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cardreams · 03-31-2012, 10:40 PM

hey guys what's the difference between a 1972 cheyenne and a 1972 custom delux ??? they both have the same trim pacakge by the looks of them

clb1024 · 04-01-2012, 12:24 AM

I maybe wrong, but I believe that "Custom Deluxe" is Chevy and "Cheyenne" is GMC.

sameyrasmea72 · 04-01-2012, 01:04 AM

Here (pics) is the interior differences. A cheyenne has lower molding, chrome bumper, duluxe side markers, cargo light all standard on the exterior to name a few. A custom duluxe can have these but they are optional not standard.

**jocko** · 04-01-2012, 09:40 AM

on top of what sameyrasmea said - Cheyenne is Chevy only. Top of the line for Chev was the Cheyenne Super - as shown in the above pics (4 levels available). Top of the line for GMC was Sierra Grande I believe. I'm not sure what GMC's equivalent was for the Cheyenne though. One other late 72 option was the "Highlander" and it was offered only on the chev Custom Deluxe model - gave one those cool plaid seats and a few other options depending on level of Highlander pkg ordered.

Bottom line is Custom Deluxe was #2 (of 4) in the line-up, Cheyenne was #3 (of 4). In other words, the pic above is a bit misleading, the Custom was the base model, Custom Deluxe was a step up, Cheyenne a step further, etc. Don't read left to right in the pic, but it shows you what came in each.

cardreams · 04-01-2012, 10:28 AM

did any of them come with big blocks ???

Sicklajoie · 04-01-2012, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardreams

did any of them come with big blocks ???

Sure.
Back then, engine upgrades were totally separate from trim upgrades.

**special-K** · 04-01-2012, 10:43 AM

Anything could come with a big block except a 4wd. '72 Cheyennes had woodgrain lower trim and tailgate band standard and Custom Deluxes had black lower trim and lower tailgate trim standard.
Cheyenne interiors had trimmed pedals,woodgrain door panels,carpet,scroll vinyl seat,and headliner. Custom deluxe had standard pedals,deluxe door panels (same panels w/o woodgrain insert,color matched rubber mat,cloth insert full foam seat,and no headliner.
Both had lower trim,tailgate trim,chrome window trim,and deluxe dash knobs. You could load a Custom up to have more than many Cheyennes,but no woodgrain trim,deluxe side markers,carpet,or headliner. The Highlander is another story,but still no headliner,tailgate band,or deluxe side markers. A Cheyenne never had lower tailgate trim.

**jocko** · 04-01-2012, 12:34 PM

Really? 4x4 could not get a big block!?!?! I never knew that. Man, I learn something new every day. What was the reason for that Tim? Front crossmember/axle interference?

03-31-2012, 10:40 PM	#1
cardreams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kingston ont Canada Posts: 443	what's the difference between hey guys what's the difference between a 1972 cheyenne and a 1972 custom delux ??? they both have the same trim pacakge by the looks of them

04-01-2012, 09:40 AM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: what's the difference between on top of what sameyrasmea said - Cheyenne is Chevy only. Top of the line for Chev was the Cheyenne Super - as shown in the above pics (4 levels available). Top of the line for GMC was Sierra Grande I believe. I'm not sure what GMC's equivalent was for the Cheyenne though. One other late 72 option was the "Highlander" and it was offered only on the chev Custom Deluxe model - gave one those cool plaid seats and a few other options depending on level of Highlander pkg ordered. Bottom line is Custom Deluxe was #2 (of 4) in the line-up, Cheyenne was #3 (of 4). In other words, the pic above is a bit misleading, the Custom was the base model, Custom Deluxe was a step up, Cheyenne a step further, etc. Don't read left to right in the pic, but it shows you what came in each.

04-01-2012, 10:28 AM	#5
cardreams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kingston ont Canada Posts: 443	Re: what's the difference between did any of them come with big blocks ???

04-01-2012, 10:43 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: what's the difference between Anything could come with a big block except a 4wd. '72 Cheyennes had woodgrain lower trim and tailgate band standard and Custom Deluxes had black lower trim and lower tailgate trim standard. Cheyenne interiors had trimmed pedals,woodgrain door panels,carpet,scroll vinyl seat,and headliner. Custom deluxe had standard pedals,deluxe door panels (same panels w/o woodgrain insert,color matched rubber mat,cloth insert full foam seat,and no headliner. Both had lower trim,tailgate trim,chrome window trim,and deluxe dash knobs. You could load a Custom up to have more than many Cheyennes,but no woodgrain trim,deluxe side markers,carpet,or headliner. The Highlander is another story,but still no headliner,tailgate band,or deluxe side markers. A Cheyenne never had lower tailgate trim. __________________ "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 ~

04-01-2012, 12:34 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: what's the difference between Really? 4x4 could not get a big block!?!?! I never knew that. Man, I learn something new every day. What was the reason for that Tim? Front crossmember/axle interference?

04-01-2012, 12:24 AM	#2
clb1024 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Middleburg, FL Posts: 210	Re: what's the difference between I maybe wrong, but I believe that "Custom Deluxe" is Chevy and "Cheyenne" is GMC. __________________ Favorite quote: "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired B¡±@h!" - Drunk guy in one of my accounts Rides: 67 Chevy C10 LWB Stake Bed(in bad shape) 04 Miti Endeavor AWD(wife's ride) 76 Dodge D100 Club Cab(Hand-me down from my Grandfather)

04-01-2012, 01:04 AM	#3
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: what's the difference between Here (pics) is the interior differences. A cheyenne has lower molding, chrome bumper, duluxe side markers, cargo light all standard on the exterior to name a few. A custom duluxe can have these but they are optional not standard. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd



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