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**southern parts** · 12-26-2006, 09:07 PM

Found this little cover plate in a 68 3/4 ton. I`ve never seen one before. Anyone else ever see one? have one? Woody

**jerry moss** · 12-26-2006, 09:39 PM

i have had over 200 of these trucks and i've never seen one,

desertrat · 12-26-2006, 09:54 PM

never had one , never seen one.

chevybill · 12-26-2006, 09:59 PM

my 1970 c-10 did not come with one.

69TowRig · 12-26-2006, 11:42 PM

It is in the assembly manual. Someone posted up about that like a year ago. He scanned in the page. No one had seen one apparently until now. Sweet. I want to make one for mine, it's easy as all getout and the airbox is already dimpled where the screws need to go.

Longhorn Man · 12-27-2006, 01:45 AM

actually, the one in the assembly manual doesn't look like that, and it says discontinued or something like that. that looks home made to me.

454_72_4X4 · 12-27-2006, 03:19 AM

What is it's purpose? Does it protect something or....?

I have a fire extinguisher mounted to the heater box somewhere in that vicinity....Shows how often I drive my 72...LOL!

**John Fabris** · 12-27-2006, 11:46 AM

Sweet!!

As mentioned above, it is pictured in the assembly manual, but no one had ever produced a photo of one actually installed on the heater. Covers up the cables. I would love to buy that one or could you post some more shots of that from different angles so as some of us could make our own??

**southern parts** · 12-27-2006, 04:26 PM

Heres a couple different pics of it. I dont think it`s home made. The edges are too clean and the holes were punched or stamped,not drilled. it has recessed areas on both ends. The heater boxes on all of my trucks (here in the driveway) have holes to mount this to them.

woodridge · 12-27-2006, 04:44 PM

There is a C-50 on evil-bay that has a good pic of the interior that shows one of these installed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1971-CHEVROLET-C...QQcmdZViewItem

PanelDeland · 12-27-2006, 05:06 PM

They must be awfully rare if you've never seen one Woody.Even more so since none of the BB members has seen them.Looks like it would be a good piece to protect the airbox on a farm truck of one used for civil cervice(Fire dept,ambulance,or rail service)

72armyswbtruck · 12-27-2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodridge

There is a C-50 on evil-bay that has a good pic of the interior that shows one of these installed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1971-CHEVROLET-C...QQcmdZViewItem

Only seen one other one and that was on a 68 c-20 GMC, nice find there on Evilbay though

**FleetsidePaul** · 12-27-2006, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodridge

There is a C-50 on evil-bay that has a good pic of the interior that shows one of these installed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1971-CHEVROLET-C...QQcmdZViewItem

Thats a deal on that C-50 If I only had a place to keep it.

Bob Moore · 12-27-2006, 06:16 PM

Those were on the medium duty(40,50,60) trucks. The floor board toe area is closer to the seat (think about how the doors are angle cut,etc.). This is used as a shield to prevent damage to the heater cable and lever from wayward boots. If you look on the heater boxes there are 2 dimples for the mounting holes.

I have found 1 in 13 years of junk yarding - not for sale.

sdkid · 12-27-2006, 11:56 PM

Well thats just great. Now I add another thing to the list of pieces to find.

454_72_4X4 · 01-07-2007, 02:18 AM

Found me one!

As stated above, I found it on a "big" truck. C50 or 60

72freak · 01-07-2007, 08:19 AM

My 72 GMC 5500 dump truck has one on it........I will look today to see if is exactly like it or not.

**jerry moss** · 01-07-2007, 10:23 AM

just freaken great, i don't have one and now i've got to go find one

12-26-2006, 09:07 PM	#1
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Anyone ever see one of these? Found this little cover plate in a 68 3/4 ton. I`ve never seen one before. Anyone else ever see one? have one? Woody Attached Images

12-26-2006, 09:39 PM	#2
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,873	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? i have had over 200 of these trucks and i've never seen one, __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-26-2006, 09:54 PM	#3
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? never had one , never seen one.

12-26-2006, 09:59 PM	#4
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? my 1970 c-10 did not come with one. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

12-26-2006, 11:42 PM	#5
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? It is in the assembly manual. Someone posted up about that like a year ago. He scanned in the page. No one had seen one apparently until now. Sweet. I want to make one for mine, it's easy as all getout and the airbox is already dimpled where the screws need to go. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

12-27-2006, 01:45 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? actually, the one in the assembly manual doesn't look like that, and it says discontinued or something like that. that looks home made to me.

12-27-2006, 03:19 AM	#7
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? What is it's purpose? Does it protect something or....? I have a fire extinguisher mounted to the heater box somewhere in that vicinity....Shows how often I drive my 72...LOL! __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

12-27-2006, 11:46 AM	#8
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? Sweet!! As mentioned above, it is pictured in the assembly manual, but no one had ever produced a photo of one actually installed on the heater. Covers up the cables. I would love to buy that one or could you post some more shots of that from different angles so as some of us could make our own?? __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

12-27-2006, 04:26 PM	#9
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? Heres a couple different pics of it. I dont think it`s home made. The edges are too clean and the holes were punched or stamped,not drilled. it has recessed areas on both ends. The heater boxes on all of my trucks (here in the driveway) have holes to mount this to them. Attached Images

12-27-2006, 04:44 PM	#10
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? There is a C-50 on evil-bay that has a good pic of the interior that shows one of these installed. http://cgi.ebay.com/1971-CHEVROLET-C...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet Last edited by woodridge; 12-27-2006 at 04:46 PM.

12-27-2006, 05:06 PM	#11
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? They must be awfully rare if you've never seen one Woody.Even more so since none of the BB members has seen them.Looks like it would be a good piece to protect the airbox on a farm truck of one used for civil cervice(Fire dept,ambulance,or rail service) __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-27-2006, 06:16 PM	#14
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? Those were on the medium duty(40,50,60) trucks. The floor board toe area is closer to the seat (think about how the doors are angle cut,etc.). This is used as a shield to prevent damage to the heater cable and lever from wayward boots. If you look on the heater boxes there are 2 dimples for the mounting holes. I have found 1 in 13 years of junk yarding - not for sale. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

12-27-2006, 11:56 PM	#15
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? Well thats just great. Now I add another thing to the list of pieces to find. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

01-07-2007, 02:18 AM	#16
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? Found me one! As stated above, I found it on a "big" truck. C50 or 60 __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

01-07-2007, 08:19 AM	#17
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? My 72 GMC 5500 dump truck has one on it........I will look today to see if is exactly like it or not.



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01-07-2007, 10:23 AM	#18
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,873	Re: Anyone ever see one of these? just freaken great, i don't have one and now i've got to go find one __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

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