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Back in Black · 03-23-2005, 02:44 PM

My 1970 pickup has factory buckets and a console. The console has two rectangle slots on either side of the ash tray. I assume they are for packs of smokes or maybe for the seat belt buckles.

I have noticed other consoles with the round beverage holders. Are these factory for a 1970. I like thge beverage holder idea better.

Jason

HeavyD · 03-23-2005, 02:54 PM

From what I have been told the slots are for seat belt buckles and are original for trucks up to 72. The beverage holder type was then used from 73 onwards. If you like the beverage better, use it. Unless your truck is almost completely stock it won't matter which one you have anyway.

**CPNE** · 03-23-2005, 03:04 PM

Back in the day we held the Colt 45's between the legs and handed them to the passenger when shifting.

This design continued up thru 76/77 when the can holder idea kicked in. This innovation allowed freed the passenger up for the "roll your own" task.

Seriously, the correct console is the one desgned for the belt buckles to keep them handy (like we buckled up either)

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Here is a pic from a 73 GMC brochure showing the belt holder style console was still used.

Back in Black · 03-23-2005, 06:56 PM

Thanks for the input. I think I will keeep the original console in case I ever sell the truck, but I may pickup up the more modern console for using. I have seen some that are constructed the same with the metal hinges and the chev logo. I have also seen some that are all plastic and look cheap.

HeavyD · 03-23-2005, 07:31 PM

Buy one from PT's70CST. His restored ones for $185 are real nice.

tom hand · 03-23-2005, 08:11 PM

CPNE I have seen that pic before but it is NOT correct...if you will notice it has 72 type buckets also which is not correct...73 were a tad more square at the top and the seats had a metal metdalion on the top....I have had sevleral sets ...have a set in my truck...I believe that pic was made before the 73 interior was finalized and the cupholders were avalible in 73 ...heres a pic of a 73 seat for reference

03-23-2005, 02:44 PM	#1
Back in Black Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Donnelly, MN Posts: 52	questions on console types My 1970 pickup has factory buckets and a console. The console has two rectangle slots on either side of the ash tray. I assume they are for packs of smokes or maybe for the seat belt buckles. I have noticed other consoles with the round beverage holders. Are these factory for a 1970. I like thge beverage holder idea better. Jason

03-23-2005, 02:54 PM	#2
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	From what I have been told the slots are for seat belt buckles and are original for trucks up to 72. The beverage holder type was then used from 73 onwards. If you like the beverage better, use it. Unless your truck is almost completely stock it won't matter which one you have anyway. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-23-2005, 03:04 PM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Back in the day we held the Colt 45's between the legs and handed them to the passenger when shifting. This design continued up thru 76/77 when the can holder idea kicked in. This innovation allowed freed the passenger up for the "roll your own" task. Seriously, the correct console is the one desgned for the belt buckles to keep them handy (like we buckled up either) . Here is a pic from a 73 GMC brochure showing the belt holder style console was still used. Attached Images __________________ 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

03-23-2005, 06:56 PM	#4
Back in Black Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Donnelly, MN Posts: 52	Beverage console a better idea Thanks for the input. I think I will keeep the original console in case I ever sell the truck, but I may pickup up the more modern console for using. I have seen some that are constructed the same with the metal hinges and the chev logo. I have also seen some that are all plastic and look cheap.

03-23-2005, 07:31 PM	#5
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Buy one from PT's70CST. His restored ones for $185 are real nice. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-23-2005, 08:11 PM	#6
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	CPNE I have seen that pic before but it is NOT correct...if you will notice it has 72 type buckets also which is not correct...73 were a tad more square at the top and the seats had a metal metdalion on the top....I have had sevleral sets ...have a set in my truck...I believe that pic was made before the 73 interior was finalized and the cupholders were avalible in 73 ...heres a pic of a 73 seat for reference Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS



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