'69 CST without Cargo Light - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DANTIP** · 11-08-2011, 06:48 PM

Does anyone know when the cargo light became part of the CST/Cheyenne package? I've seen 69 CST's both ways.

**too much stuff** · 11-08-2011, 07:40 PM

Not sure exactly when the change, but the early 69 CSTs didn't have a cargo light or headliner. Mine doesn't. It also has CST side markers with no holes for lights...

ramey · 11-08-2011, 08:39 PM

sometime in 69, the 69 cst i used to have didn't have a cargo light

Longhorn Man · 11-08-2011, 09:51 PM

As said, it was a midyear part. Seems the cargo light and headliner wasn't ready for the begining of the 69 model year run.
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**FirstOwner69** · 11-09-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Not sure exactly when the change, but the early 69 CSTs didn't have a cargo light or headliner. Mine doesn't. It also has CST side markers with no holes for lights...

Mine is the same. If fact the markers not only lack lights, they don't have the metal trim either. I asked why when I bought the truck new why it didn't have a headliner. The dealer called Chevrolet. They responded that my truck was made the first week of Dec., 1968, and the change adding the headliner was a week or 2 later. I think the date was Dec. 14. I don't know about the cargo light since I didn't know it was also added. The truck was made in Fremont, CA.

FlounderGDI · 11-09-2011, 06:31 AM

My 69 CST has the headliner and doesn't have the cargo light.

**DANTIP** · 11-09-2011, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Mine is the same. If fact the markers not only lack lights, they don't have the metal trim either. I asked why when I bought the truck new why it didn't have a headliner. The dealer called Chevrolet. They responded that my truck was made the first week of Dec., 1968, and the change adding the headliner was a week or 2 later. I think the date was Dec. 14. I don't know about the cargo light since I didn't know it was also added. The truck was made in Fremont, CA.

Wow! Great information. There is nothing like first-hand knowledge! Thanks!!

**JJorgensen52** · 11-09-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Mine is the same. If fact the markers not only lack lights, they don't have the metal trim either. I asked why when I bought the truck new why it didn't have a headliner. The dealer called Chevrolet. They responded that my truck was made the first week of Dec., 1968, and the change adding the headliner was a week or 2 later. I think the date was Dec. 14. I don't know about the cargo light since I didn't know it was also added. The truck was made in Fremont, CA.

I can't say 1st hand, but I bought my truck from the original owner who picked it up at the factory (Tarrytown, NY) - Dec '68 build date and no headliner or cargo light, has all the other CST fixings

11-08-2011, 06:48 PM	#1
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	'69 CST without Cargo Light Does anyone know when the cargo light became part of the CST/Cheyenne package? I've seen 69 CST's both ways.

11-08-2011, 07:40 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: '69 CST without Cargo Light Not sure exactly when the change, but the early 69 CSTs didn't have a cargo light or headliner. Mine doesn't. It also has CST side markers with no holes for lights... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-08-2011, 08:39 PM	#3
ramey 71' Custom 10 (ole blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 223	Re: '69 CST without Cargo Light sometime in 69, the 69 cst i used to have didn't have a cargo light __________________ 71' Custom 10 (ole blue) GM Goodwrench 350 Turbo 350 Transmission

11-08-2011, 09:51 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: '69 CST without Cargo Light As said, it was a midyear part. Seems the cargo light and headliner wasn't ready for the begining of the 69 model year run. Posted via Mobile Device

11-09-2011, 06:31 AM	#6
FlounderGDI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 339	Re: '69 CST without Cargo Light My 69 CST has the headliner and doesn't have the cargo light. __________________ 1969 CST/10 "GreenAndWhite" 1974 Nova (SOLD... End of an Era) 2000 Impala (RIP) 2008 Malibu Brand Loyal... I've never owned a Vehicle not made by Chevrolet.



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