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bobs409 · 03-13-2011, 07:47 AM

I found a big "R" written on the firewall on my 69 wrecker. Any ideas on what that means?

Thanks,

Bob

ChevLoRay · 03-13-2011, 08:42 AM

Well, it IS on the right side of the truck. Wonder if anyone had "issues"?

I'm sure that it is meaningful to someone who worked on the assembly lines, back in the day. Hope someone can explain it.....some of the markings on my old firewall were fairly easy to figure out, but I'm sure there's an unwritten code, too. (Maybe there were some male and female assembly workers who were trying to set up a date....)

cdowns · 03-13-2011, 09:20 AM

thats the pirate model ARRRGH was shortened to R

**special-K** · 03-13-2011, 09:41 AM

It means "Reject". Nah,it's an assembly line code,in the same class as hieroglyphics...who knows?

bobs409 · 03-13-2011, 10:08 AM

What would I do without you guys helping me?

ChevLoRay · 03-13-2011, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobs409

What would I do without you guys helping me?

You'd have to wait on us to ask similar questions.....you know that we live for stuff like this, right?

Willys47 · 03-13-2011, 02:45 PM

My guess it means red. When I was cleaning my fire wall of my 68 gmc I found a number 503 which I later found out was the paint code for the light green the truck was painted

bobs409 · 03-13-2011, 02:56 PM

Do we have a firewall marking database here?

I don't know why they would need to write the paint code or abbreviation since the paint was already on. I have heard of it with cars though, just don't know what the point was. ??

ChevLoRay · 03-13-2011, 03:06 PM

Who knows? That was a different era....

It would be cool to have a collection of firewall grease marker scribbling photos, though. Make it a Sticky.....

67chevy1series · 03-13-2011, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willys47

My guess it means red. When I was cleaning my fire wall of my 68 gmc I found a number 503 which I later found out was the paint code for the light green the truck was painted

it cant mean red because my 67 was originally white and blue interior and it had the same ''R" i figured it ment ''right side'' but you have to be an idiot not to realize after the first 6 trucks that that was the right side haha.

i figured it stood for Rick hahaha

brad_man_72 · 03-13-2011, 07:04 PM

R is for Recker! gee paw i spelt guud.

67chevy1series · 03-13-2011, 07:15 PM

^^^^ who learned u how 2 speak???

**mr48chev** · 03-13-2011, 07:49 PM

The R probably stood for Ron, Robert, Ray or any other assembly line worker with an R in his/her name. And maybe an inspector who put their mark on it to signify that they had inspected it.

Glad I modify everything I own and that stuff doesn't really mean squat to me.

**special-K** · 03-13-2011, 07:50 PM

Factory workers could predict the future. they knew you would end up restoring this truck so they put "R" on there for "Robert".

03-13-2011, 07:47 AM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Big R on firewall? I found a big "R" written on the firewall on my 69 wrecker. Any ideas on what that means? Thanks, Bob Attached Images __________________ 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

03-13-2011, 08:42 AM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Big R on firewall? Well, it IS on the right side of the truck. Wonder if anyone had "issues"? I'm sure that it is meaningful to someone who worked on the assembly lines, back in the day. Hope someone can explain it.....some of the markings on my old firewall were fairly easy to figure out, but I'm sure there's an unwritten code, too. (Maybe there were some male and female assembly workers who were trying to set up a date....) __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-13-2011, 09:20 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Big R on firewall? thats the pirate model ARRRGH was shortened to R __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-13-2011, 09:41 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Big R on firewall? It means "Reject". Nah,it's an assembly line code,in the same class as hieroglyphics...who knows? __________________ "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 ~

03-13-2011, 10:08 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Big R on firewall? What would I do without you guys helping me? __________________ 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

03-13-2011, 02:45 PM	#7
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Big R on firewall? My guess it means red. When I was cleaning my fire wall of my 68 gmc I found a number 503 which I later found out was the paint code for the light green the truck was painted __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

03-13-2011, 02:56 PM	#8
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Big R on firewall? Do we have a firewall marking database here? I don't know why they would need to write the paint code or abbreviation since the paint was already on. I have heard of it with cars though, just don't know what the point was. ?? __________________ 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

03-13-2011, 03:06 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Big R on firewall? Who knows? That was a different era.... It would be cool to have a collection of firewall grease marker scribbling photos, though. Make it a Sticky..... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-13-2011, 07:04 PM	#11
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Big R on firewall? R is for Recker! gee paw i spelt guud.

03-13-2011, 07:15 PM	#12
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Big R on firewall? ^^^^ who learned u how 2 speak???

03-13-2011, 07:49 PM	#13
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Big R on firewall? The R probably stood for Ron, Robert, Ray or any other assembly line worker with an R in his/her name. And maybe an inspector who put their mark on it to signify that they had inspected it. Glad I modify everything I own and that stuff doesn't really mean squat to me.

03-13-2011, 07:50 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Big R on firewall? Factory workers could predict the future. they knew you would end up restoring this truck so they put "R" on there for "Robert". __________________ "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 ~

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