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CircusWagonJim · 01-23-2011, 12:19 PM

This is another article my friend Kevin Lee reprinted in Classic Trucks in 2003 a couple years after it originally ran in Sport Truck magazine. Hope you guys like it.

72BlckButy · 01-23-2011, 12:53 PM

That is a great post!

Definitely a few treasures I wouldn't mind having...

**too much stuff** · 01-23-2011, 01:14 PM

Great article. I will say however, i don't think the vacuum gauge was available in the 10-30 series trucks. And i have yet to see a speed warning come out of a big truck. I am not saying it isn't possible, but have never seen it.
Is there a place to purchase any of these old mags? Would need exact months and years, but would be neat to have some of these.
Nice write up, Eric

CircusWagonJim · 01-23-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Great article. I will say however, i don't think the vacuum gauge was available in the 10-30 series trucks. And i have yet to see a speed warning come out of a big truck. I am not saying it isn't possible, but have never seen it.
Is there a place to purchase any of these old mags? Would need exact months and years, but would be neat to have some of these.
Nice write up, Eric

My Instrument information came from one of the guys who has parted (actually removing them from trucks) and restored more clusters than just about anyone- Gary Kinion. I know that speed warnings were definitely in big trucks and he gave me the info about the vac gauges.

This article ran in the Sept. 2003 issue of Classic Trucks.
The Spotters Guide ran in the October 2003 issue of Classic Trucks.
The Collecting literature story was in the August 2003 issue of Classic Trucks.

John Gilbert · 01-23-2011, 01:26 PM

Eric,

There's a good chance some of this might be archived on Source Interlink's websites. Even though Sport Truck is dead, they kept its web alive. Classic Trucks, and Custom Classic Trucks have been archiving on thier websites like crazy. The best way is to do a Google search something like this: Classic Trucks Kevin Lee 67-72 Chevy.

Now I have to see what that actually brings up in a search.

John

Longhorn Man · 01-23-2011, 01:47 PM

this article is part of the confusion that many people have telling what is an option (installed on the assembly line) and what is an accessory (sold over the counter at the dealer). The thing that makes the waters even more muddy on this, is many factory options were also sold as accessories, like the cargo light and seat belts... but stuff like the 8 track and vent shades were never offered as factory installed items.
And not, the vac guage was never factory installed in 10 - 30 trucks, with the possible exception of special fleet order/gov ordered trucks.
The storage box on the bed side came into play in 1970.
The horn button mentioned was supposed to be only on CST trucks, and to my knowledge never over the counter.
Still an interesting article though

Fastfun · 01-23-2011, 01:53 PM

Great information

CircusWagonJim · 01-23-2011, 01:58 PM

I think the caption that says "While most of the OPTIONS were factory installed a few were designed to be dealer add-ons to spruce up a truck on the lot..." explains that not all of the items were assembly line pieces.

Also the caption on the tool box points out that it's exact date of availability is questionable as certain "experts" like yourself have seen them in 1969 trucks. 1970 may be official, just going with what the facts say.

67chevy1series · 01-23-2011, 02:07 PM

i had no idea about those seat belt clips some one could easily make one out of metal today!

68 IRON · 01-23-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

i had no idea about those seat belt clips some one could easily make one out of metal today!

Or the male end of any seatbelt assembly! You may be on to something.....$

**70cst** · 01-23-2011, 05:11 PM

Neat info...

67chevy1series · 01-23-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 IRON

Or the male end of any seatbelt assembly! You may be on to something.....$

all you need to do is get a peice of metal kinda like the stabilizer brackets on the frame and weld a male end seat belt to it and bam! i might just satrt makin these and selling them they will have no value because they arent original but they are better because they will be metal!

67chevy1series · 01-23-2011, 06:45 PM

where did those seat belt things mount in front of the console or in between the console and the buckets?

**chewychevy67** · 01-24-2011, 12:55 PM

here is how i mounted mine on buddies. I have factory shoulder harness so i need 4 of them. I dont know how the factory did this or if it could be had with buddies but this worked the best and kept everythng clean inside the cab.

**special-K** · 01-24-2011, 01:39 PM

Back to the article...COOL!!! Thanks for sharing. I never saw that. I had actually all but stopped looking at magazines much at all by the time these truck magazines came out. I guess I had outgrown the trendy mini truck and showy stuff Truckin' was putting out and I became turned off. I did enjoy the issues I picked up. I guess I missed out.

Jeffs70 · 01-24-2011, 01:46 PM

awesome thank you for sharing. alot of good to knows

buckshot_86 · 01-28-2011, 02:21 AM

I remember that article, I loved that one! Regrettably the mag did not survive from me looking at that article over and over again!

I also believe it was harvest at the time in the '69 GMC 3 ton and it was the only reading I had between getting loads with the combine!

ChevLoRay · 01-29-2011, 11:51 PM

Remember the article...still have the issue. I do have one of the last rare items mentioned...the original gas cap. Had a '72 GMC tilt column, but traded it for a cab.

01-23-2011, 12:19 PM	#1
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	'67-'72 Accessories Article This is another article my friend Kevin Lee reprinted in Classic Trucks in 2003 a couple years after it originally ran in Sport Truck magazine. Hope you guys like it. Attached Images

01-23-2011, 12:53 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article That is a great post! Definitely a few treasures I wouldn't mind having... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-23-2011 at 12:54 PM.

01-23-2011, 01:14 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,813	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article Great article. I will say however, i don't think the vacuum gauge was available in the 10-30 series trucks. And i have yet to see a speed warning come out of a big truck. I am not saying it isn't possible, but have never seen it. Is there a place to purchase any of these old mags? Would need exact months and years, but would be neat to have some of these. Nice write up, Eric __________________ 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

01-23-2011, 01:26 PM	#5
John Gilbert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 567	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article Eric, There's a good chance some of this might be archived on Source Interlink's websites. Even though Sport Truck is dead, they kept its web alive. Classic Trucks, and Custom Classic Trucks have been archiving on thier websites like crazy. The best way is to do a Google search something like this: Classic Trucks Kevin Lee 67-72 Chevy. Now I have to see what that actually brings up in a search. John

01-23-2011, 01:47 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article this article is part of the confusion that many people have telling what is an option (installed on the assembly line) and what is an accessory (sold over the counter at the dealer). The thing that makes the waters even more muddy on this, is many factory options were also sold as accessories, like the cargo light and seat belts... but stuff like the 8 track and vent shades were never offered as factory installed items. And not, the vac guage was never factory installed in 10 - 30 trucks, with the possible exception of special fleet order/gov ordered trucks. The storage box on the bed side came into play in 1970. The horn button mentioned was supposed to be only on CST trucks, and to my knowledge never over the counter. Still an interesting article though

01-23-2011, 01:53 PM	#7
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article Great information

01-23-2011, 01:58 PM	#8
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article I think the caption that says "While most of the OPTIONS were factory installed a few were designed to be dealer add-ons to spruce up a truck on the lot..." explains that not all of the items were assembly line pieces. Also the caption on the tool box points out that it's exact date of availability is questionable as certain "experts" like yourself have seen them in 1969 trucks. 1970 may be official, just going with what the facts say.

01-23-2011, 02:07 PM	#9
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article i had no idea about those seat belt clips some one could easily make one out of metal today!

01-23-2011, 05:11 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article Neat info... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-23-2011, 06:45 PM	#13
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article where did those seat belt things mount in front of the console or in between the console and the buckets?

01-24-2011, 12:55 PM	#14
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,576	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article here is how i mounted mine on buddies. I have factory shoulder harness so i need 4 of them. I dont know how the factory did this or if it could be had with buddies but this worked the best and kept everythng clean inside the cab. Attached Images

01-24-2011, 01:39 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article Back to the article...COOL!!! Thanks for sharing. I never saw that. I had actually all but stopped looking at magazines much at all by the time these truck magazines came out. I guess I had outgrown the trendy mini truck and showy stuff Truckin' was putting out and I became turned off. I did enjoy the issues I picked up. I guess I missed out. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-24-2011 at 01:40 PM.

01-24-2011, 01:46 PM	#16
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article awesome thank you for sharing. alot of good to knows __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

01-28-2011, 02:21 AM	#17
buckshot_86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: High River, Alberta Posts: 41	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article I remember that article, I loved that one! Regrettably the mag did not survive from me looking at that article over and over again! I also believe it was harvest at the time in the '69 GMC 3 ton and it was the only reading I had between getting loads with the combine!

01-29-2011, 11:51 PM	#18
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: '67-'72 Accessories Article Remember the article...still have the issue. I do have one of the last rare items mentioned...the original gas cap. Had a '72 GMC tilt column, but traded it for a cab. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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