Interior Cab Help....what goes here? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 07-28-2011, 12:54 PM

Check where I've drawn the red arrows.....didn't even notice them until the cab was stripped. Factory bump-outs for.....coat hooks?
The cab is a 70 GMC Custom.
Thanks

1972RedNeck · 07-28-2011, 01:06 PM

Looks like the top holes for a set of gun wracks. They normally get pulled out by the screw.

**RenoKeene** · 07-28-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

Looks like the top holes for a set of gun wracks. They normally get pulled out by the screw.

Thats what I thought too but my body man has a BONE STOCK 68 with the same exact thing....looks to be factory with threaded holes. ??????

71 super · 07-28-2011, 01:38 PM

gun rack

lil hoodlum · 07-28-2011, 01:39 PM

My cab is stock as well non A/C if it matters and it also has the same holes in roughly the same area. I allways thought it was for a gun rack as well. Don't have any corresponding holes below the window either. Not sure how gun racks were installed. My dad had a set in an older toyata that he used all the time.

Keith

mrein3 · 07-28-2011, 01:48 PM

Taking my truck from the state of Wyoming it had the obligatory gun rack. Bringing it back to Minnesota - the state where nothing is allowed - it was useless to me so I took it out. My holes look just like that.

**RenoKeene** · 07-28-2011, 01:51 PM

OK, now we're on to something. Does anyone else have the "Gun Rack" option.
Mines an A/C cab and my body man's is non A/C. Sure does look factory.

**RenoKeene** · 07-28-2011, 02:01 PM

I guess I need the "Gun Rack Delete Option Plugs"

77chris03 · 07-28-2011, 02:05 PM

Gun rack. My cab has them top and bottom of the window
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Jeffs70 · 07-28-2011, 02:13 PM

mine had it till i filled the holes. I am not sure if by factory they had the gun rack in there or not? but I have seen it on plenty of these trucks.

**RenoKeene** · 07-28-2011, 02:56 PM

I'm beginning to believe this is a factory setup for a gun rack. What else could it be? If it is, there must have been a factory or dealer installed gun rack option. I have never heard of this before. We need more input on this. If I'm going to fill the holes now is the time to do it. Or should I just get a gun rack.

BTW mine does not have any holes below the back glass.

C20-67_N_MO · 07-28-2011, 03:08 PM

I could be wrong here, but I beleive the gun racks mounted with top screws and the bottom was secured by slipping into the weather stripping of the window itself.

Guess it would take a picture of someone that currently has one installed to verify that fact.

**RenoKeene** · 07-28-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

I could be wrong here, but I beleive the gun racks mounted with top screws and the bottom was secured by slipping into the weather stripping of the window itself.

Guess it would take a picture of someone that currently has one installed to verify that fact.

Do you believe this is factory?....sure looks like it.

**RenoKeene** · 07-28-2011, 03:30 PM

I've searched some old threads and see that this question has been asked before.....but not really answered. Seems that dealers did install gun racks but my question is this....did the factory provide the bump out location or was this also done at the dealership?
The mystery continues....

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2011, 03:45 PM

nothing factory, no factory option for a gun rack, no bumps on the wall, no factory markings.

**RenoKeene** · 07-28-2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

nothing factory, no factory option for a gun rack, no bumps on the wall, no factory markings.

This is what I thought too...until I measured the spacing and location of my body man's 68. They are the exact same distance apart and the same distance up from the window lip. Also, the bumpouts are shaped the same and have the same size threaded holes. Might this be a result of a directive to the dealerships on how to install these gun racks? Seems almost impossible that someone drilled and tapped these holes 2 years apart and got them exactly the same. But, they could have done mine when it was new and his when it was 2 years old.
Being an Engineer I find all this very interesting.
I'm going to take a closer look at these tomorrow.

JORGIE95961 · 07-28-2011, 05:04 PM

what about a lil coat hanger thingy?

Gene · 07-28-2011, 08:57 PM

Mine has two horizontal holes on one side, and two vertical holes on the other. I always assumed they were factory.

71 super · 07-28-2011, 11:03 PM

My 68 has the holes as well, and had the gun rack which was mounted as mentioned above, screws in top slid int weatherstrip at bottom. You stated yours has a "bump and threaded holes" mine does not but simply drilled holes and sheet metal screws. Is the truck a lwb? Was it optioned as a custom camper or did the cab originate on a truck optioned as such? It could be a camper item ,but have never seen factory bumps and threaded holes in that location.

**truckster** · 07-28-2011, 11:13 PM

If I remember right, it was my 70 that had coat hooks there. I have no way of knowing if they were what was originally mounted there.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-28-2011, 11:16 PM

i have those holes too

EdB · 07-28-2011, 11:23 PM

Mine has had a gun rack as long as I
have had it. It is a good thing to hang and
umbrella on.

EdB

rpmerf · 07-28-2011, 11:28 PM

I'm disappointed that my truck didn't come with the factory gun rack option

EA69TRK · 07-28-2011, 11:30 PM

My truck has the same holes and it's a 69 Custom/10 Shortbed and have seen a few others at the local picknpull yards I always thought it was just a factory thing

cjohnson6772 · 07-28-2011, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I guess I need the "Gun Rack Delete Option Plugs"

I have an NOS set I will sell you.......

......just kidding

07-28-2011, 12:54 PM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Interior Cab Help....what goes here? Check where I've drawn the red arrows.....didn't even notice them until the cab was stripped. Factory bump-outs for.....coat hooks? The cab is a 70 GMC Custom. Thanks Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-28-2011, 01:38 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? gun rack __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

07-28-2011, 01:39 PM	#5
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? My cab is stock as well non A/C if it matters and it also has the same holes in roughly the same area. I allways thought it was for a gun rack as well. Don't have any corresponding holes below the window either. Not sure how gun racks were installed. My dad had a set in an older toyata that he used all the time. Keith

07-28-2011, 01:48 PM	#6
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? Taking my truck from the state of Wyoming it had the obligatory gun rack. Bringing it back to Minnesota - the state where nothing is allowed - it was useless to me so I took it out. My holes look just like that. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

07-28-2011, 01:51 PM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? OK, now we're on to something. Does anyone else have the "Gun Rack" option. Mines an A/C cab and my body man's is non A/C. Sure does look factory. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-28-2011, 02:01 PM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? I guess I need the "Gun Rack Delete Option Plugs" __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-28-2011, 02:05 PM	#9
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? Gun rack. My cab has them top and bottom of the window Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

07-28-2011, 02:13 PM	#10
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? mine had it till i filled the holes. I am not sure if by factory they had the gun rack in there or not? but I have seen it on plenty of these trucks. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

07-28-2011, 02:56 PM	#11
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? Gun Rack? I'm beginning to believe this is a factory setup for a gun rack. What else could it be? If it is, there must have been a factory or dealer installed gun rack option. I have never heard of this before. We need more input on this. If I'm going to fill the holes now is the time to do it. Or should I just get a gun rack. BTW mine does not have any holes below the back glass. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-28-2011, 03:08 PM	#12
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? I could be wrong here, but I beleive the gun racks mounted with top screws and the bottom was secured by slipping into the weather stripping of the window itself. Guess it would take a picture of someone that currently has one installed to verify that fact. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

07-28-2011, 03:30 PM	#14
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? I've searched some old threads and see that this question has been asked before.....but not really answered. Seems that dealers did install gun racks but my question is this....did the factory provide the bump out location or was this also done at the dealership? The mystery continues.... __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-28-2011, 03:45 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? nothing factory, no factory option for a gun rack, no bumps on the wall, no factory markings.

07-28-2011, 05:04 PM	#17
JORGIE95961 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OLIVEHURST CA Posts: 570	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? what about a lil coat hanger thingy?

07-28-2011, 08:57 PM	#18
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? Mine has two horizontal holes on one side, and two vertical holes on the other. I always assumed they were factory.

07-28-2011, 11:03 PM	#19
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? My 68 has the holes as well, and had the gun rack which was mounted as mentioned above, screws in top slid int weatherstrip at bottom. You stated yours has a "bump and threaded holes" mine does not but simply drilled holes and sheet metal screws. Is the truck a lwb? Was it optioned as a custom camper or did the cab originate on a truck optioned as such? It could be a camper item ,but have never seen factory bumps and threaded holes in that location. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle



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07-28-2011, 11:13 PM	#20
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,953	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? If I remember right, it was my 70 that had coat hooks there. I have no way of knowing if they were what was originally mounted there.

07-28-2011, 11:16 PM	#21
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? i have those holes too __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-28-2011, 11:23 PM	#22
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? Mine has had a gun rack as long as I have had it. It is a good thing to hang and umbrella on. EdB

07-28-2011, 11:28 PM	#23
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? I'm disappointed that my truck didn't come with the factory gun rack option

07-28-2011, 11:30 PM	#24
EA69TRK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 323	Re: Interior Cab Help....what goes here? My truck has the same holes and it's a 69 Custom/10 Shortbed and have seen a few others at the local picknpull yards I always thought it was just a factory thing __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 Short Step -Project 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 1500 -DD 2017 Laguna Orange Roadglide - Good Weather DD

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