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Davy · 04-18-2003, 10:54 AM

Hello Everyone from MN.

I've been lurking here for several months now, and I finally decided to register. In these last few months I've learned more about these trucks, drivetrains, body work, electrical, restoration, etc. than I learned in the last 30 years. The people here are great...some sarcastic, some serious, some very set in there ways. It's very entertaining to follow.

I've loved these old trucks forever. I've never owned one yet...but I'm looking for a Blazer/Jimmy. As the other MN members can attest to, there aren't many around worth owning. Salt Kills!

I do have my first question that I haven't seem addressed here yet. In 69 and 70, was is possible to get a Blazer CST without PS or PB. I know of one for sale, and the options list has CST but no PS or PB. Why would GM offer a "Premium" trim package without the "Premium" options? They don't do that on current models, right?

Am I looking at this incorrectly?

Thanks everyone,

Davy

*Gee_Emm* · 04-18-2003, 11:06 AM

Welcome from Canada eH!

stllookn · 04-18-2003, 11:13 AM

Welcome to the board, Davy. I can't help you a lick on GM philosophy since it falls into the category of "truth is stranger than fiction!" I am sure someone here however has spoken to a former service rep or dealer that had an interesting opinion. These always make for interesting dialog! Good luck finding that Blazer or Jimmy!

Longhorn Man · 04-18-2003, 11:14 AM

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The people here are great...some sarcastic, some serious, some very set in there ways. It's very entertaining to follow.

Very well put, and so true!
Welcome to the board from another salt cancer state...Ohio.
As for your Q on the CST package, yes you could get one without power brakes/steering, you could even get it on an inline 3 speed truck with base guages. (My old CST/20 Longhorn had base guages)
The CST was pretty much all visual options, lots of chrome and bright trim, but in reality, that's about it.
It was enough to keep a truck from looking lake a farm tool though.

**Joesjunk** · 04-18-2003, 11:15 AM

You could get any option combo you wanted. I have seen Cheyenne super's w/o p/s p/b a/c and a 3-speed on the column. You could get a CST blazer with out any other options. Good luck on your search.

monteman · 04-18-2003, 11:15 AM

Welcome from Reno, Nv .

*Randy70C-10* · 04-18-2003, 11:18 AM

Welcome from Va!

bouncytruck · 04-18-2003, 11:26 AM

Welcome from the pacific northwest.

Yes you could get a 69 or 70 blazer with PS and PB. The brakes will be drums though. Disk brakes weren't available until '71. A previous owner did the swap on my truck. I believe that in '69 they had closed knuckels so it is best to swap the whole front axel.

I had a '72 CST previously and it didn't have AC. I was told by someone that it couldn't be a CST if it didn't have AC. I have since learned that consistancy wasn't exactly a factory characteristic.

dion · 04-18-2003, 11:31 AM

Hey, welcome aboard.

gr8scott51 · 04-18-2003, 11:33 AM

Welcome from the Evergreen State. We don't salt our hiways, but we still rust away (and grow moss on our backs). Welcome to the club, even though you're still a "wannabe". Be warned that this is a disease and there is no cure. If you get one, you'll get another. If you get one, you'll look at others. Before you finish your first, you'll be planning your second, and third, etc.

**CPNE** · 04-18-2003, 11:43 AM

Welcome. As stated, CST is a trim package and had nothing to do with comfort and convenience options. Ah the days when you could tick off A/C on the option list and not have to buy the moon roof and premium sound system in order to get it!

Davy · 04-18-2003, 11:45 AM

Thanks for the answers, folks. I was concerned that this guy had changed the glove box door. CST sure seem to demand more money...even without some of the other options on it like PS, PB, AC. Have I been waisting my time trying to find a good CST?

**nightmare** · 04-18-2003, 11:56 AM

no, i wouldn't consider it a waste, just depends on what you want. if you want p/s, p/b, a/c, then that should be what your looking for. like everyone else said, CST is just an appearance package. if you wanted to, you could always find a truck, and add the p/s and p/b. it isn't that difficult. you could even add the CST trim if you wanted. ultimately it is up to you, and your wallet. like gr8scott51 said, these things are addictive.

**Palf70Step** · 04-18-2003, 01:00 PM

Welcome from South Mississippi.

toms68cst · 04-18-2003, 02:52 PM

Welcome aboard from your neighbor to the West.

"Da-Burb" on this board has one or two Blazers for sale or at least he did. Give him a buzz.

Bill72BB · 04-18-2003, 03:01 PM

WELCOME from SoCal

bouncytruck · 04-18-2003, 03:04 PM

I agree with nightmare, hold out for what you want in the truck and you can always add the trim & emblems. If you are looking to make it perfectly stock, you I'd hold out for the CST.

If you see a truck in another area, there is a good chance that there will be a board member near by willing to take a look at it for you. It might be worth it to look at trucks out of the rust belt and pay for shipping.

Check out http://www.collectorcartraderonline....chprocess.html

wnc mountain · 04-18-2003, 04:06 PM

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great place for info!

04-18-2003, 10:54 AM	#1
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	One More Newbee Hello Everyone from MN. I've been lurking here for several months now, and I finally decided to register. In these last few months I've learned more about these trucks, drivetrains, body work, electrical, restoration, etc. than I learned in the last 30 years. The people here are great...some sarcastic, some serious, some very set in there ways. It's very entertaining to follow. I've loved these old trucks forever. I've never owned one yet...but I'm looking for a Blazer/Jimmy. As the other MN members can attest to, there aren't many around worth owning. Salt Kills! I do have my first question that I haven't seem addressed here yet. In 69 and 70, was is possible to get a Blazer CST without PS or PB. I know of one for sale, and the options list has CST but no PS or PB. Why would GM offer a "Premium" trim package without the "Premium" options? They don't do that on current models, right? Am I looking at this incorrectly? Thanks everyone, Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

04-18-2003, 11:13 AM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Welcome to the board, Davy. I can't help you a lick on GM philosophy since it falls into the category of "truth is stranger than fiction!" I am sure someone here however has spoken to a former service rep or dealer that had an interesting opinion. These always make for interesting dialog! Good luck finding that Blazer or Jimmy! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-18-2003, 11:15 AM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Welcome You could get any option combo you wanted. I have seen Cheyenne super's w/o p/s p/b a/c and a 3-speed on the column. You could get a CST blazer with out any other options. Good luck on your search. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-18-2003, 11:26 AM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Welcome from the pacific northwest. Yes you could get a 69 or 70 blazer with PS and PB. The brakes will be drums though. Disk brakes weren't available until '71. A previous owner did the swap on my truck. I believe that in '69 they had closed knuckels so it is best to swap the whole front axel. I had a '72 CST previously and it didn't have AC. I was told by someone that it couldn't be a CST if it didn't have AC. I have since learned that consistancy wasn't exactly a factory characteristic. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-18-2003, 11:31 AM	#9
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Hey, welcome aboard. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

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04-18-2003, 11:33 AM	#10
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Welcome from the Evergreen State. We don't salt our hiways, but we still rust away (and grow moss on our backs). Welcome to the club, even though you're still a "wannabe". Be warned that this is a disease and there is no cure. If you get one, you'll get another. If you get one, you'll look at others. Before you finish your first, you'll be planning your second, and third, etc. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

04-18-2003, 11:43 AM	#11
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Welcome. As stated, CST is a trim package and had nothing to do with comfort and convenience options. Ah the days when you could tick off A/C on the option list and not have to buy the moon roof and premium sound system in order to get it! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-18-2003, 11:45 AM	#12
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Thanks for the answers, folks. I was concerned that this guy had changed the glove box door. CST sure seem to demand more money...even without some of the other options on it like PS, PB, AC. Have I been waisting my time trying to find a good CST? __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

04-18-2003, 01:00 PM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,744	Welcome from South Mississippi. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-18-2003, 02:52 PM	#15
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,277	Welcome aboard from your neighbor to the West. "Da-Burb" on this board has one or two Blazers for sale or at least he did. Give him a buzz. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

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04-18-2003, 03:04 PM	#17
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I agree with nightmare, hold out for what you want in the truck and you can always add the trim & emblems. If you are looking to make it perfectly stock, you I'd hold out for the CST. If you see a truck in another area, there is a good chance that there will be a board member near by willing to take a look at it for you. It might be worth it to look at trucks out of the rust belt and pay for shipping. Check out http://www.collectorcartraderonline....chprocess.html __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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