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Deuce · 12-06-2004, 12:24 AM

Coolant recovery system.
Infant safety Carrier.
Camper Intercom system.
GMC side step for wide side pickups.
Stainless steel door edge guards.
Cigarette Lighter.
Accurate Liquid Compass.
Electric tach.(top of dash mount??)
Center console seat for pickups.2 3/4 pound fire extinguisher.
Swing away spare tire carrier for fleetside trucks.
Spare wheel and tire lock.
3/5/8/12 ton hyd jacks.
Sturdy trailer hitch.
Front and rear tow hooks.

Any other weird options??

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2004, 12:59 AM

Those are dealer installed options, not factory options.
They had lots of neat stuff. In '59 you could get sunglasses from the GMC dealers that said GMC on the arms. They were cheap, but I would give my left lug nuts to find another pair in good shape.
Some of the dealer installed options listed in my 69 GMC owners manual include a pull out camper bumper, add-a-leaf springs, C.B. radio, 8 track stereo, locking gas cap,air hornsspot light,a couple step bumpers, a brush guard (cattle guard in Tx)arm rests, seat covers,tow hooks, and some other stuff.
I know in the 68 chevy owners amnual, it lists the glove box light too.

Hooter · 12-06-2004, 02:06 AM

My 69 has a glovebox light , and a vanity light, are those factory or dealer installed?

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2004, 05:42 AM

WHat are you refering to as a vanity light?

Glove box lights were never an option, only dealer installed.

**special-K** · 12-06-2004, 07:57 AM

SS door edge guards were factory equipment.I have a saddle color tissue dispenser.Has a GM emblem on it.You could get Bedrails from dealers.Never seen listed as factoy,though.

bobs409 · 12-06-2004, 08:41 AM

How rare are those stainless door edge guards? I snagged a pair a few years ago off a junked wrecker but never saw anymore in my travels.

bagged74 · 12-06-2004, 11:12 AM

my dads truck has those ss door edge gaurds, i dont know if they are factory or dealer installed though.

Deuce · 12-06-2004, 04:02 PM

The ss door trim was dealer installed according to the 72 owners manual.

A few 72's · 12-06-2004, 04:19 PM

If they are listed on the glove box label I would say they were from the factory. If not by the dealer, or PO. I have seen them on the parts board at times and also some NOS ones on ebay so they can be added.

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2004, 08:39 PM

The edge guards were avalible as a factory option for 71 & 71 IIRC. IT was more common as a dealer install though. Tissure dispenser was never an option on these trucks, although I'm sure you could talk the dealer into bolting one up though.

**too much stuff** · 12-06-2004, 09:36 PM

Andy, i would guess the door edge gaurds were avalible in 70 also. Dark pic, but here is my daily driver. Also notice the truck is white/ hug orng/ white. I haven't seen many trucks with paint listed like that.

**too much stuff** · 12-06-2004, 09:39 PM

Kind of a dark pic i guess, but i can get a better if anyone wants to see...
This is on my 70 which also came with a glovebox light but is not listed in the glovebox.

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2004, 12:09 AM

Not a bad little list you have there.

**too much stuff** · 12-07-2004, 12:20 AM

Thanks for the enhancement! It is a good option list, but notice the lack of "custom sport truck" or "cheyenne" options. Originally a custom, but have added a big block, tach, buckets. Is there a reason it dosen't say anything about front locking hubs? I have seen it on other trucks. Didn't they all have manual hubs in these years???

67cst · 12-07-2004, 01:40 AM

up here in canada thats pretty standard, my 67 had one on the 283 and my 71 daily driver has one, as a matter of fact its plugged in right now

**special-K** · 12-07-2004, 08:45 AM

My Highlander has the hand-throttle.I have seen L/O hubs listed on the VIN-spec and seen trucks w/o lock-out hubs.

Hooter · 12-07-2004, 01:40 PM

I meant vanity mirror not light, but ya must be a dealership installed thing, because its not listed on the sheet

Harold Shepard · 12-07-2004, 08:40 PM

Door edge guards were listed on both an ealy cheyenne I had, and my 71 Super. Brother had wht, hugger org, white listed as too much stuff and it had edge guards as well, In fact they could almost be twins except for the block heater and my brother's trucks red hole custom vent system for the bed .

Mountain Man · 12-07-2004, 11:04 PM

My 72 still has the original factory jack in the cab. Is that rare?

Rod · 12-07-2004, 11:27 PM

Your jack kit still in the bag...that would be rarer.

71Chevy4-speed · 12-07-2004, 11:43 PM

My buds 71 has a option it says Floorboards..... lol was it an option not to get them?...lol I thought it came with floorboards.

Hooter · 12-07-2004, 11:55 PM

ya I have that option too, no thanks I dont feel like paying the extra amount to have a truck box floor

but what it actually meant is that you got a wood bed as opposed to metal

Longhorn Man · 12-08-2004, 12:11 AM

Hooter is right....wooden bed floor.
Mountain Man, how rare is an item that was installed in every truck built? (not an option...standard equipment)

12-06-2004, 12:24 AM	#1
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Odd options in 72!! Coolant recovery system. Infant safety Carrier. Camper Intercom system. GMC side step for wide side pickups. Stainless steel door edge guards. Cigarette Lighter. Accurate Liquid Compass. Electric tach.(top of dash mount??) Center console seat for pickups.2 3/4 pound fire extinguisher. Swing away spare tire carrier for fleetside trucks. Spare wheel and tire lock. 3/5/8/12 ton hyd jacks. Sturdy trailer hitch. Front and rear tow hooks. Any other weird options?? __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

12-06-2004, 02:06 AM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	My 69 has a glovebox light , and a vanity light, are those factory or dealer installed? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-06-2004, 07:57 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	SS door edge guards were factory equipment.I have a saddle color tissue dispenser.Has a GM emblem on it.You could get Bedrails from dealers.Never seen listed as factoy,though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-06-2004, 08:41 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	How rare are those stainless door edge guards? I snagged a pair a few years ago off a junked wrecker but never saw anymore in my travels. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-06-2004, 11:12 AM	#7
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	my dads truck has those ss door edge gaurds, i dont know if they are factory or dealer installed though. Attached Images

12-06-2004, 12:59 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Those are dealer installed options, not factory options. They had lots of neat stuff. In '59 you could get sunglasses from the GMC dealers that said GMC on the arms. They were cheap, but I would give my left lug nuts to find another pair in good shape. Some of the dealer installed options listed in my 69 GMC owners manual include a pull out camper bumper, add-a-leaf springs, C.B. radio, 8 track stereo, locking gas cap,air hornsspot light,a couple step bumpers, a brush guard (cattle guard in Tx)arm rests, seat covers,tow hooks, and some other stuff. I know in the 68 chevy owners amnual, it lists the glove box light too.

12-06-2004, 05:42 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	WHat are you refering to as a vanity light? Glove box lights were never an option, only dealer installed.

12-06-2004, 04:02 PM	#8
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	The ss door trim was dealer installed according to the 72 owners manual. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

12-06-2004, 04:19 PM	#9
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 703	If they are listed on the glove box label I would say they were from the factory. If not by the dealer, or PO. I have seen them on the parts board at times and also some NOS ones on ebay so they can be added. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

12-06-2004, 08:39 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The edge guards were avalible as a factory option for 71 & 71 IIRC. IT was more common as a dealer install though. Tissure dispenser was never an option on these trucks, although I'm sure you could talk the dealer into bolting one up though.

12-06-2004, 09:36 PM	#11
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,852	Andy, i would guess the door edge gaurds were avalible in 70 also. Dark pic, but here is my daily driver. Also notice the truck is white/ hug orng/ white. I haven't seen many trucks with paint listed like that. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-06-2004, 09:39 PM	#12
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,852	Kind of a dark pic i guess, but i can get a better if anyone wants to see... This is on my 70 which also came with a glovebox light but is not listed in the glovebox. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-07-2004, 12:09 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Not a bad little list you have there. Attached Images

12-07-2004, 12:20 AM	#14
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,852	Thanks for the enhancement! It is a good option list, but notice the lack of "custom sport truck" or "cheyenne" options. Originally a custom, but have added a big block, tach, buckets. Is there a reason it dosen't say anything about front locking hubs? I have seen it on other trucks. Didn't they all have manual hubs in these years??? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-07-2004, 01:40 AM	#15
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	up here in canada thats pretty standard, my 67 had one on the 283 and my 71 daily driver has one, as a matter of fact its plugged in right now __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724



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12-07-2004, 08:45 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	My Highlander has the hand-throttle.I have seen L/O hubs listed on the VIN-spec and seen trucks w/o lock-out hubs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-07-2004, 01:40 PM	#17
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I meant vanity mirror not light, but ya must be a dealership installed thing, because its not listed on the sheet __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-07-2004, 08:40 PM	#18
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	Door edge guards were listed on both an ealy cheyenne I had, and my 71 Super. Brother had wht, hugger org, white listed as too much stuff and it had edge guards as well, In fact they could almost be twins except for the block heater and my brother's trucks red hole custom vent system for the bed .

12-07-2004, 11:04 PM	#19
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	My 72 still has the original factory jack in the cab. Is that rare? __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

12-07-2004, 11:27 PM	#20
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Your jack kit still in the bag...that would be rarer. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

12-07-2004, 11:43 PM	#21
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	My buds 71 has a option it says Floorboards..... lol was it an option not to get them?...lol I thought it came with floorboards. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

12-07-2004, 11:55 PM	#22
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	ya I have that option too, no thanks I dont feel like paying the extra amount to have a truck box floor but what it actually meant is that you got a wood bed as opposed to metal __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-08-2004, 12:11 AM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Hooter is right....wooden bed floor. Mountain Man, how rare is an item that was installed in every truck built? (not an option...standard equipment)

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