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ezernut9mm · 02-16-2005, 09:49 PM

...without the glovebox decal? it has been painted over. i ran the vin thru one of the decoders i found on this site, but i'd like to see what i really have. is ther another way to find out this info?

cableguy0 · 02-16-2005, 09:53 PM

if the decal is still there you could clean the paint off with some laquer thinner but be careful of the paint around the sticker cuz it will come off too

ezernut9mm · 02-16-2005, 10:22 PM

it's kind of furry looking. i think he tried to peel the sticker off before he painted it. am i sol?

cableguy0 · 02-16-2005, 10:23 PM

very possibly but there is one more place to look. look under your seat there could be a options sheet still stuck up in the seat springs if someone hasnt already removed it

ezernut9mm · 02-16-2005, 10:45 PM

no dice. nothing under or behind the seat. there's no way to cross ref. from the vin???

cableguy0 · 02-16-2005, 10:54 PM

nope not all of the options without the options sheet. you can always just inspect the truck and look around most of the options are obvious

ezernut9mm · 02-16-2005, 11:00 PM

thanks for the help cableguy0. i was just curious because the truck is badged as a custom/10-deluxe but there is no out side molding except for a thin strip around the back of the cab. it has factory air and tilt plus ps, and pdb. there doesn't seem to have been a head liner either. what exactly made a deluxe a deluxe?

Longhorn Man · 02-16-2005, 11:26 PM

Actually, in 72, I'm thinking the delux was base model.
Headliners were only in CST/Cheyenne trucks, the lower trim was included in the same option package, and the upper trim was standard on ly with the cheyenne super package....but avalible in anything else. (Unlike the headliner which was no avalible as it's own option) The chrome under the rear window was only included when the cab roof was a different color from the main body of the truck.

ezernut9mm · 02-16-2005, 11:34 PM

thanks for the info guys. apprieciate it...

72 CustomCamper · 02-16-2005, 11:36 PM

In 72 the Deluxe was 1 step up from base...

Chuck

Overdrive · 02-17-2005, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ezernut9mm

thanks for the help cableguy0. i was just curious because the truck is badged as a custom/10-deluxe but there is no out side molding except for a thin strip around the back of the cab. it has factory air and tilt plus ps, and pdb. there doesn't seem to have been a head liner either. what exactly made a deluxe a deluxe?

I have a '72 Custom.... it's bare bones... no bright trim anywhere, black rubber window gaskets, black paint on the vent window post, white bumpers... and I also have what's left of a '72 Custom Deluxe for parts... it was also pretty bare bones, except had bright mouldings around the front and rear windows... I'm sure there must be a few things that set them apart, but my parts cab is so far gone, I can't tell what was more deluxe about it other than it had a bit more shiny trim.

ezernut9mm · 02-17-2005, 12:05 AM

what about door panels? were they an option or standard?

Overdrive · 02-17-2005, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ezernut9mm

what about door panels? were they an option or standard?

Plastic door panels? They were standard in '72. The Custom has kinda like a small "waffle" pattern (small square dImples) where the Cheyenne had the scrolls, I believe. I don't know if the Custom Deluxe used the scroll patten panels or the same as the Custom.

71swb4x4 · 02-17-2005, 12:42 AM

If there is no glove box sticker then that thing came with whatever options you wanted it to come with, if you know what I mean

ezernut9mm · 02-17-2005, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Overdrive

Plastic door panels? They were standard in '72. The Custom has kinda like a small "waffle" pattern (small square dImples) where the Cheyenne had the scrolls, I believe. I don't know if the Custom Deluxe used the scroll patten panels or the same as the Custom.

i was gonna say wtf? looks like i'm a target now...thanks for the info.

Daks · 02-18-2005, 12:11 AM

First post here... And there is a wealth of information on this site for new (like me!) to actually wanting to restore these trucks... Anyway, is there a list of options that one could use to determine the model of your truck? Or is it printed somehwere on the options list (which I have... just havent had time to scrutinize).

I recently acquired a 1972 3/4 ton Cheyenne in relatively decent shape... I am not sure what it is beyond a Cheyenne model, and thats only because it says Cheyenne on it...

The truck is two tone ochre and white and has both the upper and lower trim, a headliner, chrome around all the windows and wing vents. Wood grain on the door panels, but not on the dash and instrument bezel.

The cab has factory ac, but no tilt and tack. Any suggestions or places to look in which I can find out stuff like this would be greatly appreciated!

02-16-2005, 09:49 PM	#1
ezernut9mm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kansas city, mo. Posts: 224	how do i find out what options my truck came with... ...without the glovebox decal? it has been painted over. i ran the vin thru one of the decoders i found on this site, but i'd like to see what i really have. is ther another way to find out this info? __________________ '06 silverado (daily driver) '02 nissan sentra (wal-mart warrior)

02-16-2005, 09:53 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	if the decal is still there you could clean the paint off with some laquer thinner but be careful of the paint around the sticker cuz it will come off too __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-16-2005, 10:22 PM	#3
ezernut9mm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kansas city, mo. Posts: 224	it's kind of furry looking. i think he tried to peel the sticker off before he painted it. am i sol? __________________ '06 silverado (daily driver) '02 nissan sentra (wal-mart warrior)

02-16-2005, 10:23 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	very possibly but there is one more place to look. look under your seat there could be a options sheet still stuck up in the seat springs if someone hasnt already removed it __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-16-2005, 10:45 PM	#5
ezernut9mm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kansas city, mo. Posts: 224	no dice. nothing under or behind the seat. there's no way to cross ref. from the vin??? __________________ '06 silverado (daily driver) '02 nissan sentra (wal-mart warrior)

02-16-2005, 10:54 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	nope not all of the options without the options sheet. you can always just inspect the truck and look around most of the options are obvious __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-16-2005, 11:00 PM	#7
ezernut9mm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kansas city, mo. Posts: 224	thanks for the help cableguy0. i was just curious because the truck is badged as a custom/10-deluxe but there is no out side molding except for a thin strip around the back of the cab. it has factory air and tilt plus ps, and pdb. there doesn't seem to have been a head liner either. what exactly made a deluxe a deluxe? __________________ '06 silverado (daily driver) '02 nissan sentra (wal-mart warrior)

02-16-2005, 11:26 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Actually, in 72, I'm thinking the delux was base model. Headliners were only in CST/Cheyenne trucks, the lower trim was included in the same option package, and the upper trim was standard on ly with the cheyenne super package....but avalible in anything else. (Unlike the headliner which was no avalible as it's own option) The chrome under the rear window was only included when the cab roof was a different color from the main body of the truck.

02-16-2005, 11:34 PM	#9
ezernut9mm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kansas city, mo. Posts: 224	thanks for the info guys. apprieciate it... __________________ '06 silverado (daily driver) '02 nissan sentra (wal-mart warrior)

02-16-2005, 11:36 PM	#10
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	In 72 the Deluxe was 1 step up from base... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

02-17-2005, 12:05 AM	#12
ezernut9mm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kansas city, mo. Posts: 224	what about door panels? were they an option or standard? __________________ '06 silverado (daily driver) '02 nissan sentra (wal-mart warrior)

02-17-2005, 12:42 AM	#14
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	If there is no glove box sticker then that thing came with whatever options you wanted it to come with, if you know what I mean __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-18-2005, 12:11 AM	#16
Daks I like crayons Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 80	So is there somewhere to find... First post here... And there is a wealth of information on this site for new (like me!) to actually wanting to restore these trucks... Anyway, is there a list of options that one could use to determine the model of your truck? Or is it printed somehwere on the options list (which I have... just havent had time to scrutinize). I recently acquired a 1972 3/4 ton Cheyenne in relatively decent shape... I am not sure what it is beyond a Cheyenne model, and thats only because it says Cheyenne on it... The truck is two tone ochre and white and has both the upper and lower trim, a headliner, chrome around all the windows and wing vents. Wood grain on the door panels, but not on the dash and instrument bezel. The cab has factory ac, but no tilt and tack. Any suggestions or places to look in which I can find out stuff like this would be greatly appreciated!



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