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*Billla* · 02-15-2006, 02:23 PM

I'm starting to work out the scheme for my 1972 Custom/10 and I'm wondering what trim options were available. I don't want to make a fake Cheyenne - I don't really like the emblem or the woodgrain trim. I'd really like to have two tone (blue with white stripe) and the black upper/lower trim.

- Was this setup an available option?
- Was there a black (vs. woodgrain) insert for the tailgate?
- Is there a spec for the stripe in the assembly manual?
- Is there a spec for emblem placement in the assembly manual?

Also interested in the difference between a Custom/10 and a Custom/10 Deluxe.

Thanks!

**CPNE** · 02-15-2006, 03:07 PM

The 71 pickup sales literature at http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?1971 should help answer the trim level question

HeavyD · 02-15-2006, 04:04 PM

I am not a huge fan of the woodgrain either. I had a 72 white top/blue/white middle/blue bottom C10 "Custom Deluxe" parts truck years ago, and it had black upper and lower trim, stainless window trim, and a chrome front bumper. Looked really good until it was rolled. Rear tailgate band is supposed to be on a Cheyenne only I think, but I have seen them painted black and they look good IMO. Hope this helps some.

**special-K** · 02-15-2006, 09:20 PM

In`72,the Custom was the base model:no bright work around windows/wind vents,white bumpers and hubcaps,and no mouldings.
The CustomDeluxe had the brightwork around windows and black accented beltline mouldings.On the tailend they had the brightwork bezels w/top and bottom trim across the tailgate.
The CustomDeluxe was available with a special package called the Highlander.It included woodgrain beltline moulding,upper side moulding,chrome bumpers and hubcaps.The only thing different on a Cheyenne is it has the tailgate band and no lower tailgate trim.
These are just the exterior descriptions.

*Billla* · 02-15-2006, 09:46 PM

Guys, this is all GREAT information! I've been trying to decide what I want to do and this was a great help!

I know I don't want brightwork around the windows. I for sure want the lower beltline, black. I'm pretty sure I want a white two-tone with the upper beltline, black. I'd like to have the Cheyenne-style tailgate cover with black, and I'm pretty sure I want white painted bumpers. Sounds like this wouldn't have been a factory option, but I think that's the way I'm heading.

Again, THANKS to everyone for the great information and resources!

**special-K** · 02-16-2006, 12:08 AM

Just recently a black accented tailgate band has become available for the first time,ever.Before,you would have to remove the letters and strip the woodgrain,paint,then reinstall the letters.I like that look,too.

02-15-2006, 02:23 PM	#1
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	1972 Trim Levels I'm starting to work out the scheme for my 1972 Custom/10 and I'm wondering what trim options were available. I don't want to make a fake Cheyenne - I don't really like the emblem or the woodgrain trim. I'd really like to have two tone (blue with white stripe) and the black upper/lower trim. - Was this setup an available option? - Was there a black (vs. woodgrain) insert for the tailgate? - Is there a spec for the stripe in the assembly manual? - Is there a spec for emblem placement in the assembly manual? Also interested in the difference between a Custom/10 and a Custom/10 Deluxe. Thanks!

02-15-2006, 03:07 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: 1972 Trim Levels The 71 pickup sales literature at http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?1971 should help answer the trim level question __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-15-2006, 04:04 PM	#3
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: 1972 Trim Levels I am not a huge fan of the woodgrain either. I had a 72 white top/blue/white middle/blue bottom C10 "Custom Deluxe" parts truck years ago, and it had black upper and lower trim, stainless window trim, and a chrome front bumper. Looked really good until it was rolled. Rear tailgate band is supposed to be on a Cheyenne only I think, but I have seen them painted black and they look good IMO. Hope this helps some. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

02-15-2006, 09:20 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 1972 Trim Levels In`72,the Custom was the base model:no bright work around windows/wind vents,white bumpers and hubcaps,and no mouldings. The CustomDeluxe had the brightwork around windows and black accented beltline mouldings.On the tailend they had the brightwork bezels w/top and bottom trim across the tailgate. The CustomDeluxe was available with a special package called the Highlander.It included woodgrain beltline moulding,upper side moulding,chrome bumpers and hubcaps.The only thing different on a Cheyenne is it has the tailgate band and no lower tailgate trim. These are just the exterior descriptions. __________________ "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 ~

02-15-2006, 09:46 PM	#5
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: 1972 Trim Levels Guys, this is all GREAT information! I've been trying to decide what I want to do and this was a great help! I know I don't want brightwork around the windows. I for sure want the lower beltline, black. I'm pretty sure I want a white two-tone with the upper beltline, black. I'd like to have the Cheyenne-style tailgate cover with black, and I'm pretty sure I want white painted bumpers. Sounds like this wouldn't have been a factory option, but I think that's the way I'm heading. Again, THANKS to everyone for the great information and resources!

02-16-2006, 12:08 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 1972 Trim Levels Just recently a black accented tailgate band has become available for the first time,ever.Before,you would have to remove the letters and strip the woodgrain,paint,then reinstall the letters.I like that look,too. __________________ "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 ~



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