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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