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*Gee_Emm* · 03-07-2003, 10:17 AM

Here are some more to get you guys worked up about.

Some may be Dealer installed

Ventshades for the side windows

Door edge guards

Recessed step thingy in the box.

Grille guard

Bumperettes

Spotlight

Luggage carrier for burbs

Hutch · 03-07-2003, 10:47 AM

I had a GMC cab (a 69 I think) and it had chrome trim around the windows attached to the doors. Not the lower fuzzies but across the top and around the curve down to the area near the handle.
If some one has a pic of this option please post.
My 71 1/2 ton was ordered with powerglide transmission. (Last year available)
I have seen supposedly factory option (maybe dealer added)
Compass

Have Fun

**CPNE** · 03-07-2003, 11:13 AM

I have that burb luggage carrier!

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2003, 11:28 AM

Gee Emm... all the ones you just mentioned were dealer installed.

Gene · 03-07-2003, 11:39 AM

Not true longhornmail, I have the factory door edge guards on my truck heres the option sheet with them. I believe the code is 1B93AA You can see it on the right side 2nd option down.

*Gee_Emm* · 03-07-2003, 12:17 PM

8 track player

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2003, 12:25 PM

My mistake...it had a list price of $6.50 cents too.
I'll correct myself with Gee Emm... MOST the ones you just mentioned were dealer installed

monteman · 03-07-2003, 12:45 PM

I do not have any pictures yet i still need to load my camera drivers on my laptop. The ignition is in the dash on the right side. I still have the choke hooked up in the original place along with headlights and window wiper switch. The only thing I do not have is the throttle control but I do not see this on the options list. I know it is not a truck but my 84 monte carlo ss has a dealer installed tape case on the passenger side.

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2003, 12:57 PM

You say it is listed on the glove box!?!?
The ignition switch is supposed to be where your second lighter is.
What yr truck you have there monteman?

Gene · 03-07-2003, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monteman
What about two cigarette lighters. It seems my 67 has two and they both work .. One on each side of the ashtray.

But are'nt our cigarette lighters below the ashtray on the right side of our A/C or heater controls? I cant understand why there would be a need for double lighters. Like longhorn asked, where is your ignition switch?

monteman · 03-07-2003, 01:33 PM

My truck is a 67 cst longbed it is not on the option list. My ignition switch is to the right of the steering wheel. I will try and see if I can get pictures of it this weekend.

Dan72cst · 03-07-2003, 03:49 PM

Gee Emm do you have a picture of the lighted cigar lighter??? My 72 sierra Grande had one, but had thought it was aftermarket. Long gone now, but it would be interesting to see.

*Gee_Emm* · 03-07-2003, 03:57 PM

Last time the whole lighted lighter was up for discussion I posted a picture of it from my custom accesories brochure, I checked that post and the pictures are gone from it but the rest of the post is there.
Andy has a page from his owners manual that showed it so he might have a picture of it, I will try to find the picture I had and if I can't find it I will have to rescan it.

Terry S · 03-07-2003, 10:02 PM

When I got my truck, it had 200 or so feet (no kidding) of extra wire cleverly routed under the hood, dash, carpet & bed. I can only assume that this was part of the incredibly rare "future CD player/amp/big speaker/radar detector/trailer brake light/wal-mart tach" wiring option, with special dealer installed light up toggle switches.

It also served as a driver entertainment system, since sometimes the bare wires made pretty sparks. I can tell that it's all stock by the way that most of it was put together with duct tape and wire nuts.

It was never put on the option sticker since it was so rare that Chevy would have lost money on tooling up for the printing for only a few trucks.

My truck also came with 3 bridgestone tires and one goodyear. I think that this was part of the nascar option that allowed for better cornering when turning left.

Hooter · 03-07-2003, 11:44 PM

I guess my trukc is really rare then, I have the leaf spring rear on a half ton, glovebox light, locking glovebox, turbo 400 with small hump cab, power steering cooler, and I still have the original cab corners and rockers with 0 rust

Longhorn Man · 03-08-2003, 12:55 AM

Actually, this is the one he sent me. I can't find the scanning out of my manual.
A retired member and I got into a few heated discussions about this, he said it was stock, and I had never seen one. (this was before I had the manual showing it)
Once I took apart the lighter on the one ton...I discovered it had it in there.
Go figure

casey · 03-08-2003, 03:39 AM

How about 71 chev with 68 side trim and a 69 grill

**GMCPaul** · 03-08-2003, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by greasemonkey
Gee_Emm, are you making those up? I hope you are because I have never heard of this stuff before and thought I knew a little about these trucks. How about power lumbar support? Power windows/locks? Car alarm? Haha

Glad you brought that up greasemonkey their actually was a power window option in late 71 through 1972 and its highly likely that is the rarest option for those years over center seat shoulder belt harness as it was extremely GAUDY, you removed your interior window crank and attached a electric motor in its place that screwed to the door panel and then you placed the plastic cover over it, it looks kinda like a small round flashlight cut in half when installed. VERY UGLY!!!
GMCPaul

gmc7286chevy · 03-08-2003, 11:12 AM

My 72 gmc has leaf spring rear, it also has a bundle of shingles and kitchen sink in the bed. I think those are the rarest options.

*Gee_Emm* · 03-08-2003, 11:33 AM

Here is the part number for the lighted lighter

Grp 9.709 Lamp, cigarette lighter

3905267 67-72 All w/custom comfort

Still working on finding pictures of some of these options.

LAP · 03-08-2003, 11:47 AM

What about the SMOG pump? Haven't seen too many of them

greasemonkey · 03-08-2003, 01:13 PM

Wow and I thought I was making it up. I scare myself sometimes.

Capitol68 · 03-08-2003, 01:25 PM

what about a tilt bed box ? but it was on like a 72 or so 1/2 ton

Dan72cst · 03-08-2003, 02:01 PM

Heres a pic of my compass....again not on glove box so must be dealer installed.

toms68cst · 03-08-2003, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LAP
What about the SMOG pump? Haven't seen too many of them

Smog pumps weren't an option as such. I think they first appeared on the 68 1/2 tons. I think they were carried though at least a couple of years after that.

I guess they are rare in that very few survive. My 68 has the original one.

I'm not sure but vehicles equipped for sale in California may have had more smog controls.

03-07-2003, 10:47 AM	#77
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	I had a GMC cab (a 69 I think) and it had chrome trim around the windows attached to the doors. Not the lower fuzzies but across the top and around the curve down to the area near the handle. If some one has a pic of this option please post. My 71 1/2 ton was ordered with powerglide transmission. (Last year available) I have seen supposedly factory option (maybe dealer added) Compass Have Fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

03-07-2003, 11:13 AM	#78
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I have that burb luggage carrier! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-07-2003, 11:39 AM	#80
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Not true longhornmail, I have the factory door edge guards on my truck heres the option sheet with them. I believe the code is 1B93AA You can see it on the right side 2nd option down. Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!! Last edited by Gene; 03-07-2003 at 11:45 AM.

03-07-2003, 03:49 PM	#87
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	Gee Emm do you have a picture of the lighted cigar lighter??? My 72 sierra Grande had one, but had thought it was aftermarket. Long gone now, but it would be interesting to see. __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

03-07-2003, 10:02 PM	#89
Terry S Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 118	When I got my truck, it had 200 or so feet (no kidding) of extra wire cleverly routed under the hood, dash, carpet & bed. I can only assume that this was part of the incredibly rare "future CD player/amp/big speaker/radar detector/trailer brake light/wal-mart tach" wiring option, with special dealer installed light up toggle switches. It also served as a driver entertainment system, since sometimes the bare wires made pretty sparks. I can tell that it's all stock by the way that most of it was put together with duct tape and wire nuts. It was never put on the option sticker since it was so rare that Chevy would have lost money on tooling up for the printing for only a few trucks. My truck also came with 3 bridgestone tires and one goodyear. I think that this was part of the nascar option that allowed for better cornering when turning left. __________________ I can do all things thru Christ, but he evidently doesn't want me to beat that Camaro light to light....

03-07-2003, 10:17 AM	#76
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Here are some more to get you guys worked up about. Some may be Dealer installed Ventshades for the side windows Door edge guards Recessed step thingy in the box. Grille guard Bumperettes Spotlight Luggage carrier for burbs

03-07-2003, 11:28 AM	#79
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Gee Emm... all the ones you just mentioned were dealer installed.

03-07-2003, 12:17 PM	#81
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	8 track player

03-07-2003, 12:25 PM	#82
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	My mistake...it had a list price of $6.50 cents too. I'll correct myself with Gee Emm... MOST the ones you just mentioned were dealer installed

03-07-2003, 12:45 PM	#83
monteman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: reno, nv Posts: 50	I do not have any pictures yet i still need to load my camera drivers on my laptop. The ignition is in the dash on the right side. I still have the choke hooked up in the original place along with headlights and window wiper switch. The only thing I do not have is the throttle control but I do not see this on the options list. I know it is not a truck but my 84 monte carlo ss has a dealer installed tape case on the passenger side.

03-07-2003, 12:57 PM	#84
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You say it is listed on the glove box!?!? The ignition switch is supposed to be where your second lighter is. What yr truck you have there monteman?

03-07-2003, 01:33 PM	#86
monteman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: reno, nv Posts: 50	My truck is a 67 cst longbed it is not on the option list. My ignition switch is to the right of the steering wheel. I will try and see if I can get pictures of it this weekend.

03-07-2003, 03:57 PM	#88
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Last time the whole lighted lighter was up for discussion I posted a picture of it from my custom accesories brochure, I checked that post and the pictures are gone from it but the rest of the post is there. Andy has a page from his owners manual that showed it so he might have a picture of it, I will try to find the picture I had and if I can't find it I will have to rescan it.

03-07-2003, 11:44 PM	#90
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I guess my trukc is really rare then, I have the leaf spring rear on a half ton, glovebox light, locking glovebox, turbo 400 with small hump cab, power steering cooler, and I still have the original cab corners and rockers with 0 rust __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

03-08-2003, 12:55 AM	#91
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Actually, this is the one he sent me. I can't find the scanning out of my manual. A retired member and I got into a few heated discussions about this, he said it was stock, and I had never seen one. (this was before I had the manual showing it) Once I took apart the lighter on the one ton...I discovered it had it in there. Go figure Attached Images



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03-08-2003, 03:39 AM	#92
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	really really rare How about 71 chev with 68 side trim and a 69 grill

03-08-2003, 11:12 AM	#94
gmc7286chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 66	My 72 gmc has leaf spring rear, it also has a bundle of shingles and kitchen sink in the bed. I think those are the rarest options.

03-08-2003, 11:33 AM	#95
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Here is the part number for the lighted lighter Grp 9.709 Lamp, cigarette lighter 3905267 67-72 All w/custom comfort Still working on finding pictures of some of these options.

03-08-2003, 11:47 AM	#96
LAP Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Slaughter, La Posts: 153	What about the SMOG pump? Haven't seen too many of them __________________ 68 50th Longhorn Custom Camper 396 A/C 25 options 71 C20 Cheyenne 71 K10 SWB Cheyenne 72 C10 Cheyenne ----------------------- Slaughter, La

03-08-2003, 01:13 PM	#97
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Wow and I thought I was making it up. I scare myself sometimes. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

03-08-2003, 01:25 PM	#98
Capitol68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 327	what about a tilt bed box ? but it was on like a 72 or so 1/2 ton __________________ '68 Fleet LWB orig 307 .030 over GM Hei/w Accel Super coil orig. stock TH 400. _______________________ “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pine English author d.1851

03-08-2003, 02:01 PM	#99
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	Heres a pic of my compass....again not on glove box so must be dealer installed. Attached Images __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

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