1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor

[Orange71shorty]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

So on these stainless steel side view mirrors with chrome base. Part of the CST package or a stand alone option? I assume the s/s rain gutters were an add on accessory? Very popular back in the day.

Those mirrors look like 71/72 only mirrors

[old51sedan]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

Question can you tell if that is a CST package? I ask because no chrome bumpers.

Isn't it possible that because of the fact that it has painted bumpers it would more than likely had painted caps, I say that without seeing the SPID

[Dmoore]

I was referring to the photo example posted. Mine of course has chrome bumpers front & rear with front bumper guards as well. But I understand your point.

[Dmoore]

Originally Posted by Orange71shorty

Those mirrors look like 71/72 only mirrors

Those mirrors are original

[too much stuff]

Very nice truck. Can we get a pic of the spid in the glovebox? It has had a few things done to it that make me wonder about some previous upgrades.

[Joesjunk]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

Those mirrors are original

Just an FYI, but those mirrors were not available in 1969.

[jocko]

you beat me to it Joe - and although difficult to tell with the small pics when I blow them up a bit, they appear to be mounted too far fwd for a stock 71-72 mount location. If there are no original mirror holes on the doors present (I can't tell in the pics) then it is an indication of a repaint. Went on a fishing expedition for 72-only vent window dimples, but none of the pics capture that area clearly enough.

Dmoore, we'll be a lot more help when you get a chance to post the SPID and maybe figure out how to post some larger overall pictures (I realize you don't have the truck handy at the moment, but when it shows up, that'd be very helpful). Very sharp and very interesting truck you've shared, looking forward to more!

[Dmoore]

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Just an FYI, but those mirrors were not available in 1969.

Really? When did they first show up?

[Orange71shorty]

71, as I stated earlier

[Dmoore]

Ok, I thought I had taken a pic of the lid and I did. Why I didn't get closer I can't tell ya. You may have to blow it up until he sends me a closeup. So if an option was not listed on this SPID the truck got what was standard equipment? Notice the tires/wheels/hubcaps are not listed. As is the power brakes. And wouldn't the radio be listed as AM/FM?

[too much stuff]

The am/fm was not available in 69. I am thinking this truck may have had some resto work done at some point.

[Dmoore]

Originally Posted by too much stuff

The am/fm was not available in 69. I am thinking this truck may have had some resto work done at some point.

This truck is too original in all areas to have been restored. And the mileage is documented on 2 previous titles and on other papers. If in fact the am/fm was not available it may have been added but this truck has not been restored that I can grant you

[Dmoore]

Can we tell from that document the SPD?

[too much stuff]

Do you recall if the truck had a headliner in it?

[Dmoore]

I enlarged that pic on my PC and snapped a pic with my phone.

[Dmoore]

No headliner

[Dmoore]

Never mind about the pwr brakes.. I see it listed.

[Dmoore]

This CST package must include all he items not listed like front & rear chrome bumpers w/front bumper guards, bed railing, cargo light etc

[too much stuff]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

No headliner

That is a very nicely optioned truck. MOST 69s would have a headliner with the CST option. I think a few early ones didn't. The am/fm was added later.

[Dmoore]

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Do you recall if the truck had a headliner in it?

I have see other 69 C20's with CST package online with a small section of headliner and wondered why this truck doesn't have one.

[Dmoore]

Originally Posted by too much stuff

That is a very nicely optioned truck. MOST 69s would have a headliner with the CST option. I think a few early ones didn't. The am/fm was added later.

Is it possible the am/fm was available late in production or do you think it was not offered at all in any truck until after model year 69?

[too much stuff]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

This CST package must include all he items not listed like front & rear chrome bumpers w/front bumper guards, bed railing, cargo light etc

The bumper guards were added later and are the 71-72 style. The bed rails were also added later. Can't tell if they are GM or not from the pic. The am/fm was added at a later date.

[Dmoore]

Question, How do you energize the cargo light?

[too much stuff]

Originally Posted by Dmoore

Question, How do you energize the cargo light?

Turn on the dome light from the dash and there is a small switch under the dome light on the roof to turn on.

[68bowtie]

Here is what the CST package included in 1969.

The SPID lists all the other “optional” items.