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dukes69 · 07-23-2007, 01:43 PM

found a truck in a yard today with cs/t emblems on it. what is special about it? sorry if this is a dumb question but i would like to find out.

shifty · 07-23-2007, 02:45 PM

CST = "custom sport truck"

indyracer · 07-23-2007, 02:47 PM

One of the things that a CST truck has is the stainless trim around the windshield and back window. I think something with the lower body trim is different also.

This link answers a lot of questions:

http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_chevy.htm

Longhorn Man · 07-24-2007, 03:33 AM

depending on what year this CST is, will dicate what it has on it.
The CST is the top of the line option package, but in all reality, all it really is, is chrome, some bright stainless, and nicer pieces inside like carpet and vinal door panels/headliner, and a better lookin seat.
It doesn't mean jack as far as the actual mechanics of the truck.

**Already Gone** · 07-24-2007, 03:43 AM

ttt

**special-K** · 07-24-2007, 06:40 AM

Right,the CST package was the highest trim group.It gave you what you would have ordered seperately on a base truck.As well as some trim not available on lower trim groups.The Cheyenne and Cheyenne Supers were a rename for the 71/72 high trim group.

ProStreet68SB · 07-24-2007, 01:35 PM

question, if I have a truck that used to have the eyebrow molding (deleted in smoothing out the body lines) , and the lower body trim, would that make it a CST? just curious

Longhorn Man · 07-24-2007, 01:46 PM

the upper trim was not part of the CST.
The lower trim was, but was avalible seperately. The lower trim would have woodgrain stickers in it on a CST, but the base trucks with just ioptional trim would have black in it.

ProStreet68SB · 07-24-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the upper trim was not part of the CST.
The lower trim was, but was avalible seperately. The lower trim would have woodgrain stickers in it on a CST, but the base trucks with just ioptional trim would have black in it.

alrighty thank you, unfortunately all of the trim that was on this truck is now gone, and the glovebox door was replaced

, I think it would be high end truck though, it was a small block/th350 truck with factory a/c and tach and gauge dash. and if you look at the roof from inside the cab you can see some holes that were not filled well, so I'll keep my hopes up on it being a CST.

Thanks again

Longhorn Man · 07-24-2007, 03:58 PM

Every CST/cheyenne I have had apart had the Z84 written in chalk on the front of the bed between the cab and bed... I *THINK* I've also seen Z84 on the firewall in chalk, but I can not remember.
remember, if it is a mid 69 or newer, CST/Cheyenne is the ONLY way it would have a headliner in it... and the chrome trim included a bunch of holes too.

**70cst** · 07-24-2007, 10:22 PM

dukes 69...One thing to note. If this is a 1970 model then it will be a little more unusual because of the options:"small block/th350 truck with factory a/c and tach and gauge dash." I believe in 1970 GM had a strike and fewer trucks were built that year. So with the CST option plus the other options this might be a truck worth fixing up as long as it is not to far gone. I might be wrong but it is an idea.

Good Luck.

LOW DOUGH · 07-24-2007, 11:00 PM

you got some pics of the truck?

07-23-2007, 01:43 PM	#1
dukes69 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: owatonna mn Posts: 133	what makes a truck a cst found a truck in a yard today with cs/t emblems on it. what is special about it? sorry if this is a dumb question but i would like to find out.

07-23-2007, 02:45 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: what makes a truck a cst CST = "custom sport truck" __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

07-23-2007, 02:47 PM	#3
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	Re: what makes a truck a cst One of the things that a CST truck has is the stainless trim around the windshield and back window. I think something with the lower body trim is different also. This link answers a lot of questions: http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_chevy.htm __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville Last edited by indyracer; 07-23-2007 at 02:49 PM.

07-24-2007, 03:33 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: what makes a truck a cst depending on what year this CST is, will dicate what it has on it. The CST is the top of the line option package, but in all reality, all it really is, is chrome, some bright stainless, and nicer pieces inside like carpet and vinal door panels/headliner, and a better lookin seat. It doesn't mean jack as far as the actual mechanics of the truck.

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07-24-2007, 06:40 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: what makes a truck a cst Right,the CST package was the highest trim group.It gave you what you would have ordered seperately on a base truck.As well as some trim not available on lower trim groups.The Cheyenne and Cheyenne Supers were a rename for the 71/72 high trim group. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-24-2007, 01:35 PM	#7
ProStreet68SB The Engine Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 770	Re: what makes a truck a cst question, if I have a truck that used to have the eyebrow molding (deleted in smoothing out the body lines) , and the lower body trim, would that make it a CST? just curious

07-24-2007, 01:46 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: what makes a truck a cst the upper trim was not part of the CST. The lower trim was, but was avalible seperately. The lower trim would have woodgrain stickers in it on a CST, but the base trucks with just ioptional trim would have black in it.

07-24-2007, 03:58 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: what makes a truck a cst Every CST/cheyenne I have had apart had the Z84 written in chalk on the front of the bed between the cab and bed... I THINK I've also seen Z84 on the firewall in chalk, but I can not remember. remember, if it is a mid 69 or newer, CST/Cheyenne is the ONLY way it would have a headliner in it... and the chrome trim included a bunch of holes too.

07-24-2007, 10:22 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: what makes a truck a cst dukes 69...One thing to note. If this is a 1970 model then it will be a little more unusual because of the options:"small block/th350 truck with factory a/c and tach and gauge dash." I believe in 1970 GM had a strike and fewer trucks were built that year. So with the CST option plus the other options this might be a truck worth fixing up as long as it is not to far gone. I might be wrong but it is an idea. Good Luck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-24-2007, 11:00 PM	#12
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: what makes a truck a cst you got some pics of the truck? Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 07-24-2007 at 11:00 PM.



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