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Bentblazer · 02-04-2011, 09:45 AM

Can someone explain the difference between the round cup holders vs square holes in the consoles? Year diff.? truck vs blazer? Thanks

**too much stuff** · 02-04-2011, 09:55 AM

As far as i know, around 75 or 76 gm went to the cup holder style. I would think someone can narrow it down a little closer.

pumpkin · 02-04-2011, 11:25 AM

73 is when they started with cup holders.

Critter · 02-04-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pumpkin

73 is when they started with cup holders.

I disagree, the square seat belt style was in the 73+ models for a year or two. Maybe it was 75 like Too Much Stuff mentioned. Somewhere in there they changed over to the cup holder style.

jasons · 02-04-2011, 04:23 PM

I remember years ago my parents had a 76 Jimmy and it still had the seat belt holders in the console, so the change would have been after that.

Mike C · 02-04-2011, 04:47 PM

I've got a cup holder console in my '72 that came from a '77 Jimmy. I traded a set of high backs and later style console from an '81 Jimmy for the '77 low backs and console. I much prefer the cup holder style but have my original completely restored if I ever want to go back.

dubds10 · 02-04-2011, 12:16 PM

Related to the original question....anybody know the actual production dates for these center consoles? When did they start/stop using these consoles in the Blazers/Jimmy's?? I keep finding the 67-72 console in 70s-early 80s blazers.

blazintowers · 02-04-2011, 06:50 PM

think it also had to do with the lap belt being switched over to the over the shoulder style seat belt, all the ones I have seen with lap belts had the square holes to place it when not in use.

1972CST · 02-04-2011, 11:17 PM

Not sure on the years.... all I know is I wanna cut my square holes out and install a cup-holder insert from the mid-70's if possible. Just gotta find one I guess? Anyone done this?

CORSAIR · 02-04-2011, 11:58 PM

I would agree a drink holder is far more functional than a seat belt holder???
But you have to give props to GM for the thought kinda Like the should belts in a 72 chevelle with the cool clips on the headline area by the doors totaly cool and totaly non fuctional?

Critter · 02-05-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by blazintowers

think it also had to do with the lap belt being switched over to the over the shoulder style seat belt, all the ones I have seen with lap belts had the square holes to place it when not in use.

Sounds like we have a winner, I'm going with that thoery from now on.

blazintowers · 02-05-2011, 12:07 AM

don't cut up the original! find an aftermarket or build a custom one! just saying...

1972CST · 02-05-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by blazintowers

don't cut up the original! find an aftermarket or build a custom one! just saying...

Your right... Anyone wanna trade?

**Dave** · 02-05-2011, 11:30 AM

'73-'75 for sure and early production '76 was the last for the seat belt holders. Beyond that, it was the cup holder type.
Buddy buckets started in '66 and were generally found in a camper specials, panel/delivery trucks and cab/chassis. Then in '67-68 CST's as well the aforementioned models and were not used past '69. This was because GM created the Blazer and didn't want to have 2 different types of bucket seat arrangements to inventory or sell. So the supplier was picked up by Dodge and Int'l from that point forward.

**jlmerie** · 02-05-2011, 01:26 PM

When the Blazer came out didn't they have two types of bucket seats anyway? The regular buckets and the utility buckets?

**Dave** · 02-05-2011, 01:39 PM

There was a utilitarian bucket in the early '69 Blazers that was similar to the pre and '67 panel/delivery trucks, so to answer your question-- yes.

**too much stuff** · 02-05-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jlmerie

When the Blazer came out didn't they have two types of bucket seats anyway? The regular buckets and the utility buckets?

Yes, there were utilty bucket seats. They were wider and therfore didn't come with a center console. I think they were available from 69-72

dubds10 · 02-05-2011, 01:53 AM

So when did they stop using the actual console though?? Besides the whole seat belt/cup holder setup. I bought a center console from a guy and he said it came out of a buddy's 80s Blazer but it's the '70s style with cup holders. But I've seen a few late 70s/early 80s blazers with this console, so now I'm wondering when they actually stopped using it....??? Late 70s maybe? Early 80s???

Or is it...who really knows lol

scf100 · 03-12-2015, 06:47 AM

Bringing this thread back......

Can someone post pictures of these different consoles?

1tuff71 · 03-12-2015, 12:02 PM

I would have to say the console was avalible til 89' when they stopped Blazer production but the style changed a bit somewhere in there.

Bentblazer · 03-13-2015, 09:31 PM

Forgot I had posted this, l actually sold my Blazer last year, but I did find a console that I had redone. It was in rough condition, but turned out good enough for a driver. I will have to do some digging to locate some pics.

**special-K** · 03-13-2015, 10:22 PM

'76 was the first year for cupholder consoles. Same year hubcaps changed.

02-04-2011, 09:45 AM	#1
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Console ? Can someone explain the difference between the round cup holders vs square holes in the consoles? Year diff.? truck vs blazer? Thanks __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

02-04-2011, 09:55 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,801	Re: Console ? As far as i know, around 75 or 76 gm went to the cup holder style. I would think someone can narrow it down a little closer. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-04-2011, 11:25 AM	#3
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02-04-2011, 04:23 PM	#5
jasons not enough hours in the day Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Axtell, NE Posts: 550	Re: Console ? I remember years ago my parents had a 76 Jimmy and it still had the seat belt holders in the console, so the change would have been after that. __________________ 65 K-10 Short Step 68 C-50 70 K-5 85 K-10 & piles of spare parts

02-04-2011, 04:47 PM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Console ? I've got a cup holder console in my '72 that came from a '77 Jimmy. I traded a set of high backs and later style console from an '81 Jimmy for the '77 low backs and console. I much prefer the cup holder style but have my original completely 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

02-04-2011, 12:16 PM	#7
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Console ? Related to the original question....anybody know the actual production dates for these center consoles? When did they start/stop using these consoles in the Blazers/Jimmy's?? I keep finding the 67-72 console in 70s-early 80s blazers. __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

02-04-2011, 06:50 PM	#8
blazintowers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: saugus, ca Posts: 74	Re: Console ? think it also had to do with the lap belt being switched over to the over the shoulder style seat belt, all the ones I have seen with lap belts had the square holes to place it when not in use.

02-04-2011, 11:17 PM	#9
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Console ? Not sure on the years.... all I know is I wanna cut my square holes out and install a cup-holder insert from the mid-70's if possible. Just gotta find one I guess? Anyone done this?

02-04-2011, 11:58 PM	#10
CORSAIR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pahrump, Nevada Posts: 451	Re: Console ? I would agree a drink holder is far more functional than a seat belt holder??? But you have to give props to GM for the thought kinda Like the should belts in a 72 chevelle with the cool clips on the headline area by the doors totaly cool and totaly non fuctional? __________________ "The Can't Family Lives Across The Street"

02-05-2011, 12:07 AM	#12
blazintowers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: saugus, ca Posts: 74	Re: Console ? don't cut up the original! find an aftermarket or build a custom one! just saying...

02-05-2011, 11:30 AM	#14
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,400	Re: Console ? '73-'75 for sure and early production '76 was the last for the seat belt holders. Beyond that, it was the cup holder type. Buddy buckets started in '66 and were generally found in a camper specials, panel/delivery trucks and cab/chassis. Then in '67-68 CST's as well the aforementioned models and were not used past '69. This was because GM created the Blazer and didn't want to have 2 different types of bucket seat arrangements to inventory or sell. So the supplier was picked up by Dodge and Int'l from that point forward.

02-05-2011, 01:26 PM	#15
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,077	Re: Console ? When the Blazer came out didn't they have two types of bucket seats anyway? The regular buckets and the utility buckets? __________________ James

02-05-2011, 01:39 PM	#16
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,400	Re: Console ? There was a utilitarian bucket in the early '69 Blazers that was similar to the pre and '67 panel/delivery trucks, so to answer your question-- yes.

02-05-2011, 01:53 AM	#18
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Console ? So when did they stop using the actual console though?? Besides the whole seat belt/cup holder setup. I bought a center console from a guy and he said it came out of a buddy's 80s Blazer but it's the '70s style with cup holders. But I've seen a few late 70s/early 80s blazers with this console, so now I'm wondering when they actually stopped using it....??? Late 70s maybe? Early 80s??? Or is it...who really knows lol __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream Last edited by dubds10; 02-05-2011 at 01:53 AM.

03-12-2015, 06:47 AM	#19
scf100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Athens,Ga Posts: 217	Re: Console ? Bringing this thread back...... Can someone post pictures of these different consoles? __________________ 1970 2WD Blazer 454 1972 C-10 Extended Cab 350 SBC



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03-12-2015, 12:02 PM	#20
1tuff71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 465	Re: Console ? I would have to say the console was avalible til 89' when they stopped Blazer production but the style changed a bit somewhere in there. __________________ Bought this thing bone stock with intentions to just add a lift and tires and the next thing I knew it was on my garage floor in a million pieces. Sometimes the best laid plans........

03-13-2015, 09:31 PM	#21
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Console ? Forgot I had posted this, l actually sold my Blazer last year, but I did find a console that I had redone. It was in rough condition, but turned out good enough for a driver. I will have to do some digging to locate some pics. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

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