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454cst10 · 03-27-2018, 06:37 PM

This is my 1970 CST10 daily driver truck in Norway. 454 cid / 4L80E and compushift.
Did these originally come with 454cid? My has CST10 8/454 logo on front fenders. The seller said that this was specially ordered with this engine and th400 trans.

Waiting for summer to come and new 18 "wheels should be mounted

70 shorty · 03-27-2018, 06:56 PM

No, the 454 was never offered in our trucks. I think those new wheels will look great!

**too much stuff** · 03-27-2018, 07:02 PM

The 454 was not offered in these trucks. Your glove box SPID should tell you what options it has. Any more pics? Nice looking truck!

**jocko** · 03-27-2018, 07:29 PM

If your VIN starts "CE" then you had a V8 originally.
If there's nothing on the SPID, it would have come with a 307 (because that is the base/standard V8).
If originally a V8 (i.e. an E in the 2nd place on your VIN) and it wasn't a 307, your SPID will call out either 350 sbc or 396 bbc (because those are the optional V8s). (the 396 became a 402 (with (edit) 400 badges...) in 71.
The 454 engine badges are aftermarket, you'd either have nothing (if a V8 and 307), 350, or 396 on the badge (originally).
Very nice truck! More pics when you get a chance! Welcome to the forum. Whereabouts in Norway are you?

EDIT - thanks Steeveedee - 400 badges did pop in at some point in 70, thank you.

454cst10 · 03-27-2018, 07:47 PM

SPID is unfortunately gone after restoration in the usa in 1997. Can I find any info on the VIN number? the car had one owner in the usa and he managed to restore it before he unfortunately died. The story says that he specially ordered this with 454, th400, 12 bolt, leafsprings, bucket seats, console +++ but without SPID is it hard to prove this? The marks on front fenders look quite original and on these it stands 8/454.

**Steeveedee** · 03-27-2018, 07:53 PM

The emblems are pretty much the same size, so could be added on. My '70 truck came with a 402 cu in engine, and has "400" emblems on the fenders. As was mentioned, no 454 in trucks in '70.

Nice looking truck!

**KevinK7** · 03-27-2018, 08:05 PM

..doesn't answer your question, but those new wheels look excellent

**jocko** · 03-27-2018, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

The emblems are pretty much the same size, so could be added on. My '70 truck came with a 402 cu in engine, and has "400" emblems on the fenders. As was mentioned, no 454 in trucks in '70.

Nice looking truck!

Thanks for that data point Steeveedee - the 70 396 vs 402 engine vs badging vs SPID is always an interesting discussion. I indeed mis-spoke, the 402 was the engine in 70 (not 396) but some were still badged as 396s until 400 badges took over on the line - but good point, 402 was the optional big block in 70, thanks for mentioning.

454cst10 · 03-27-2018, 08:09 PM

The car is located at Røros / Trondheim. In the middle of Norway.
Original with or without 454, it's a well-kept car that's nice to drive

burb71 · 03-27-2018, 08:59 PM

Cool truck!

But the factory didn't offer the 454 until the 1973 model year.
A lot of guys out there have performed after market surgery on their truck and then try and say that it has a very rare option.
Another classic is the fabled Corvette engine option.

454cst10 · 03-27-2018, 09:06 PM

Also wondering if I should switch to a heavy duty drive shaft carrier bearing? my 454 (461) has 450hk and 517ft-lb (dyno). I'm afraid the original carrier does not tolerate so much ft-lb with 28 / 12.5x15 slicks on the track?

darrellyates · 03-27-2018, 09:54 PM

Very nice truck! Bet it really stands out over there! The new wheels are going to look great!

Thanks for sharing!

Husker · 03-27-2018, 10:36 PM

Very Nice truck.
Ron

CST10 · 03-28-2018, 08:54 PM

I use the original style carrier bearing for the drive shaft. I also have a 454 bored 0.040” over (462CI) with roughly the same Dyno numbers (455HP/510TQ).

Never had an issue yet, and I believe in smoky burnouts.

It’s not miles per tire but the smiles per tire that counts. Been my motto for over 35 years. Lol

71cheyennesuperlongb · 03-29-2018, 12:46 AM

Very nice truck!The wheels look great! The engine emblems were installed under the front marker lights I belive.Someone with more knowlege than I should write in and confirm this.

454cst10 · 04-12-2018, 07:54 AM

New wheels and tires👍👍👍

454cst10 · 04-12-2018, 07:57 AM

New wheels and tires mounted👍👍

**KevinK7** · 04-12-2018, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 454cst10

New wheels and tires mounted👍👍

Those wheels look great on that truck

03-27-2018, 06:37 PM	#1
454cst10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Norway Posts: 6	1970 cst10 This is my 1970 CST10 daily driver truck in Norway. 454 cid / 4L80E and compushift. Did these originally come with 454cid? My has CST10 8/454 logo on front fenders. The seller said that this was specially ordered with this engine and th400 trans. Waiting for summer to come and new 18 "wheels should be mounted Attached Images

03-27-2018, 06:56 PM	#2
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: 1970 cst10 No, the 454 was never offered in our trucks. I think those new wheels will look great! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-27-2018, 07:02 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: 1970 cst10 The 454 was not offered in these trucks. Your glove box SPID should tell you what options it has. Any more pics? Nice looking truck! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-27-2018, 07:29 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 1970 cst10 If your VIN starts "CE" then you had a V8 originally. If there's nothing on the SPID, it would have come with a 307 (because that is the base/standard V8). If originally a V8 (i.e. an E in the 2nd place on your VIN) and it wasn't a 307, your SPID will call out either 350 sbc or 396 bbc (because those are the optional V8s). (the 396 became a 402 (with (edit) 400 badges...) in 71. The 454 engine badges are aftermarket, you'd either have nothing (if a V8 and 307), 350, or 396 on the badge (originally). Very nice truck! More pics when you get a chance! Welcome to the forum. Whereabouts in Norway are you? EDIT - thanks Steeveedee - 400 badges did pop in at some point in 70, thank you. Last edited by jocko; 03-27-2018 at 08:09 PM.

03-27-2018, 07:47 PM	#5
454cst10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Norway Posts: 6	Re: 1970 cst10 SPID is unfortunately gone after restoration in the usa in 1997. Can I find any info on the VIN number? the car had one owner in the usa and he managed to restore it before he unfortunately died. The story says that he specially ordered this with 454, th400, 12 bolt, leafsprings, bucket seats, console +++ but without SPID is it hard to prove this? The marks on front fenders look quite original and on these it stands 8/454.

03-27-2018, 07:53 PM	#6
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,724	Re: 1970 cst10 The emblems are pretty much the same size, so could be added on. My '70 truck came with a 402 cu in engine, and has "400" emblems on the fenders. As was mentioned, no 454 in trucks in '70. Nice looking truck! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-27-2018, 08:05 PM	#7
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 650	Re: 1970 cst10 ..doesn't answer your question, but those new wheels look excellent

03-27-2018, 08:09 PM	#9
454cst10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Norway Posts: 6	Re: 1970 cst10 The car is located at Røros / Trondheim. In the middle of Norway. Original with or without 454, it's a well-kept car that's nice to drive Attached Images

03-27-2018, 08:59 PM	#10
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: 1970 cst10 Cool truck! But the factory didn't offer the 454 until the 1973 model year. A lot of guys out there have performed after market surgery on their truck and then try and say that it has a very rare option. Another classic is the fabled Corvette engine option.

03-27-2018, 09:06 PM	#11
454cst10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Norway Posts: 6	Re: 1970 cst10 Also wondering if I should switch to a heavy duty drive shaft carrier bearing? my 454 (461) has 450hk and 517ft-lb (dyno). I'm afraid the original carrier does not tolerate so much ft-lb with 28 / 12.5x15 slicks on the track?

03-27-2018, 09:54 PM	#12
darrellyates Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gallatin TN Posts: 376	Re: 1970 cst10 Very nice truck! Bet it really stands out over there! The new wheels are going to look great! Thanks for sharing!

03-27-2018, 10:36 PM	#13
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: 1970 cst10 Very Nice truck. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

03-28-2018, 08:54 PM	#14
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: 1970 cst10 I use the original style carrier bearing for the drive shaft. I also have a 454 bored 0.040” over (462CI) with roughly the same Dyno numbers (455HP/510TQ). Never had an issue yet, and I believe in smoky burnouts. It’s not miles per tire but the smiles per tire that counts. Been my motto for over 35 years. Lol __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

03-29-2018, 12:46 AM	#15
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: 1970 cst10 Very nice truck!The wheels look great! The engine emblems were installed under the front marker lights I belive.Someone with more knowlege than I should write in and confirm this. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

04-12-2018, 07:54 AM	#16
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04-12-2018, 07:57 AM	#17
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