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RuralRoute C-30 · 02-18-2010, 07:48 PM

Are these two emblems correct for an 85 C-30? Not sure what the KOA campground insignia means. Camper Special? What options were included with that 'model'? Just curious since I thought a cab & chassis is a cab & chassis and nothing more.

Trying to read what I can on these but just not sure of the various models these trucks came out as. Even more confused with the quad headlight vs single square headlights years as a means to identify what year a truck is. Obviously quad is not defined as newer than single headlight and vice-versa.

Seems like there were a lot of versions of models offered. Is there a link to this history?

Thanks,
Mark

**old Rusty C10** · 02-18-2010, 09:47 PM

the KOA is the camper special logo... those enblems sierra 3500 are the correct style but sierra is the gmc version if your truck is a chevy it would read custom deluxe , scottsdale, or Silverado .. GMC is Sierra Sierra classic and Sierra Grande

GM72K10 · 02-18-2010, 10:13 PM

Quad headlight is part of option V22 Deluxe front appearance, Camper Special Z81 was available for chassis cabs also, includes G60 main & auxilary springs and F58 H.D. front stabilizer. Plain Sierra (GMC) is the same as Custom Deluxe (Chevy). Read the fine print below, should answer some of your questions. BTW, is the option sticker on the front inner fender or in the glovebox?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=1984+price

RuralRoute C-30 · 02-18-2010, 11:53 PM

Thanks for the info, I was wondering about the Sierra designation since the dash says Scottsdale. The options sticker is in the glovebox.

Again, appreciate the info. Still learning.
Mark

Keith Seymore · 02-19-2010, 08:41 AM

Since the Sierra emblem is pop-riveted on I would think it is suspect (should be attached via studs through the fender with nuts on the backside).

Also - if the SPID label is still in the glovebox then the model number will also tell the brand:

TC30903 where T = GMC and C = 2wd
vs
CC30903 where C = Chevy and C = 2wd

(Pickup model numbers shown; cab chassis will probably be either a C31003 or C31403 depending on wheelbase).

Pretty much all the model and option variations that were available on the pickups were also available on Cab Chassis.

K

GmtGmt · 02-19-2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

the KOA is the camper special logo

Hmm

my truck has these Emblems but mines a Bonus Cab Not a camper special

02-18-2010, 07:48 PM	#1
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Emblem & history question Are these two emblems correct for an 85 C-30? Not sure what the KOA campground insignia means. Camper Special? What options were included with that 'model'? Just curious since I thought a cab & chassis is a cab & chassis and nothing more. Trying to read what I can on these but just not sure of the various models these trucks came out as. Even more confused with the quad headlight vs single square headlights years as a means to identify what year a truck is. Obviously quad is not defined as newer than single headlight and vice-versa. Seems like there were a lot of versions of models offered. Is there a link to this history? Thanks, Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

02-18-2010, 09:47 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Emblem & history question the KOA is the camper special logo... those enblems sierra 3500 are the correct style but sierra is the gmc version if your truck is a chevy it would read custom deluxe , scottsdale, or Silverado .. GMC is Sierra Sierra classic and Sierra Grande __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-18-2010, 10:13 PM	#3
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: Emblem & history question Quad headlight is part of option V22 Deluxe front appearance, Camper Special Z81 was available for chassis cabs also, includes G60 main & auxilary springs and F58 H.D. front stabilizer. Plain Sierra (GMC) is the same as Custom Deluxe (Chevy). Read the fine print below, should answer some of your questions. BTW, is the option sticker on the front inner fender or in the glovebox? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=1984+price __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck Last edited by GM72K10; 02-18-2010 at 10:21 PM.

02-18-2010, 11:53 PM	#4
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Emblem & history question Thanks for the info, I was wondering about the Sierra designation since the dash says Scottsdale. The options sticker is in the glovebox. Again, appreciate the info. Still learning. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

02-19-2010, 08:41 AM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: Emblem & history question Since the Sierra emblem is pop-riveted on I would think it is suspect (should be attached via studs through the fender with nuts on the backside). Also - if the SPID label is still in the glovebox then the model number will also tell the brand: TC30903 where T = GMC and C = 2wd vs CC30903 where C = Chevy and C = 2wd (Pickup model numbers shown; cab chassis will probably be either a C31003 or C31403 depending on wheelbase). Pretty much all the model and option variations that were available on the pickups were also available on Cab Chassis. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-19-2010 at 08:44 AM.



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