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chevy72yel · 04-06-2003, 03:04 AM

I have to give a presentation next Thursday and i chose 67-72 Chevy trucks. I'm looking for interesting options or whatever to make it more interesting. If you could please help me out I would appreciate it. By the way this is for a college seminar class.

thanks

Dominick

1969 GMC · 04-06-2003, 03:30 AM

try things like a/c, cruise, tilt and factory tach...hardly anyone believes that a truck could come from the factory like that back then...my dad thought I was being dumb when I told him that my truck could've had a factory tach, he didn't believe me.

On the flip side, one of my friends, on his first ride in the truck with me said (and I quote) "Wow, this thing has a heater?" and he was being serious.

O'l Buck · 04-06-2003, 04:13 AM

Check out Longhornmail's website.....he's got all kinds of cool stuff on there.

gmc383 · 04-06-2003, 04:52 AM

speedwarning, posi rear, aux battery tray, stainless trim, rear slider, the list goes on. Pretty much everything my truck did not come with.

**70cst** · 04-06-2003, 07:04 AM

One thing to point out. The 67-72 trucks is known as the "Custom Sports Truck" era as this was the beginning of trucks having similiar options as cars. Trucks were now being used both as a work truck and a second car. I believe it was Classic Truck magazine that did a recent article that stated these trucks have become an icon similiar to that as 55-57 chevy's. Why? Because these trucks classic design have never lost their timless design as far as looks. Do you see Ford or Dodge with a following of fans and aftermarket suppliers as these trucks? I would guess there are over 100-150 supppliers of parts for thes trucks. Also GMC falls into this catagory. Hope this helps. The most desoirable and this falls under one's opinion are: 1) swb 4x4, swb 2wd fully loaded, then lwb fully loaded with options.
Good Luck,
70cst

lpaine · 04-06-2003, 12:47 PM

I have heard these trucks refered to as the "integrated styling" series of trucks- don't know if this is a name created by G.M., but if you look at the 60-66 G.M. trucks and compare them to the 67-72s you can see the evolution of styling, they definitely are a cleaner looking truck, (not to knock the 60-66s, they are nice looking trucks also)I had heard that G.M. out-sold f*rd prior to '73 for light trucks, and lost that title and has never to my knowledge beaten f*rd since in sales. Why couldn't G.M. have built the 67-72s at least a couple of more years, I guess they changed when maybe they shouldn't have I.M.H.O.

casey · 04-06-2003, 09:12 PM

And also like someone here mentioned they sold theses trucks all over the world, they still being used today in alot of countrys

Longhorn Man · 04-06-2003, 10:44 PM

I have always heard them called integrated styling or glamor trucks, but never CST trucks...only head that on these pages here.

**70cst** · 04-07-2003, 10:37 AM

1967-1972 CST=Custom Sport Truck Era

I have read various books with this term and I have listed two of my sources to verify that the "Custom Sport Truck" term is correct ...

Chevrolet Pickups 1946-1972
By John Gunnell
Published in 1988
Chapter 6 page 73
"...it seems appropriate to think of these years as the Custom Sport Trucks era."

Chevrolet Pickup RED BOOK
1946-1972
Peter Sessler
Published 1993
Chapter 23 page130
"Collectively, the 1967-72 trucks are known as the "Custom Sport Truck" (CST's) because of there CST option."

As mentioned these are just two of the sources who have named the 67-72 trucks as the Custom Sport Truck era. It was either WES or GMCPaul who referenced an great article on these trucks a while back and I believe it was an old Classic Truck piece. Maybe they can dig up that sight but it was a very informative write up on these trucks. This article also called the 67-72 trucks the "Custom Sport Truck" era.

This is what makes these web sights so great. We are always learning something new about these great trucks and help is just a key stroke away.
Regards,
70cst

**70cst** · 04-07-2003, 12:21 PM

This is a response I did a while back. I tried the email below but no luck. I have emailed Classics Truck Mag. and will try and get a copy of this fine article.

67-72 Are Classics
For those who did see the info that GMC Paul gave I thought you all would find this very enjoyable....The info came from Classic Truck Mag., the point was this...The 67-72 Chevy/GMC Trucks have almost reached the icon status of Tri-Fives. The style of these trucks do not age plus it's the generation of trucks that started to add car like optons with power to spare. These trucks are known as the Custon Sports Truck area (CST).
Go to http://www.customclassictrucks.com/e...le.jsp?id=1429
This is a great write up on our trucks.

Remember...Anyone can drive or own a Ford or Dodge truck...But it takes someone with class to drive a 67-72 Chevy/GMC Truck.
Regards,
70cst

Eddie H. · 04-07-2003, 09:40 PM

I can remember when 55-57 Chevys were a dime a dozen.
I wish I'd bought a few dozen back then.
I wonder If we'll ever see the 67-72 truck bringing 40k plus?
Maybe I can convince my wife that I need to buy a couple more for investments?

chevy72yel · 04-07-2003, 10:10 PM

I just want to say thanks for all the replies. I don't get the chance to visit this board as often as i used to with school and everything but i'm glad to see that there are still good, selfless people here.

thank you

Dominick

weasel29gm · 04-07-2003, 10:48 PM

Cool, my senior term paper was on how to '' HOW TO HOT ROD A SMALL BLOCK CHEVY'' I think I got a C but the teacher wasn't into cars. Good luck!!!

lukecp · 04-07-2003, 11:09 PM

Also mention that you could get one of five different engines from
'68 on, the 250-6, 292-6, 307, 350, or 400 big block. The new chevys today only have 3 available engines in a 1/2 ton, the 4.3, 4.8, and 5.3.

Longhorn Man · 04-08-2003, 01:27 AM

Don't forget the 396 in the 68/69 trucks.
I guess it isn't just the ppl here saying CST trucks...just seems odd when you consider they stopped making CST trucks in 70. (not counting the (very) few Blazers that still got the CST badging.

Seke69 · 04-08-2003, 03:02 AM

one thing you could mention is that, previously trucks were pretty basic and now (with the 67-72s) we start seeing more 'creature comforts' and using trucks as transportation rather than solely as a tool for work. how many different types of suspension were available for these guys? different engines? paint and trim options? that's also when we saw the blazer come to life, a resonably popular SUV nowdays... Truckin' magazine (2003, May, pg 280)just had a brief article about the 'classic' trucks, and how they were gaining popularity with a newer crowd of cutomizers (it also has a pic of 67 which looks pretty spiffy)...

gmc383 · 04-08-2003, 03:48 AM

I just bought a 68 gmc with a 305 engine stock. So there is another engine that was available.

Longhorn Man · 04-09-2003, 12:20 AM

Yup, 305s and 351s were in the earlier GMC trucks.
Along with the creature comeforts, there were more items standard that were options before, like a heater/defroster and turn signals.

1969 GMC · 04-09-2003, 12:39 AM

Yeah speaking of the 305, most people will be interested to learn that it is a V6. A lot of ppl (myself included) thought V6's evolved in the 80's for a middle ground between 4 bangers and V8's.
Longhornmail, there were 351 ci V6's available in light trucks? Or is that medium too?

71402BB · 04-09-2003, 06:13 AM

Ya there where a lot of different options and such for these fine ole pickups! Also I believe it was custom classic truck mag that did an article in THIS MONTHS ISSUE on Henry Bently Bradley (SP?) he is the man that designed the 67-72 pickups! It's a great artical!! Also lets not forget some other rare options like the fact that you could get propane injection (Yes I said Propane) for the fact (maybe it was dealer instaled?) or those side steps that you could get in fleetsides. (Zumo has them in his truck) Also there was a special truck that you could order in Canada only it was painted Coral Ice Pink (anybody remeber what this truck was called?) Oh ya one last thing, don't forget these trucks also had 283's and 327's also! Oh wait and you could also get OVERDRIVE! This was only avaible on trucks with the 3-speed tranny! Ok I think I'm done now.......

Longhorn Man · 04-09-2003, 11:56 PM

On the ice corral pink trucks, each dealer in Canada was issued one, but could order more if the demand was there.
That step deal for the fleet side beds was a dealer add on and started around 59...probably still get one from the dealer under part number 988423 list price of about 10 bucks back then.
As for the 351 engines, I think they were in 3/4 tons and larger, adn in all reality a 3/4 is considered a light duty truck.

04-06-2003, 03:04 AM	#1
chevy72yel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: College Station, TX, US Posts: 178	HELP! Interesting Facts I have to give a presentation next Thursday and i chose 67-72 Chevy trucks. I'm looking for interesting options or whatever to make it more interesting. If you could please help me out I would appreciate it. By the way this is for a college seminar class. thanks Dominick __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB 2wd

04-06-2003, 03:30 AM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	try things like a/c, cruise, tilt and factory tach...hardly anyone believes that a truck could come from the factory like that back then...my dad thought I was being dumb when I told him that my truck could've had a factory tach, he didn't believe me. On the flip side, one of my friends, on his first ride in the truck with me said (and I quote) "Wow, this thing has a heater?" and he was being serious. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-06-2003, 04:13 AM	#3
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Check out Longhornmail's website.....he's got all kinds of cool stuff on there. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-06-2003, 04:52 AM	#4
gmc383 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 381	dont forget speedwarning, posi rear, aux battery tray, stainless trim, rear slider, the list goes on. Pretty much everything my truck did not come with.

04-06-2003, 12:47 PM	#6
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	I have heard these trucks refered to as the "integrated styling" series of trucks- don't know if this is a name created by G.M., but if you look at the 60-66 G.M. trucks and compare them to the 67-72s you can see the evolution of styling, they definitely are a cleaner looking truck, (not to knock the 60-66s, they are nice looking trucks also)I had heard that G.M. out-sold frd prior to '73 for light trucks, and lost that title and has never to my knowledge beaten frd since in sales. Why couldn't G.M. have built the 67-72s at least a couple of more years, I guess they changed when maybe they shouldn't have I.M.H.O. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet Last edited by lpaine; 04-06-2003 at 12:50 PM.

04-06-2003, 07:04 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	One thing to point out. The 67-72 trucks is known as the "Custom Sports Truck" era as this was the beginning of trucks having similiar options as cars. Trucks were now being used both as a work truck and a second car. I believe it was Classic Truck magazine that did a recent article that stated these trucks have become an icon similiar to that as 55-57 chevy's. Why? Because these trucks classic design have never lost their timless design as far as looks. Do you see Ford or Dodge with a following of fans and aftermarket suppliers as these trucks? I would guess there are over 100-150 supppliers of parts for thes trucks. Also GMC falls into this catagory. Hope this helps. The most desoirable and this falls under one's opinion are: 1) swb 4x4, swb 2wd fully loaded, then lwb fully loaded with options. Good Luck, 70cst

04-06-2003, 09:12 PM	#7
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	And also like someone here mentioned they sold theses trucks all over the world, they still being used today in alot of countrys

04-06-2003, 10:44 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have always heard them called integrated styling or glamor trucks, but never CST trucks...only head that on these pages here.

04-07-2003, 10:37 AM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	1967-1972 CST=Custom Sport Truck Era I have read various books with this term and I have listed two of my sources to verify that the "Custom Sport Truck" term is correct ... Chevrolet Pickups 1946-1972 By John Gunnell Published in 1988 Chapter 6 page 73 "...it seems appropriate to think of these years as the Custom Sport Trucks era." Chevrolet Pickup RED BOOK 1946-1972 Peter Sessler Published 1993 Chapter 23 page130 "Collectively, the 1967-72 trucks are known as the "Custom Sport Truck" (CST's) because of there CST option." As mentioned these are just two of the sources who have named the 67-72 trucks as the Custom Sport Truck era. It was either WES or GMCPaul who referenced an great article on these trucks a while back and I believe it was an old Classic Truck piece. Maybe they can dig up that sight but it was a very informative write up on these trucks. This article also called the 67-72 trucks the "Custom Sport Truck" era. This is what makes these web sights so great. We are always learning something new about these great trucks and help is just a key stroke away. Regards, 70cst

04-07-2003, 12:21 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	This is a response I did a while back. I tried the email below but no luck. I have emailed Classics Truck Mag. and will try and get a copy of this fine article. 67-72 Are Classics For those who did see the info that GMC Paul gave I thought you all would find this very enjoyable....The info came from Classic Truck Mag., the point was this...The 67-72 Chevy/GMC Trucks have almost reached the icon status of Tri-Fives. The style of these trucks do not age plus it's the generation of trucks that started to add car like optons with power to spare. These trucks are known as the Custon Sports Truck area (CST). Go to http://www.customclassictrucks.com/e...le.jsp?id=1429 This is a great write up on our trucks. Remember...Anyone can drive or own a Ford or Dodge truck...But it takes someone with class to drive a 67-72 Chevy/GMC Truck. Regards, 70cst

04-07-2003, 09:40 PM	#11
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	I can remember when 55-57 Chevys were a dime a dozen. I wish I'd bought a few dozen back then. I wonder If we'll ever see the 67-72 truck bringing 40k plus? Maybe I can convince my wife that I need to buy a couple more for investments? __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

04-07-2003, 10:10 PM	#12
chevy72yel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: College Station, TX, US Posts: 178	I just want to say thanks for all the replies. I don't get the chance to visit this board as often as i used to with school and everything but i'm glad to see that there are still good, selfless people here. thank you Dominick __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB 2wd

04-07-2003, 10:48 PM	#13
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Cool, my senior term paper was on how to '' HOW TO HOT ROD A SMALL BLOCK CHEVY'' I think I got a C but the teacher wasn't into cars. Good luck!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

04-07-2003, 11:09 PM	#14
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Also mention that you could get one of five different engines from '68 on, the 250-6, 292-6, 307, 350, or 400 big block. The new chevys today only have 3 available engines in a 1/2 ton, the 4.3, 4.8, and 5.3. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

04-08-2003, 01:27 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Don't forget the 396 in the 68/69 trucks. I guess it isn't just the ppl here saying CST trucks...just seems odd when you consider they stopped making CST trucks in 70. (not counting the (very) few Blazers that still got the CST badging.



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04-08-2003, 03:02 AM	#16
Seke69 Space Cadet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 132	one thing you could mention is that, previously trucks were pretty basic and now (with the 67-72s) we start seeing more 'creature comforts' and using trucks as transportation rather than solely as a tool for work. how many different types of suspension were available for these guys? different engines? paint and trim options? that's also when we saw the blazer come to life, a resonably popular SUV nowdays... Truckin' magazine (2003, May, pg 280)just had a brief article about the 'classic' trucks, and how they were gaining popularity with a newer crowd of cutomizers (it also has a pic of 67 which looks pretty spiffy)...

04-08-2003, 03:48 AM	#17
gmc383 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 381	another engine I just bought a 68 gmc with a 305 engine stock. So there is another engine that was available.

04-09-2003, 12:20 AM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Yup, 305s and 351s were in the earlier GMC trucks. Along with the creature comeforts, there were more items standard that were options before, like a heater/defroster and turn signals.

04-09-2003, 12:39 AM	#19
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Yeah speaking of the 305, most people will be interested to learn that it is a V6. A lot of ppl (myself included) thought V6's evolved in the 80's for a middle ground between 4 bangers and V8's. Longhornmail, there were 351 ci V6's available in light trucks? Or is that medium too? __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-09-2003, 06:13 AM	#20
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	Ya there where a lot of different options and such for these fine ole pickups! Also I believe it was custom classic truck mag that did an article in THIS MONTHS ISSUE on Henry Bently Bradley (SP?) he is the man that designed the 67-72 pickups! It's a great artical!! Also lets not forget some other rare options like the fact that you could get propane injection (Yes I said Propane) for the fact (maybe it was dealer instaled?) or those side steps that you could get in fleetsides. (Zumo has them in his truck) Also there was a special truck that you could order in Canada only it was painted Coral Ice Pink (anybody remeber what this truck was called?) Oh ya one last thing, don't forget these trucks also had 283's and 327's also! Oh wait and you could also get OVERDRIVE! This was only avaible on trucks with the 3-speed tranny! Ok I think I'm done now....... __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

04-09-2003, 11:56 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	On the ice corral pink trucks, each dealer in Canada was issued one, but could order more if the demand was there. That step deal for the fleet side beds was a dealer add on and started around 59...probably still get one from the dealer under part number 988423 list price of about 10 bucks back then. As for the 351 engines, I think they were in 3/4 tons and larger, adn in all reality a 3/4 is considered a light duty truck.

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