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Wideopenracing15 · 11-14-2009, 11:26 PM

Ok I have seen it on a few trucks now and Ive been wonder what they are? Storage?
(Oh, And this is board member "Zoom"'s truck.)

Critter · 11-14-2009, 11:27 PM

They are a step so you can easily reach into the bed.

Wideopenracing15 · 11-14-2009, 11:28 PM

Are they factory?

Wideopenracing15 · 11-14-2009, 11:30 PM

I've also seen trucks with doors there.

**too much stuff** · 11-14-2009, 11:33 PM

Those are a GM accessory. The doors would be the tool box door on the pass side of the 70-72 longbeds. Somewhat rare.

Critter · 11-14-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wideopenracing15

Are they factory?

Not to my knowledge, possibly dealer installed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wideopenracing15

I've also seen trucks with doors
there.

I don't think you have seen one with a door on the drivers side, but they did have them on the passenger side. It was a little storage area/tool box, I believe they were only on longbeds, but I'm could be wrong there.

Wideopenracing15 · 11-14-2009, 11:44 PM

Your right I havent seen them on the drivers side. But Thanks for clearing that up guys!

Sacramento70 · 11-14-2009, 11:47 PM

i thought those were exhaust vents

Wideopenracing15 · 11-14-2009, 11:50 PM

I just noticed something. What is that above the step?

OldCreek · 11-14-2009, 11:56 PM

Antennae ball.

fastom · 11-14-2009, 11:56 PM

It looks like a CB antenna mount.

*Shane* · 11-14-2009, 11:58 PM

It's for folks that don't know how to operate the tailgate.

C20-67_N_MO · 11-15-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fastom

It looks like a CB antenna mount.

Yeah it kinda does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

It's for folks that don't know how to operate the tailgate.

Well was thinking it would not be a pleasant experience once you placed your foot in that step and got that CB mount crammed in your legs.

11-14-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
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11-14-2009, 11:27 PM	#2
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11-14-2009, 11:28 PM	#3
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: What are these? Are they factory?

11-14-2009, 11:30 PM	#4
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: What are these? I've also seen trucks with doors there.

11-14-2009, 11:33 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,718	Re: What are these? Those are a GM accessory. The doors would be the tool box door on the pass side of the 70-72 longbeds. Somewhat rare. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-14-2009, 11:44 PM	#7
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: What are these? Your right I havent seen them on the drivers side. But Thanks for clearing that up guys!

11-14-2009, 11:47 PM	#8
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: What are these? i thought those were exhaust vents __________________ 1970 Chevy blazer

11-14-2009, 11:50 PM	#9
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: What are these? I just noticed something. What is that above the step?

11-14-2009, 11:56 PM	#10
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: What are these? Antennae ball. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

11-14-2009, 11:56 PM	#11
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11-14-2009, 11:58 PM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: What are these? It's for folks that don't know how to operate the tailgate.



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