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NYC-10 · 10-15-2007, 10:00 AM

I am looking at a 1971 stepside with cheyenne badges-but the glovebox sheet says cst-the model # is CEIC704 - can anyone help?

jorgensensc · 10-15-2007, 10:06 AM

The absolute almost surefire way to tell if something is really a Cheyenne is to look at the headliner trim, If you take it off and the holes that hold the clips in are oval then it is a factory Cheyenne. If they are drilled or not there at all then it was put on by someone else. Hope this helps a little.
Shawn

**70cst** · 10-15-2007, 10:12 AM

The CST model option ended in 1970 and the Cheyenne option started in 1971. Is it possible that the glove box door was switched? Does the VIV# match the VIN# on the title? It might be the same situation that we have with the 402BB. The 396 was changed to a 402 in 1970 yet the glove box sheet list the engine as a 396. I would guess you have a Cheyenne trim package and for some reason it is still listed as a CST? Maybe others will have a better guess than I.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-15-2007, 10:21 AM

According to the VIN on that door, the truck is a 71. It could have been a 71 built in late '70 and the person typing the option list goofed.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-15-2007, 12:05 PM

If you are judgeing by the GB option sheet it is a Cheyenne. GM used the "Custom Sport Truck Equip" for Cheyennes also. WES

**special-K** · 10-15-2007, 12:38 PM

DITTO!!Some Blazers,although being CSTs and not Cheyennes,would say "Cheyenne" on the glovebpx.Even a GMC could have the Cheyenne or Custom Sport Truck description.If it was a`70 CST or a`71 Cheyenne it would have the headliner and carpet...all the same stuff.

Longhorn Man · 10-15-2007, 04:07 PM

And that is a dead honest short/step/cheyenne.
rare bird.

jorgensensc · 10-15-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

And that is a dead honest short/step/cheyenne.
rare bird.

Now you tell me rare bird after I got rid of my beautiful black one!!

Longhorn Man · 10-15-2007, 06:09 PM

LOL
Well, remember, rare doesn't mean desirable.
How many times when you had yours, did you hear ppl question if it was real...how many ppl said you need to put a fleet side bed on it?
To the normal buying public, the stepside devalues it. To a true collector, or someone who looks at it as more than just a 'cool truck', we can apriciate the rareity of a true CST/Cheyenne with a short stepside bed on it.
Total bummer there's no production numbers on the option packages on each model number truck.

10-15-2007, 10:00 AM	#1
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10-15-2007, 10:06 AM	#2
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Is this a real Cheyenne ? The absolute almost surefire way to tell if something is really a Cheyenne is to look at the headliner trim, If you take it off and the holes that hold the clips in are oval then it is a factory Cheyenne. If they are drilled or not there at all then it was put on by someone else. Hope this helps a little. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Is this a real Cheyenne ? The CST model option ended in 1970 and the Cheyenne option started in 1971. Is it possible that the glove box door was switched? Does the VIV# match the VIN# on the title? It might be the same situation that we have with the 402BB. The 396 was changed to a 402 in 1970 yet the glove box sheet list the engine as a 396. I would guess you have a Cheyenne trim package and for some reason it is still listed as a CST? Maybe others will have a better guess than I. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 10-15-2007 at 10:15 AM.

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Is this a real Cheyenne ? According to the VIN on that door, the truck is a 71. It could have been a 71 built in late '70 and the person typing the option list goofed. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-15-2007 at 10:23 AM.

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Is this a real Cheyenne ? DITTO!!Some Blazers,although being CSTs and not Cheyennes,would say "Cheyenne" on the glovebpx.Even a GMC could have the Cheyenne or Custom Sport Truck description.If it was a`70 CST or a`71 Cheyenne it would have the headliner and carpet...all the same stuff. __________________ "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 ~

10-15-2007, 04:07 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Is this a real Cheyenne ? And that is a dead honest short/step/cheyenne. rare bird.

10-15-2007, 06:09 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Is this a real Cheyenne ? LOL Well, remember, rare doesn't mean desirable. How many times when you had yours, did you hear ppl question if it was real...how many ppl said you need to put a fleet side bed on it? To the normal buying public, the stepside devalues it. To a true collector, or someone who looks at it as more than just a 'cool truck', we can apriciate the rareity of a true CST/Cheyenne with a short stepside bed on it. Total bummer there's no production numbers on the option packages on each model number truck.



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