1972 Chevrolet - the camper's pickup

1972 Chevrolet C20

Introduced in the truck line-up for Chevrolet in 1972 was the Chevy LUV (Light Utility Vehicle), a "mini-pickup" derived from Isuzu Motors in Japan. Outward appearances on the '72 Chevrolet Trucks were the same as the previous year minus the Black finished grille surround. Again, the Custom Deluxe, and the Cheyenne options were available which came with black pinta coated fabric, antique medium tan pinta coated fabric or antique light cover coated fabric. C20 or K20 models could be equipped with either a 127 in or 133 in wheelbase with an 8 ft. cargo box available in Fleetside or Stepside models. Also available was the 133 in. wheelbase Longhorn Fleetside with an 8-1/2 ft. cargo box. The Chevrolet Suburban was based on the 127 in wheelbase with 2 doors on the passenger side and 1 on the driver's side and either had a tailgate or double rear doors. Standard equipment included: Six-cylinder engine, side terminal battery, dual brake master cylinder, backup lights, panoramic rear window, non-glare inside mirror, padded dash, ashtray, seat belts with retractors, pus-button seat belt buckles, 2-speed electric washer/wipers, safety glass, painted front bumper plus more. Front disc brakes were made standard in light-duty trucks

1972 Chevrolet Pickup Production Numbers

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
1/2 Ton LUV - Model L - Series 82 - 102.4 in wheelbase
82 - Mini-Pickup $2,196 2,360 lbs 21,098
1/2 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 10 - 110 in wheelbase
GS11005 - Panel $2,775 3,460 lbs 12,205
GS11006 - Sportvan $3,285 3,694 lbs 1,346
1/2 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 10 - 110 in wheelbase
GE11036 - Beauville $3,685 3,936 lbs 433
1/2 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 10 - 125 in wheelbase
GS11305 - Panel $2,910 3,615 lbs 14,044
GS11306 - Sportvan $3,410 3,856 lbs 1,593
1/2 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 10 - 125 in wheelbase
GS11336 - Beauville $3,805 4,136 lbs 997
3/4 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 20 - 110 in wheelbase
GS21005 - Panel $2,890 3,489 lbs 4,618
GS21006 - Sportvan $3,335 3,761 lbs 605
3/4 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 20 - 110 in wheelbase
GS21036 - Beauville $3,760 4,094 lbs 345
3/4 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 20 - 125 in wheelbase
GS21305 - Panel $3,020 3,653 lbs 16,084
GS21306 - Sportvan $3,460 3,929 lbs 3,310
3/4 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 20 - 125 in wheelbase
GS21336 - Beauville $3,880 4,296 lbs 5,581
1 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 30 - 110 in wheelbase
GS31005 - Panel $2,996 3,781 lbs 623
1 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 30 - 125 in wheelbase
GS31305 - Chevy Van $3,130 3,948 lbs 12,545
GS31306 - Sportvan $3,575 4,117 lbs 2,036
1 Ton Chevy Van - Model G - Series 30 - 125 in wheelbase
GS31336 - Beauville $3,995 4,590 lbs 2,020
1/2 Ton - Model C - Series 10 - 115 in wheelbase
CS10703 - Chassis & Cab $2,530 3,090 lbs 1,640
CS10704 - Step-Side 6.5 ft. $2,680 3,426 lbs 22,042
CS10734 - Fleetside 6.5 ft. $2,680 3,506 lbs 39,730
1/2 Ton - Model C - Series 10 - 127 in wheelbase
CS10903 - Chassis & Cab $2,560 3,107 lbs 717
CS10904 - Step-Side 8 ft. $2,715 3,510 lbs 7,538
CS10934 - Fleetside 8 ft. $2,715 3,605 lbs 273,249
CS10906 - Suburban (doors) $3,495 3,862 lbs 6,748
CS10916 - Suburban (gate) $3,525 3,870 lbs 10,757
1/2 Ton - Model K - Series 10 - 115 in wheelbase
KS10704 - Step-Side 6.5 ft. $3,251 3,766 lbs 1,736
KS10734 - Fleetside 6.5 ft. $3,251 3,836 lbs 6,069
1/2 Ton - Model K - Series 10 - 127 in wheelbase
KS10904 - Step-Side 8 ft. $3,287 3,846 lbs 407
KS10934 - Fleetside 8 ft. $3,287 3,926 lbs 18,431
KS10906 - Suburban (doors) $4,273 4,206 lbs 993
KS10916 - Suburban (gate) $4,305 4,206 lbs 2,145
1/2 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 10 - 102 in wheelbase
PS10542 - Chassis $2,015 2,120 lbs 196
PS10535 - Steel Step-Van $3,781 3,781 lbs 2,063
3/4 Ton - Model C - Series 20 - 127 in wheelbase
CS20903 - Chassis & Cab $2,760 3,496 lbs 5,974
CS20903 - Chassis & Cab with Stake $3,168 4,163 lbs Included in the above total
CS20904 - Step-Side 8 ft. $2,915 3,896 lbs 3,973
CS20934 - Fleetside 8 ft. $2,915 3,991 lbs 94,458
CS20906 - Suburban (doors) $3,650 4,245 lbs 2,136
CS20916 - Suburban (gate) $3,680 4,253 lbs 3,141
3/4 Ton Long Horn Pickup - Model C - Series 20 - 133 in wheelbase
CE21034 - Pickup 8.5 ft. $3,088 3,950 lbs 3,328
3/4 Ton - Model K - Series 20 - 127 in wheelbase
KS20903 - Chassis & Cab $3,415 3,651 lbs 676
KS20904 - Step-Side 8 ft. $3,567 4,051 lbs 755
KS20934 - Fleetside 8 ft. $3,567 4,141 lbs 19,648
KS20906 - Suburban (doors) $4,275 4,141 lbs 503
KS20916 - Suburban (gate) $4,387 4,585 lbs 879
3/4 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 20 - 125 in wheelbase
PS20842 - Chassis $2,265 2,819 lbs 343
PS20835 - Steel Step-Van $4,000 5,206 lbs 1,706
PS20855 - Aluminum Step-Van - - 92
3/4 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 20 - 133 in wheelbase
PS21042 - Chassis $2,295 2,841 lbs 189
PS21035 - Steel Step-Van $4,605 5,437 lbs 989
PS21035 - Aluminum Step-Van $4,770 4,638 lbs 42
1 Ton - Model C - Series 30 - 133 in wheelbase
CS31002 - Chassis & Cowl - - 127
CS31003 - Chassis & Cab $2,845 3,641 lbs 14,988
CS31003 - Chassis & Cab with Stake $2,370 4,488 lbs Included in the above total
CS31004 - Step-Side 8 ft. $2,990 4,071 lbs 1,542
CS31034 - Fleetside 8 ft. $3,050 4,157 lbs 2,450
1 Ton - Model C - Series 30 - 157 in wheelbase
CS31103 - Chassis & Cab $2,885 3,788 lbs 8,944
1 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 30 - 125 in wheelbase
PS30842 - Chassis $2,435 2,992 lbs 441
PS30835 - Steel Step Van $4,165 5,379 lbs 559
PS30855 - Aluminum Step Van - - 125
1 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 30 - 133 in wheelbase
PS31042 - King Chassis $2,470 3,015 lbs 967
PS31035 - Steel King Step Van $4,270 5,611 lbs 1,710
PS31055 - Aluminum King Step Van - - 127
1 Ton Forward Control - Model P - Series 30 - 157 in wheelbase
PS31442 - Chassis $2,350 - 1,899
PS31435 - Steel King Step Van $6,040 6,677 lbs 1,702
PS31455 - Aluminum King Step Van $7,170 5,714 lbs 231
1 Ton Motorhome - Model P - Series 30 - 137 in wheelbase
PE31132 - Motorhome Chassis $3,190 3,219 lbs 2,267
1 Ton Motorhome - Model P - Series 30 - 157 in wheelbase
PS31132 - Motorhome Chassis $3,225 3,307 lbs 2,942
 

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Height Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
LUV 102.4 in 173.8 in 59.3 in 54 in 52.2 in 6.00 x 14C
G10 110 / 125 in 178 / 202.2 in 80 in - - E78 x 14B in
G20 110 / 125 in 178 / 202.2 in 80 in - - G78 x 15B in
G30 110 / 125 in 178 / 202.2 in 80 in - - 8.75 x 16.5C in
C10 115 / 127 in 200.5 in 74.5 in - - G78 x 15B / H78 x 15B
K10 115 / 127 in 200.5 in 74.5 in - - G78 x 15B / H78 x 15B
P10 102 in - 75 in - - G78 x 15B
C20 127 / 133 in 200.5 in 74.5 in - - 8.75 x 16.5C
K20 127 in 200.5 in 74.5 in - - 8.75 x 16.5
P20 125 / 133 in 220.75 / 244.75 in - - - 8.75 x 16.5C
C30 133 in -   - - 8.75 x 16.5 in
P30 125 / 157 in 220.75 / 265.75 in   - - 8.75 x 16.5C
 

Vin Number Decoding - 1972 Chevrolet Pickup

Location: On plate attached to the rear face of left-hand door hinge pillar and on right side of cowl under hood.
 
First Symbol - Type
C = Conventional Cab G = Chevy Van
K = 4x4 P = Forward Control
Z = Motorhome  
Second Symbol - Type of Engine
S = Six T = Diesel
E = Eight  
Third Symbol - Gross Volume Weight (GVW)
1 = 3,900 - 5,800 lbs 3 = 6,600 - 1,000 lbs
2 = 5,200 - 7,500 lbs  
Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Cab to Axle Dimension
05 = 30-35 in. 10 = 60-65 in.
07 = 42-47 in. 14 = 84-89 in.
09 = 54-59 in.  
Sixth & Seventh Symbol - Body Type
02 = Chassis & Cowl 32 = Motorhome Chassis
03 = Chassis & Cab 34 = Fleetside
04 = Step-Side Pickup 35 = Forward Control (Steel Step Van)
05 = Panel Van 36 = Beauville Van
06 = Suburban (doors) or Sportvan 42 = Forward Control Chassis
14 = Blazer 55 = Forward-Control (Aluminum Step Van)
16 = Suburban (gate)  
Eighth Symbol - Production Year
2 = 1972
Ninth Symbol - Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta (Lakewood), GA. P = Pontiac, MI.
B = Baltimore, MD. R = Arlington, TX.
F = Flint, MI. S = St. Louis, MO.
G = Framingham, MA. T = Tarrytown, NY.
J = Janesville, WI. U = Lordstown, OH.
K = Kansas City (Leeds), MO. Z = Fremont, CA.
L = Los Angeles (Van Nuys), CA. 1 = Oshawa, Canada
Remaining Symbols - Production Sequence Numbers
Remaining numbers were the sequential production number starting at 100001 for each plant.

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