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CG · 10-25-2014, 03:46 PM

When did they start offering them (I'm guessing 69), and did the cup holders start happening in 73 or was it earlier on our style trucks?

I'm not talking about the buddy bucket ones, just the stand alone versions.

**FirstOwner69** · 10-25-2014, 04:13 PM

Seat belt consoles in 69. Cup holder consoles in 73 thru at least 79, possibly 80.

**Willowrun** · 10-25-2014, 04:35 PM

My '73 has the seat belt holders, not cup holders.

davepl · 10-25-2014, 04:37 PM

I wonder how hard the GMC console emblems are to find now? I did a decent job of cleaning mine up, but it's not like there can be many sitting in junkyards...

**FirstOwner69** · 10-25-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

My '73 has the seat belt holders, not cup holders.

That's interesting. Truck or Blazer? Are buckets listed on the SPID? Does it have 3-point seat/shoulder belts? I could be wrong about the 1st cup holder year. I had a new 79 Blazer that had the cup holder console and remember that changing in 80 or 81.

**leddzepp** · 10-25-2014, 05:42 PM

Cup holder console did not appear until 75 or 76.

**leddzepp** · 10-25-2014, 05:46 PM

Here is a console I pulled from a 75 blazer...seatbelt style. In 73 they went to a reinforced hinge and the three bolts on the back make it easy to spot

**leddzepp** · 10-25-2014, 05:47 PM

Back, showing hinge

**leddzepp** · 10-25-2014, 05:48 PM

Inside

**FirstOwner69** · 10-25-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Cup holder console did not appear until 75 or 76.

I guess I'm really not too old to learn something new! Does anyone know how to tell a 69 console (at least early) from a 70-72?

**leddzepp** · 10-25-2014, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I guess I'm really not too old to learn something new! Do you know how to tell a 69 console (at least early) from a 70-72?

69-72 are the same as far as I know?

**FirstOwner69** · 10-25-2014, 06:10 PM

Nope. Consider this trivia...

My original 69 console has the 2 halves of the body riveted together rather than screwed. The rivets are not in the same location as the screws, but rather inside the console. This is also clearly shown in the 69 portion of the assembly manual. Then later in the manual it shows the screws. I can try to get pictures if interested.

Mike C · 10-25-2014, 06:14 PM

I'm pretty sure cupholder conshole was '76. I know that '73-'74 trucks had the seat belt holder. I put a '79 console in mine for the cupholders and have my original restored if I ever want to go back.

davepl · 10-25-2014, 08:18 PM

I had no idea these consoles continued unchanged (or so it appears) into the next series of trucks. I'd imagine that makes them easier to find. There are reproductions, but for some reason they're quite different.

Mine 70 has the two halves of the body riveted. If I recall correctly, they were unpainted originally. I did not see any benefit in taking the two halves apart when I restored and painted it, so it's still riveted. I was going to take laquer thinner to clean the rivets off, but they're far enough down between the seats that you don't really see them anyway.

**FirstOwner69** · 10-25-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Mine 70 has the two halves of the body riveted. If I recall correctly, they were unpainted originally. I did not see any benefit in taking the two halves apart when I restored and painted it, so it's still riveted. I was going to take laquer thinner to clean the rivets off, but they're far enough down between the seats that you don't really see them anyway.

The rivets I was referring to are not visible on the outside of the console. For reference, here are a couple pictures of my original console, exterior and interior.

Sorry we are a bit off topic.

Jim

**leddzepp** · 10-25-2014, 10:11 PM

I guess I have never seen a 69 console

Every console I've seen has had fasteners all the way through. Very cool info. Maybe off topic, but since the original question has been answered it's always nice to get "spinoff" info

**FirstOwner69** · 10-25-2014, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I guess I have never seen a 69 console

Every console I've seen has had fasteners all the way through. Very cool info. Maybe off topic, but since the original question has been answered it's always nice to get "spinoff" info

Yup, I probably learn as much, or more, from the spinoff info as the topic relevant info. I guess my NCRS background rears its ugly head on occasion.

10-25-2014, 03:46 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,895	Center console question When did they start offering them (I'm guessing 69), and did the cup holders start happening in 73 or was it earlier on our style trucks? I'm not talking about the buddy bucket ones, just the stand alone versions. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-25-2014, 04:13 PM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,844	Re: Center console question Seat belt consoles in 69. Cup holder consoles in 73 thru at least 79, possibly 80.

10-25-2014, 04:35 PM	#3
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,027	Re: Center console question My '73 has the seat belt holders, not cup holders.

10-25-2014, 04:37 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Center console question I wonder how hard the GMC console emblems are to find now? I did a decent job of cleaning mine up, but it's not like there can be many sitting in junkyards... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-25-2014, 05:42 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: Center console question Cup holder console did not appear until 75 or 76. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

10-25-2014, 05:46 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: Center console question Here is a console I pulled from a 75 blazer...seatbelt style. In 73 they went to a reinforced hinge and the three bolts on the back make it easy to spot Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

10-25-2014, 05:47 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: Center console question Back, showing hinge Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

10-25-2014, 05:48 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: Center console question Inside Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

10-25-2014, 06:10 PM	#12
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,844	Re: Center console question Nope. Consider this trivia... My original 69 console has the 2 halves of the body riveted together rather than screwed. The rivets are not in the same location as the screws, but rather inside the console. This is also clearly shown in the 69 portion of the assembly manual. Then later in the manual it shows the screws. I can try to get pictures if interested.

10-25-2014, 06:14 PM	#13
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,722	Re: Center console question I'm pretty sure cupholder conshole was '76. I know that '73-'74 trucks had the seat belt holder. I put a '79 console in mine for the cupholders and have my original restored if I ever want to go back. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-25-2014, 08:18 PM	#14
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Center console question I had no idea these consoles continued unchanged (or so it appears) into the next series of trucks. I'd imagine that makes them easier to find. There are reproductions, but for some reason they're quite different. Mine 70 has the two halves of the body riveted. If I recall correctly, they were unpainted originally. I did not see any benefit in taking the two halves apart when I restored and painted it, so it's still riveted. I was going to take laquer thinner to clean the rivets off, but they're far enough down between the seats that you don't really see them anyway. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-25-2014, 10:11 PM	#16
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: Center console question I guess I have never seen a 69 console Every console I've seen has had fasteners all the way through. Very cool info. Maybe off topic, but since the original question has been answered it's always nice to get "spinoff" info __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man



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