Question about original gas tank carpet screws - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

powell72 · 04-30-2016, 12:13 AM

I've done some searching and would like to confirm this, so the 69-72 factory bucket trucks had the oblong washers and the carpet folded over top of them to cover them up, and 67/68 trucks just had the carpet screwed to the cab wall minus the washers with the screws showing, correct? Did the 67/68 trucks have 12 screws also? Any pics of original 67/68 buddy bucket trucks with the tank carpet still there (long shot?) would be appreciated. If that's not asking too much, maybe a close up of the screw head?

Thanks!

SS Tim · 04-30-2016, 07:02 AM

There was a fibre strip sewn to the carpet as reinforcement. Here is a link with some pictures that might help you. The number and location is shown in the assembly manual if you have a copy.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119818

powell72 · 04-30-2016, 11:05 AM

Thank you Tim. I only have service manuals, no assembly manual. Guess it's time to pick one up. And the screws are visible correct?
That link reminds me, I'd also like the length and width of the strap so I can have my upholstery buddy make me one when I get my seats done. If anyone has an original and wouldn't mind measuring I'd greatly appreciate it.
I really want to do a very factory correct buddy bucket install, I already have the metal brace.

powell72 · 05-01-2016, 10:33 AM

Looking for the stock resto guys...

In The Ten Ring · 05-01-2016, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Looking for the stock resto guys...

I like this guy. Be nice to him.

davepl · 05-01-2016, 11:31 AM

This was the part that taught me "Never throw anything away until the resto is complete". I didn't know the replacements didn't include the washers, didn't know they were special, and I tossed them with the old carpet!

Lesson learned, painfully.

**chewychevy67** · 05-01-2016, 03:46 PM

Here is the original carpet from my 67. It has the strap rug and a shaped cardboard piece on the jack side. It has a cardboard backing and it is original because it has the original manufacturer paper. It has 13 screws holding the rug on and 3 of the same screws holding the bracket for the buddy seat so 16 in all. If you hold the carpet up you screw the screw in on the inside of the blanket and drape it over the screws and tank so you can't see the screw heads when mounted correctly. This is for 67. Never had any other years with buckets and 67 seems to be 1 year only for everything else so that may apply here as well.

**chewychevy67** · 05-01-2016, 04:03 PM

The strap that holds the carpet up is 1" wide and it is 67 1/4" long. Mine looks to be made out of heavy cardboard like the backing where the jack goes. It is 1/8" thick.

powell72 · 05-01-2016, 07:34 PM

Thank you Rod, would you mind getting me the length and width of the strap with the Velcro on it that holds the buddy seat up too? And also how high up the back cab wall the screw holes are?

**chewychevy67** · 05-01-2016, 07:36 PM

I will do it sometime tomorrow when I'm back at the shop.

powell72 · 05-01-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

I will do it sometime tomorrow when I'm back at the shop.

I really appreciate it. BTW, I really enjoy your build thread. The older I get the more interested I seem to get into stock trucks or mods that appear stock.

**special-K** · 05-02-2016, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

I really appreciate it. BTW, I really enjoy your build thread. The older I get the more interested I seem to get into stock trucks or mods that appear stock.

There ya go!! That's where I'm at. Classic customs!! Enhance that good thing w/o taking away from it's original beauty. Trends come and go but this is the look that lasts

**chewychevy67** · 05-02-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

There ya go!! That's where I'm at. Classic customs!! Enhance that good thing w/o taking away from it's original beauty. Trends come and go but this is the look that lasts

I 100% agree. It never gets dated because it already is lol

**chewychevy67** · 05-02-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

I really appreciate it. BTW, I really enjoy your build thread. The older I get the more interested I seem to get into stock trucks or mods that appear stock.

Thanks for the kind words. If you hold a straight edge under the lip and run your measuring tape to it the center is 1 1/8" the screw holes are in no way symmetrical. They just drilled them wherever they wanted I think. They average 7 1/2" apart but in the corners they are closer. The strap is 1" wide and 7 5/8" long.

powell72 · 05-02-2016, 11:26 PM

Thanks for getting all that for me Rod, I really do appreciate you taking your time to do that.

**chewychevy67** · 05-02-2016, 11:36 PM

No problem. That's what this board is for. I have had many others help me before as well

xaircav · 05-04-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

I like this guy. Be nice to him.

I like him too, he's my son.

04-30-2016, 12:13 AM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Question about original gas tank carpet screws I've done some searching and would like to confirm this, so the 69-72 factory bucket trucks had the oblong washers and the carpet folded over top of them to cover them up, and 67/68 trucks just had the carpet screwed to the cab wall minus the washers with the screws showing, correct? Did the 67/68 trucks have 12 screws also? Any pics of original 67/68 buddy bucket trucks with the tank carpet still there (long shot?) would be appreciated. If that's not asking too much, maybe a close up of the screw head? Thanks! __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-30-2016, 07:02 AM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Question about original gas tank carpet screws There was a fibre strip sewn to the carpet as reinforcement. Here is a link with some pictures that might help you. The number and location is shown in the assembly manual if you have a copy. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119818 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-30-2016, 11:05 AM	#3
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Question about original gas tank carpet screws Thank you Tim. I only have service manuals, no assembly manual. Guess it's time to pick one up. And the screws are visible correct? That link reminds me, I'd also like the length and width of the strap so I can have my upholstery buddy make me one when I get my seats done. If anyone has an original and wouldn't mind measuring I'd greatly appreciate it. I really want to do a very factory correct buddy bucket install, I already have the metal brace. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-01-2016, 10:33 AM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Question about original gas tank carpet screws Looking for the stock resto guys... __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-01-2016, 11:31 AM	#6
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Question about original gas tank carpet screws This was the part that taught me "Never throw anything away until the resto is complete". I didn't know the replacements didn't include the washers, didn't know they were special, and I tossed them with the old carpet! Lesson learned, painfully. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

05-01-2016, 03:46 PM	#7
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: Question about original gas tank carpet screws Here is the original carpet from my 67. It has the strap rug and a shaped cardboard piece on the jack side. It has a cardboard backing and it is original because it has the original manufacturer paper. It has 13 screws holding the rug on and 3 of the same screws holding the bracket for the buddy seat so 16 in all. If you hold the carpet up you screw the screw in on the inside of the blanket and drape it over the screws and tank so you can't see the screw heads when mounted correctly. This is for 67. Never had any other years with buckets and 67 seems to be 1 year only for everything else so that may apply here as well. Attached Images

05-01-2016, 04:03 PM	#8
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: Question about original gas tank carpet screws The strap that holds the carpet up is 1" wide and it is 67 1/4" long. Mine looks to be made out of heavy cardboard like the backing where the jack goes. It is 1/8" thick. Last edited by chewychevy67; 05-01-2016 at 04:18 PM.

05-01-2016, 07:34 PM	#9
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Question about original gas tank carpet screws Thank you Rod, would you mind getting me the length and width of the strap with the Velcro on it that holds the buddy seat up too? And also how high up the back cab wall the screw holes are? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-01-2016, 07:36 PM	#10
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: Question about original gas tank carpet screws I will do it sometime tomorrow when I'm back at the shop.

05-02-2016, 11:26 PM	#15
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Question about original gas tank carpet screws Thanks for getting all that for me Rod, I really do appreciate you taking your time to do that. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-02-2016, 11:36 PM	#16
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: Question about original gas tank carpet screws No problem. That's what this board is for. I have had many others help me before as well



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