C/10 and Custom/10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gadoozle · 10-18-2010, 06:47 PM

This may be a stupid question, but what is the difference between a truck with the label C/10 and one that says Custom/10?

Sammy · 10-18-2010, 07:24 PM

I'm sure someone will chime in. Custom on some of the trucks are interior/ and exterior difference in apperance packages. Interior ie: door panels (metal versus the deluxe panel) Exterior ie: Standard chrome/black painted strips versus the woodgrain strips. Even some models chrome notched cover over the tailgate handle. Some packages included the tinted windows with chrome vent divider bars. Some included woodgrain glovebox. All depending on which packages was purchased when ordered.

Welcome to the board.

71meangreenc10 · 10-18-2010, 07:26 PM

I think its because of years,,,,,67-70=C/10

71/72= Custom 10

Smitty

ERASER5 · 10-18-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gadoozle

This may be a stupid question, but what is the difference between a truck with the label C/10 and one that says Custom/10?

Seems to me the "ustom" is the difference.

steppside69 · 10-18-2010, 07:33 PM

Thats funnny right there

71meangreenc10 · 10-18-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ERASER5

Seems to me the "ustom" is the difference.

Cant take you anywhere....

Smitty

Andy4639 · 10-18-2010, 07:56 PM

I'm not for sure but the C-10 has nothing to do with options other than it's a light duty 2 wheel drive truck frame.
Custom is a option Designation for what was ordered on the truck. Colors, and power options.

ChevLoRay · 10-18-2010, 08:04 PM

C-10 was the base model, Custom-10 was the next step up and the CST was top of the line. The base vehicle was available with just about any of the trim items that were available in the upper lines, but ordering the Custom Comfort and Appearance Package (Custom/10) got you those items without having to spec each one out. The CST included all of the Custom Comfort and Appearance Package items, and added a few more. Wood grain on the dash and glove box door, wood grain on the lower trim and across the trim on the tailgate in lieu of the black paint and so forth. Also, a C-10/C-20/C-30 were basic. The Custom Comfort and Appearance package could be had on the 10, 20 and 30 series, as well as the CST package. Likewise, a K-series could also be trimmed out with basic or Custom or CST trim levels.

**68350** · 10-18-2010, 09:01 PM

For 69-70 C-10 was the base package, Custom-10 was an appearence package
For 71-72 Custom-10 was the base package, Custom Deluxe-10 replaced the Custom-10 from 69-70.

Gadoozle · 10-18-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

I'm sure someone will chime in. Custom on some of the trucks are interior/ and exterior difference in apperance packages. Interior ie: door panels (metal versus the deluxe panel) Exterior ie: Standard chrome/black painted strips versus the woodgrain strips. Even some models chrome notched cover over the tailgate handle. Some packages included the tinted windows with chrome vent divider bars. Some included woodgrain glovebox. All depending on which packages was purchased when ordered.

Welcome to the board.

Thanks Sammy

Gadoozle · 10-18-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ERASER5

Seems to me the "ustom" is the difference.

Who knew?

ERASER5 · 10-19-2010, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Cant take you anywhere....

Smitty

My wife says the same thing.

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Originally Posted by Gadoozle

Who knew?

My friends call me Capt'n Obvious.

w3lfd · 10-19-2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

I think its because of years,,,,,67-70=C/10

71/72= Custom 10

Smitty

My '69 is a Custom/10.

ChevLoRay's post above is on the money.

71meangreenc10 · 10-19-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by w3lfd

My '69 is a Custom/10.

ChevLoRay's post above is on the money.

I have never seen a custom/10 emblem on a 67-70........

Smitty

w3lfd · 10-19-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

I have never seen a custom/10 emblem on a 67-70........

Smitty

I'll take a pic and show you mine. You can see it from afar in my build (repair) thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377489

Of particular note, and in support of chevloray's info, is the fact that my truck has the Z62 package ( Custom Comf&Conv Equip )

Kinda like the wind, just because you don't see it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

custom70 · 10-19-2010, 08:13 AM

My 70 had the Custom/10 emblems on the front fenders.

**70cst** · 10-19-2010, 08:26 AM

The wood Grain trim was 71-72 only...I Think. The CST option ended in 1970 and was replaced with the super cheyenne option. Although some 71 trucks on the SPID label (located on the glove box door) will say CST option verses the super cheyenne.

**special-K** · 10-19-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 68350

For 69-70 C-10 was the base package, Custom-10 was an appearence package
For 71-72 Custom-10 was the base package, Custom Deluxe-10 replaced the Custom-10 from 69-70.

^^^ There's your low down right there ^^^

All 67-72 1/2t 2wd Chevys are C/10s.As far as fender badges identifying which trim level was opted,67/68s don't tell you a thing.All badges are a bowtie with a 10 under it and if it was a Custom or CST the badge is on the door.But,a base model would be known as a C/10.In 69/70 the fender badges were C/10 for base model,Custom/10 for medium level,and CST/10 for top of the line.In 71/72 the base level changed to Custom/10 and the fender badge reflected that change.The Custom Deluxe/10 was the medium level,then Cheyenne/10 as well as a fourth level added as the Cheyenne Super.
Although a base model truck could have a loaded option list,it would never have the bright work around the cab glass.The medium level could never have a headliner.Only the top of the line 69-72s could have the tailgate band and the top of the lines never had the lower tailgate trim.There are a slew of other details,but those are some of the most obvious clues as to origins of a particular truck.

**70cst** · 10-19-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

^^^ There's your low down right there ^^^

All 67-72 1/2t 2wd Chevys are C/10s.As far as fender badges identifying which trim level was opted,67/68s don't tell you a thing.All badges are a bowtie with a 10 under it and if it was a Custom or CST the badge is on the door.But,a base model would be known as a C/10.In 69/70 the fender badges were C/10 for base model,Custom/10 for medium level,and CST/10 for top of the line.In 71/72 the base level changed to Custom/10 and the fender badge reflected that change.The Custom Deluxe/10 was the medium level,then Cheyenne/10 as well as a fourth level added as the Cheyenne Super.
Although a base model truck could have a loaded option list,it would never have the bright work around the cab glass.The medium level could never have a headliner.Only the top of the line 69-72s could have the tailgate band and the top of the lines never had the lower tailgate trim.There are a slew of other details,but those are some of the most obvious clues as to origins of a particular truck.

Good info. Thanks.

**68350** · 10-19-2010, 10:50 AM

Tim said it perfect, any trim level could have any options. You could order a 72 Custom/10 with a/c, tilt, tach, air, big block, automatic, buckets, etc but you would not get trim around the windows, etc. On the other hand, you could order a cheyenne super with nothing. Trim level has no real bearing on options, it is simply an appearence package.

Gadoozle · 10-19-2010, 10:51 AM

My '72 has the Custom/10 on the front fenders too.

Gadoozle · 10-19-2010, 10:53 AM

Is there a way that I can tell what options my truck came with? It seems like it has no extras...

**70cst** · 10-19-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Gadoozle

Is there a way that I can tell what options my truck came with? It seems like it has no extras...

Look on the inside of your glove box door. If it still has the SPID Label it will list your trucks options. Good Luck.

**special-K** · 10-20-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Gadoozle

My '72 has the Custom/10 on the front fenders too.

That would be a base model.If the glovebox door is missing the SPID only knowledge of what was and wasn't an option will tell.And,you won't know what was changed over the years.
Some basic options found on base trucks include:

AM radio
Gauges...the small ones across the bottom
Front stabilizer bar
Power Steering or power brakes
Step bumper or any rear bumper

All these were options.It's rare to see a truck with no options at all.Your '72 is either a CE(V8) or CS(I6) model.The 307 would be the base V8 and the 250 would be the base I6.Anything else would be listed as an option.The standard transmission was the column shift 3spd manual.

DaSchlange · 10-20-2010, 09:54 AM

Right, and the best thing to go by is the VIN because I have no idea what is up with my truck. The spid says it had a 350, then the VIN said it had an inline 6. These trucks have been around so long that it's really hard to tell what is and isn't original through previous owners.

10-18-2010, 06:47 PM	#1
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	C/10 and Custom/10 This may be a stupid question, but what is the difference between a truck with the label C/10 and one that says Custom/10?

10-18-2010, 07:24 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 I'm sure someone will chime in. Custom on some of the trucks are interior/ and exterior difference in apperance packages. Interior ie: door panels (metal versus the deluxe panel) Exterior ie: Standard chrome/black painted strips versus the woodgrain strips. Even some models chrome notched cover over the tailgate handle. Some packages included the tinted windows with chrome vent divider bars. Some included woodgrain glovebox. All depending on which packages was purchased when ordered. Welcome to the board. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

10-18-2010, 07:26 PM	#3
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 I think its because of years,,,,,67-70=C/10 71/72= Custom 10 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 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

10-18-2010, 07:33 PM	#5
steppside69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossford,Ohio Posts: 291	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 Thats funnny right there __________________ 69 chevy stepside (project) 2006 Silverado Z71 Ext. cab 2005 Saturn VUE (wifes dd)

10-18-2010, 07:56 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 I'm not for sure but the C-10 has nothing to do with options other than it's a light duty 2 wheel drive truck frame. Custom is a option Designation for what was ordered on the truck. Colors, and power options. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-18-2010, 08:04 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 C-10 was the base model, Custom-10 was the next step up and the CST was top of the line. The base vehicle was available with just about any of the trim items that were available in the upper lines, but ordering the Custom Comfort and Appearance Package (Custom/10) got you those items without having to spec each one out. The CST included all of the Custom Comfort and Appearance Package items, and added a few more. Wood grain on the dash and glove box door, wood grain on the lower trim and across the trim on the tailgate in lieu of the black paint and so forth. Also, a C-10/C-20/C-30 were basic. The Custom Comfort and Appearance package could be had on the 10, 20 and 30 series, as well as the CST package. Likewise, a K-series could also be trimmed out with basic or Custom or CST trim levels. __________________ 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.

10-18-2010, 09:01 PM	#9
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 For 69-70 C-10 was the base package, Custom-10 was an appearence package For 71-72 Custom-10 was the base package, Custom Deluxe-10 replaced the Custom-10 from 69-70. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

10-19-2010, 08:13 AM	#16
custom70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gastonia,NC Posts: 137	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 My 70 had the Custom/10 emblems on the front fenders. __________________ Tim

10-19-2010, 08:26 AM	#17
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,372	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 The wood Grain trim was 71-72 only...I Think. The CST option ended in 1970 and was replaced with the super cheyenne option. Although some 71 trucks on the SPID label (located on the glove box door) will say CST option verses the super cheyenne. __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 10-19-2010 at 08:30 AM.

10-19-2010, 10:50 AM	#20
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 Tim said it perfect, any trim level could have any options. You could order a 72 Custom/10 with a/c, tilt, tach, air, big block, automatic, buckets, etc but you would not get trim around the windows, etc. On the other hand, you could order a cheyenne super with nothing. Trim level has no real bearing on options, it is simply an appearence package. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

10-19-2010, 10:51 AM	#21
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 My '72 has the Custom/10 on the front fenders too.

10-19-2010, 10:53 AM	#22
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 Is there a way that I can tell what options my truck came with? It seems like it has no extras...

10-20-2010, 09:54 AM	#25
DaSchlange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gainesville, MO Posts: 251	Re: C/10 and Custom/10 Right, and the best thing to go by is the VIN because I have no idea what is up with my truck. The spid says it had a 350, then the VIN said it had an inline 6. These trucks have been around so long that it's really hard to tell what is and isn't original through previous owners.



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