What is difference between Custom and CST?

[toms68cst]

Whenever I see a 68 CST, I look for the pedal chrom trim.

I kind of loosly consider the 68 chrome pedal trim on 68 CST's the acid test for factory CST's. It's pretty much the only thing that a true CST has that is not available as a seperate option. Of couse they could be fitted after the fact by someone. The 68 cst bench seat is also unique to 68 CST's.

I agree that the 68 cst's lacked the special horn button that the 67's had.

[bruceman1968]

Originally Posted by toms68cst

The 68 cst bench seat is also unique to 68 CST's.

Tom, What is unique about it? I'm still tryin to figure between cst and custom on my truck. I have no SPID or build sheet. I thought both Z62's and Z84's had the Z52 full depth foam seat. Is it the pattern on the seat cover?

Also do you know what the dash guage bezel edges should be colored. IE: black, silver, or chrome in 1968. Thanks

[AirSpeed]

I converted my 72 GMC 4X into a "super custom", it was easy, I just bought new emblems for the fenders! I actually thought my truck was "super" after all the work I did to it and I liked the emblem! Now I'm wondering what a real "super custom" is! Anyone know?
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[mac808]

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Mac, Glad this helps ya, that makes all the typing worth it.
Quick question, So your SPID says Z84 custom sport truck, and the VIN on the SPID matches the VIN on your cab. Right? I think that's what your sayin and if so, then yes you do have a CST no matter what the door badge says.
No need to be in any hurry to see the back of your badge. Here's a custom badge and it says both CST and Custom, 1967
Attachment 736488

That's why this sight rocks!! It is the end all, be all guide to these trucks!

Thanks for that pic. Not in a hurry but I will end up seeing the back of my own badge since I got my model year-correct, option accurate CST badge ordered and on the way!

I think its kind of redundant for GM to have done that since CST is basically a CUSTOM Sport Truck, yet different from a CUSTOM optioned truck. LOL. All these little details!

Originally Posted by 8door

Glade you did bring this up again.
For those of us that are restoring back to original, or the hot rod guys that might want to see what they had, this info is great to know, even if you strip the trim off, pass it on somebody could use it.

Never hurts to dig up a old thread, i guess...? Definitely valuable info, even if its just FYI for some guys who don't have or removed their emblems.

On that note, anyone interested in some soon to be removed CUSTOM badges...?

[mac808]

NOW she's a true Custom Sport Truck(z84 CST), as indicated on the SPID ~




Oh, and toms68cst, my truck passes the chrome pedal trim acid test too!

[8door]

This has been a real informative conversation.
Thanks for all your knowledge, it has helped a lot of guys.
Your truck needs to have a bigger picture mac808, so we can see
that beauty.

[special-K]

Now,there are chrome all metal and silver all metal horn buttons. Would the chrome ones be '68 CST? And the non-chrome be 67/68? Or did 67 Customs also have chrome horn buttons?

[toms68cst]

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Hey mac, looks good!!!!!




Found my answer. Custom bench seat has cloth inserts. CST bench seat has vinyl inserts.

That's what I was talking about. The bench seats are two tone vinyl. I don't have any pictures on the computer I am on righ now. I can post one later.

LETS SEE SOME MORE PICTURES OF THAT RED 68CST!

[1972K20]

Great looking truck mac808!

Also, a lot of good info here on Custom and CST.

[mac808]

8door, tom, and 1972k20~ I'll get some pics up of the truck soon guys!

[67chevemall]

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]

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!

[jocko]

They were on 67s also. Here's an example. It's actually on this SPID twice(!) and the CST emblem still present on the door.

[Willie Makeit]

Originally Posted by jocko

They were on 67s also. Here's an example. It's actually on this SPID twice(!) and the CST emblem still present on the door.

Thanks!

[4carbcorvair]

My 68 K20 is a CST and Custom Camper. Indicated on the SPID.

[special-K]

The CST door emblems with yellow accent are Blazer pieces. The trucks got red and blue bars

[Willie Makeit]

follow up question: I've seen the chrome & black with yellow letters/stripes and I have seen the chrome with blue (or black?) letters & red/blue stripes.

what's the difference? year specific?

thanks!

[special-K]

This:

Originally Posted by special-K

The CST door emblems with yellow accent are Blazer pieces. The trucks got red and blue bars

The letters are black on the truck badges