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Tynee · 03-07-2006, 06:04 PM

I was looking at a '72 (I think) on eBay a minute ago. It had Posi, Tilt, Tach, and Cheyenne equipment on the option sheet, and may have been a CST, I don't remember. It did NOT, however, have A/C. I thought this was an odd combo. I'm guessing it was either a cold weather rig (would explain the posi, too), or the original owner new he would NEVER have the top on in the summer, so he saved the expense.

What strange option combinations have you seen? Can you think of what the reasoning would be behind them?

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-07-2006, 06:06 PM

I have a CST blazer, well 2 actually, and neither one has tilt

bpmcgee · 03-07-2006, 06:29 PM

My CST doesn't have A/C either. I check it out, and that's a rare combo.

I don't think that tilt was offered for 69-72 blazers.

Brian

Blazer1970 · 03-07-2006, 06:32 PM

A/C was a separate option, so it would not be too uncommon to find a truck like that. Way less vehicles got A/C in '72 than they do nowadays. Back when these trucks were new, hardly anyone took the tops off or ran a soft top.

blazerparts · 03-07-2006, 06:44 PM

I saw a bare bones '70 chevy 3/4 ton at the bone yard, but the glovebox decal said it came with chrome door guards.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-07-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazer1970

Back when these trucks were new, hardly anyone took the tops off or ran a soft top.

I would think more of them would have it just because of this point exactly

**Joesjunk** · 03-07-2006, 08:55 PM

You could get a tilt wheel in 71 & 72 blazer's

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-07-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

You could get a tilt wheel in 71 & 72 blazer's

Yeh I know, wish either one of my OO would have order it

**pound41** · 03-07-2006, 11:04 PM

I have a 71 cst with no air and no PS(I have since installed) I drove that thing for years with monster tires and with a drink in one hand and a burger in the other. I think now how did I do that. anyway here in Northern Virginia I saw many blazers in the 70's without tops on. No one was smart enough to get a soft top. I remember when I wanted a soft top for my blazer in 1981 it took a national search they just weren't that many around

da-burb · 03-08-2006, 12:44 AM

I still think a 250 6 banger with A/C and a 3spd manual is an oddity. A/C was $500 to $750 I believe and a 350V8 was $44. Someone is so cheap that they couldn't pop for $44 to get a V8, or even $42 for a 307V8. Someone really had to love the gas economy of the 6 and still wanted the cooling a/c.

*Medicanman71* · 03-08-2006, 01:02 AM

My 71 cst has no a/c and no tilt

krue · 03-08-2006, 08:55 AM

My last 72 had tilt.

tpi72blazer · 03-08-2006, 10:41 AM

My 72 CST also has tilt and air. What is odd about mine is the middle seat in place of the console. The option sticker doesn't mention it. Could be a dealer install?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=120032

**JQ-72** · 03-08-2006, 11:24 AM

My 72 Blazer (just got it!) is a not a CST but has 350, auto, ps, pb, and a/c. I think there is a misconception about CST Blazers and Cheyenne Supers. Most of the major options could be ordered on any model truck and were not specific to a certain model, like Cheyenne for instance. I have talked to people at car shows that will tell you that Cheyenne Supers or CST Blazers automatically came equipped with tilt, tach, buckets, a/c, etc... As a "myth buster", I found a totally stock Cheyenne Super at a salvage yard and is was equipped with a base V8 (307), automatic, manual steering, manual brakes, and no a/c (I kept the glovebox door with the service decal).
Joshua

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-08-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I have a CST blazer, well 2 actually, and neither one has tilt

Just remembered, one of them doesn't have PS or a TACH DASH

**Joesjunk** · 03-08-2006, 11:05 PM

I have the original window sticker from my 72 Blazer. Here are some of the prices,

A/C $410.00
350 $43.00
Removable top $313.00
Skid plate $51.00
Turbo hydra-matic $236.00
Power steering $144.00
Rear seat $121.00
Full wheels covers $29.00
And a few other options, but those were the best.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-08-2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I have the original window sticker from my 72 Blazer. Here are some of the prices,

A/C $410.00
350 $43.00
Removable top $313.00
Skid plate $51.00
Turbo hydra-matic $236.00
Power steering $144.00
Rear seat $121.00
Full wheels covers $29.00
And a few other options, but those were the best.

red71cheyenne · 03-10-2006, 12:47 PM

Thats so funny. $43 for a V8, but $121 for a seat!

That just tickles me.

hotrodhomi · 03-10-2006, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I have the original window sticker from my 72 Blazer. Here are some of the prices,

A/C $410.00
350 $43.00
Removable top $313.00
Skid plate $51.00
Turbo hydra-matic $236.00
Power steering $144.00
Rear seat $121.00
Full wheels covers $29.00
And a few other options, but those were the best.

They were sold without tops?

**Joesjunk** · 03-10-2006, 11:05 PM

Yes, they were. I have never seen one though.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-10-2006, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Yes, they were. I have never seen one though.

Agreed

teamradrz1 · 03-11-2006, 01:57 AM

well mine isn't real odd but it's a 71 CST 4X4 Blazer and
it has AC, Tilt, PS, Front disk Brakes, Posi, but no Tach dash

So like almost evey option other than Tach.

ericguy320 · 03-25-2006, 05:04 PM

I have cst with,
cheyenne, auxiliary battery, tach, manual throttle, 4 speed, a/c, skid plate, and posi. but NO radio

Has anyone ever seen a 4 speed with tilt?

72armyswbtruck · 03-25-2006, 06:14 PM

Wow learn something new everyday, I never knew that they came without tops, who would have known that it was an option to have atop

**pound41** · 03-25-2006, 09:58 PM

I remember Going with my dad back in 72 when we went to look for ours. Here in the washington DC metro area we had tons of car dealerships even in the 70's. Most of the dealers here only had a limited number of trucks. I personally think most of these trucks were ordered. So if you are going to order one you might as well get what you want. Thats partly why I think you see so many odd combos on these trucks

03-07-2006, 06:04 PM	#1
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Odd Option Combos I was looking at a '72 (I think) on eBay a minute ago. It had Posi, Tilt, Tach, and Cheyenne equipment on the option sheet, and may have been a CST, I don't remember. It did NOT, however, have A/C. I thought this was an odd combo. I'm guessing it was either a cold weather rig (would explain the posi, too), or the original owner new he would NEVER have the top on in the summer, so he saved the expense. What strange option combinations have you seen? Can you think of what the reasoning would be behind them? __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

03-07-2006, 06:06 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Odd Option Combos I have a CST blazer, well 2 actually, and neither one has tilt __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-07-2006, 06:29 PM	#3
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: Odd Option Combos My CST doesn't have A/C either. I check it out, and that's a rare combo. I don't think that tilt was offered for 69-72 blazers. Brian

03-07-2006, 06:32 PM	#4
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Re: Odd Option Combos A/C was a separate option, so it would not be too uncommon to find a truck like that. Way less vehicles got A/C in '72 than they do nowadays. Back when these trucks were new, hardly anyone took the tops off or ran a soft top. __________________ Tim

03-07-2006, 06:44 PM	#5
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: Odd Option Combos I saw a bare bones '70 chevy 3/4 ton at the bone yard, but the glovebox decal said it came with chrome door guards. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

03-07-2006, 08:55 PM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: Odd Option Combos You could get a tilt wheel in 71 & 72 blazer's __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-07-2006, 11:04 PM	#9
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Odd Option Combos I have a 71 cst with no air and no PS(I have since installed) I drove that thing for years with monster tires and with a drink in one hand and a burger in the other. I think now how did I do that. anyway here in Northern Virginia I saw many blazers in the 70's without tops on. No one was smart enough to get a soft top. I remember when I wanted a soft top for my blazer in 1981 it took a national search they just weren't that many around

03-08-2006, 12:44 AM	#10
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: Odd Option Combos I still think a 250 6 banger with A/C and a 3spd manual is an oddity. A/C was $500 to $750 I believe and a 350V8 was $44. Someone is so cheap that they couldn't pop for $44 to get a V8, or even $42 for a 307V8. Someone really had to love the gas economy of the 6 and still wanted the cooling a/c. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-08-2006, 01:02 AM	#11
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: Odd Option Combos My 71 cst has no a/c and no tilt

03-08-2006, 08:55 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Odd Option Combos My last 72 had tilt. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-08-2006, 10:41 AM	#13
tpi72blazer Tpi72Blazer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 92	Re: Odd Option Combos My 72 CST also has tilt and air. What is odd about mine is the middle seat in place of the console. The option sticker doesn't mention it. Could be a dealer install? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=120032 __________________ Indian - the other money pit

03-08-2006, 11:24 AM	#14
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: Odd Option Combos My 72 Blazer (just got it!) is a not a CST but has 350, auto, ps, pb, and a/c. I think there is a misconception about CST Blazers and Cheyenne Supers. Most of the major options could be ordered on any model truck and were not specific to a certain model, like Cheyenne for instance. I have talked to people at car shows that will tell you that Cheyenne Supers or CST Blazers automatically came equipped with tilt, tach, buckets, a/c, etc... As a "myth buster", I found a totally stock Cheyenne Super at a salvage yard and is was equipped with a base V8 (307), automatic, manual steering, manual brakes, and no a/c (I kept the glovebox door with the service decal). Joshua

03-08-2006, 11:05 PM	#16
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: Odd Option Combos I have the original window sticker from my 72 Blazer. Here are some of the prices, A/C $410.00 350 $43.00 Removable top $313.00 Skid plate $51.00 Turbo hydra-matic $236.00 Power steering $144.00 Rear seat $121.00 Full wheels covers $29.00 And a few other options, but those were the best. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-10-2006, 12:47 PM	#18
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Odd Option Combos Thats so funny. $43 for a V8, but $121 for a seat! That just tickles me. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

03-10-2006, 11:05 PM	#20
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: Odd Option Combos Yes, they were. I have never seen one though. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale



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03-11-2006, 01:57 AM	#22
teamradrz1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham, OR 97080 Posts: 499	Re: Odd Option Combos well mine isn't real odd but it's a 71 CST 4X4 Blazer and it has AC, Tilt, PS, Front disk Brakes, Posi, but no Tach dash So like almost evey option other than Tach. __________________ 1971 Chevy Blazer CST 4X4 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 2007 Avalanche 4X4

03-25-2006, 05:04 PM	#23
ericguy320 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 92	Re: Odd Option Combos I have cst with, cheyenne, auxiliary battery, tach, manual throttle, 4 speed, a/c, skid plate, and posi. but NO radio Has anyone ever seen a 4 speed with tilt? __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/ericguy320 1972 Chevy C10 SOLD 1972 k5 blazer cst 350, sm465, rust 1993 gmc Typhoon for sale $13,900 obo 1980 Ironhead Sportster

03-25-2006, 06:14 PM	#24
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Odd Option Combos Wow learn something new everyday, I never knew that they came without tops, who would have known that it was an option to have atop __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-25-2006, 09:58 PM	#25
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Odd Option Combos I remember Going with my dad back in 72 when we went to look for ours. Here in the washington DC metro area we had tons of car dealerships even in the 70's. Most of the dealers here only had a limited number of trucks. I personally think most of these trucks were ordered. So if you are going to order one you might as well get what you want. Thats partly why I think you see so many odd combos on these trucks

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