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tpi72blazer · 11-02-2004, 11:20 AM

I'm looking for a center console for my 72 Blazer. I want one that has the 2 cupholders instead of the seat belt slots. Does anyone know what year Blazers or Jimmys had these?

bouncytruck · 11-02-2004, 11:57 AM

Cup holders came in later model Blazers and Jimmys. It is a common swap because the seat belt slots are pointless (IMO). 69-72 Blazers & Jimmys had the slots.

teeitup · 11-02-2004, 03:45 PM

73-80 blazers and trucks had the consoles your looking for.

Cap'n Hook · 11-02-2004, 05:30 PM

I swapped mine out too! Now my console holds the cups, and my lap holds the seatbelts!

bouncytruck · 11-02-2004, 05:35 PM

I was thinking about it, but my wife is getting me one of the ashtray cup holder replacements from WES at Classicheartbeat. Can't wait to unwrap it and install it!

alta-aj · 11-08-2004, 02:22 AM

I have a couple of these if you are interested. E-mail me back and maybe we can make a deal.

1-PU70 · 11-08-2004, 12:51 PM

I like the one with the cope holder. It makes a nice place to mount some extra switches.

teamharvey · 11-08-2004, 10:53 PM

How do they mount to the floor ? I have one sitting here but am waiting to install until carpet is in.

Thanks,
Bret

tpi72blazer · 11-10-2004, 08:31 AM

Thanks for the info. Maybe one of these days I'll get some free time to go to the salvage yards and look for one.

bouncytruck · 11-10-2004, 02:46 PM

Bret, I think it is just four sheet metal screws through the bottom. LMC lists them in their catalog.

*Gee_Emm* · 11-10-2004, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by teamharvey

How do they mount to the floor ? I have one sitting here but am waiting to install until carpet is in.

Thanks,
Bret

You might want to drill the holes for it now before the carpet goes down, there is a indentation at the egde of the bottom of the console. It sits on the raised area on the floor, it might be harder to locate the raised area on the floor through the carpet.

1969 GMC · 11-11-2004, 02:14 AM

the seatbelt holder style was still used in the early 70's setups. IIRC it was 76 or 77 that they changed to cup holders. good luck

1-PU70 · 11-11-2004, 11:55 AM

When I put mine in there was 2 dimples on the floor so you know where to drill the holes.

Cethern · 11-12-2004, 09:08 PM

Hey tbi72blazer

What part of Colo are you in? I ask only Cause I'm in Denver and I could keep an eye out for you. I found mine in a pick and pull for 10$ I had to glue the side together but for 10$ it works great.

Cethern

tpi72blazer · 11-13-2004, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cethern

Hey tbi72blazer

What part of Colo are you in? I ask only Cause I'm in Denver and I could keep an eye out for you. I found mine in a pick and pull for 10$ I had to glue the side together but for 10$ it works great.

Cethern

I'm located in rural northern Colorado - farm country. Lately I don't seem to have much free time, so if you happen across one, that would be cool. Thanks Cethern!

Cethern · 11-13-2004, 08:42 AM

Not a Problem. I'm happy to help.

Cethern

11-02-2004, 11:20 AM	#1
tpi72blazer Tpi72Blazer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 92	Console question I'm looking for a center console for my 72 Blazer. I want one that has the 2 cupholders instead of the seat belt slots. Does anyone know what year Blazers or Jimmys had these? __________________ Indian - the other money pit

11-02-2004, 11:57 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Cup holders came in later model Blazers and Jimmys. It is a common swap because the seat belt slots are pointless (IMO). 69-72 Blazers & Jimmys had the slots. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-02-2004, 03:45 PM	#3
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	73-80 blazers and trucks had the consoles your looking for. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-02-2004, 05:30 PM	#4
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	I swapped mine out too! Now my console holds the cups, and my lap holds the seatbelts! __________________ Jason

11-02-2004, 05:35 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I was thinking about it, but my wife is getting me one of the ashtray cup holder replacements from WES at Classicheartbeat. Can't wait to unwrap it and install it! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-08-2004, 02:22 AM	#6
alta-aj Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Qualicum Beach, B.C>, Canada Posts: 117	I have a couple of these if you are interested. E-mail me back and maybe we can make a deal.

11-08-2004, 12:51 PM	#7
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	I like the one with the cope holder. It makes a nice place to mount some extra switches. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

11-08-2004, 10:53 PM	#8
teamharvey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 578	How do they mount to the floor ? I have one sitting here but am waiting to install until carpet is in. Thanks, Bret __________________ 71 Custom 20 Deluxe..soon to be SWB 1/2 ton 1 incredible wife 2 great kids

11-10-2004, 08:31 AM	#9
tpi72blazer Tpi72Blazer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 92	Thanks for the info. Maybe one of these days I'll get some free time to go to the salvage yards and look for one. __________________ Indian - the other money pit

11-10-2004, 02:46 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Bret, I think it is just four sheet metal screws through the bottom. LMC lists them in their catalog. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-11-2004, 02:14 AM	#12
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	the seatbelt holder style was still used in the early 70's setups. IIRC it was 76 or 77 that they changed to cup holders. good luck __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

11-11-2004, 11:55 AM	#13
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	When I put mine in there was 2 dimples on the floor so you know where to drill the holes. __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

11-12-2004, 09:08 PM	#14
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Hey tbi72blazer What part of Colo are you in? I ask only Cause I'm in Denver and I could keep an eye out for you. I found mine in a pick and pull for 10$ I had to glue the side together but for 10$ it works great. Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

11-13-2004, 08:42 AM	#16
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Not a Problem. I'm happy to help. Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...



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