The Diffference between the 67-72 Chevy Trucks (Table Version)

[LSUMurse]

I put this together from this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323797 from which most things were cut and pasted.

I am attempting to make a table that will give a somewhat easy reference for the differences between the truck years. In doing this I have learned that there is almost as much uncertainty as there is fact. I would like this to become an ongoing database that people add to. If someone offers something new in a reply and someone can confirm it, I'll go back and edit the table. If someone has a suggestion to make it easier to read or organize, please let me know. Thanks to GOPAPA who put the first thread together and to those that contributed to that one.

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For those of you who are learning about these trucks, it's fairly easy to tell what year they are. The six years of production, from 1967 to 1972, are divided up into three groups of two years. We have the '67-'68 trucks, the '69-'70s and the '71-72s.



1967 - 1968
Easy initial Differentiation: Slanting hood front with "C-H-E-V-R-O-L-E-T" spelled out across front in chrome letters. Large rectangular grille openings with Bowtie in center of grille.

'67 - '68 Unique: Pull handle parking brake, throttle was controlled through mechanical linkage, bench seats offered full-depth foam and a tip-forward design and the 1968 Custom package could include a cloth interior and padded door panels, bearing type ashtray, door hinge differences from later years

'67 : Bowtie fender emblems, Small back window ("Panoramic window option [Big Window]), No side marker reflectors/lights, unique vent wing knobs, unique exterior door handles (mounting screw angles), Outward dimpled rail for ashtray that is straight, power steering was a ram-style system, unique ignition bezel style, unique armrests (different mounting screw angle), may not have dimple in frame to accomodate power steering box, K series trucks used the closed knuckle Dana 44 with drum brakes, some base models only had driver's side visor, interior knobs screw on

Engine options: 250ci and 292ci I6, 283ci and small journal 327 V8, 351ci V6 only in GMC

Transmission options: 3 speed manual, 3 speed manual with OD on 1/2 ton only, 4 speed manual, powerglide and Turbo Hydra-matic automatics

Trim Levels: C/10, Custom/10, CST/10; GMC 1500 Custom 1500 Super Custom 1500

'68 : 50th Anniversary Truck option (this one has been lowered, interior), Side marker reflectors, Introduced Longhorn, early production could have '67 style ignition bezel, may not have dimple in frame to accomodate power steering box, K series trucks used the closed knuckle Dana 44 with drum brakes, indented arched bearing ashtray guide

Engine options: 250ci and 292ci I6, 307ci , large journal 327ci, and 396 V8, 351ci V6 only in GMC

Transmission options: 3 speed manual, 3 speed manual with OD on 1/2 ton only, 4 speed manual, powerglide and Turbo Hydra-matic automatics

Trim Levels: C/10, Custom/10, CST/10; GMC 1500 Custom 1500 Super Custom 1500



1969 - 1970
Easy Initial Differentiation: Upright hood front with Chevrolet Bowtie in center, Aluminum grille bar with "CHEVROLET" spelled out. Parking lights in grille bar. Model/series fender emblems.

'69 - '70 Unique:

'69 : Introduced Blazer, foot operated parking brake, crate style grill insert, K series trucks used the closed knuckle Dana 44 with drum brakes, indented arched bearing ashtray guide

Engine options: 250ci and 292ci I6, 307ci, 350ci, and 396 V8; 351ci V6 only in GMC (dropped midyear)

Transmission options: 3 speed manual, 3 speed manual with OD on 1/2 ton only, 4 speed manual, powerglide and Turbo Hydra-matic automatics

Trim Levels: C/10, Custom/10, CST/10; GMC 1500 Custom 1500 Super Custom 1500

'70 : Introduced Jimmy, foot operated parking brake, luvered grille insert, K series trucks switched to the open knuckle Dana 44 with drum brakes, indented arched bearing ashtray guide

Engine options: 250ci and 292ci I6, 307ci , 350ci, and 402ci V8(called 400)

Transmission options: 3 speed manual, 4 speed manual, powerglide and Turbo Hydra-matic automatics
Trim Levels: C/10, Custom/10, CST/10; GMC had custom, super custom, sierra and sierra grande



1971 - 1972
Easy Initial Differentiation: Upright hood front with no Chevrolet Bowtie, Egg crate grille with Bowtie in center. Parking lights in bumper. Model/series fender emblems.

'71 - '72 Unique: Indented arched bearing ashtray guide, chrome sport mirrors, Throttle cable (instead of throttle rod)

'71 : Introduced front disc brakes, raised pad for rearview mirror, foot operated parking brake, K series trucks had the open knuckle Dana 44 with disk brakes, outward bearing arched ashtray guide

Engine options: 250ci and 292ci I6, 307ci , 350ci, and 402ci V8(called 400)

Transmission options: 3 speed manual, 4 speed manual, powerglide and Turbo Hydra-matic automatics

Trim Levels: Custom, Custom Deluxe, Cheyenne, Cheyenne Super; LATE '71 Cheyenne, Cheyenne Super, Cheyenne Highlander; GMC Custom 1500 Super Custom 1500 Sierra 1500 LATE '71 Super Custom 1500 Sierra 1500 Sierra Grande 1500 Sierra Highlander

'72 : Rearview mirrow mounted to windshield, plastic door panels, foot operated parking brake, K series trucks had the open knuckle Dana 44 with disk brakes, outward bearing arched ashtray guide, unique window crank/regulator

Engine options: 250ci and 292ci (20's and 30's only) I6, 307ci , 350ci, and 402ci V8(called 400)

Transmission options: 3 speed manual, 4 speed manual, Turbo Hydra-matic automatics

Trim Levels: Custom, Custom Deluxe, Cheyenne, Cheyenne Super, Cheyenne Highlander; GMC Super Custom 1500 Sierra 1500 Sierra Grande 1500 Sierra Highlander


Links to some other references:

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

GMC Differences:
http://www.pattson.com/maych/67_72_gmc.htm

RPO codes:
http://outintheshop.com/options.html

'67 Model Number Info / VIN Decoder

'68 Model Number Info / VIN Decoder

'69 Model Number Info / VIN Decoder

'70 Model Number Info / VIN Decoder

'71 Model Number Info / VIN Decoder

'72 Model Number Info / VIN Decoder

Thanks to any and all who contribute, even if just to ask a question. Most of the hyperlinks to pics will be from this website, that I have saved to my Imgur account. Thanks to those whose pictures I have used, even if you don't know it.

Disclaimer: This is not intended to be perfect. I don't believe it will ever be 100% accurate as a lot of the information to confirm things is lost.