'42' stamped on my dash... what is it - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SWEET7T · 01-04-2004, 05:47 PM

I noticed the number 42 stamped on the bottom of my dash, under the heater controls. I was just curious to what this number meant.

Thanks all

jamis · 01-04-2004, 05:52 PM

thats the # between 41 and 43.

sorry I couldnt resist the evil voice in my head

1969 GMC · 01-04-2004, 06:37 PM

it could be from the assembly line, or it could be from a p/o that went crazy with a stamping tool. who knows.

walker · 01-04-2004, 07:19 PM

On the assembly line the parts were numbered for thier assembly order. The dash was the 42nd part to go on.

BUXMAN66 · 01-04-2004, 09:36 PM

i was up under my dash awhile ago and noticed the same thing ......mine says "34". well, now i know what its for!

SWEET7T · 01-05-2004, 12:30 AM

Ha, yours is a different number?! I would think that they are the same number if it was the 42 or 34 part to be added

Ah well, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, just got me wondering.

Grim Reaper · 01-06-2004, 05:22 PM

42 is the answer to the ultimate question.

67sub · 01-06-2004, 05:52 PM

LOL Grim Reaper!!! I thought the same thing.

Chevyguy111786 · 01-06-2004, 06:00 PM

now that we know the answer...who has the ultimate question?!?!? I have evil voices in my head too...but they speak spanish...sooooo

Grim Reaper · 01-06-2004, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chevyguy111786
now that we know the answer...who has the ultimate question?!?!? I have evil voices in my head too...but they speak spanish...sooooo

Put one of these in your ear.
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shuttermutt · 01-06-2004, 08:57 PM

Guys... guys... guys... the number is there so that you can identify the part as you're assembling the truck. When you open the box, you should have several plastic "trees" with parts loosely attached, an instruction booklet, and some decals. The number corresponds to the part number in the instruction book.

When it comes time to install the dash, carefully remove part number 42 from the plastic tree with a sharp knife such as an X-acto knife or razor blade. Carefully sand the areas as necessary, apply a tiny drop of glue, and install the part as shown.

Grim Reaper · 01-06-2004, 11:23 PM

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Originally posted by shuttermutt
Guys... guys... guys... the number is there so that you can identify the part as you're assembling the truck. When you open the box, you should have several plastic "trees" with parts loosely attached, an instruction booklet, and some decals. The number corresponds to the part number in the instruction book.

When it comes time to install the dash, carefully remove part number 42 from the plastic tree with a sharp knife such as an X-acto knife or razor blade. Carefully sand the areas as necessary, apply a tiny drop of glue, and install the part as shown.

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01-04-2004, 05:47 PM	#1
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	'42' stamped on my dash... what is it I noticed the number 42 stamped on the bottom of my dash, under the heater controls. I was just curious to what this number meant. Thanks all __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

01-04-2004, 06:37 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	it could be from the assembly line, or it could be from a p/o that went crazy with a stamping tool. who knows. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-04-2004, 07:19 PM	#4
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	On the assembly line the parts were numbered for thier assembly order. The dash was the 42nd part to go on. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

01-04-2004, 09:36 PM	#5
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	i was up under my dash awhile ago and noticed the same thing ......mine says "34". well, now i know what its for! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

01-05-2004, 12:30 AM	#6
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Ha, yours is a different number?! I would think that they are the same number if it was the 42 or 34 part to be added Ah well, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, just got me wondering. __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

01-04-2004, 05:52 PM	#2
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	thats the # between 41 and 43. sorry I couldnt resist the evil voice in my head

01-06-2004, 05:22 PM	#7
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	42 is the answer to the ultimate question. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

01-06-2004, 05:52 PM	#8
67sub Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: D/FW TX Posts: 430	LOL Grim Reaper!!! I thought the same thing. __________________ 2004 Kawasaki KLR Always looking for a cheap driver

01-06-2004, 06:00 PM	#9
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	now that we know the answer...who has the ultimate question?!?!? I have evil voices in my head too...but they speak spanish...sooooo

01-06-2004, 08:57 PM	#11
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Guys... guys... guys... the number is there so that you can identify the part as you're assembling the truck. When you open the box, you should have several plastic "trees" with parts loosely attached, an instruction booklet, and some decals. The number corresponds to the part number in the instruction book. When it comes time to install the dash, carefully remove part number 42 from the plastic tree with a sharp knife such as an X-acto knife or razor blade. Carefully sand the areas as necessary, apply a tiny drop of glue, and install the part as shown. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list



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