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1970blazin · 07-28-2003, 07:31 PM

This isn't right is it? I thought the 73 and up consoles had cupholders and he says it is rare because it has an ashtray?!? Huh?!?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2424977888

Gene · 07-28-2003, 09:03 PM

Thats the same console that came in my 71 SWB, I have always been told that the consoles that had the slots were for the seatbelts to sit in, and were mostly in trucks. But CPNE would probably be able to say for sure.

junkyardjohn · 07-28-2003, 09:35 PM

bowtie:
CUP HOLDER MODELS WERE USED FROM 73 ON UP.
SEAT BELT HOLDER MODELS WERE USED IN PRE-73 MODEL YEARS. THE CONSOLES IN BLAZERS & PICKUPS WERE THE SAME. RARE?????? I DON'T THINK SO LOL

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2003, 11:32 PM

Keep an eye on it though, since the 73& up crowd won't recognise it, it may go for cheap.

Davy · 07-29-2003, 09:34 AM

I think the guy is being honest.

I think the rule about cupholders 73 and up didn't necessarily apply to Blazers and Jimmys in 73 and 74. I know of at least two Blazers (one 73 and one 74) that have the seat belt slots in the console.

My guess is that in 73 GM wanted to use up some stock of these consoles, but didn't want them in their new model truck...so they threw them in the Blazers and Jimmys (who would care in these "less desireable" vehicles, right? lol.

CPNE where are you?

Davy

**CPNE** · 07-29-2003, 09:38 AM

Well you learn something new everyday. Until I saw a 73 GMC brochure that clearly shows the 69-72 style console, I too would have argued 73-up = cupholders. Not anymore, check here then click on the 1973 and look for the truck brochure that shows a blue bucket seat interior.

Or click this for pic

It appears that the cupholder console appeared in 1977. I think that was the year the Gov't mandated that holding a beer between your legs while driving was hazardous and the auto industry responded with cupholders!

**seacrow** · 07-29-2003, 09:50 AM

Here is a pic from Ebay, it's a 1974 Jimmy with 12,000 original miles. It appears to have the seat belt console also. I highly doubt it has been messed with.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6246

67chevemall · 07-29-2003, 09:52 AM

I'd give 0.31 cents, and smoke!
Looks like junk to me!

07-28-2003, 07:31 PM	#1
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Is this guy retarded?? Ebay This isn't right is it? I thought the 73 and up consoles had cupholders and he says it is rare because it has an ashtray?!? Huh?!? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2424977888 __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

07-28-2003, 09:03 PM	#2
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Thats the same console that came in my 71 SWB, I have always been told that the consoles that had the slots were for the seatbelts to sit in, and were mostly in trucks. But CPNE would probably be able to say for sure. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

07-28-2003, 09:35 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	bowtie: CUP HOLDER MODELS WERE USED FROM 73 ON UP. SEAT BELT HOLDER MODELS WERE USED IN PRE-73 MODEL YEARS. THE CONSOLES IN BLAZERS & PICKUPS WERE THE SAME. RARE?????? I DON'T THINK SO LOL __________________ 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

07-29-2003, 09:34 AM	#5
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	I think the guy is being honest. I think the rule about cupholders 73 and up didn't necessarily apply to Blazers and Jimmys in 73 and 74. I know of at least two Blazers (one 73 and one 74) that have the seat belt slots in the console. My guess is that in 73 GM wanted to use up some stock of these consoles, but didn't want them in their new model truck...so they threw them in the Blazers and Jimmys (who would care in these "less desireable" vehicles, right? lol. CPNE where are you? Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

07-29-2003, 09:38 AM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Well you learn something new everyday. Until I saw a 73 GMC brochure that clearly shows the 69-72 style console, I too would have argued 73-up = cupholders. Not anymore, check here then click on the 1973 and look for the truck brochure that shows a blue bucket seat interior. Or click this for pic It appears that the cupholder console appeared in 1977. I think that was the year the Gov't mandated that holding a beer between your legs while driving was hazardous and the auto industry responded with cupholders! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 07-29-2003 at 09:55 AM.

07-28-2003, 11:32 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Keep an eye on it though, since the 73& up crowd won't recognise it, it may go for cheap.

07-29-2003, 09:50 AM	#7
seacrow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 366	Here is a pic from Ebay, it's a 1974 Jimmy with 12,000 original miles. It appears to have the seat belt console also. I highly doubt it has been messed with. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6246 __________________ 71 GMC Custom. 350, 4bbl., auto. Restored in memory of my grandfather. 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC King Ranch, moonroof, heated captains chairs, 6.4 PowerStroke. 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, all black 1985 Mustang GT T-top, 5 spd. 54K orig miles.

07-29-2003, 09:52 AM	#8
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	I'd give 0.31 cents, and smoke! Looks like junk to me!



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