sources and availability.

Caballero's big cargo box features double-wall construction. This design not only strengthens the cargo box, it helps retain Caballero's good-looking exterior finish. When cargo bumps against the inside wall, the inside wall absorbs the damage, if any. Bumps and dents don't show through to mar the quality exterior tinish.

Double-wall steel construction also is employed in the doors and hood to help control noise, temperature levels and add to the overall structural integrity.

There's an available tonneau cargo box cover for the Caballero's. Its snap-on design makes it easy to install and remove and it's available in either black or white vinyl.

A WORD ABOUT THE COMPONENTS AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IN THESE GIC TRUCKS.

The GMC trucks described in this brochure incor-porale thousands at different components produced by various divisions of General Motors and by various suppliers to GMC Truck. From time to time during the manufacturing process it may be necessary in order to meet public demand for particular vehicles or equipment, or to meet federally mandated emissions, safety and fuel economy requirements, or for other reasons, to produce GMC products with different components or differentiy sourced components than initially scheduled. All such components have been approved for use in GMC products by GMC Truck, and will provide the quality performance associated with the GMC name.

With respect to factory-installed extra-cost optional equipment, make certain you specify the type of equipment you desire on your vehicle when ordering it from your dealer. Belore taking delivery of the vehicle, we suggest you verify that it includes the optional equipment that you ordered, or if there are changes, they are acceptable to you.

1978 GMC Caballero Accessories.

Fit out your Caballero, Laredo or Diablo with those comfort and convenience items that suit your living mode available at extra cost.

Available factory-installed Four-Seasons air conditioning is an integrated system that provides year round heating, cooling and defogging. Instrument panel-mounted controls include a four-speed blower with the temperature control lever and mode selector within easy reach. Available radio equipment comes in a choice of Delco AM or AM/FM radio, AM.FM stereo, AM radio with stereo tape and AM/FM stereo radio with stered tape system. A concealed windshield antenna or power antenna are avalable with factory installation.

Electric power windows and door locks are available for the new Caballero. Both systems include individual controls at the passenger side with main controls at the driver's location.

Caballero's wide-opening engine compartment provides easy access to service check paints. An auxiliary underhood light is available.

These rally wheels are standard with Diablo and available for Caballero and Caballero Laredo. Available wheel covers include a styled and wire wheel version.

Dual remote control sport mirrors are available and painted to match vehicle upper body color. Dual sports mirrors are standard on Diablo. (Only left hand mirror is remote controlled.) Other available equipment includes cargo box rails, Cruise-Master speed control, cargo box tie downs and an intermittent windshield wiper system. Both 3-speed and 4-speed manual transmissions are operated by a floor-mounted shift lever.

The Delco Freedom Battery is standard on Caballero. It never needs refilling, A 37 amp Delcotron generator also is standard.

Caballero's Electronic High Energy Ignition System helps improve cold weather starts. extends tune-up intervals and spark plug life. Points and condenser used in conventional ignition systems are eliminated.

1978 GMC Caballero Engine & Transmission Guide Specifications