Differences between 72 Custom and Custom/Deluxe

[Already Gone]

I am going to look at this restored in 1992 truck later in the week and after looking at the pics noticed some things. This truck is a Custom which I guess is the very base model. Is that why it has the dog dish hubcaps ( which I like the look of on this truck)flat side markers ( as opposed to the fish eye ones) and the outside mirrors are white instead of chrome. In the rear pic you can see the spare mounted inside the box, was this one of the spots Gm mounted the spares because my pink truck had the inside box spare carrier in front of the box wheel wells. This is a 350 A/T truck with P/S and P/B and the seller wont give a price until I come look at it. I'll keep you guys/girls posted.

[SS Tim]

The Custom/10 was the base truck and pretty stripped from the factory. The hubcaps would have been white Chevrolets (these are GMC). The markers are these and the same on either trim level. The below eyeline mirrors were an option and these are replacement aftermarkets (not correct). The sidemount tire carrier if a factory option is usually in the left front, but were sold as accessories and aftermarket as well. The stripes, two-tone paint, white wall tires, chrome bumper, radio, 350, A/T, P/S and P/B were all options that should be on the SPID at this trim level. The step bumper is aftermarket but could have been dealer installed.

NOTE: In the brochure clip below the two-tone is an option on the Custom Deluxe as well and the above is for US spec. trucks.

[Already Gone]

Thanks for the info. I thought the hubcaps were GMC. I just happen to have 15 x 8 Rallys waiting for a new home.

[SS Tim]

If it matters the windshield is also incorrect with the shade band and tint was an option as well. The outer grill's black paint is missing and the wiper blades should be stainless.

[Already Gone]

What do you mean by the outer grill black paint is missing. Here's a pic of my truck and the grill looks the same to me. That is not to say my tuck could be wrong as well, but this is the way it was when I bought it in 2001

[litew8]

Tim always has great replies. My Custom Deluxe has the same markers.
I think the dual type marker lights were reserved for CST/Cheyenne models.

[jocko]

here is the black trim paint Tim speaks of - this is how they left the factory, regardless of trim level the black is painted onto the outer grille shell around the headlight bucket trim).

Btw, if a seller would not tell me price, I would not waste my time, it's poor salesmanship to not let someone know the firm or starting price so that the buyer knows if they should even waste their time. Playin games.

[SS Tim]

The 71 and 72 trucks had a satin black band behind the headlamp bezels and 71's additionally had a perimeter band accent band. These are rarely redone and are not present on reproduction grills. I think a lot of people who do know leave them off brighten the front end and eliminate the fade hassle.

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by jocko

here is the black trim paint Tim speaks of - this is how they left the factory, regardless of trim level the black is painted onto the outer grille shell around the headlight bucket trim).

Btw, if a seller would not tell me price, I would not waste my time, it's poor salesmanship to not let someone know the firm or starting price so that the buyer knows if they should even waste their time. Playin games.

I don't disagree with you about time wasting by not giving a price. This guy has been trying to sell this truck for a year or two and I like the "hunt" and interaction with sellers. If he is nuts on his price I can walk away and drive back home across town and maybe 6 months from now he will call me when he comes out of the ether or has been told by 6 or 8 buyers that he wants too much for the truck. As far as salesmanship goes, he says in the ad he's owned the truck since 1979 so I am thinking he hasn't bought or sold a lot of vehicles in his life so to me it doesn't matter what he says.

On another note I think I will put the black on my grill as I like the look.

[litew8]

Wear shabby clothes and drive a beater when you go and see the truck.
They guy will suspect you have no money and you'll be more able to negotiate a better price.

[special-K]

The truck will have steel door panels,black rubber mat,and fairly plain seat cover,as well as plain black dash knobs and no bright work around the windows. The no option Custom would have white hubcaps and bumpers. The standard mirror was the "Sport Mirror",with painted or bright below eyeline mirrors an option. Customs come with no exterior trim

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by special-K

The truck will have steel door panels,black rubber mat,and fairly plain seat cover,as well as plain black dash knobs and no bright work around the windows. The no option Custom would have white hubcaps and bumpers. The standard mirror was the "Sport Mirror",with painted or bright below eyeline mirrors an option. Customs come with no exterior trim

Thanks Tim, sounds like they should have called it the "Taxi Package" instead of the Custom Package. I'm looking for summer daily driver and can't seem to settle on one. As you guys may notice I've sold the Black 69 CST with the O'Drive I bought from Ebay in March.

I found this one too but cant get a response from the seller.

[manimal]

Hey Greg! How are you, long time no talk to!...anyhow that truck is SWEET!

[factorystock]

Except for being a GMC with optional large mirrors and tu tone paint, this is the way a custom would look if you didn't add extra cost exterior items such as chrome front bumper and hubcaps, side moldings etc. I would call it the "fleet owner" truck or "all business" truck, no extra cost gingerbread to get the job done. However, back in the day, you could have ordered a "Custom" with all the power options, such as power brakes, power steering, air conditoning etc. that you would find more commonily in a cheyenne super.

[manimal]

Originally Posted by factorystock

However, back in the day, you could have ordered a "Custom" with all the power options, such as power brakes, power steering, air conditoning etc. that you would find more commonily in a cheyenne super.

That is exactly what my Longhorn is......

[PAWS 72]

I have just recently changed sidemarker lites and addedrally wheels.Other than that add steel wheels and full hub caps. thats a Custom Deluxe

[SS Tim]

LOOKED all over for this picture earlier. But this a good example of a near stock '72 Custom truck. Beyond the wheels, tires and dual exhaust it is a low option appearing truck. The engine, locking hubs, mirrors, sliding window and stripes seem to be the extent of RPO options. The step bumper is of course common accessory. Besides it shows the gtill to good effect.

[jocko]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

I don't disagree with you about time wasting by not giving a price. This guy has been trying to sell this truck for a year or two and I like the "hunt" and interaction with sellers. If he is nuts on his price I can walk away and drive back home across town and maybe 6 months from now he will call me when he comes out of the ether or has been told by 6 or 8 buyers that he wants too much for the truck. As far as salesmanship goes, he says in the ad he's owned the truck since 1979 so I am thinking he hasn't bought or sold a lot of vehicles in his life so to me it doesn't matter what he says.

On another note I think I will put the black on my grill as I like the look.

Yay! Black back on da grille! And I probably stuffed my frame of mind into your situation inappropriately - whenever I go drive to look at a truck, it's about 2 hours to anywhere from where I live it seems... That's why it would be a waste of my time if someone wouldn't tell me the price. But, if it's just a hop/skip/jump for you, then my all means go look at it in person and see what he says.

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by manimal

Hey Greg! How are you, long time no talk to!...anyhow that truck is SWEET!

Hi Lance:

I have been in Kalifornia 3 times in the last 6 months and have meant to meet up with some board members there but the days just seem to rip by and its time to go home before I know it.

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by jocko

Yay! Black back on da grille! And I probably stuffed my frame of mind into your situation inappropriately - whenever I go drive to look at a truck, it's about 2 hours to anywhere from where I live it seems... That's why it would be a waste of my time if someone wouldn't tell me the price. But, if it's just a hop/skip/jump for you, then my all means go look at it in person and see what he says.

I just came back from your neck of the woods and I do understand it is a pain driving the I'states in Kali. I do know what you mean though as I live in a Province with a huge land mass and just over a 1,000,000 population so over the years I have been on quite a few 2 and 3 hour (one way) Safaris to go look at vehicles.

[Already Gone]

Thanks for the input everyone. If I score the truck I think all I need to do is put on some fish eye side markers with a set of rallys as well as a rear sport bumper and some chrome below eye mirrors and it'll completely change the trucks appearance.

[special-K]

That will be nice. I think the truck looks great as is. Like factorystock said,Custom/Custom Deluxe/Cheyenne/Cheyenne Super are all about what the truck starts out with,not what it could have in the end. Manimal's Longhorn is either a pre-71 Custom or '71 Custom Deluxe. In 67-70 the Custom was mid-level trim and became Custom Deluxe in '71. I have seen Cheyennes with 6cyl/3spd,am radio,no a/c,warning lights and I have seen Customs with 402/auto,am/fm,a/c,tach dash,tilt,and about every other option you could think of. I think trucks like that are my favorite these days. There's something more special about finding a base truck loaded with options compared to just another loaded Cheyenne Super. Plus,if someone counterfeits a truck,they do the latter. I could get used to the rubber mat,steel door panels,and plain window surrounds if I had all those other amenities. Also,if a guy wanted to customize,why start with the factory trim?
Anyway,that's more stuff about Custom vs Custom Deluxe '72s. That GMC is a beaut! Nothing wrong with that truck (except that Highliner)

[Already Gone]

I agree Tim, I could also add A/C to that Custom truck if I kept it long enough.

Why do I do that, fall in love with a truck, buy it, drive it for a month then another catches my eye, so I sell it.

I did get an email back with a phone number for the blue GMC and will contacting the seller today.

[manimal]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Why do I do that, fall in love with a truck, buy it, drive it for a month then another catches my eye, so I sell it.

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Greg, I have that problem BAD! I think I need to go get some HYPNOTIC therapy,then maybe I will keep something long enough to start a build thread!

[manimal]

Originally Posted by special-K

. Manimal's Longhorn is either a pre-71 Custom or '71 Custom Deluxe.

Hey Tim, yeah it's a '70 Custom