K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 03-06-2016, 09:54 AM

I'm posting in an attempt to clarify GMs usage of the lower tailgate trim on CST model Jimmys and Blazer. Curious if only a 1972 model year feature or was present on other year CSTs or if possibly there was variation between St. Louis and Flint as regards usage.

Please post the MY of your CST, build month, and plant if possible.

The factory brochure for 72 muddies the water a bit as a sort of CST appearing K5 has the lower trim but is missing the tailgate band (and badges and chrome rear bumper) is pictured together with a CST that lacks the lower tailgate trim.

My March 1972 Flint CST has the lower trim as shown.

Also want to plug the K5 survivor thread - anyone with survivor K5s please contribute multiple interior/exterior pictures to aid in documenting how 1st gen K5s left GM: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584788

**DeadheadNM** · 03-06-2016, 10:10 AM

The rear has to be the least photographed part of the exterior. He's an example of the lower trim on an original paint CST 1972 Flint Blazer that looks to have a March build date (nice Highlander Jason!): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5&postcount=66

ClassicStyle · 03-06-2016, 11:41 AM

1972 cst highlander, the side trim has been removed and holes welded, no evidence of that on the tailgate. It was delivered to the customer May 16th.

What determines it plant so I can give that info as well

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71swb4x4 · 03-06-2016, 11:46 AM

No lower trim
March 1971
St Louis
CST
original paint

**DeadheadNM** · 03-06-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ClassicStyle

What determines it plant so I can give that info as well

Look for either an "S" for St. Louis or an "F" for Flint on the VIN...

ClassicStyle · 03-06-2016, 12:37 PM

Looks like it was built in Flint, and I don't know what I was saying in the first post, of course there is not sign of the lower trim being welded. It's still installed..

I had a wedding last night, and it's still morning. Haha

**undertaker72** · 03-06-2016, 12:44 PM

pete , this is a old 71 out in the yard , no lower trim , cst package and st louis

**DeadheadNM** · 03-06-2016, 01:24 PM

This is getting interesting - maybe the lower trim is 72 specific?

Thanks for posting guys, keep 'em coming. Pete

**DeadheadNM** · 03-06-2016, 01:34 PM

Here's a 1972 St. Louis Highlander I'm looking at for a possible resto and it has lower trim. Don't have build month yet - will check the POP

**pound41** · 03-06-2016, 01:40 PM

My 70 and 71 cst has the upper trim and the large woodgrain piece. Who knows exactly why they did what. Give you an example All 69 camaros are supposed to have a camaro emblem on the truck lid. When I went to restore my I found out probably half never had one installed

Lumaestas · 03-06-2016, 01:55 PM

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**DeadheadNM** · 03-06-2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pound41

My 70 and 71 cst has the upper trim and the large woodgrain piece. Who knows exactly why they did what. Give you an example All 69 camaros are supposed to have a camaro emblem on the truck lid. When I went to restore my I found out probably half never had one installed

To clarify, do either CSTs have the LOWER trim on the gate below the woodgrain panel? Thanks, Pete

jaybirdk5 · 03-06-2016, 07:50 PM

How was the lower trim affixed to the tailgate?

jaybirdk5 · 03-06-2016, 08:00 PM

I have 1969 and 1970 original dealer brochures and there are no pictures with the lower trim on the tailgate. I have an article from Collectible Automobile magazine and it shows an original 1971 Blazer CST with the lower tailgate trim.

**undertaker72** · 03-06-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybirdk5

How was the lower trim affixed to the tailgate?

they were attached with molding clips like this , blind clips in middle , and the studded on the ends

jaybirdk5 · 03-06-2016, 09:03 PM

The 69 I have never had holes in the bottom of the tailgate for the clips. I actually ordered a NOS bottom trim piece because I thought mine was missing.

asolde · 03-06-2016, 09:42 PM

I have a 1972 K5 CST Blazer 03/72 St Louis it has the trim.

SS Tim · 03-07-2016, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

...The factory brochure for 72 muddies the water a bit as a sort of CST appearing K5 has the lower trim but is missing the tailgate band (and badges and chrome rear bumper) is pictured together with a CST that lacks the lower tailgate trim....

Pete, You know this! There is nothing muddy about this picture.
Its a base Blazer with the BX2 trim option. Like the pickups it had the upper and lower tailgate moldings and painted letters.

**PDXk5** · 03-07-2016, 02:01 AM

I have an original '72 and it has the lower trim band.

**pound41** · 03-07-2016, 09:39 AM

Possibility might be if you got wood trim you got the Big wood grain Chevrolet if you got black you got the lower piece of tailgate trim. Other wise you have a single piece of woodgrain trim with all black trim

cleszkie · 03-07-2016, 06:07 PM

My '72 has the lower trim.

87Skier · 03-07-2016, 07:40 PM

My GMC Jimmy is 03/72, St. Louis, CST and it has tailgate band, upper trim and lower trim.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-07-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Pete, You know this! There is nothing muddy about this picture.
Its a base Blazer with the BX2 trim option. Like the pickups it had the upper and lower tailgate moldings and painted letters.

True. The confusion for me is more the seeming lack of the lower molding on the CST.

FWIW, the model selection brochure from January 1972 mentions upper not lower trim on the tailgate of a CST. Thus far we have examples of pre-72 CSTs without the lower tailgate trim. Perhaps the lower trim was a 72-only feature for BX2 or CST equipped models?

CrewCab59 · 03-07-2016, 09:37 PM

My 71 CST without the lower molding.

ClassicStyle · 03-07-2016, 09:41 PM

Heres my spid, both upper and lower trim

screen shot windows 7

03-06-2016, 09:54 AM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,290	K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? I'm posting in an attempt to clarify GMs usage of the lower tailgate trim on CST model Jimmys and Blazer. Curious if only a 1972 model year feature or was present on other year CSTs or if possibly there was variation between St. Louis and Flint as regards usage. Please post the MY of your CST, build month, and plant if possible. The factory brochure for 72 muddies the water a bit as a sort of CST appearing K5 has the lower trim but is missing the tailgate band (and badges and chrome rear bumper) is pictured together with a CST that lacks the lower tailgate trim. My March 1972 Flint CST has the lower trim as shown. Also want to plug the K5 survivor thread - anyone with survivor K5s please contribute multiple interior/exterior pictures to aid in documenting how 1st gen K5s left GM: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584788 Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 03-06-2016 at 09:59 AM. Reason: added link

03-06-2016, 10:10 AM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,290	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? The rear has to be the least photographed part of the exterior. He's an example of the lower trim on an original paint CST 1972 Flint Blazer that looks to have a March build date (nice Highlander Jason!): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5&postcount=66 __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 03-06-2016 at 10:11 AM. Reason: details

03-06-2016, 11:41 AM	#3
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? 1972 cst highlander, the side trim has been removed and holes welded, no evidence of that on the tailgate. It was delivered to the customer May 16th. What determines it plant so I can give that info as well image url upload __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander

03-06-2016, 11:46 AM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? No lower trim March 1971 St Louis CST original paint Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-06-2016, 12:37 PM	#6
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? Looks like it was built in Flint, and I don't know what I was saying in the first post, of course there is not sign of the lower trim being welded. It's still installed.. I had a wedding last night, and it's still morning. Haha __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander

03-06-2016, 12:44 PM	#7
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? pete , this is a old 71 out in the yard , no lower trim , cst package and st louis Attached Images __________________ I aint nobody DORK 1972 Cheyenne super k10 swb 350 4speed posi hooks 1934 ford 3 window blown 355 1969 Camaro hugger orange hounds tooth

03-06-2016, 01:24 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,290	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? This is getting interesting - maybe the lower trim is 72 specific? Thanks for posting guys, keep 'em coming. Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-06-2016, 01:34 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,290	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? Here's a 1972 St. Louis Highlander I'm looking at for a possible resto and it has lower trim. Don't have build month yet - will check the POP Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-06-2016, 01:40 PM	#10
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,267	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? My 70 and 71 cst has the upper trim and the large woodgrain piece. Who knows exactly why they did what. Give you an example All 69 camaros are supposed to have a camaro emblem on the truck lid. When I went to restore my I found out probably half never had one installed

03-06-2016, 01:55 PM	#11
Lumaestas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 36	Not my 71! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-06-2016, 07:50 PM	#13
jaybirdk5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kirkland,IL. Posts: 163	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? How was the lower trim affixed to the tailgate?

03-06-2016, 08:00 PM	#14
jaybirdk5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kirkland,IL. Posts: 163	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? I have 1969 and 1970 original dealer brochures and there are no pictures with the lower trim on the tailgate. I have an article from Collectible Automobile magazine and it shows an original 1971 Blazer CST with the lower tailgate trim.

03-06-2016, 09:03 PM	#16
jaybirdk5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kirkland,IL. Posts: 163	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? The 69 I have never had holes in the bottom of the tailgate for the clips. I actually ordered a NOS bottom trim piece because I thought mine was missing.

03-06-2016, 09:42 PM	#17
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? I have a 1972 K5 CST Blazer 03/72 St Louis it has the trim. Attached Images __________________ 1972 cheverolet K5 CST Blazer 350/auto/AC/PS/PB/Aux Batt From Medford, Oregon Last edited by asolde; 03-06-2016 at 10:03 PM.

03-07-2016, 02:01 AM	#19
PDXk5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 920	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? I have an original '72 and it has the lower trim band. Attached Images



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03-07-2016, 09:39 AM	#20
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,267	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? Possibility might be if you got wood trim you got the Big wood grain Chevrolet if you got black you got the lower piece of tailgate trim. Other wise you have a single piece of woodgrain trim with all black trim

03-07-2016, 06:07 PM	#21
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? My '72 has the lower trim.

03-07-2016, 07:40 PM	#22
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 711	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? My GMC Jimmy is 03/72, St. Louis, CST and it has tailgate band, upper trim and lower trim. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

03-07-2016, 09:37 PM	#24
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,191	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? My 71 CST without the lower molding. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

03-07-2016, 09:41 PM	#25
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: K5 CST Tailgate Trim - Do You Have A CST? Heres my spid, both upper and lower trim screen shot windows 7 __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander

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