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welsh kev · 06-24-2004, 06:09 AM

Hi Guys

Been off-line for a while, PC went down big time but I've treated myself to a new one for my birthday!

OK, I've got my first Chevy pickup on it's way, not a C10 as I first thought but a CST; I'm told it's rare, but everything Chevy in the UK is, so just how rare? Looking thru our publication "Classic American" for the past year I've not seen one, any of you guys got one.

Should add it's a pretty straight truck, painted in orange/white; any tips and advice on particular probs with this model would be much appreciated.

Thanks in anticipation

Kev

GMan69 · 06-24-2004, 07:23 AM

Kev, first of all, welcome to the board. Or, should I say, welcome back. CST stands for Custom Sport Truck and was the top of the line from '67 thru '70. Usually they were equipped with more options. I don't know how many were produced, though perhaps some board members might have that info.

George

Lippyp · 06-24-2004, 09:01 AM

I promise I won't make any sheep jokes! Welcome to the board from sunny Lancashire, there are a couple of other British owners on here too. You'll find the people here know more about these trucks than is humanly possible and have been a great help to me. There are also some good vendors selling everything you need to restore or keep your truck running. Are you planning to get to any shows at all, I'm hoping to get to Stars and Stripes at Tatton Park nr Manchester if I can sort my starter problems and get some new tailpipes (assuming it ever stops bloody raining!

*Gee_Emm* · 06-24-2004, 09:17 AM

Just as an example in 69 6% of the trucks were CST's

toddtheodd · 06-24-2004, 12:29 PM

I thought cst was short for custom sort of like the limited / ltd thing.

gr8scott51 · 06-24-2004, 01:16 PM

Welcome Kev. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Wales, beautiful country. Hope all goes well with your truck. I can't think of any problems peculiar to the CST. Like was said, it's the high option model, so should have some goodies on it. All of these trucks rust in the same places - rocker panels, door bottoms, cab corners, drip rail, etc. Did you have ours imported or find it there? This is getting to be quite the international group. Cool.

HuggerCST · 06-24-2004, 01:20 PM

Does it look like this? LOL This is my '70 CST when I bought it 4 years ago for $3000. I jumped at the chance to buy it because it was the first CST that I had ever seen that wasn't in a car or truck show. Now that I've learned a little more about them I realize that they aren't as rare as I once thought, but the 69's and '70s were always my favorite anyway, so I'm happy. The CST was really nothing more than a trim package. Mine had no tilt, buckets, tach, or cruise, but did have the deluxe interior, 350/350, and 2-tone paint with upper and lower trim.

toddtheodd · 06-24-2004, 01:46 PM

ok... cst's were 69 and 70
what is a custom/10 delux?

welsh kev · 06-24-2004, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Hugger, it's just like that only an eight-foot bed.

Glad you enjoyed Wales,Scott; just moved down here myself from Derby, England last November. I found the truck by chance whilst out delivering in my rig, always wanted one and it just looked so right. I'd bought a Mercedes Sprinter van last year to move home with, now it's no longer useful so I thought, "OK why not?".

She's costing me £5800, roughly $8200, but that's restored to running order, all bodywork done and painted, tested and registered. The guy I bought it from drove it across the States from Virginia, he's not a dealer as such but does it more as a paying hobby. He's also got one of those cabover Ford pick-ups (Econoline?) which is running but unrestored, plus a lot of old British pick-ups.

Looking forward to having her on the road next month; more info as I get it.

Regards

Kev

*dtlilly* · 06-24-2004, 03:18 PM

Welcome to the board. There are a bunch of great people here that are quick with info or a light of your smoke

I look forward to seeing pics of the truck when you get her home.

gr8scott51 · 06-24-2004, 03:30 PM

I hope restored doesn't mean 'washed and painted with rattle can' which is how my 'restored' Mini came from the UK years ago. I'm sure yours will be as advertised.

68racer · 06-24-2004, 05:11 PM

Hello Kev, another english owner here! Let me know if you need any parts as I hoard stuff. Been running my own parts department for twelve years (the shed). Also have a lot of phone numbers of similarly addicted Brits. Keep in touch.

gr8scott, that's how they came from the factory!

ACES · 06-24-2004, 05:22 PM

Are any of the other American's here reading their posts with a british accent?

I wanna see pics from "across the pond"

ChevLoRay · 06-24-2004, 05:26 PM

No, mate. It's going to be bloody raining here, by the end of the week!

**Canadian694x4** · 06-24-2004, 08:12 PM

Welcome To The Board! Let's see some pics...we all love pics!

ZOOMY · 06-25-2004, 01:37 AM

we'd like to hear some of the sheep jokes

06-24-2004, 06:09 AM	#1
welsh kev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Carmarthen, Wales, UK Posts: 102	So how rare is it? Hi Guys Been off-line for a while, PC went down big time but I've treated myself to a new one for my birthday! OK, I've got my first Chevy pickup on it's way, not a C10 as I first thought but a CST; I'm told it's rare, but everything Chevy in the UK is, so just how rare? Looking thru our publication "Classic American" for the past year I've not seen one, any of you guys got one. Should add it's a pretty straight truck, painted in orange/white; any tips and advice on particular probs with this model would be much appreciated. Thanks in anticipation Kev

06-24-2004, 07:23 AM	#2
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Kev, first of all, welcome to the board. Or, should I say, welcome back. CST stands for Custom Sport Truck and was the top of the line from '67 thru '70. Usually they were equipped with more options. I don't know how many were produced, though perhaps some board members might have that info. George __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

06-24-2004, 09:01 AM	#3
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I promise I won't make any sheep jokes! Welcome to the board from sunny Lancashire, there are a couple of other British owners on here too. You'll find the people here know more about these trucks than is humanly possible and have been a great help to me. There are also some good vendors selling everything you need to restore or keep your truck running. Are you planning to get to any shows at all, I'm hoping to get to Stars and Stripes at Tatton Park nr Manchester if I can sort my starter problems and get some new tailpipes (assuming it ever stops bloody raining! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

06-24-2004, 01:16 PM	#6
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Welcome Kev. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Wales, beautiful country. Hope all goes well with your truck. I can't think of any problems peculiar to the CST. Like was said, it's the high option model, so should have some goodies on it. All of these trucks rust in the same places - rocker panels, door bottoms, cab corners, drip rail, etc. Did you have ours imported or find it there? This is getting to be quite the international group. Cool. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

06-24-2004, 01:20 PM	#7
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Does it look like this? LOL This is my '70 CST when I bought it 4 years ago for $3000. I jumped at the chance to buy it because it was the first CST that I had ever seen that wasn't in a car or truck show. Now that I've learned a little more about them I realize that they aren't as rare as I once thought, but the 69's and '70s were always my favorite anyway, so I'm happy. The CST was really nothing more than a trim package. Mine had no tilt, buckets, tach, or cruise, but did have the deluxe interior, 350/350, and 2-tone paint with upper and lower trim. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-24-2004, 09:17 AM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Just as an example in 69 6% of the trucks were CST's

06-24-2004, 12:29 PM	#5
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	I thought cst was short for custom sort of like the limited / ltd thing.

06-24-2004, 01:46 PM	#8
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	ok... cst's were 69 and 70 what is a custom/10 delux?

06-24-2004, 02:52 PM	#9
welsh kev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Carmarthen, Wales, UK Posts: 102	Thanks for the feedback, guys. Hugger, it's just like that only an eight-foot bed. Glad you enjoyed Wales,Scott; just moved down here myself from Derby, England last November. I found the truck by chance whilst out delivering in my rig, always wanted one and it just looked so right. I'd bought a Mercedes Sprinter van last year to move home with, now it's no longer useful so I thought, "OK why not?". She's costing me £5800, roughly $8200, but that's restored to running order, all bodywork done and painted, tested and registered. The guy I bought it from drove it across the States from Virginia, he's not a dealer as such but does it more as a paying hobby. He's also got one of those cabover Ford pick-ups (Econoline?) which is running but unrestored, plus a lot of old British pick-ups. Looking forward to having her on the road next month; more info as I get it. Regards Kev

06-24-2004, 03:18 PM	#10
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome to the board. There are a bunch of great people here that are quick with info or a light of your smoke I look forward to seeing pics of the truck when you get her home.

06-24-2004, 03:30 PM	#11
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I hope restored doesn't mean 'washed and painted with rattle can' which is how my 'restored' Mini came from the UK years ago. I'm sure yours will be as advertised. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

06-24-2004, 05:11 PM	#12
68racer Yeah baby! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 436	Hello Kev, another english owner here! Let me know if you need any parts as I hoard stuff. Been running my own parts department for twelve years (the shed). Also have a lot of phone numbers of similarly addicted Brits. Keep in touch. gr8scott, that's how they came from the factory! __________________ 11.37 @116

06-24-2004, 05:22 PM	#13
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Are any of the other American's here reading their posts with a british accent? I wanna see pics from "across the pond" __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

06-24-2004, 05:26 PM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	No, mate. It's going to be bloody raining here, by the end of the week! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-24-2004, 08:12 PM	#15
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Welcome To The Board! Let's see some pics...we all love pics! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.



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06-25-2004, 01:37 AM	#16
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