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JDSurge · 10-22-2014, 11:03 AM

I assume everyone knows this but me but on my New-To-Me 1972 Blazer, what is the blank cover for that is located between the radio and the heater control?

Pick · 10-22-2014, 11:21 AM

The ash tray?

1972BlueC20 · 10-22-2014, 09:14 PM

Whatever you do, don't touch it!!!! It's the switch for the ejection seat!!

**davischevy** · 10-22-2014, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972BlueC20

Whatever you do, don't touch it!!!! It's the switch for the ejection seat!!

That thar's funny, I don't care who ye are.

**jocko** · 10-22-2014, 11:18 PM

JD - welcome to the forum! Lexington, eh? KY or somewhere else? The only thing I can imagine you are describing is the ash tray. Don't worry, you can pull it out. Without a pic, don't know if it's that or perhaps something a previous owner jammed onto your dash for who knows whatever reason. Don't be afraid to post a pic - we've all had questions about just about everything on our trucks!

In The Ten Ring · 10-23-2014, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

JD - welcome to the forum! Lexington, eh? KY or somewhere else? The only thing I can imagine you are describing is the ash tray. Don't worry, you can pull it out. Without a pic, don't know if it's that or perhaps something a previous owner jammed onto your dash for who knows whatever reason. Don't be afraid to post a pic - we've all had questions about just about everything on our trucks!

The funniest question I read on here was the one about "what's this button on the floor over by the parking brake pedal?"

JDSurge · 10-23-2014, 10:29 AM

I like the ejection seat button.

I would have known it was the ash tray if I had the Blazer but I won't have it till next week......still in transit. But, after all the pics I saw of it, it looks like it would be hard to open with no handle. Thats why I thought it was a blank for another option, like an ejection seat button.

Thanks for the reply's guys. This site has a lot of good stuff, I really like the info on the option list.

**jocko** · 10-23-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JDSurge

I like the ejection seat button.

I would have known it was the ash tray if I had the Blazer but I won't have it till next week......still in transit. But, after all the pics I saw of it, it looks like it would be hard to open with no handle. Thats why I thought it was a blank for another option, like an ejection seat button.

Thanks for the reply's guys. This site has a lot of good stuff, I really like the info on the option list.

Good point - no handle,but there is a finger pull lip on the bottom edge.

Keith Seymore · 10-23-2014, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

The funniest question I read on here was the one about "what's this button on the floor over by the parking brake pedal?"

Did you tell them "it's so you don't get your foot hung up in the steering wheel"?

K

**Grumpy old man** · 10-23-2014, 09:21 PM

really?

:hah a:

:h aha:

:hah a:

:h aha:

The younger generation you have to love them ! it's were you plug in your playstation ! OH I kill me !

davepl · 10-23-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

The funniest question I read on here was the one about "what's this button on the floor over by the parking brake pedal?"

I had a 1960s car that had two of those from the factory (and neither was a starter). Anyone care to guess what the second one was?

cherokeejohn · 10-23-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I had a 1960s car that had two of those from the factory (and neither was a starter). Anyone care to guess what the second one was?

HORN ???, Washer Fluid Sprayer???, OH WAIT!!!! it's the Spare Cigarette Lighter

**davischevy** · 10-23-2014, 10:05 PM

J. D. don't let us deter you from asking questions. This site has a wealth of info, even though sometimes you have to work past us smart a's. I thought I knew a lot about these trucks when I joined, but was amazed at what I didn't know. Good luck with your truck.

**Grumpy old man** · 10-23-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I had a 1960s car that had two of those from the factory (and neither was a starter). Anyone care to guess what the second one was?

it was a windshield sprayer , not everyone is 20-40 years old .

dfrank · 10-23-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I had a 1960s car that had two of those from the factory (and neither was a starter). Anyone care to guess what the second one was?

High beam switch.

davepl · 10-23-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dfrank

High beam switch.

You mean one for each headlight? That'd be fancy.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-22-2014, 11:24 PM

A pic is always good. I'm betting that it's probably an ashtray. The bead around it makes it look like a blank

**Cedricreilly** · 10-23-2014, 04:08 AM

Should be the ash tray, unless they cut it for something.... Here is the bracket that goes in it, should have three mounting screws...holes on sides are for little rubber bumpers. Lmc sells the tray itself in chrome if I remember right...otherwise they are painted.

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-68-.../#.VEi27GK9KK0

**michael bustamante** · 10-23-2014, 06:00 PM

No theres no handle on our ashtrays. Look in the 67-72 parts forum and you see pics of our ashtrays. I know ive got some on there somewheres

67swb72klb · 10-23-2014, 09:58 PM

switch pitch toque converter ?

67c10rustbuket · 10-23-2014, 10:04 PM

It's not too crazy considering most manufacturers have not included an ash tray in automobiles for over a decade. The what's the button on the floor always make me laugh though.
What's the second button Dave? You got me...

davepl · 10-23-2014, 10:32 PM

It was not a windshield sprayer. And I'm not 20-40.

It was the "Next Radio Station" button for whatever Chrysler called its version of the Wonderbar radio. So roughly equivalent to a "Seek" button on a modern radio.

It's in my 1963 Imperial. It even used to work, though last time I went to check on it a tube had gone, sadly. It's in a field now (parts car).

When it worked and I was younger no one would ever see your foot move, so I'd pretend it had a "clapper" feature, or that it was voice activated by yelling, or any number of crazy things.

**Grumpy old man** · 10-23-2014, 10:38 PM

Wow , i've never seen one ,But then again I've never had the pleasure to drive a 1963 imperial

10-22-2014, 11:03 AM	#1
JDSurge Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 67	Whats that blank for I assume everyone knows this but me but on my New-To-Me 1972 Blazer, what is the blank cover for that is located between the radio and the heater control? __________________

10-22-2014, 11:21 AM	#2
Pick Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fayetteville, GA Posts: 214	Re: Whats that blank for The ash tray? __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside "Bella coming home" "Bella's Build Thread" A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself, he always appears to be doing both. L. P. Jack

10-22-2014, 09:14 PM	#3
1972BlueC20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Whats that blank for Whatever you do, don't touch it!!!! It's the switch for the ejection seat!! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper LWB - 350 / 330 HP GM Crate - TH350 / Mild Shift Kit - Dark Blue / Medium Blue - Paint Code 559

10-22-2014, 11:18 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Whats that blank for JD - welcome to the forum! Lexington, eh? KY or somewhere else? The only thing I can imagine you are describing is the ash tray. Don't worry, you can pull it out. Without a pic, don't know if it's that or perhaps something a previous owner jammed onto your dash for who knows whatever reason. Don't be afraid to post a pic - we've all had questions about just about everything on our trucks!

10-23-2014, 10:29 AM	#7
JDSurge Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 67	Re: Whats that blank for I like the ejection seat button. I would have known it was the ash tray if I had the Blazer but I won't have it till next week......still in transit. But, after all the pics I saw of it, it looks like it would be hard to open with no handle. Thats why I thought it was a blank for another option, like an ejection seat button. Thanks for the reply's guys. This site has a lot of good stuff, I really like the info on the option list. __________________

10-23-2014, 09:21 PM	#10
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Whats that blank for really? :hah a::h aha: :hah a::h aha: The younger generation you have to love them ! it's were you plug in your playstation ! OH I kill me !

10-23-2014, 10:05 PM	#13
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: Whats that blank for J. D. don't let us deter you from asking questions. This site has a wealth of info, even though sometimes you have to work past us smart a's. I thought I knew a lot about these trucks when I joined, but was amazed at what I didn't know. Good luck with your truck. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

10-22-2014, 11:24 PM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: Whats that blank for A pic is always good. I'm betting that it's probably an ashtray. The bead around it makes it look like a blank __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-23-2014, 04:08 AM	#18
Cedricreilly Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Nebraska Posts: 61	Re: Whats that blank for Should be the ash tray, unless they cut it for something.... Here is the bracket that goes in it, should have three mounting screws...holes on sides are for little rubber bumpers. Lmc sells the tray itself in chrome if I remember right...otherwise they are painted. http://www.classicparts.com/1967-68-.../#.VEi27GK9KK0

10-23-2014, 06:00 PM	#19
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,858	Re: Whats that blank for No theres no handle on our ashtrays. Look in the 67-72 parts forum and you see pics of our ashtrays. I know ive got some on there somewheres __________________ 1967custom

10-23-2014, 09:58 PM	#20
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,464	Re: Whats that blank for switch pitch toque converter ? __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

10-23-2014, 10:04 PM	#21
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Whats that blank for It's not too crazy considering most manufacturers have not included an ash tray in automobiles for over a decade. The what's the button on the floor always make me laugh though. What's the second button Dave? You got me... __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

10-23-2014, 10:32 PM	#22
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Whats that blank for It was not a windshield sprayer. And I'm not 20-40. It was the "Next Radio Station" button for whatever Chrysler called its version of the Wonderbar radio. So roughly equivalent to a "Seek" button on a modern radio. It's in my 1963 Imperial. It even used to work, though last time I went to check on it a tube had gone, sadly. It's in a field now (parts car). When it worked and I was younger no one would ever see your foot move, so I'd pretend it had a "clapper" feature, or that it was voice activated by yelling, or any number of crazy things. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-23-2014, 10:38 PM	#23
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Whats that blank for Wow , i've never seen one ,But then again I've never had the pleasure to drive a 1963 imperial

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