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jawilder · 02-11-2010, 03:56 PM

I just baught this 79 K20 and found this box behind the seat. Who can tell me anything about it.

The truck is a bit odd anyways. It has a wooden bed as well as auto windows with manual locks.

Thanks for your help.
Jason

JohnC · 02-11-2010, 04:04 PM

Welcome to the boards. Glad to have you here.

I haven't seen a box like that, but seems very practical. Sounds like you may have a little bit of a rare truck there. Do you have any more pics of it, and is the spid sheet on the glovebox still?

jawilder · 02-11-2010, 04:07 PM

The spec sheet is still taped to the glove box. I'll try to make a copy of it when the snow stops.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-11-2010, 04:08 PM

i saw a box like that that was sold int he JC Whitney catalog.... never saw one factory welcome aboard

jawilder · 02-11-2010, 04:10 PM

maybe it's not factory then. I'll take a much closer look at it to see how it is installed. I am the 3rd owner. The first two each had it for 15 years and they both seemed to leave it like it came from the factory.

JohnC · 02-11-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jawilder

maybe it's not factory then. I'll take a much closer look at it to see how it is installed. I am the 3rd owner. The first two each had it for 15 years and they both seemed to leave it like it came from the factory.

That's good! That way you don't have to fix a lot of the PO's work.

jawilder · 02-11-2010, 04:15 PM

Here's what the truck looks like

The running boards and mud flaps won't stay on much longer.

68Timber · 02-11-2010, 04:51 PM

Look behind the cab, you might see screws coming through. I doubt anyone would pull the bed to mount that properly with nut and bolt (and washers and sealant).

bigblock73 · 02-11-2010, 05:11 PM

It is not factory

jawilder · 02-11-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

It is not factory

Thanks, I just looked and the spec sheet didn't say anything about it so thanks for the help

Gregs71 · 02-12-2010, 01:24 AM

I have one in the garage ( I didn't like the idea of drilling thru the back of the cab with screws to mount it ) I bought at a yard sale. Its nice to keep things locked up and / or from moving a round. Also can't fit a speaker sub box behind the seat with it. I never really figured out why the holes are there and what would be so useful about those??

wfomkivdrvr · 02-12-2010, 01:36 AM

Them holes look mighty handy to be holdin a fishin pole to me!

TexasJeff · 02-12-2010, 08:39 AM

I have similar and used 2 sided 3M tape to install mine. Found mine on-line DeeZee product
if I remember correctly, had one with a lockable area too.

02-11-2010, 03:56 PM	#1
jawilder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gorman, TX Posts: 19	factory box behind seat? I just baught this 79 K20 and found this box behind the seat. Who can tell me anything about it. The truck is a bit odd anyways. It has a wooden bed as well as auto windows with manual locks. Thanks for your help. Jason

02-11-2010, 04:04 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: factory box behind seat? Welcome to the boards. Glad to have you here. I haven't seen a box like that, but seems very practical. Sounds like you may have a little bit of a rare truck there. Do you have any more pics of it, and is the spid sheet on the glovebox still?

02-11-2010, 04:07 PM	#3
jawilder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gorman, TX Posts: 19	Re: factory box behind seat? The spec sheet is still taped to the glove box. I'll try to make a copy of it when the snow stops.

02-11-2010, 04:08 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: factory box behind seat? i saw a box like that that was sold int he JC Whitney catalog.... never saw one factory welcome aboard __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-11-2010, 04:10 PM	#5
jawilder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gorman, TX Posts: 19	Re: factory box behind seat? maybe it's not factory then. I'll take a much closer look at it to see how it is installed. I am the 3rd owner. The first two each had it for 15 years and they both seemed to leave it like it came from the factory.

02-11-2010, 04:15 PM	#7
jawilder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gorman, TX Posts: 19	Re: factory box behind seat? Here's what the truck looks like The running boards and mud flaps won't stay on much longer. Last edited by jawilder; 02-11-2010 at 04:16 PM.

02-11-2010, 04:51 PM	#8
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: factory box behind seat? Look behind the cab, you might see screws coming through. I doubt anyone would pull the bed to mount that properly with nut and bolt (and washers and sealant). __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-11-2010, 05:11 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: factory box behind seat? It is not factory __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-12-2010, 01:24 AM	#11
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: factory box behind seat? I have one in the garage ( I didn't like the idea of drilling thru the back of the cab with screws to mount it ) I bought at a yard sale. Its nice to keep things locked up and / or from moving a round. Also can't fit a speaker sub box behind the seat with it. I never really figured out why the holes are there and what would be so useful about those?? __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

02-12-2010, 01:36 AM	#12
wfomkivdrvr HORSEPOWER JUNKIE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Esparto,CA. Posts: 97	Re: factory box behind seat? Them holes look mighty handy to be holdin a fishin pole to me! __________________ 67 C20 fleetside custom camper 69 El Camino 72 Camaro 52 Dodge b3b 108 pickup

02-12-2010, 08:39 AM	#13
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: factory box behind seat? I have similar and used 2 sided 3M tape to install mine. Found mine on-line DeeZee product if I remember correctly, had one with a lockable area too. Attached Images __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 02-12-2010 at 08:40 AM.



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