Factory Console Bracket Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Already Gone** · 04-26-2018, 07:20 PM

Its been a long cold Winter and I am getting ready to install my buckets and console in the truck. I have an original under floor brace and am pretty much ready to go and then looking over the Console Mount diagram (pictured ) I see it shows the back screws just going into the floor but in " View B " it shows a bracket mounted to truck floor with rear console screw going into it. My question is, do I need that bracket or was it used on Blazers and "K" trucks and I don't need it ? In the pic of the floor I would assume the dimples in the centre of the floor near the rear are where the rear console screws go and I will also assume all trucks have them which will make the whole job a lot easier.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-26-2018, 07:32 PM

The console on my '71 GMC Jimmy just screws into existing threaded holes in the floor. No ''Type B" bracket.
No idea there.
If you have a factory bench seat cab, you may need to drill these holes new, and back them up with nuts below the cab floor. IDK.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-26-2018, 07:33 PM

No brackets ever present in my '69 or other trucks I've rescued consoles from. I don't recall if the one from a Blazer had brackets. Not sure if the dimples mark the correct locations, but a quick test fit should answer that. I'll see if I can find a picture in my file that may help.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-26-2018, 07:46 PM

Here's the best picture I can find which shows the holes. My floor's too shiny for the picture to be of much help!

**Already Gone** · 04-26-2018, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

The console on my '71 GMC Jimmy just screws into existing threaded holes in the floor. No ''Type B" bracket.
No idea there.
If you have a factory bench seat cab, you may need to drill these holes new, and back them up with nuts below the cab floor. IDK.

Yes,thanks I have all the proper brackets to mount the buckets console.

**Already Gone** · 04-26-2018, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

No brackets ever present in my '69 or other trucks I've rescued consoles from. I don't recall if the one from a Blazer had brackets. Not sure if the dimples mark the correct locations, but a quick test fit should answer that. I'll see if I can find a picture in my file that may help.

Yes, will drop console over dimple holes to start the install. Im fuguring if I get the console right t should make it someone easier to get the buckets in the right place.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-26-2018, 09:44 PM

Here's a link that may answer your questions regarding correct locations. You should probably ignore my inputs. As I recall I was wrong on a couple points. Oh well, I was a lot younger.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328

EDIT: Hmmm... it appears you were a poster in that thread!

**too much stuff** · 04-26-2018, 09:46 PM

I have only seen those brackets in the 73 and up applications.

**Already Gone** · 04-27-2018, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Here's a link that may answer your questions regarding correct locations. You should probably ignore my inputs. As I recall I was wrong on a couple points. Oh well, I was a lot younger.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328

EDIT: Hmmm... it appears you were a poster in that thread!

Yes, thanks.. I have checked that thread out thoroughly 4 or 5 times. I'm all good to go it was that console bracket threw me off. I bought an original floor brace from a board member and he cut the floor out with the brace attached to it. I seperated the brace from the floor and using the floor piece I should be able to accurately figure where to drill the holes.

**Already Gone** · 04-27-2018, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

I have only seen those brackets in the 73 and up applications.

Thanks Eric, good to know.

**leddzepp** · 04-27-2018, 01:35 AM

My 71 k2500 has factory buckets/console and does not have a bracket either. I agree with Eric, I’ve only seen it in 73-up trucks.

**CUSTOM/10** · 04-27-2018, 07:00 AM

Same here, I've only seen one of those console brackets and it was in a 73 blazer !

Gary

04-26-2018, 07:20 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,146	Factory Console Bracket Question Its been a long cold Winter and I am getting ready to install my buckets and console in the truck. I have an original under floor brace and am pretty much ready to go and then looking over the Console Mount diagram (pictured ) I see it shows the back screws just going into the floor but in " View B " it shows a bracket mounted to truck floor with rear console screw going into it. My question is, do I need that bracket or was it used on Blazers and "K" trucks and I don't need it ? In the pic of the floor I would assume the dimples in the centre of the floor near the rear are where the rear console screws go and I will also assume all trucks have them which will make the whole job a lot easier. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

04-26-2018, 07:32 PM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Re: Factory Console Bracket Question The console on my '71 GMC Jimmy just screws into existing threaded holes in the floor. No ''Type B" bracket. No idea there. If you have a factory bench seat cab, you may need to drill these holes new, and back them up with nuts below the cab floor. IDK. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

04-26-2018, 07:33 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,853	Re: Factory Console Bracket Question No brackets ever present in my '69 or other trucks I've rescued consoles from. I don't recall if the one from a Blazer had brackets. Not sure if the dimples mark the correct locations, but a quick test fit should answer that. I'll see if I can find a picture in my file that may help.

04-26-2018, 07:46 PM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,853	Re: Factory Console Bracket Question Here's the best picture I can find which shows the holes. My floor's too shiny for the picture to be of much help! Attached Images

04-26-2018, 09:44 PM	#7
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,853	Re: Factory Console Bracket Question Here's a link that may answer your questions regarding correct locations. You should probably ignore my inputs. As I recall I was wrong on a couple points. Oh well, I was a lot younger. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516328 EDIT: Hmmm... it appears you were a poster in that thread!

04-26-2018, 09:46 PM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,801	Re: Factory Console Bracket Question I have only seen those brackets in the 73 and up applications. __________________ 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

04-27-2018, 01:35 AM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,045	Re: Factory Console Bracket Question My 71 k2500 has factory buckets/console and does not have a bracket either. I agree with Eric, I’ve only seen it in 73-up trucks. __________________ 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 RIP FleetsidePaul

04-27-2018, 07:00 AM	#12
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,856	Re: Factory Console Bracket Question Same here, I've only seen one of those console brackets and it was in a 73 blazer ! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859



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