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k5bucket_o_rust · 09-29-2003, 06:25 PM

Just full of questions today, somebody stop me. I bought a console from a guy about a year ago. it was out of a gmc jimmy 69-72 not sure which one of these years it was. Anyhow it has cup holders instead of a place to put the seatbelts. is this aftermarket?or was the jimmy console different from the blazer? other then the cup holders it looks exactly the same as the original blazer console.

**breeh** · 09-29-2003, 07:24 PM

Cup holders are a '73 and up design.

1970blazin · 09-29-2003, 08:17 PM

The seatbelt holder ones are supposedly stock for the 69-72 blazer, but the cupholder ones are ALOT more useful in my opinion. I have also heard from others that the cupholder one wasn't just 73 and up?? I have a 70 blazer with the seatbelt holder one...I am a little confused on this issue too.

red71cheyenne · 09-29-2003, 08:51 PM

My console came out of a 75 or newer blazer and it is the seatbelt holder type as well. Guess there were some spare parts at the factory! Jeff.

junkyardjohn · 09-29-2003, 08:59 PM

I HAVE THE CUPHOLDER MODELS IN ALL MY TRUCKS. I LIKE THEM A WHOLE LOT BETTER, AS I'M LIKELY TO HAVE A DRINK WITH ME ALL THE TIME OUT HERE IN THE DESERT. I'M NOT TO AWFUL WORRIED ABOUT ORIGINALITY.

sameyrasmea72 · 09-29-2003, 10:15 PM

I think the seatbelt style ran through about 75 or 76.

cheyenne10 · 09-29-2003, 11:16 PM

I know everyone calls the rectangular slot holders - seatbelt holders and then they went to cup holders. My theory right or wrong is that the rectangular version was for packs of cigerettes to go with ash tray and often used for setbelt buckles to kept them out of the way. Anyone have literature to support seatbelt buckle holders? I have never been a smoker but that seems like a home for cigs. similar to consoles of today and dash slots for them.

sameyrasmea72 · 09-30-2003, 12:34 AM

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Originally posted by cheyenne10
[B Anyone have literature to support seatbelt buckle holders? I have never been a smoker but that seems like a home for cigs. similar to consoles of today and dash slots for them. [/B]

This is nothing written, but the 73 sales brochures seem to promote them as sb holders. The 77-80 cup holders lost the ashtray and the new rect. space between the cupholders makes a fine cig. box holder.

sameyrasmea72 · 09-30-2003, 12:40 AM

77 went to the much more useful cup and cig. box holder.

I think the next year they went ot the high back seats.
does anyone know if the 73-77 seat are identicle to the 69-72 seats but with different covers and trim. That would be nice if they were. The 73 74 75 really look like they are the same in the brochures.

cheyenne10 · 09-30-2003, 12:50 AM

Great find on use of holders!!

**breeh** · 09-30-2003, 01:13 AM

Cool! Learned something new today!

sameyrasmea72 · 09-30-2003, 01:37 AM

Wouldn't it have been nice if the masterminds at GM had thought of these little plastic sb holders a few years earlier, it would of been nice to have tje cupholders in our trucks originally.

**burb71** · 09-30-2003, 05:07 AM

From what I know GM changed the design on the console after they changed the seat belt style to the ridged held in position type with the smaller male & female ends, witch ment no need to have a spot on the console to hold the female ends.

Also if you had shoulder belts they bolted two plastic male ends to the front of the console to hold the two female ends of the shoulder belts.

Theres a photo of this in the Assembly Manual.

Hardrock2 · 09-30-2003, 02:37 PM

BINGO!!

Ditto on what burb71 said.
After the change to "fixed position" belts in '77 the consoles had cupholders instead.
So these consoles actually run from '69 to '76.

If you prefer the original SB holder style, the tops are interchangable. Lids and bases are the same.
Just find someone with a busted "parts"console to swap tops with!

BTW, there are two styles of hinges for the lid. Either style will work, but the 2ND style (later) is better for trucks that see daily use, as it is less apt to crack the rear of the console out.

Astrays are a dime a dozen, as they were used in "Burb and Blazer rear seat armrests clear up into the late '80's.

Mike

trucks72 · 10-01-2003, 04:00 AM

You could order either one of those in 1972. But no one knew about the cupholder console.

sameyrasmea72 · 10-01-2003, 05:26 AM

Would the seats inthe blue pic above work, I mean I know they WOULD WORK, but if you put 72 covers on them, would they be the same seats as the 69-72 seats? 77went to high backs but these look the same.

Hardrock2 · 10-01-2003, 11:36 AM

sameyrasmea72

I think you are right, the '69-'72 style bucket carried over into '73-'74, (pic#1) and except for different color choices and fabric selection, the actual upholstery pattern, buns, and frame stayed the same.
Seat tracks changed, of course, in '73.
In '75-'76 the frame stayed the same, I believe, but the buns (foam) changed to accomodate the re-designed upholstery pattern. (pic#2)

Mike

BTW, the lower (bottom) seat frame looks to be the same, even after the change over to high backs in '77. (swap the backs!)
If you have some '69-'74 buckets that have sat with water in the cushions, and rotted the lower frame perimeter, you might even try looking at G-series van lower frames of the same era.

sameyrasmea72 · 10-01-2003, 01:47 PM

Thanks Hardrock 2.
I think I am going junking in the next day or two and will have to keep an eye out for those seats also.

09-29-2003, 08:17 PM	#3
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	The seatbelt holder ones are supposedly stock for the 69-72 blazer, but the cupholder ones are ALOT more useful in my opinion. I have also heard from others that the cupholder one wasn't just 73 and up?? I have a 70 blazer with the seatbelt holder one...I am a little confused on this issue too. __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

09-29-2003, 08:51 PM	#4
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	My console came out of a 75 or newer blazer and it is the seatbelt holder type as well. Guess there were some spare parts at the factory! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

09-29-2003, 08:59 PM	#5
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I HAVE THE CUPHOLDER MODELS IN ALL MY TRUCKS. I LIKE THEM A WHOLE LOT BETTER, AS I'M LIKELY TO HAVE A DRINK WITH ME ALL THE TIME OUT HERE IN THE DESERT. I'M NOT TO AWFUL WORRIED ABOUT ORIGINALITY. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-29-2003, 10:15 PM	#6
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	I think the seatbelt style ran through about 75 or 76. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

09-29-2003, 11:16 PM	#7
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	New question I know everyone calls the rectangular slot holders - seatbelt holders and then they went to cup holders. My theory right or wrong is that the rectangular version was for packs of cigerettes to go with ash tray and often used for setbelt buckles to kept them out of the way. Anyone have literature to support seatbelt buckle holders? I have never been a smoker but that seems like a home for cigs. similar to consoles of today and dash slots for them. __________________ Bob

09-29-2003, 06:25 PM	#1
k5bucket_o_rust Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 48	72 blazer console question Just full of questions today, somebody stop me. I bought a console from a guy about a year ago. it was out of a gmc jimmy 69-72 not sure which one of these years it was. Anyhow it has cup holders instead of a place to put the seatbelts. is this aftermarket?or was the jimmy console different from the blazer? other then the cup holders it looks exactly the same as the original blazer console. __________________ 1972 k5 blazer 1969 Camaro 1955 Chevy 210 2 dr post 1985 Toyota SR5 4X4 1997 4 letter F word Explo(x)der

09-29-2003, 07:24 PM	#2
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Cup holders are a '73 and up design. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

09-30-2003, 12:40 AM	#9
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	77 went to the much more useful cup and cig. box holder. I think the next year they went ot the high back seats. does anyone know if the 73-77 seat are identicle to the 69-72 seats but with different covers and trim. That would be nice if they were. The 73 74 75 really look like they are the same in the brochures. Attached Images Last edited by sameyrasmea72; 09-30-2003 at 12:48 AM.

09-30-2003, 12:50 AM	#10
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	good stuff Great find on use of holders!! __________________ Bob

09-30-2003, 01:13 AM	#11
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Cool! Learned something new today! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

09-30-2003, 01:37 AM	#12
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Wouldn't it have been nice if the masterminds at GM had thought of these little plastic sb holders a few years earlier, it would of been nice to have tje cupholders in our trucks originally. Attached Images Last edited by sameyrasmea72; 09-30-2003 at 01:39 AM.

09-30-2003, 05:07 AM	#13
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	console change From what I know GM changed the design on the console after they changed the seat belt style to the ridged held in position type with the smaller male & female ends, witch ment no need to have a spot on the console to hold the female ends. Also if you had shoulder belts they bolted two plastic male ends to the front of the console to hold the two female ends of the shoulder belts. Theres a photo of this in the Assembly Manual.

09-30-2003, 02:37 PM	#14
Hardrock2 A$$ deep into trucks Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central Illinois,USA Posts: 249	BINGO!! Ditto on what burb71 said. After the change to "fixed position" belts in '77 the consoles had cupholders instead. So these consoles actually run from '69 to '76. If you prefer the original SB holder style, the tops are interchangable. Lids and bases are the same. Just find someone with a busted "parts"console to swap tops with! BTW, there are two styles of hinges for the lid. Either style will work, but the 2ND style (later) is better for trucks that see daily use, as it is less apt to crack the rear of the console out. Astrays are a dime a dozen, as they were used in "Burb and Blazer rear seat armrests clear up into the late '80's. Mike __________________ hardrock2

10-01-2003, 04:00 AM	#15
trucks72 trucks72 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crossville Posts: 315	console You could order either one of those in 1972. But no one knew about the cupholder console.

10-01-2003, 05:26 AM	#16
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	NEW QUESTION??? Would the seats inthe blue pic above work, I mean I know they WOULD WORK, but if you put 72 covers on them, would they be the same seats as the 69-72 seats? 77went to high backs but these look the same.



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10-01-2003, 11:36 AM	#17
Hardrock2 A$$ deep into trucks Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central Illinois,USA Posts: 249	sameyrasmea72 I think you are right, the '69-'72 style bucket carried over into '73-'74, (pic#1) and except for different color choices and fabric selection, the actual upholstery pattern, buns, and frame stayed the same. Seat tracks changed, of course, in '73. In '75-'76 the frame stayed the same, I believe, but the buns (foam) changed to accomodate the re-designed upholstery pattern. (pic#2) Mike BTW, the lower (bottom) seat frame looks to be the same, even after the change over to high backs in '77. (swap the backs!) If you have some '69-'74 buckets that have sat with water in the cushions, and rotted the lower frame perimeter, you might even try looking at G-series van lower frames of the same era. __________________ hardrock2 Last edited by Hardrock2; 10-01-2003 at 11:44 AM.

10-01-2003, 01:47 PM	#18
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Thanks Hardrock 2. I think I am going junking in the next day or two and will have to keep an eye out for those seats also.

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