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PT'S 70 CST · 02-22-2010, 10:48 AM

71 and 72's are not the only 5 lug disc. Most well optioned 68,69 and 70 CST's came with 5 lug disc. My 70 CST is a factory disc truck. If you wanted the 71-72 look then find a CST and swap the grill.

PT

clos69 · 02-22-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PT'S 70 CST

71 and 72's are not the only 5 lug disc. Most well optioned 68,69 and 70 CST's came with 5 lug disc. My 70 CST is a factory disc truck. If you wanted the 71-72 look then find a CST and swap the grill.

PT

PT ..I always thought that 1971 was the first year they offered disk brakes in our trucks? Is yours a late 1970 production? Is it listed on the spid? thanks

**70cst** · 02-22-2010, 11:31 AM

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71 and 72's are not the only 5 lug disc. Most well optioned 68,69 and 70 CST's came with 5 lug disc. My 70 CST is a factory disc truck. If you wanted the 71-72 look then find a CST and swap the grill.
PT

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Originally Posted by clos69

PT ..I always thought that 1971 was the first year they offered disk brakes in our trucks? Is yours a late 1970 production? Is it listed on the spid? thanks

I am going to side with close69 on this one. My loaded 70cst came with six lug drum brakes although I did switch to five lug disc brakes. All 1967-70 trucks left the factory with 6 lug drum brakes...

I think. I might be wrong so I'll let others chime in.

Sinister · 02-22-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by clos69

pt ..i always thought that 1971 was the first year they offered disk brakes in our trucks? Is yours a late 1970 production? Is it listed on the spid? Thanks

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71meangreenc10 · 02-22-2010, 11:47 AM

Hmmm,
Factory disks on anything before 71.....Youd have to show me that one, cause 71's were the only ones with the pretty sticker on the tailgate.......

Smitty

PT'S 70 CST · 02-22-2010, 11:55 AM

I have seen several highly optioned pre 71 trucks with front disc. Now I have been wrong in the past. I did not see the spid on these trucks but I did talk to one guy in Charlotte with a 70 CST like mine and he said he was the sole owner of the truck and it came with 5 lug disc from the factory ?????. Where is Longhornman when you need him.

PT

71swb4x4 · 02-22-2010, 12:01 PM

If you do find one far away let us know. There are many times when a board member will check a truck out for someone else. Then you get a "truck guys" opinion of the truck.

GASoline71 · 02-22-2010, 03:09 PM

Maybe some sort of "dealer option" earlier than 1971... but I'm kinda doubting it.

Gary

*Fitz* · 02-22-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 70ptta

Thanks for all the info guys. There is lots of nice trucks far away from california. What do you guys suggest for buying a truck thats a couple of states away if i go that route? Its a little scary sending some one across the country a couple of thousand dollars and wait here with my fingers crossed that he puts it on the shipping truck. Whos has done this and any advice on how to make a purchase from another state?

I bought my truck from a guy in Texas while living in Florida...round trip plane ticket to Houston...375.00...chance to spend a day looking the truck over...Priceless. I even got the PO to pick up the tab for the airfare. Drove it home next day. NEVER, NEVER, EVER buy one sight unseen.

02-22-2010, 10:48 AM	#26
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck 71 and 72's are not the only 5 lug disc. Most well optioned 68,69 and 70 CST's came with 5 lug disc. My 70 CST is a factory disc truck. If you wanted the 71-72 look then find a CST and swap the grill. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops Last edited by PT'S 70 CST; 02-22-2010 at 10:49 AM.

02-22-2010, 11:47 AM	#30
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck Hmmm, Factory disks on anything before 71.....Youd have to show me that one, cause 71's were the only ones with the pretty sticker on the tailgate....... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

02-22-2010, 11:55 AM	#31
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck I have seen several highly optioned pre 71 trucks with front disc. Now I have been wrong in the past. I did not see the spid on these trucks but I did talk to one guy in Charlotte with a 70 CST like mine and he said he was the sole owner of the truck and it came with 5 lug disc from the factory ?????. Where is Longhornman when you need him. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops Last edited by PT'S 70 CST; 02-22-2010 at 11:57 AM.

02-22-2010, 12:01 PM	#32
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Trying to buy a truck but no luck If you do find one far away let us know. There are many times when a board member will check a truck out for someone else. Then you get a "truck guys" opinion of the truck. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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