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hotdog hound · 10-10-2017, 10:17 PM

Got a question I am restoring a 1970 C10 Chevy It is a base model no frills from the factory, when I removed the gas tank today to access the rear cab to frame mounting bolts I noticed some kind of spring contraption on the inside passenger side about equal to the latch assy. Did this have some thing to do with storing the jack handle? Thanks.

71meangreenc10 · 10-10-2017, 10:18 PM

Strap for the Jack.

Smitty

hotdog hound · 10-10-2017, 10:34 PM

I thought that also but there is a bottle jack on the floor in-between the gas tank and the cab corner it is attacked to the floor in what looks like a original strap down device the spring I am talking about is about 2' up the cab corner towards the roof however there was only a very short tire iron just loose beside the jack. Thanks for the quick reply

**Stocker** · 10-11-2017, 12:45 AM

The bottle jack is not original..... it should be a screw-type jack. As stated, it was held in place by that spring contraption.

100%Chevy · 10-11-2017, 10:12 AM

There should be a bag with the jack handles in it that fits in the corner behind the door striker and then the jack goes on the floor behind the seat.that's how it is in my 68.
Mike.

GASoline71 · 10-11-2017, 10:33 AM

Also the rear cab bolts should have captured nuts inside the cab, so you don't have to remove the tank to get to them.

Gary

Hutch · 10-11-2017, 06:58 PM

This link may help
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=jack

hotdog hound · 10-11-2017, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the answers it is appreciated I didn't think the lug wrench I found behind the seat looked way to small and I wanted to make sure there was no rust on the floor and get a new coat of paint in the cab so I stripped it clean.

**70cst** · 10-11-2017, 09:24 PM

Here are some pics

10-10-2017, 10:17 PM	#1
hotdog hound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 25	What is this? Got a question I am restoring a 1970 C10 Chevy It is a base model no frills from the factory, when I removed the gas tank today to access the rear cab to frame mounting bolts I noticed some kind of spring contraption on the inside passenger side about equal to the latch assy. Did this have some thing to do with storing the jack handle? Thanks.

10-10-2017, 10:18 PM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: What is this? Strap for the Jack. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

10-10-2017, 10:34 PM	#3
hotdog hound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 25	Re: What is this? I thought that also but there is a bottle jack on the floor in-between the gas tank and the cab corner it is attacked to the floor in what looks like a original strap down device the spring I am talking about is about 2' up the cab corner towards the roof however there was only a very short tire iron just loose beside the jack. Thanks for the quick reply Last edited by hotdog hound; 10-10-2017 at 10:35 PM. Reason: Left a thanks out

10-11-2017, 12:45 AM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,634	Re: What is this? The bottle jack is not original..... it should be a screw-type jack. As stated, it was held in place by that spring contraption. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-11-2017, 10:12 AM	#5
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: What is this? There should be a bag with the jack handles in it that fits in the corner behind the door striker and then the jack goes on the floor behind the seat.that's how it is in my 68. Mike.

10-11-2017, 06:58 PM	#7
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: What is this? This link may help http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=jack __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

10-11-2017, 08:36 PM	#8
hotdog hound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 25	Re: What is this? Thanks for the answers it is appreciated I didn't think the lug wrench I found behind the seat looked way to small and I wanted to make sure there was no rust on the floor and get a new coat of paint in the cab so I stripped it clean.

10-11-2017, 09:24 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: What is this? Here are some pics Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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