What is difference between Custom and CST? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

8door · 01-29-2011, 03:30 PM

I have a 1968 Custom C10, and I notice a lot of references to CST,
but not Custom. What is the equipment differences and what years
are involved ?

8door · 01-29-2011, 04:28 PM

Here are the two door emblems styles.

1956cameo · 01-29-2011, 05:09 PM

I know the CST package had more options in it than the Custom. I have a 69' shortbed custom and would like to know what a CST of that year had versus the custom as well. I can tell you (that in 1969 at least) the custom comfort and convenience package consisted of:

- Bright metal rear rear window molding
- Vent Window and windshield molding
- Cigar lighter
- Control knob trim
- Custom Emblems
- Color keyed floor mat
- Special insulation
- Door trim Panels
- Full depth foam seat with fabric upholstery

I believe the CST had all of that plus:

- Wood grain lower molding and tailgate band
- Rear cab light (Starting in 1970)
- CST emblems
- Headliner
- Custom Vinyl seat

There is propably more but that is all that I know of.

**special-K** · 01-31-2011, 08:39 AM

In '68 CSTs had carpet and a different seat cover. The horn button was flashier,to name a few things.

custom1970 · 01-31-2011, 12:20 PM

Here's a pic of a CST equipment list that maybe you can compare with your C10. I believe the main difference is interior and exterior trim. (CST had wood grain in and out) possbily a few other things

**special-K** · 01-31-2011, 12:53 PM

The Custom and CST trim was an option in it's self. The differences won't be in the additional options. 69/70s offered more on CSTs over Customs than 67/68. In '67 bucket seats came in all CSTs

67swb72klb · 04-21-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

In '67 bucket seats came in all CSTs

never herd this before

is this for 67 only ?

bruceman1968 · 04-21-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

never herd this before

is this for 67 only ?

Yes. in 1968 CST's could have bench or buckets but in 67 it was only bucket for the CST's

67chevemall · 04-27-2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

never herd this before

is this for 67 only ?

OBOY!!! 67 buckets!!! Yummy!! Can I have some mint ones
please.

Willie Makeit · 12-17-2018, 09:09 PM

resurrecting a REAL old one here guys.

were CST emblems available on the 1967 CST trucks (Z84 RPO) or did they come with the Custom emblems on door? Most of the vendors/catalogs I've looked at do not show the CST door emblem on 67 models, only 68's

anyone know for sure? thanks!

**mac808** · 04-21-2011, 08:44 AM

Apologies for the thread revival but this question nailed it right on the head regarding the same question I had about the CST vs. Custom trim designation.

So from what I understand here, the SPID designation Z84 CUSTOM SPORT TRUCK could mean either a CST or a CUSTOM...?

My SPID shows the exact trim and info(other than the color) of Custom1970's pic but my door has the CUSTOM emblem on it.

Also, when I look up the trim pieces on LMC or other genuine parts sellers' sites, the CST is designated more often than not as a 1968 trim piece.

Would it be safe to say that a 67-68 would have the CUSTOM and the 68-72's would have the CST's...?

8door · 04-21-2011, 11:17 AM

mac808 . You might be right about the years 67-68 and more CST
equipped later trucks.
I have seen a couple of CST badged 68s but did not list the
trim levels.
My truck, a 68 does not have a SPID, but has:
Rubber floor mats.
Cloth bench seat.
Chrome trim around windshield and rear glass.
Aluminum center buttons on control knobs.
Plain horn button.
Arm rests and padded door panels.
And of course the "Custom" door emblems.

bruceman1968 · 04-21-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8door

mac808 . You might be right about the years 67-68 and more CST
equipped later trucks.
I have seen a couple of CST badged 68s but did not list the
trim levels.
My truck, a 68 does not have a SPID, but has:
Rubber floor mats.
Cloth bench seat.
Chrome trim around windshield and rear glass.
Aluminum center buttons on control knobs.
Plain horn button.
Arm rests and padded door panels.
And of course the "Custom" door emblems.

Your truck is definitely a Z62 Custom comfort trim level.

bruceman1968 · 04-21-2011, 12:29 PM

For 1968 here is a custom Z62 trim level package
1968 chevrolet truck
Z62 Custom Comfort and Appearance Option

Full depth foam seat with color-keyed fabric/vinyl trim
vinyl floor mat
Embossed vinyl door trim panels with bright upper retainers
LH and RH full-depth armrest
Parking brake ratchet cover
Cigar lighter
Chevrolet name plate for dispatch box door
Cowl insluation
Full underbody sprayed mastic coating
Bright metal windshield moldings, venti-pane frames, rear window mloding
Control knob inserts
Custom emblems

For 1968 here is a Z84 trim level package
1968 chevrolet truck
Z84 CST Custom Sport Truck

Full-depth foam seat with color-keyed deluxe two-tone all-vinyl trim
Color-keyed carpeting
Embossed vinyl door trim panels with bright upper retainers
RH and LH full-depth armrest
Parking brake ratchet cover
Cigar lighter
Chevrolet name plate for dispatch box door
Cowl insluation
Full under body sprayed mastic coating
Chrome front bumper
Bright metal windshield moldings, ventipane frames. rear window molding
Control knob inserts
CST emblems
Pedal trim
Could also have the A50 bucket seats option
In short CST's had carpet floor, chrome front bumper, And they could also have the A50 bucket seat option.
Z62 custom comfort did not have the A50 bucket seats.

In 1967 all CST's had A50 bucket seats and in 1968 the CST option came with either A50 buckets OR Z52 full depth bench seat.

In 1967 it took Z61 appearance and Z62 comfort to be a custom. In 1968 the Z61 and Z62 package was combined into the Z62 custom comfort and appearence package now called custom comfort Z62.

I don't know for sure much about the 69 and 70's, but they were similar to the the 1968 packages. Also these are TRIM LEVEL packages.
Hope this helps some

here is a good website to get info from http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html

bruceman1968 · 04-21-2011, 11:43 AM

From mac808
Apologies for the thread revival but this question nailed it right on the head regarding the same question I had about the CST vs. Custom trim designation.
So from what I understand here, the SPID designation Z84 CUSTOM SPORT TRUCK could mean either a CST or a CUSTOM...? No Z84 is CST and Z62 is custom My SPID shows the exact trim and info(other than the color) of Custom1970's pic but my door has the CUSTOM emblem on it. If your door has the custom emblem then your SPID should have Z62 custom comfort. Also, when I look up the trim pieces on LMC or other genuine parts sellers' sites, the CST is designated more often than not as a 1968 trim piece. CST or Custom trim levels were available from 67 to 70
Would it be safe to say that a 67-68 would have the CUSTOM and the 68-72's would have the CST's...?NO. Z84 CST and Z62 Custom comfort trim levels were available from 67 to 70

brad_man_72 · 04-21-2011, 12:48 PM

67 cst only had the different horn button. I've seen a couple, hard not to steal.

bruceman1968 · 04-21-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad_man_72

67 cst only had the different horn button.

Brad, you are right. My bad.

bruceman1968 · 04-21-2011, 02:05 PM

Just checked GM heartiage for 1967 and in 67 you got the deluxe horn cap with the Z84 CST OR the Z61 custom appearence package. And in 1968 no deluxe horn cap is listed anywhere. Rock on Brad

, Thanks for the info, I learned something new.

Thanks again.

8door · 04-21-2011, 02:25 PM

bruceman1968.
Thanks for in depth info, particularly the
link to gmheritagecenter.
The only further question I have is ,
what are "cowl insulation" and "venti-pane frames" ?

bruceman1968 · 04-21-2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8door

The only further question I have is ,
what are "cowl insulation" and "venti-pane frames" ?

venti pane frames are vent window frames. The triangle vent windows in the door window. It means they are chrome.

Cowl insluation is that fiber matt (sorry don't know the correct term) insluation. It's behind the dash on the cowl/firewall area.

dubds10 · 04-21-2011, 02:44 PM

I found on the back of my Custom badges on my 'burbs they have CST stamped in them. Are all 'custom' badges stamped CST on the inside or just CST equiped trucks?

There's a question for you guru's who know you're badges

8door · 04-21-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubds10

I found on the back of my Custom badges on my 'burbs they have CST stamped in them. Are all 'custom' badges stamped CST on the inside or just CST equiped trucks?

There's a question for you guru's who know you're badges

My Custom badges are also stamped both Custom and CST and date stamped 1967.
I'll bet all are that way.

Also I have insulated cowl, I think called "Jute"
but the vent frames are painted black.

bruceman1968 · 04-21-2011, 06:12 PM

8door, your vent window frame should be chrome. Maybe the PO painted them.

8door · 04-21-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

8door, your vent window frame should be chrome. Mabey the PO painted them.

Started to say maybe they were painted but something told me to go check them ,so went out to my shop and looked

Guess what they are chrome.

I have had this truck for a very long time and it has been apart, I just got confused.
Now I'm getting enough info that I can have a SPID printed up and feel
accurate about it.

**mac808** · 04-22-2011, 08:41 AM

Whoa! Glad that I brought this old topic up again! Stirred up a lot of reaction and even better, in depth answers!

Thanks to all the guru's that replied!

bruceman~
Thanks for the clarification. I definitely have the CST and my truck is badged incorrectly with the CUSTOM emblem.

8door~
Yours, on the other hand, sounds like it is badged correctly and may very well be a Z62 CUSTOM option, just like bruceman says. I'm curious to see the back of my badges when I change them out.

01-29-2011, 03:30 PM	#1
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	What is difference between Custom and CST? I have a 1968 Custom C10, and I notice a lot of references to CST, but not Custom. What is the equipment differences and what years are involved ? __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-29-2011, 04:28 PM	#2
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? Here are the two door emblems styles. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-29-2011, 05:09 PM	#3
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? I know the CST package had more options in it than the Custom. I have a 69' shortbed custom and would like to know what a CST of that year had versus the custom as well. I can tell you (that in 1969 at least) the custom comfort and convenience package consisted of: - Bright metal rear rear window molding - Vent Window and windshield molding - Cigar lighter - Control knob trim - Custom Emblems - Color keyed floor mat - Special insulation - Door trim Panels - Full depth foam seat with fabric upholstery I believe the CST had all of that plus: - Wood grain lower molding and tailgate band - Rear cab light (Starting in 1970) - CST emblems - Headliner - Custom Vinyl seat There is propably more but that is all that I know of. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 01-29-2011 at 05:10 PM.

01-31-2011, 08:39 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? In '68 CSTs had carpet and a different seat cover. The horn button was flashier,to name a few things. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-31-2011 at 12:54 PM.

01-31-2011, 12:20 PM	#5
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 467	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? Here's a pic of a CST equipment list that maybe you can compare with your C10. I believe the main difference is interior and exterior trim. (CST had wood grain in and out) possbily a few other things Attached Images

01-31-2011, 12:53 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? The Custom and CST trim was an option in it's self. The differences won't be in the additional options. 69/70s offered more on CSTs over Customs than 67/68. In '67 bucket seats came in all CSTs __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-17-2018, 09:09 PM	#10
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,230	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? resurrecting a REAL old one here guys. were CST emblems available on the 1967 CST trucks (Z84 RPO) or did they come with the Custom emblems on door? Most of the vendors/catalogs I've looked at do not show the CST door emblem on 67 models, only 68's anyone know for sure? thanks! Last edited by Willie Makeit; 12-17-2018 at 10:27 PM.

04-21-2011, 08:44 AM	#11
mac808 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 313	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? Apologies for the thread revival but this question nailed it right on the head regarding the same question I had about the CST vs. Custom trim designation. So from what I understand here, the SPID designation Z84 CUSTOM SPORT TRUCK could mean either a CST or a CUSTOM...? My SPID shows the exact trim and info(other than the color) of Custom1970's pic but my door has the CUSTOM emblem on it. Also, when I look up the trim pieces on LMC or other genuine parts sellers' sites, the CST is designated more often than not as a 1968 trim piece. Would it be safe to say that a 67-68 would have the CUSTOM and the 68-72's would have the CST's...?

04-21-2011, 11:17 AM	#12
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? mac808 . You might be right about the years 67-68 and more CST equipped later trucks. I have seen a couple of CST badged 68s but did not list the trim levels. My truck, a 68 does not have a SPID, but has: Rubber floor mats. Cloth bench seat. Chrome trim around windshield and rear glass. Aluminum center buttons on control knobs. Plain horn button. Arm rests and padded door panels. And of course the "Custom" door emblems. __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

04-21-2011, 12:29 PM	#14
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? For 1968 here is a custom Z62 trim level package 1968 chevrolet truck Z62 Custom Comfort and Appearance Option Full depth foam seat with color-keyed fabric/vinyl trim vinyl floor mat Embossed vinyl door trim panels with bright upper retainers LH and RH full-depth armrest Parking brake ratchet cover Cigar lighter Chevrolet name plate for dispatch box door Cowl insluation Full underbody sprayed mastic coating Bright metal windshield moldings, venti-pane frames, rear window mloding Control knob inserts Custom emblems For 1968 here is a Z84 trim level package 1968 chevrolet truck Z84 CST Custom Sport Truck Full-depth foam seat with color-keyed deluxe two-tone all-vinyl trim Color-keyed carpeting Embossed vinyl door trim panels with bright upper retainers RH and LH full-depth armrest Parking brake ratchet cover Cigar lighter Chevrolet name plate for dispatch box door Cowl insluation Full under body sprayed mastic coating Chrome front bumper Bright metal windshield moldings, ventipane frames. rear window molding Control knob inserts CST emblems Pedal trim Could also have the A50 bucket seats option In short CST's had carpet floor, chrome front bumper, And they could also have the A50 bucket seat option. Z62 custom comfort did not have the A50 bucket seats. In 1967 all CST's had A50 bucket seats and in 1968 the CST option came with either A50 buckets OR Z52 full depth bench seat. In 1967 it took Z61 appearance and Z62 comfort to be a custom. In 1968 the Z61 and Z62 package was combined into the Z62 custom comfort and appearence package now called custom comfort Z62. I don't know for sure much about the 69 and 70's, but they were similar to the the 1968 packages. Also these are TRIM LEVEL packages. Hope this helps some here is a good website to get info from http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 06-03-2012 at 08:47 AM.

04-21-2011, 11:43 AM	#15
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? From mac808 Apologies for the thread revival but this question nailed it right on the head regarding the same question I had about the CST vs. Custom trim designation. So from what I understand here, the SPID designation Z84 CUSTOM SPORT TRUCK could mean either a CST or a CUSTOM...? No Z84 is CST and Z62 is custom My SPID shows the exact trim and info(other than the color) of Custom1970's pic but my door has the CUSTOM emblem on it. If your door has the custom emblem then your SPID should have Z62 custom comfort. Also, when I look up the trim pieces on LMC or other genuine parts sellers' sites, the CST is designated more often than not as a 1968 trim piece. CST or Custom trim levels were available from 67 to 70 Would it be safe to say that a 67-68 would have the CUSTOM and the 68-72's would have the CST's...?NO. Z84 CST and Z62 Custom comfort trim levels were available from 67 to 70 __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 04-21-2011 at 11:45 AM.

04-21-2011, 12:48 PM	#16
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? 67 cst only had the different horn button. I've seen a couple, hard not to steal.

04-21-2011, 02:05 PM	#18
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? Just checked GM heartiage for 1967 and in 67 you got the deluxe horn cap with the Z84 CST OR the Z61 custom appearence package. And in 1968 no deluxe horn cap is listed anywhere. Rock on Brad, Thanks for the info, I learned something new. Thanks again. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 04-21-2011 at 02:19 PM.

04-21-2011, 02:25 PM	#19
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? bruceman1968. Thanks for in depth info, particularly the link to gmheritagecenter. The only further question I have is , what are "cowl insulation" and "venti-pane frames" ? __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

04-21-2011, 02:44 PM	#21
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04-21-2011, 06:12 PM	#23
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? 8door, your vent window frame should be chrome. Maybe the PO painted them. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 04-22-2011 at 11:12 AM. Reason: spelling

04-22-2011, 08:41 AM	#25
mac808 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 313	Re: What is difference between Custom and CST? Whoa! Glad that I brought this old topic up again! Stirred up a lot of reaction and even better, in depth answers! Thanks to all the guru's that replied! bruceman~ Thanks for the clarification. I definitely have the CST and my truck is badged incorrectly with the CUSTOM emblem. 8door~ Yours, on the other hand, sounds like it is badged correctly and may very well be a Z62 CUSTOM option, just like bruceman says. I'm curious to see the back of my badges when I change them out.

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