What are the RARE Options - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cwilkie · 05-19-2005, 03:22 PM

Can some and/or all of you put your 2 cents in as to what are the rare options for our trucks? Items such as speedwarning, cruise, etc. I know there probably isn't too many since I doubt there were many options available to customers back then. Anyway, your 2 cents is welcome.

Chance

Brewski* · 05-19-2005, 04:02 PM

My suburban has a Fuel Filter on the option sheet. I had never seen one on a sheet before. I figured it was just one of these inline filters like you see on all most all trucks going into the carb until I was up under the burb the other day and low and behold in C-Channel of the frame coming from the gas tank is a mounted and hard lined plumbed fuel filter~! I need to take a closer look at it and see how to change the filter~! Other than that there are lots of "rare" items here are some FACTORY Options I know of that are rare:
-Radiator Overflow bottle
-Tow Hooks
-AM/FM Radio
-8 track player
-Child Safety Seat (never seen one but they are in my owners manual~!)
-Traction Control
-Cruise Control
-Keg holding tank ( oh wait that is on my Budweiser Clydesdale hitch)

avejoe · 05-19-2005, 04:25 PM

Rust Proofing

cwilkie · 05-19-2005, 05:09 PM

I'd like to get a hold of a Bud Light Keg holder.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-19-2005, 05:10 PM

Shoulder Belts

Huskerboy2 · 05-19-2005, 05:34 PM

I might be wrong, but I think skid plate option is fairly rare.

skid · 05-19-2005, 06:03 PM

I have tow hooks! I'd like to see the rad overflow bottle. Anyone have pic's?

71HUGGER396 · 05-19-2005, 07:10 PM

I agree with the shoulder belts, I've never seen a set .

**71swb4x4** · 05-19-2005, 07:36 PM

Speed Warning

edit, I see it's up there alreadt, oh well :-)

72gmcshorty · 05-19-2005, 07:39 PM

I'd say the rarest is the Kilometres per hour speedo. Try to find one of those in north america...

68w/sbc406 · 05-19-2005, 07:43 PM

http://nonecks.chooseyouritem.com/cl...000/92217.html
a 'short horn'

and right hand drive

frankr98290 · 05-19-2005, 10:11 PM

A right hand drive truck?????? Is this for real or are you just messin with us???? Where were these made and in what country can you find them?????

68Stepbed · 05-19-2005, 10:17 PM

Is that really a right hand drive or is it a picture developed with the negative turned around? You almost had me except the gas filler is switched too.

68 50th · 05-20-2005, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72gmcshorty

I'd say the rarest is the Kilometres per hour speedo. Try to find one of those in north america...

They are really hard to find over here as well because these trucks are very rare themselves.
This is a glove box option sticker from a truck in Sweden (not mine though) with some options that might be rare.
Pic #2 is the Kilometres speedo from the same truck which I believe is the U18 option listed as SPEEDOMETER EQUIP.

68 50th · 05-20-2005, 12:42 PM

Pic# 2

Longhorn Man · 05-19-2005, 07:57 PM

Here is a long thread from the last time this came up.
Most of the items listed in the owners manuals are not actually options, just accesorries.
http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=115504

Longhorn Man · 05-19-2005, 08:00 PM

a short longhorn???? LOL!!!!
This is NOT rare...it is a cut up long bed.

Other people's children...I'm tellin you.

68w/sbc406 · 05-19-2005, 08:03 PM

hahaha that guy was smokin crack

neonlarry · 05-19-2005, 08:19 PM

How about a bedside tool box, at least one with a good door.

frankr98290 · 05-19-2005, 10:09 PM

Well, my 69 GMC half ton has the 350 with turbo 400 trans, cruise control and the factory fuel filter under the cab on the frame rail. I also heard, although it's rare, that these trucks also came with seat covers that didn't say,"Your going to fast!!!"

68w/sbc406 · 05-19-2005, 10:41 PM

hey its as real as the 'shorthorn'

thecatseye66 · 05-20-2005, 02:19 AM

photochoppin gone bad...

roger0080 · 05-20-2005, 10:30 AM

That right hand drive is legite. There a reference to a right hand drive in one of the factory assembly manuals!

Post some more pic's. Me too thinks that has to be one of the more rare trucks/options.

Man would that be weird driving your truck, now only from the right side....

roger0080 · 05-20-2005, 10:34 AM

OK, I didn't look at the picture close enough. The photo is reversed. Thought that was too good to be true, a real picture of one.

But really, there is refernce to right hand drive in the Assem. Manual. If any would actually exist would be rare.

**67 cst swb** · 05-20-2005, 11:07 AM

I heard that quite a few went to Australia for Postal Vehicle... Thats why there is that wiper mount located on the far right side... But, haven't ever seen or heard anything more than that...
Also,... I lost my left arm when I was 5 yrs old... So,... Mine is always a "Right-Hand-Drive"... haha,...

05-19-2005, 03:22 PM	#1
cwilkie Chance Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Belcourt ,ND, USA Posts: 750	What are the RARE Options Can some and/or all of you put your 2 cents in as to what are the rare options for our trucks? Items such as speedwarning, cruise, etc. I know there probably isn't too many since I doubt there were many options available to customers back then. Anyway, your 2 cents is welcome. Chance __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400

05-19-2005, 04:25 PM	#3
avejoe Custer had a plan too. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No. California Posts: 344	Rust Proofing __________________ 72 K15 GMC (aka Big White) Performance Rockers, Cab Corners, and Floors Fossil Fuel Glutton Neighborhood Nuisance 98 BMW 540i for Speed (Sold ) 05 Subaru Outback for mileage

05-19-2005, 05:09 PM	#4
cwilkie Chance Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Belcourt ,ND, USA Posts: 750	I'd like to get a hold of a Bud Light Keg holder. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400

05-19-2005, 05:10 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Shoulder Belts __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-19-2005, 05:34 PM	#6
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	I might be wrong, but I think skid plate option is fairly rare. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

05-19-2005, 04:02 PM	#2
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	My suburban has a Fuel Filter on the option sheet. I had never seen one on a sheet before. I figured it was just one of these inline filters like you see on all most all trucks going into the carb until I was up under the burb the other day and low and behold in C-Channel of the frame coming from the gas tank is a mounted and hard lined plumbed fuel filter~! I need to take a closer look at it and see how to change the filter~! Other than that there are lots of "rare" items here are some FACTORY Options I know of that are rare: -Radiator Overflow bottle -Tow Hooks -AM/FM Radio -8 track player -Child Safety Seat (never seen one but they are in my owners manual~!) -Traction Control -Cruise Control -Keg holding tank ( oh wait that is on my Budweiser Clydesdale hitch)

05-19-2005, 06:03 PM	#7
skid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Left Coast Posts: 254	I have tow hooks! I'd like to see the rad overflow bottle. Anyone have pic's? __________________ Toys: 72 K5 Blazer 74 Vette

05-19-2005, 07:10 PM	#8
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	I agree with the shoulder belts, I've never seen a set . __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

05-19-2005, 07:36 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Speed Warning edit, I see it's up there alreadt, oh well :-) __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 05-19-2005 at 07:37 PM.

05-19-2005, 07:39 PM	#10
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	I'd say the rarest is the Kilometres per hour speedo. Try to find one of those in north america... __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

05-19-2005, 07:43 PM	#11
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	http://nonecks.chooseyouritem.com/cl...000/92217.html a 'short horn' and right hand drive Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-19-2005, 10:11 PM	#12
frankr98290 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Snohomish Posts: 5	A right hand drive truck?????? Is this for real or are you just messin with us???? Where were these made and in what country can you find them?????

05-19-2005, 10:17 PM	#13
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Is that really a right hand drive or is it a picture developed with the negative turned around? You almost had me except the gas filler is switched too. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 05-19-2005 at 10:18 PM.

05-20-2005, 12:42 PM	#15
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 837	Pic# 2 Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

05-19-2005, 07:57 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Here is a long thread from the last time this came up. Most of the items listed in the owners manuals are not actually options, just accesorries. http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=115504



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05-19-2005, 08:00 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	a short longhorn???? LOL!!!! This is NOT rare...it is a cut up long bed. Other people's children...I'm tellin you.

05-19-2005, 08:03 PM	#18
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	hahaha that guy was smokin crack __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-19-2005, 08:19 PM	#19
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	How about a bedside tool box, at least one with a good door. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

05-19-2005, 10:09 PM	#20
frankr98290 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Snohomish Posts: 5	Well, my 69 GMC half ton has the 350 with turbo 400 trans, cruise control and the factory fuel filter under the cab on the frame rail. I also heard, although it's rare, that these trucks also came with seat covers that didn't say,"Your going to fast!!!"

05-19-2005, 10:41 PM	#21
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	hey its as real as the 'shorthorn' __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-20-2005, 02:19 AM	#22
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	photochoppin gone bad...

05-20-2005, 10:30 AM	#23
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 627	That right hand drive is legite. There a reference to a right hand drive in one of the factory assembly manuals! Post some more pic's. Me too thinks that has to be one of the more rare trucks/options. Man would that be weird driving your truck, now only from the right side.... __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

05-20-2005, 10:34 AM	#24
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 627	OK, I didn't look at the picture close enough. The photo is reversed. Thought that was too good to be true, a real picture of one. But really, there is refernce to right hand drive in the Assem. Manual. If any would actually exist would be rare. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

05-20-2005, 11:07 AM	#25
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	right hand drive I heard that quite a few went to Australia for Postal Vehicle... Thats why there is that wiper mount located on the far right side... But, haven't ever seen or heard anything more than that... Also,... I lost my left arm when I was 5 yrs old... So,... Mine is always a "Right-Hand-Drive"... haha,... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 05-20-2005 at 11:08 AM.

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