Difference in a C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mzancz · 06-23-2003, 02:41 PM

My uncle has a Chevy sitting in his back yard that I could probaly pick up pretty cheap. I am not sure of the year, I am guessing it's a 72. I know it say C10/Custom on the side. It also is a stick with a 6 Cylinder. What I was wondering is what is the differnces between these models, liek waht does the C10 offer. I have heard of C10's, C20's, Customs, CST, but am not sure what the differences are. I would appreciate any help you guys can give me

1971 Cheyenne · 06-23-2003, 03:03 PM

c10 is just a designation for a half ton. a c20 is a 3/4 ton, and a c30 is a one ton. All of the body parts will swap with these trucks, with the exception of some suspension stuff which will be heavier duty on the c20.

**CPNE** · 06-23-2003, 03:16 PM

Trim levels varied from year to year but 'll use 71/72 as the basic example:

Custom - This was the base level and has nothing to do with the "Custom appearance group" trim package. This was your basic work truck, black rubber mat, basic vinyl pattern and trim. steel door panels (71), plain plastic door panels (72).

Custom Deluxe - Color keyed rubber mats, and included chrome trim around glass and on knob centers, upgraded vinyl on seats, scroll pattern on vinyl door panels (71), or scroll pattern with chrome trim on plastic panels (72).

Cheyenne - Headliner, carpet, woodgrain trim on door panels, special insulation, padded vinyl seat covers, in addition to Custom Deluxe stuff.

Cheyenne Super - Woodgrain trim on glove box, ashtray and gauge bezel, chrome tailgate handle cover, in addition to Cheyenne package.

CST, was the pre-71 designation for the Cheyenne trim level. This is not an exhuastive list, just what I could recall off the top of my head. I'm sure there are more nuances to be found.

Trim packages had no correllation to other high-end options like engines, transmissions, a/c, pb, ps, tilt, am/fm, bucket seats, etc. Basically you could order a Custom/10 with more convenience options than a stripper Cheyenne Super by ticking off the option boxes on the order form.

The 10, 20, or 30 relates to the 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton.

So if you have "Custom/10" badges you have a Custom 1/2 ton.
Custom/20 with "Deluxe" under it, is a 3/4 ton Custom Deluxe.
Cheyenne/30 is a 1 ton Cheyenne.
Cheyenne/10 with "Super" under it, is a 1/2 ton Cheyenne Super.

mzancz · 06-23-2003, 03:38 PM

Cool thanks for all the help so far. Anybody know what something like that may be worth? I don't have any pictures, but from a quick look the drivers door had some rust, but everything else appears to be pretty solid. It also as far as I know ruuns well.

krue · 06-23-2003, 05:27 PM

Worth is gonna be hard to figure without pics, options, your location, etc. But if its running in the shape you describe its probably worth saving!

06-23-2003, 02:41 PM	#1
mzancz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3	Difference in a C10 My uncle has a Chevy sitting in his back yard that I could probaly pick up pretty cheap. I am not sure of the year, I am guessing it's a 72. I know it say C10/Custom on the side. It also is a stick with a 6 Cylinder. What I was wondering is what is the differnces between these models, liek waht does the C10 offer. I have heard of C10's, C20's, Customs, CST, but am not sure what the differences are. I would appreciate any help you guys can give me

06-23-2003, 03:03 PM	#2
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	c10 is just a designation for a half ton. a c20 is a 3/4 ton, and a c30 is a one ton. All of the body parts will swap with these trucks, with the exception of some suspension stuff which will be heavier duty on the c20. __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

06-23-2003, 03:16 PM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Trim levels varied from year to year but 'll use 71/72 as the basic example: Custom - This was the base level and has nothing to do with the "Custom appearance group" trim package. This was your basic work truck, black rubber mat, basic vinyl pattern and trim. steel door panels (71), plain plastic door panels (72). Custom Deluxe - Color keyed rubber mats, and included chrome trim around glass and on knob centers, upgraded vinyl on seats, scroll pattern on vinyl door panels (71), or scroll pattern with chrome trim on plastic panels (72). Cheyenne - Headliner, carpet, woodgrain trim on door panels, special insulation, padded vinyl seat covers, in addition to Custom Deluxe stuff. Cheyenne Super - Woodgrain trim on glove box, ashtray and gauge bezel, chrome tailgate handle cover, in addition to Cheyenne package. CST, was the pre-71 designation for the Cheyenne trim level. This is not an exhuastive list, just what I could recall off the top of my head. I'm sure there are more nuances to be found. Trim packages had no correllation to other high-end options like engines, transmissions, a/c, pb, ps, tilt, am/fm, bucket seats, etc. Basically you could order a Custom/10 with more convenience options than a stripper Cheyenne Super by ticking off the option boxes on the order form. The 10, 20, or 30 relates to the 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton. So if you have "Custom/10" badges you have a Custom 1/2 ton. Custom/20 with "Deluxe" under it, is a 3/4 ton Custom Deluxe. Cheyenne/30 is a 1 ton Cheyenne. Cheyenne/10 with "Super" under it, is a 1/2 ton Cheyenne Super. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 06-23-2003 at 03:23 PM.

06-23-2003, 05:27 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Worth is gonna be hard to figure without pics, options, your location, etc. But if its running in the shape you describe its probably worth saving! __________________ "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"

06-23-2003, 03:38 PM	#4
mzancz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3	Cool thanks for all the help so far. Anybody know what something like that may be worth? I don't have any pictures, but from a quick look the drivers door had some rust, but everything else appears to be pretty solid. It also as far as I know ruuns well.



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