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jlaird · 01-04-2005, 08:48 PM

What's the proper name of the model with the side molding and 2 tone paint? What years was this an option? And last, did the bottom molding piece only come in the wood style?

Thanks.

71Shortbed · 01-04-2005, 09:18 PM

I don't know about all the years but in 71 lower molding was standard on the Cheyenne and both upper and lower were standard on the Cheyenne Super. These were required for the "deluxe two-tone" paint scheme. Therefore, most trucks with the two tone paint are either a Cheyenne or Cheyenne Super however, moldings and two tone paint were an option for any fleetside. My truck is a Custom/10 and has the molding and paint. The lower molding was not necessarily woodgrain. Some of them are black. I think that was on the earlier CST models. I hope that helps.....

longnlow72 · 01-04-2005, 09:49 PM

i dont know all the history, but i have a stock two-tone 72 w/ both upper and lower moldings ans the bottom was woodgrain, this prolly doesnt help but oh well lol

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2005, 09:51 PM

All CST, cheyenne, and supers had wood grain lower molding...except the step side trucks.
The super came with the upper molding. Again, except step side.
Any truck regardless of option package could be had with one moulding, the other molding, both moldings, or two tone....yet again, except step sides.
The early style two ton had a white roof, color body, and white lower section.
The later ones had white roof, coller upper body, white center section, and colored lower section. 69 & 70 could be had in either style of two tone. White was not the only secondary color...just the most common. I have personally seen an all original (and glove box specified) red truck with yellow as the secondary color...it was butt ugly IMO.

71Shortbed · 01-04-2005, 10:04 PM

I think lower molding was included as part of the two tone paint option. So, if you ordered upper molding for a Custom/10 and ordered two tone paint, the lower molding is not listed as a option on the glovebox sheet (at least not on my truck). Its part of the paint option which is listed. Does anyone know for sure?

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2005, 10:20 PM

Is yours a cheyenne?

71Shortbed · 01-04-2005, 10:25 PM

No.... Mines a Custom/10. Glovebox sticker lists the belt molding (1B85AD)and "blue/white/blue". No mention of lower molding.

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2005, 10:27 PM

interesting. They are both required for the two tone of that style.

jlaird · 01-04-2005, 10:33 PM

Thanks all. Does CST stand for Custom?

71Shortbed · 01-04-2005, 10:46 PM

CST = Custom Sport Truck

Longhorn - You got me thinking so I dug up some option sheets and heres a pic with the answer to the lower molding question. It is part of the paint option and the lower molding includes a chrome gas cap!!

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2005, 10:53 PM

Dern it! I was tryin NOT to learn anything today...you just ruined a day of avoidence!
CST is Custom Sport Truck

71Shortbed · 01-04-2005, 10:55 PM

Sorry to ruin your day.... maybe you can sleep it off tonight.

Blue Beard · 01-04-2005, 11:58 PM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State...

01-04-2005, 08:48 PM	#1
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	newbie model question What's the proper name of the model with the side molding and 2 tone paint? What years was this an option? And last, did the bottom molding piece only come in the wood style? Thanks.

01-04-2005, 09:18 PM	#2
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	I don't know about all the years but in 71 lower molding was standard on the Cheyenne and both upper and lower were standard on the Cheyenne Super. These were required for the "deluxe two-tone" paint scheme. Therefore, most trucks with the two tone paint are either a Cheyenne or Cheyenne Super however, moldings and two tone paint were an option for any fleetside. My truck is a Custom/10 and has the molding and paint. The lower molding was not necessarily woodgrain. Some of them are black. I think that was on the earlier CST models. I hope that helps..... Last edited by 71Shortbed; 01-04-2005 at 09:20 PM. Reason: addition

01-04-2005, 09:49 PM	#3
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i dont know all the history, but i have a stock two-tone 72 w/ both upper and lower moldings ans the bottom was woodgrain, this prolly doesnt help but oh well lol __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

01-04-2005, 10:46 PM	#10
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	CST = Custom Sport Truck Longhorn - You got me thinking so I dug up some option sheets and heres a pic with the answer to the lower molding question. It is part of the paint option and the lower molding includes a chrome gas cap!! Attached Images

01-04-2005, 11:58 PM	#13
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-04-2005, 09:51 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	All CST, cheyenne, and supers had wood grain lower molding...except the step side trucks. The super came with the upper molding. Again, except step side. Any truck regardless of option package could be had with one moulding, the other molding, both moldings, or two tone....yet again, except step sides. The early style two ton had a white roof, color body, and white lower section. The later ones had white roof, coller upper body, white center section, and colored lower section. 69 & 70 could be had in either style of two tone. White was not the only secondary color...just the most common. I have personally seen an all original (and glove box specified) red truck with yellow as the secondary color...it was butt ugly IMO.

01-04-2005, 10:04 PM	#5
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	I think lower molding was included as part of the two tone paint option. So, if you ordered upper molding for a Custom/10 and ordered two tone paint, the lower molding is not listed as a option on the glovebox sheet (at least not on my truck). Its part of the paint option which is listed. Does anyone know for sure?

01-04-2005, 10:20 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Is yours a cheyenne?

01-04-2005, 10:25 PM	#7
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	No.... Mines a Custom/10. Glovebox sticker lists the belt molding (1B85AD)and "blue/white/blue". No mention of lower molding.

01-04-2005, 10:27 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	interesting. They are both required for the two tone of that style.

01-04-2005, 10:33 PM	#9
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Thanks all. Does CST stand for Custom?

01-04-2005, 10:53 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Dern it! I was tryin NOT to learn anything today...you just ruined a day of avoidence! CST is Custom Sport Truck

01-04-2005, 10:55 PM	#12
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	Sorry to ruin your day.... maybe you can sleep it off tonight.

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