Mysterious holes in glove box door - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobs409 · 08-15-2003, 12:56 PM

I asked about this once before but didn't have a pics.

Im trying to find out what these 4 holes could have been for. This is a 1969 C-10 plain jane.

Yellow Cheyenne · 08-15-2003, 01:19 PM

Was it once used as a state or federal vehicle, they sometimes put ID tags on vehicles and are normally plain jane vehicles.

71-longbed · 08-15-2003, 02:06 PM

hey bobs .... i could be worst u could be without that cigarette lighter like me ....

wnc mountain · 08-15-2003, 03:56 PM

Cup holder!?! jk

bobs409 · 08-15-2003, 05:23 PM

Not sure what the history of this truck is. Im the 9th owner. It was originally an ugly green color which makes me think maybe it was an army truck?!? No paint code listed so im not sure exactly what it was.

It has some strange options listed too:

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-15-2003, 06:39 PM

What are the code's for with zero's after them??

**Canadian694x4** · 08-15-2003, 06:47 PM

man that must be sum of those top secret ops....

72c10step · 08-15-2003, 06:54 PM

And whats that "consignee" option?

frost89434 · 08-15-2003, 07:38 PM

I had the same thing. I removed the metal tag. mine used to be a navy truck. Jim

Longhorn Man · 08-15-2003, 07:41 PM

9907AB....Tag Unit
I wonder if that was a data plate option code.

casey · 08-15-2003, 08:21 PM

I think it might of been a condom dispensor, you all know theses are chick scorein machines, LOL

bobs409 · 08-16-2003, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by frost89434
I had the same thing. I removed the metal tag. mine used to be a navy truck. Jim

Perhaps that would explain it then. Would love to see this tag if anyone has one. Even a pic of another door with these same holes. I purposely left the holes in it when I sprayed my truck so I could hopefully find out.

I tried doing a title search but here in Pa, they only go back 10 years.

Would really love to know more about this one but can't find a way.

68racer · 08-16-2003, 04:10 PM

My glovebox door has the holes, it is also an ex-forces truck (USAF I think), I've seen them before on other ex-forces trucks over here. Never seen the tag though.

bobs409 · 08-16-2003, 04:54 PM

Hmmm...this is getting interesting.

I wanna see this tag! LOL

frost89434 · 08-16-2003, 06:29 PM

I still have my tag. I'll see if I can borrow my freinds camera so I can post a pic. I filled in the holes on mine. JIM

frost89434 · 08-16-2003, 06:59 PM

Here ya go

bobs409 · 08-16-2003, 07:10 PM

Thanks alot frost. I've never seen one before.

I guess mine must have been some type of government truck when new then. (not sure if that's good or bad)

Well, its pure civillian now.

It's duties include cruising and turning heads.

Hooter · 08-16-2003, 11:23 PM

I wonder what those top seceret options are?????

**68Custom** · 08-17-2003, 12:05 AM

I like the permentant anti-freeze option, wish that came in my truck too! Oh well, still an interesting options list from the government truck!

Aaron

JayDubBlazer · 08-17-2003, 12:40 AM

I think it is kinda funny how they but the nomenclature tag on the glove box. It could easlily be switched out with a different glove box. Normally the military will but that tag on something a little more permenent like the frame or cab.

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2003, 12:47 AM

no, the data tag is always on the dash of an Army truck

JayDubBlazer · 08-17-2003, 01:21 AM

Longhownmail. yes they are put on the dash but the glove box is just a couple of screws and it is off. I know that it is on the Duece dash but it isn't on the HMMWV Dash. My comment is on the fact that the data tag can so easily be removed.

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2003, 10:04 AM

OK, cool, I do see your point...and I had forgotten about the hummer, you are right on that...I'm trying toremember if the hemmit (the 8X8 10 ton cargo) has it on the dash or not...

bobs409 · 08-17-2003, 10:28 AM

You guys seem to know a bit about these.

Any other info? How long did the government normally keep a vehicle? Did they go to auction when they got rid of them? Stuff like that. Looking for anything! lol

I wonder what use they had for a short stepside? You can't haul much in these. hmmm.

I have the original doors in the shed. I wonder if there are any markings like "Army" or something under all those layers of paint? This truck was painted the following colors; original army type green, another shade of green possibly metallic over that, then orange, then red, then blue metallic w/white roof and now I painted it Grabber blue.

If they could only talk. I bet this one would have an interesting story.

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2003, 11:41 AM

They didn't seem to keep pick ups very long for som reason. (this was allb efore my time) the last pick ups they used was in teh early 80's and they were only in service for a few years untill the Hummer was purchased.
I know before that, they had the early 70's dodge pick up with the leaning tower of power (slant six) but before that I was unaware of any pick ups...I didn't even know about these being bought by the gov untill I joined here a couple yars ago.

08-15-2003, 12:56 PM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Mysterious holes in glove box door I asked about this once before but didn't have a pics. Im trying to find out what these 4 holes could have been for. This is a 1969 C-10 plain jane. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-15-2003, 01:19 PM	#2
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	Was it once used as a state or federal vehicle, they sometimes put ID tags on vehicles and are normally plain jane vehicles. __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

08-15-2003, 02:06 PM	#3
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	hey bobs .... i could be worst u could be without that cigarette lighter like me .... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

08-15-2003, 03:56 PM	#4
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Cup holder!?! jk __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

08-15-2003, 05:23 PM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Not sure what the history of this truck is. Im the 9th owner. It was originally an ugly green color which makes me think maybe it was an army truck?!? No paint code listed so im not sure exactly what it was. It has some strange options listed too: Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-15-2003, 06:39 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	What are the code's for with zero's after them?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-15-2003, 06:47 PM	#7
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	man that must be sum of those top secret ops.... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

08-15-2003, 06:54 PM	#8
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	And whats that "consignee" option? __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

08-15-2003, 07:38 PM	#9
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	I had the same thing. I removed the metal tag. mine used to be a navy truck. Jim __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

08-15-2003, 07:41 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	9907AB....Tag Unit I wonder if that was a data plate option code.

08-15-2003, 08:21 PM	#11
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I think it might of been a condom dispensor, you all know theses are chick scorein machines, LOL

08-16-2003, 04:10 PM	#13
68racer Yeah baby! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 436	My glovebox door has the holes, it is also an ex-forces truck (USAF I think), I've seen them before on other ex-forces trucks over here. Never seen the tag though. __________________ 11.37 @116

08-16-2003, 04:54 PM	#14
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Hmmm...this is getting interesting. I wanna see this tag! LOL __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-16-2003, 06:29 PM	#15
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	I still have my tag. I'll see if I can borrow my freinds camera so I can post a pic. I filled in the holes on mine. JIM __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

08-16-2003, 06:59 PM	#16
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Here ya go __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada



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08-16-2003, 07:10 PM	#17
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Thanks alot frost. I've never seen one before. I guess mine must have been some type of government truck when new then. (not sure if that's good or bad) Well, its pure civillian now. It's duties include cruising and turning heads. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-16-2003, 11:23 PM	#18
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I wonder what those top seceret options are????? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

08-17-2003, 12:05 AM	#19
68Custom Hammer On! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 473	I like the permentant anti-freeze option, wish that came in my truck too! Oh well, still an interesting options list from the government truck! Aaron __________________ 1968 C20 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed 1968 K10 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed

08-17-2003, 12:40 AM	#20
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I think it is kinda funny how they but the nomenclature tag on the glove box. It could easlily be switched out with a different glove box. Normally the military will but that tag on something a little more permenent like the frame or cab. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

08-17-2003, 12:47 AM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	no, the data tag is always on the dash of an Army truck

08-17-2003, 01:21 AM	#22
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Longhownmail. yes they are put on the dash but the glove box is just a couple of screws and it is off. I know that it is on the Duece dash but it isn't on the HMMWV Dash. My comment is on the fact that the data tag can so easily be removed. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

08-17-2003, 10:04 AM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	OK, cool, I do see your point...and I had forgotten about the hummer, you are right on that...I'm trying toremember if the hemmit (the 8X8 10 ton cargo) has it on the dash or not...

08-17-2003, 10:28 AM	#24
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	You guys seem to know a bit about these. Any other info? How long did the government normally keep a vehicle? Did they go to auction when they got rid of them? Stuff like that. Looking for anything! lol I wonder what use they had for a short stepside? You can't haul much in these. hmmm. I have the original doors in the shed. I wonder if there are any markings like "Army" or something under all those layers of paint? This truck was painted the following colors; original army type green, another shade of green possibly metallic over that, then orange, then red, then blue metallic w/white roof and now I painted it Grabber blue. If they could only talk. I bet this one would have an interesting story. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-17-2003, 11:41 AM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	They didn't seem to keep pick ups very long for som reason. (this was allb efore my time) the last pick ups they used was in teh early 80's and they were only in service for a few years untill the Hummer was purchased. I know before that, they had the early 70's dodge pick up with the leaning tower of power (slant six) but before that I was unaware of any pick ups...I didn't even know about these being bought by the gov untill I joined here a couple yars ago.

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