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Jb70c10 · 03-29-2014, 03:05 PM

What is the little hole below the upper seat belt bolt hole on the rear pillar of the cab for? It is the hole to the right in the pic below (Picture is turned sideways)

**Stocker** · 03-29-2014, 03:43 PM

I don't think that's factory.... probably something a PO did.

VA72C10 · 03-29-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

I don't think that's factory.... probably something a PO did.

maybe a coat hook?

**slomotion** · 03-29-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

maybe a coat hook?

That's my guess too, but the "hook" part is missing.

69-72 · 03-29-2014, 04:19 PM

coat hook probably

**70shortfleet** · 03-29-2014, 04:40 PM

Top hole is factory and usually has a plug in it and the small hole has been added for what ever!

litew8 · 03-29-2014, 06:05 PM

I was going to say "upper seat belt bolt hole"?

Gimme Jimmy · 03-29-2014, 06:41 PM

I have owned 3 of these trucks. 2 '68s (GMC and Chevy) and a '71 GMC which I currently drive. They all had these holes. I would guess judging from the size of the holes and the fact that there is a threaded "pal" nut welded to the inside, that GM left a provision for shoulder harnesses.
The federal safety equipment requirements on pickups always lagged behind that of passenger cars and apparently GM did not want to be forced to redesign the cab to accommodate them.

VA72C10 · 03-29-2014, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jb70c10

What is the little hole below the upper seat belt bolt hole on the rear pillar of the cab for? It is the hole to the right in the pic below (Picture is turned sideways)

Guys....He's asking about the small hole...not the seatbelt hole

Gimme Jimmy · 03-29-2014, 06:51 PM

The small hole probably accommodated a peg or bent tab on the shoulder harness "box" to keep it upright.

litew8 · 03-29-2014, 08:21 PM

Here's a pic from GMTruckNut!!, clothes hanger hook (top, black) -

If yours is below the larger, idk - the clothes hanger hook is above.

Legolas894 · 03-29-2014, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

Here's a pic from GMTruckNut!!, clothes hanger hook (top, black) -

If yours is below the larger, idk - the clothes hanger hook is above.

Good old GM-Perfect for a trucker to hang his suit there. Think it would block the view a little? You could hang an air freshener maybe.

litew8 · 03-30-2014, 01:07 AM

What about a jacket, overalls or work coat? 12" or less off that side window isn't much obstruction.

Legolas894 · 03-30-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

What about a jacket, overalls or work coat? 12" or less off that side window isn't much obstruction.

You're right. I think I read though that these hooks were for hangers but I can buy the overalls and even a ball cap!

litew8 · 03-30-2014, 02:12 PM

Maybe this will make it easier. This is a clothes hanger:

This is a clothes hanger in a Chevy truck, hanging from a hook:

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-30-2014, 02:21 PM

I hang an old MA-1 jacket there, in case the weather suddenly turns cold or wet. Without a wire hanger the jacket hangs down inside the width of the B Pillar and does not obscure visibility.
I used a junk yard sun visor clip for a hook. Works great.

litew8 · 03-30-2014, 02:40 PM

If you ever need to buy one, they sell them:

(1967-81) Coat Hanger Hook

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-81-.../#.Uzhk9qxOVD8

hamjet · 03-30-2014, 02:54 PM

someone must have drilled it for a speaker or something, Guys, that hole is way below the shoulder belt hole.....

BADAZ chevy guy · 03-30-2014, 02:58 PM

On the over the shoulder belts, the retracter mount has a little pin that keeps it from rotating. It goes in that hole and the mounting bolt goes in the large threaded hole.

magwakeenercew2jh · 03-30-2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hamjet

someone must have drilled it for a speaker or something, Guys, that hole is way below the shoulder belt hole.....

In my trucks, everything I didn't like was done by one of the the P.O.'s.

How about this?

Z10 · 03-30-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

In my trucks, everything I didn't like was done by one of the the P.O.'s.

How about this?

I'm digging the gun rack! This was common in the day. I remember several of my friends had these pickups with gun racks and they used them for their intended purpose. Wasn't uncommon to see a them with a gun in them, in the school parking lot. And believe it or not, no one got shot.

How times have changed.

hugger6933 · 03-30-2014, 06:07 PM

I remember I had a gun in my truck at school and during school one day I took the principal out to see a 40 acres I bought bordering the game reserve. We went to show him where it was so he could hunt on it. Nothing was ever said when he got in the truck and had to move the gun to get in.

hugger6933 · 03-30-2014, 06:09 PM

my oldest brother shot two trucks, one in the cab corner riding down the road flicking the safety back and forth and the other through the right floor board putting the "empty"gun in the truck

hamjet · 03-30-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

In my trucks, everything I didn't like was done by one of the the P.O.'s.

How about this?

Very American! I love it!!!!

litew8 · 03-31-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

In my trucks, everything I didn't like was done by one of the the P.O.'s.

How about this?

Nice pic

but you took out the clothes hanger.

03-29-2014, 03:05 PM	#1
Jb70c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TX Posts: 181	Anybody no what these holes are for What is the little hole below the upper seat belt bolt hole on the rear pillar of the cab for? It is the hole to the right in the pic below (Picture is turned sideways) Attached Images

03-29-2014, 03:43 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,594	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for I don't think that's factory.... probably something a PO did. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-29-2014, 04:19 PM	#5
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for coat hook probably __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

03-29-2014, 04:40 PM	#6
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,226	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for Top hole is factory and usually has a plug in it and the small hole has been added for what ever!

03-29-2014, 06:05 PM	#7
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for I was going to say "upper seat belt bolt hole"? __________________ project: "my happy mess"

03-29-2014, 06:41 PM	#8
Gimme Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Aloha, Or. Posts: 46	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for I have owned 3 of these trucks. 2 '68s (GMC and Chevy) and a '71 GMC which I currently drive. They all had these holes. I would guess judging from the size of the holes and the fact that there is a threaded "pal" nut welded to the inside, that GM left a provision for shoulder harnesses. The federal safety equipment requirements on pickups always lagged behind that of passenger cars and apparently GM did not want to be forced to redesign the cab to accommodate them.

03-29-2014, 06:51 PM	#10
Gimme Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Aloha, Or. Posts: 46	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for The small hole probably accommodated a peg or bent tab on the shoulder harness "box" to keep it upright.

03-29-2014, 08:21 PM	#11
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for Here's a pic from GMTruckNut!!, clothes hanger hook (top, black) - If yours is below the larger, idk - the clothes hanger hook is above. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

03-30-2014, 01:07 AM	#13
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for What about a jacket, overalls or work coat? 12" or less off that side window isn't much obstruction. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

03-30-2014, 02:12 PM	#15
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for Maybe this will make it easier. This is a clothes hanger: This is a clothes hanger in a Chevy truck, hanging from a hook: __________________ project: "my happy mess"

03-30-2014, 02:21 PM	#16
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,208	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for I hang an old MA-1 jacket there, in case the weather suddenly turns cold or wet. Without a wire hanger the jacket hangs down inside the width of the B Pillar and does not obscure visibility. I used a junk yard sun visor clip for a hook. Works great. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-30-2014, 02:40 PM	#17
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for If you ever need to buy one, they sell them: (1967-81) Coat Hanger Hook http://www.classicparts.com/1967-81-.../#.Uzhk9qxOVD8 __________________ project: "my happy mess"

03-30-2014, 02:54 PM	#18
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for someone must have drilled it for a speaker or something, Guys, that hole is way below the shoulder belt hole..... Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

03-30-2014, 02:58 PM	#19
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for On the over the shoulder belts, the retracter mount has a little pin that keeps it from rotating. It goes in that hole and the mounting bolt goes in the large threaded hole. __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

03-30-2014, 06:07 PM	#22
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,263	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for I remember I had a gun in my truck at school and during school one day I took the principal out to see a 40 acres I bought bordering the game reserve. We went to show him where it was so he could hunt on it. Nothing was ever said when he got in the truck and had to move the gun to get in.



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03-30-2014, 06:09 PM	#23
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,263	Re: Anybody no what these holes are for my oldest brother shot two trucks, one in the cab corner riding down the road flicking the safety back and forth and the other through the right floor board putting the "empty"gun in the truck

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