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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Delux or Deluxe was the base model, Custom was the nicer cab with chrome trim and grille, either could have a big or small window.

So, to clarify this a little more, the term "Deluxe" was used to describe the model where you got stainless windshield mouldings, grille, and stainless around the door windows and back glass, and a fabric covered seat, Driver side armrest and chrome dash knobs - non-deluxe or base models as they were sometimes referred to, were minus all these items and had black plastic knobs and a vinyl seat cover. No "Custom" terminology was used before 1960. Panoramic rear glass was a separate option available on base or Deluxe models, and chrome bumpers were separate from the Deluxe feature set, so while very few were ordered this way, you could have a Deluxe model truck with chrome grille and white painted bumpers. Rear bumpers were not standard equipment at all, so all rear bumpers regardless of paint vs chrome were dealer added unless specifically ordered with them.