What are these holes for? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Scott Johnson · 10-13-2010, 11:01 PM

It`s been a long time since I tore down my burb, and I can`t remember what these holes are for. This is the front part of the cab above the windshield. The outer 4 holes are for the sunvisors. The inner 4 holes and the large hole in the center are what I`m wondering about. I thought the 72 models had the rearview on the windshield so I don`t think thats what it is, but maybe? The previous owner seemed to delight in drilling and cutting holes all over the truck, I think it gave him great joy. If these are holes he drilled, I will weld them up, but if it is for something I need I will keep them. Somebody please tell me what these holes are for.

*sharpie1972* · 10-14-2010, 10:40 AM

The 4 in the middle are extras. I believe the the big one above them is factory. I will have a look at my burbs to confirm. I think there is a big phillips head that goes in it. I'll send you one if you need it (assuming my memory is correct!) Sharpie

Scott Johnson · 10-14-2010, 12:41 PM

Thanks Sharpie, I can find one to go in the hole, did it hold anything?

xman · 10-14-2010, 12:58 PM

Just went outside and my 72 burb has a big phillips head in the bigger hole and it is not holding anything that I can see

*project 67 sub* · 10-16-2010, 09:26 AM

my 67 has that phillips screw as well. would like to know why its really their or what its for?

Dan Nitcher · 10-21-2010, 07:14 PM

I am not 100% sure. But some the older suburbans and trucks had rear view mirror brackets instead of attaching directly to glass. Just a quess though.

71meangreenc10 · 10-22-2010, 10:09 AM

Nevermind....

Smitty

mdgraham1973 · 10-29-2010, 11:17 PM

the burbans also have center mounted rear a/c and heat thats probably your mystery

vectorit · 10-30-2010, 01:12 AM

The outer pair of holes are for the sun visor clips.
The center larger hole is for a large round head phillips screw.
The inner pair of holes, look to me like someone drilled them for something. Perhaps a bracket for a CB, or a stetson hat holder bracket, or?

The older burbs (as in my 1968) had the rear view mirror screwed on there in the center, but those holes are to far apart for the early style rear view mirror bracket.

10-13-2010, 11:01 PM	#1
Scott Johnson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 281	What are these holes for? It`s been a long time since I tore down my burb, and I can`t remember what these holes are for. This is the front part of the cab above the windshield. The outer 4 holes are for the sunvisors. The inner 4 holes and the large hole in the center are what I`m wondering about. I thought the 72 models had the rearview on the windshield so I don`t think thats what it is, but maybe? The previous owner seemed to delight in drilling and cutting holes all over the truck, I think it gave him great joy. If these are holes he drilled, I will weld them up, but if it is for something I need I will keep them. Somebody please tell me what these holes are for. Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 Step Daily Driver 72 K10 Suburban Work in Progress www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-14-2010, 10:40 AM	#2
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: What are these holes for? The 4 in the middle are extras. I believe the the big one above them is factory. I will have a look at my burbs to confirm. I think there is a big phillips head that goes in it. I'll send you one if you need it (assuming my memory is correct!) Sharpie

10-14-2010, 12:41 PM	#3
Scott Johnson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 281	Re: What are these holes for? Thanks Sharpie, I can find one to go in the hole, did it hold anything? __________________ 71 C10 Step Daily Driver 72 K10 Suburban Work in Progress www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-14-2010, 12:58 PM	#4
xman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Channahon, IL Posts: 198	Re: What are these holes for? Just went outside and my 72 burb has a big phillips head in the bigger hole and it is not holding anything that I can see

10-16-2010, 09:26 AM	#5
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What are these holes for? my 67 has that phillips screw as well. would like to know why its really their or what its for?

10-21-2010, 07:14 PM	#6
Dan Nitcher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Eureka,Kansas Posts: 25	Re: What are these holes for? I am not 100% sure. But some the older suburbans and trucks had rear view mirror brackets instead of attaching directly to glass. Just a quess though.

10-22-2010, 10:09 AM	#7
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: What are these holes for? Nevermind.... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van" Last edited by 71meangreenc10; 10-22-2010 at 10:10 AM.

10-29-2010, 11:17 PM	#8
mdgraham1973 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Peters Mo. Posts: 11	Re: What are these holes for? the burbans also have center mounted rear a/c and heat thats probably your mystery

10-30-2010, 01:12 AM	#9
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What are these holes for? The outer pair of holes are for the sun visor clips. The center larger hole is for a large round head phillips screw. The inner pair of holes, look to me like someone drilled them for something. Perhaps a bracket for a CB, or a stetson hat holder bracket, or? The older burbs (as in my 1968) had the rear view mirror screwed on there in the center, but those holes are to far apart for the early style rear view mirror bracket. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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