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FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-25-2004, 03:15 PM

Were these hat or coat hooks optional or were thay standard issue on every truck that rolled off the assembly line?

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-25-2004, 06:20 PM

There were two on a 72 gmc that we hacked up, one on each side at that same spot. There's two in my 70 but they're above the back window, along with the gun rack. I'm not sure if the coat hangers were factory installed in mine or not. I think the gun rack was a dealer add on or something, I've seen a lot of gunracks like mine in other trucks.

chickenwing · 11-26-2004, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert1970C20rstbukt

There were two on a 72 gmc that we hacked up, one on each side at that same spot. There's two in my 70 but they're above the back window, along with the gun rack. I'm not sure if the coat hangers were factory installed in mine or not. I think the gun rack was a dealer add on or something, I've seen a lot of gunracks like mine in other trucks.

Ya know, I have need of a gun rack... Could you post a pic of the mounting on your gun rack?

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-26-2004, 02:32 AM

Sure, I'll get some pics hopefully tomorrow. Still gotta get the scanner hooked back up to the computer.

I'm just guessing that they were factory installed, I've seen 'em in other 67-72 trucks before. It works great, from double barrels to pellet guns.

Stano · 11-25-2004, 07:55 PM

My plain jane 67 chevy had one of them. I filled in the holes when I redid the truck and since I wish I hadn't because I could have used it numerous times since. LOL

1969 GMC · 11-25-2004, 07:59 PM

I didnt have any of those in my truck, but I had 2 or 3 of the metal coathooks above the rear window, one right behind the drivers head

it was the first thing I took off of the truck.

71Shortbed · 11-25-2004, 08:51 PM

I've got one in my '71 Custom/10. It appears to be factory installed.

Harold Shepard · 11-25-2004, 10:53 PM

Factory installed piece.

chickenwing · 11-26-2004, 11:56 PM

Thanks. I've been looking. Just dont know where I can get away with drilling. I saw some pretty neat suction cup ones in the Cabelas catalog. Did'nt know how they hold up. (pun not intended) Would like something a little more permanent that screams REDNECK!!!

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-27-2004, 12:54 AM

I took some pics and need to get the film developed now. When I get 'em scanned I'll let you know. I went out and took one off and they're held on with screws that are about 1 inch long, with probably 1/4 inch threads. They're socket head screws, so it's easier to get the bottom ones on because the way they're mounted you can't get a screwdriver in behind the seat, you gotta use a box end or a really small 1/4 drive ratchet. It'll be easier to understand when I upload the pics.

hotrodtroy · 11-27-2004, 12:55 AM

I'm still trying to figure out why you would hang a gun from the coat hook.

chickenwing · 11-27-2004, 01:51 AM

Cause the cops get irritated when you hang it on the rear-view mirror!

chevydog66 · 11-27-2004, 02:24 PM

I wonder what would happen if you got rearended with a gun on the gun rack? If it was me I might just jump out with the gun a use it on the person that just hit me.

chickenwing · 11-28-2004, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chevydog66

I wonder what would happen if you got rearended with a gun on the gun rack? If it was me I might just jump out with the gun a use it on the person that just hit me.

Gun would never leave the truck unless I "was in fear for my life". Wich is the way it should be. I garauntee you, if everyone knew everyone had a gun in their truck the world would be a nicer place. People would suddenly find their manners and their turn signals, no one would ever get cut off, no one would ever tailgate. Best of all they would stop flippin everyone off and just wave.

**guyryan100** · 11-27-2004, 02:30 PM

if you get rearended, just reach up in the air and catch the gun as it sails overhead - jst in case you need it.

11-25-2004, 03:15 PM	#1
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11-25-2004, 06:20 PM	#2
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	There were two on a 72 gmc that we hacked up, one on each side at that same spot. There's two in my 70 but they're above the back window, along with the gun rack. I'm not sure if the coat hangers were factory installed in mine or not. I think the gun rack was a dealer add on or something, I've seen a lot of gunracks like mine in other trucks. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 11-25-2004 at 06:23 PM.

11-26-2004, 02:32 AM	#4
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Sure, I'll get some pics hopefully tomorrow. Still gotta get the scanner hooked back up to the computer. I'm just guessing that they were factory installed, I've seen 'em in other 67-72 trucks before. It works great, from double barrels to pellet guns. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

11-25-2004, 07:55 PM	#5
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	My plain jane 67 chevy had one of them. I filled in the holes when I redid the truck and since I wish I hadn't because I could have used it numerous times since. LOL __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

11-25-2004, 07:59 PM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	I didnt have any of those in my truck, but I had 2 or 3 of the metal coathooks above the rear window, one right behind the drivers head it was the first thing I took off of the truck. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

11-25-2004, 08:51 PM	#7
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	I've got one in my '71 Custom/10. It appears to be factory installed.

11-25-2004, 10:53 PM	#8
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	Factory installed piece.

11-26-2004, 11:56 PM	#9
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Thanks. I've been looking. Just dont know where I can get away with drilling. I saw some pretty neat suction cup ones in the Cabelas catalog. Did'nt know how they hold up. (pun not intended) Would like something a little more permanent that screams REDNECK!!! __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

11-27-2004, 12:54 AM	#10
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	I took some pics and need to get the film developed now. When I get 'em scanned I'll let you know. I went out and took one off and they're held on with screws that are about 1 inch long, with probably 1/4 inch threads. They're socket head screws, so it's easier to get the bottom ones on because the way they're mounted you can't get a screwdriver in behind the seat, you gotta use a box end or a really small 1/4 drive ratchet. It'll be easier to understand when I upload the pics. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

11-27-2004, 12:55 AM	#11
hotrodtroy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 138	I'm still trying to figure out why you would hang a gun from the coat hook. __________________ '72 C-10 w/ '68 Large Journal 327cu.in. "It's o.k. to dream about what you want to do, until you start doing what you are meant to do." Line from "The Rookie" Last edited by hotrodtroy; 11-27-2004 at 01:22 AM.

11-27-2004, 01:51 AM	#12
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Cause the cops get irritated when you hang it on the rear-view mirror! __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

11-27-2004, 02:24 PM	#13
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	I wonder what would happen if you got rearended with a gun on the gun rack? If it was me I might just jump out with the gun a use it on the person that just hit me. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-27-2004, 02:30 PM	#15
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 483	if you get rearended, just reach up in the air and catch the gun as it sails overhead - jst in case you need it.



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