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Hotcorner · 11-27-2017, 11:13 PM

Behind driver's side headlights.

**LockDoc** · 11-27-2017, 11:51 PM

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A little wider view or a little more info might help but at this point I don’t have a clue.

LockDoc

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-27-2017, 11:55 PM

Agree with Doc. From that angle it looks like a makeshift bracket.

Hotcorner · 11-28-2017, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Agree with Doc. From that angle it looks like a makeshift bracket.

You can see where something had been mounted to the outside of the fender, possibly an antenna. Looks like they used a plasma torch to burn the hole. 😮
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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-28-2017, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotcorner

You can see where something had been mounted to the outside of the fender, possibly an antenna. Looks like they used a plasma torch to burn the hole. 😮
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Bastards

**LockDoc** · 11-28-2017, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotcorner

You can see where something had been mounted to the outside of the fender, possibly an antenna. Looks like they used a plasma torch to burn the hole. 😮
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Doesn't look like anything you need. I would just remove it.....

LockDoc

**jocko** · 11-28-2017, 03:24 AM

chrome it

**special-K** · 11-28-2017, 07:56 AM

It's a custom one of a kind Idunno.

**70cst** · 11-28-2017, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotcorner

You can see where something had been mounted to the outside of the fender, possibly an antenna. Looks like they used a plasma torch to burn the hole. 😮
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Looks like a mount for a former CB Antenna

**Dustmaker65** · 11-28-2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

chrome it

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Originally Posted by special-K

It's a custom one of a kind Idunno.

I will take one "chrome Idunno" bracket togo, please....lol

Bigdav160 · 11-28-2017, 09:58 AM

Magnet for hiding keys?

70 C/K 20 · 11-28-2017, 10:38 PM

It's a magnet used to hold sockets and wrenches. When I was a mechanic back in the 80's everyone had them in their tool boxes. I still have a few. That one looks like a shorter version.

**LockDoc** · 11-28-2017, 11:00 PM

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I guess if it is magnetized it should just pull off. Maybe that explains why it doesn't have any fasteners visible.....

LockDoc

Hotcorner · 11-28-2017, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 C/K 20

It's a magnet used to hold sockets and wrenches. When I was a mechanic back in the 80's everyone had them in their tool boxes. I still have a few. That one looks like a shorter version.

Ding ding ding! We have a winner! Never occurred to me to reach down and yank it off.
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**LockDoc** · 11-28-2017, 11:37 PM

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HaHa, this board is amazing! And a free tool holder to boot.....

LockDoc

**special-K** · 11-30-2017, 08:52 AM

Still doesn't explain why the hole was cut or if this bracket is related to that.

Hotcorner · 11-30-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Still doesn't explain why the hole was cut or if this bracket is related to that.

Given the extra fuel tanks, the fact that is was a western truck with a slide in camper, I suspect a big CB antenna was mounted there. Magnet may not have been related to it.
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Bigdav160 · 11-30-2017, 01:54 PM

Looks like there's been some welding done near the side marker. There could have been some minor body work done there.

weq92f · 11-30-2017, 05:20 PM

This is crazy. I'm going to start using this! I'm always looking for a parking spot for wrenches, ratchets, screwdrivers and various other hand tools under the hood when I'm bent over and find myself suddenly in need of both hands!

This magnet is perfect for that. No doubt it was there in your truck doing just that when it was left behind and forgotten.

-klb

gearheadperkins · 11-30-2017, 09:14 PM

thats awesome.. I would have never thought of a magnet.

11-27-2017, 11:13 PM	#1
Hotcorner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 892	What Is This? Behind driver's side headlights. Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K25 2007 Chevy 2500HD Classic Duramax 1999 Tahoe 2DR 4WD Base Model 5.7l

11-27-2017, 11:51 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: What Is This? - A little wider view or a little more info might help but at this point I don’t have a clue. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-27-2017, 11:55 PM	#3
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: What Is This? Agree with Doc. From that angle it looks like a makeshift bracket. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

11-28-2017, 03:24 AM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: What Is This? chrome it

11-28-2017, 07:56 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What Is This? It's a custom one of a kind Idunno. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-28-2017, 09:58 AM	#11
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What Is This? Magnet for hiding keys? __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

11-28-2017, 10:38 PM	#12
70 C/K 20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Waxahachie Texas Posts: 20	Re: What Is This? It's a magnet used to hold sockets and wrenches. When I was a mechanic back in the 80's everyone had them in their tool boxes. I still have a few. That one looks like a shorter version.

11-28-2017, 11:00 PM	#13
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: What Is This? - I guess if it is magnetized it should just pull off. Maybe that explains why it doesn't have any fasteners visible..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-28-2017, 11:37 PM	#15
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: What Is This? - HaHa, this board is amazing! And a free tool holder to boot..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-30-2017, 08:52 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What Is This? Still doesn't explain why the hole was cut or if this bracket is related to that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-30-2017, 01:54 PM	#18
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What Is This? Looks like there's been some welding done near the side marker. There could have been some minor body work done there. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

11-30-2017, 05:20 PM	#19
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,218	Re: What Is This? This is crazy. I'm going to start using this! I'm always looking for a parking spot for wrenches, ratchets, screwdrivers and various other hand tools under the hood when I'm bent over and find myself suddenly in need of both hands! This magnet is perfect for that. No doubt it was there in your truck doing just that when it was left behind and forgotten. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

11-30-2017, 09:14 PM	#20
gearheadperkins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 97	Re: What Is This? thats awesome.. I would have never thought of a magnet. __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 400sbc 4sp Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.



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