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**RodnRudy** · 01-02-2019, 07:14 PM

I'm pumped! I was able to score a set of gun racks for the 68 yesterday! They had been up in the loft of a barn forever and had a lot of crud on 'em but they cleaned up nice. And they were free to boot.

54blackhornet · 01-02-2019, 07:30 PM

I live in an area where you still see plenty of them in use. Was getting snow tires mounted on my wife’s car last week. Guy pulled up next to me, gun rack had a Winchester 30/30 sitting pretty. Ended up taking guns for over an hour....what’s your plan ?

**RodnRudy** · 01-02-2019, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

I live in an area where you still see plenty of them in use. Was getting snow tires mounted on my wife’s car last week. Guy pulled up next to me, gun rack had a Winchester 30/30 sitting pretty. Ended up taking guns for over an hour....what’s your plan ?

Well where I live, a little East of Indianapolis Indiana, a weapon wouldn't last long showing in the rear window but I'm going to mount the rack up anyway just cause it's cool.

kazoocruiser · 01-03-2019, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

Well where I live, a little East of Indianapolis Indiana, a weapon wouldn't last long showing in the rear window but I'm going to mount the rack up anyway just cause it's cool.

Don't be surprised if:

Someone breaks your windows, looking for any other guns you might have stored under the seat, in the glove-box, or behind the seat.

A gun rack advertises that a gun is somewhere to be found. Ask Law Enforcement. It creates the idea. It may send an unintended messages to wrongly-wired recipients.

If you install it, go ahead and keep the truck unlocked. That way the zombies that are looking for a quick drug score won't bust the windows looking for the long gun hidden behind the seat.

If they don't find a gun, you might end up blessed if the would-be thief doesn't take out a knife and score your seats for leaving him empty-handed.

Personally, I wouldn't want to come out in the morning, anywhere and find the kind of evidence I am describing. Your mileage may vary. Maybe you could put them over your fireplace instead and be able to look at them more.

**Grumpy old man** · 01-03-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kazoocruiser

Don't be surprised if:

Someone breaks your windows, looking for any other guns you might have stored under the seat, in the glove-box, or behind the seat.

A gun rack advertises that a gun is somewhere to be found. Ask Law Enforcement. It creates the idea. It may send an unintended messages to wrongly-wired recipients.

If you install it, go ahead and keep the truck unlocked. That way the zombies that are looking for a quick drug score won't bust the windows looking for the long gun hidden behind the seat.

If they don't find a gun, you might end up blessed if the would-be thief doesn't take out a knife and score your seats for leaving him empty-handed.

Personally, I wouldn't want to come out in the morning, anywhere and find the kind of evidence I am describing. Your mileage may vary. Maybe you could put them over your fireplace instead and be able to look at them more.

WOW , Now I know thieves and drug addicts are everywhere , But if I were you I'd be moving to a better neighborhood . That's one thing about living "Out in the sticks" If something like that happened here it would only happen once ...

54blackhornet · 01-03-2019, 06:28 PM

I sure am glad I live in Eastern Oregon ! Like the fellow member in Montana law and order still exists in some parts of the country. My GMC sat untouched behind the furniture store before I was able to talk the owner into letting it go. It was in plain sight All those years...

**special-K** · 01-04-2019, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kazoocruiser

Don't be surprised if:

Someone breaks your windows, looking for any other guns you might have stored under the seat, in the glove-box, or behind the seat.

A gun rack advertises that a gun is somewhere to be found. Ask Law Enforcement. It creates the idea. It may send an unintended messages to wrongly-wired recipients.

If you install it, go ahead and keep the truck unlocked. That way the zombies that are looking for a quick drug score won't bust the windows looking for the long gun hidden behind the seat.

If they don't find a gun, you might end up blessed if the would-be thief doesn't take out a knife and score your seats for leaving him empty-handed.

Personally, I wouldn't want to come out in the morning, anywhere and find the kind of evidence I am describing. Your mileage may vary. Maybe you could put them over your fireplace instead and be able to look at them more.

I wouldn't want to live anywhere I had to think that way.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 01-04-2019, 05:44 PM

Had one in my 67 had my fish poles on it.

**jocko** · 01-02-2019, 08:09 PM

They look great. I like em and would love to have one in my truck too - but actually "using" one nowadays, as in actually leaving a rifle in one's truck, forget about it. It's just begging for a dirtbag to break your windows and steal it. Ah the good ol days. And this is TEXAS! Nice to have for transporting to go hunting or to a range if you're gonna be with it the whole time, but that's about it. But they are just plain cool

Jake Spoon · 01-02-2019, 08:34 PM

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flashed · 01-02-2019, 09:23 PM

I have a set .

**LockDoc** · 01-02-2019, 09:35 PM

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I have a set .

Please post them on the parts board....

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Eric Johnson · 01-03-2019, 08:45 AM

This would be cool hanging in there...

https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Umare...Air_Rifle/4566

hotsam · 01-03-2019, 08:51 AM

I have that same set in one of my truck. They carry a gun once in a while and keep my 4Ft level safe...

toolboxchev · 01-03-2019, 09:51 AM

Generally a great place to hang a Bubba Stick, or log for that matter!

**special-K** · 01-03-2019, 09:58 AM

I used toalways run those in my trucks. Same one, rubber coated. I also ran them on the driver side of my Blazers inside the side window. Yep, used to could leave a gun in the truck back then. I always kept my 4' level and a fishing pole when not a gun, which was only when I was going to use it. The only thing, other than drilling holes, that I didn't like and the reason I no longer use one, is I always keep my seat pushed back hard against the back of cab. The gun rack causes divits/dents in the back of the seat

jjzepplin · 01-03-2019, 10:30 AM

I bought one but my wife won't let me install it as it will put a hole in the back of my head if I get into an accident and she would like to reserve that right.

davepl · 01-03-2019, 11:48 AM

My Dad's 68 GMC had one for its entire life, but up in Sask you can't even put a baseball bat in the rack, he got stopped for that and had to remove it!

**Already Gone** · 03-23-2021, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

My Dad's 68 GMC had one for its entire life, but up in Sask you can't even put a baseball bat in the rack, he got stopped for that and had to remove it!

I live in Saskatoon and would tell the cop to give me a ticket, if he could figure out a charge, and see you in Court.

bry593 · 03-23-2021, 02:24 PM

According to Critical Race Theory taught in many schools, that gun rack implies racism. Consequently, having one in your vehicle validates any damage caused to your vehicle by peaceful protestors/model citizens. I wish I were kidding.....

Jake Spoon · 01-03-2019, 12:22 PM

Are any of these gun racks able to be mounted without drilling holes?

**Grumpy old man** · 01-03-2019, 12:37 PM

Not the old style but I've seen some plastic models that slide into the rubber window gasket .

Tn has some pretty lax gun in vehicle rules but you can't "display" them in the back window anymore . I've seen some holding fishing poles .

I'm welding up some gun rack mounting screw holes today .

Coley · 01-03-2019, 02:15 PM

I put one in my truck and I love it.
Its handy for a variety of things....to hang a hat or a jacket, or a fly fishing rod, or currently, my rolled up fender protector for when I work under the hood.
The funny thing about the fender protector.....is that when it is rolled up and in the rack it look like a rifle from about 20+ feet away, until you get up close.
I had a cop follow me for a couple of miles last year checking it out...then driving up along side me and checking me out...had me confused at first until I realized what he was looking at, lol.

They are a cool accessory for sure and still pretty useful.

All good
Coley

Troy Sr · 01-03-2019, 02:26 PM

Every truck in the parking lot of my high school in Darby Montana had them and most of them had a gun in it. We never locked our door and no one ever took a gun!!

**Canuckvetter** · 01-03-2019, 03:43 PM

I have one in my truck that I installed in 2015. The cab had holes and marks that lead me to believe there was one in there for a long time. The original was not symmetrical to the seats. My OCD had to make a choice to leave it or drill a 2nd set of holes.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1546544060 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1546544505

01-02-2019, 07:14 PM	#1
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Gun Rack I'm pumped! I was able to score a set of gun racks for the 68 yesterday! They had been up in the loft of a barn forever and had a lot of crud on 'em but they cleaned up nice. And they were free to boot. Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

01-02-2019, 07:30 PM	#2
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,262	Re: Gun Rack I live in an area where you still see plenty of them in use. Was getting snow tires mounted on my wife’s car last week. Guy pulled up next to me, gun rack had a Winchester 30/30 sitting pretty. Ended up taking guns for over an hour....what’s your plan ? __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

01-03-2019, 06:28 PM	#6
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,262	Re: Gun Rack I sure am glad I live in Eastern Oregon ! Like the fellow member in Montana law and order still exists in some parts of the country. My GMC sat untouched behind the furniture store before I was able to talk the owner into letting it go. It was in plain sight All those years... __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

01-04-2019, 05:44 PM	#8
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Gun Rack Had one in my 67 had my fish poles on it. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

01-02-2019, 08:09 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,935	Re: Gun Rack They look great. I like em and would love to have one in my truck too - but actually "using" one nowadays, as in actually leaving a rifle in one's truck, forget about it. It's just begging for a dirtbag to break your windows and steal it. Ah the good ol days. And this is TEXAS! Nice to have for transporting to go hunting or to a range if you're gonna be with it the whole time, but that's about it. But they are just plain cool

01-02-2019, 08:34 PM	#10
Jake Spoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 78	Re: Gun Rack Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by LockDoc; 01-02-2019 at 09:32 PM. Reason: WTB by non Premium member

01-02-2019, 09:23 PM	#11
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Gun Rack I have a set .

01-03-2019, 08:45 AM	#13
Eric Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Millbrook, New York Posts: 88	Re: Gun Rack This would be cool hanging in there... https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Umare...Air_Rifle/4566 __________________ 1967 GMC 3/4 ton custom. 283 4 speed unrestored

01-03-2019, 08:51 AM	#14
hotsam Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East TN. Posts: 371	Re: Gun Rack I have that same set in one of my truck. They carry a gun once in a while and keep my 4Ft level safe... __________________ 1972 k10 Custom 10 Deluxe, short bed 4x4, 454, 4 speed (Sold) 1985 K30 Dump Truck 1986 Jeep CJ-7 1955 2 door 210 post

01-03-2019, 09:51 AM	#15
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Gun Rack Generally a great place to hang a Bubba Stick, or log for that matter!

01-03-2019, 09:58 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Gun Rack I used toalways run those in my trucks. Same one, rubber coated. I also ran them on the driver side of my Blazers inside the side window. Yep, used to could leave a gun in the truck back then. I always kept my 4' level and a fishing pole when not a gun, which was only when I was going to use it. The only thing, other than drilling holes, that I didn't like and the reason I no longer use one, is I always keep my seat pushed back hard against the back of cab. The gun rack causes divits/dents in the back of the seat __________________ "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 ~

01-03-2019, 10:30 AM	#17
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,546	Re: Gun Rack I bought one but my wife won't let me install it as it will put a hole in the back of my head if I get into an accident and she would like to reserve that right. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

01-03-2019, 11:48 AM	#18
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Gun Rack My Dad's 68 GMC had one for its entire life, but up in Sask you can't even put a baseball bat in the rack, he got stopped for that and had to remove it! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-23-2021, 02:24 PM	#20
bry593 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 189	Re: Gun Rack According to Critical Race Theory taught in many schools, that gun rack implies racism. Consequently, having one in your vehicle validates any damage caused to your vehicle by peaceful protestors/model citizens. I wish I were kidding..... __________________ 1971 C20 Custom Deluxe, HT383, 4L80E, 3.73 Locker, 4 Wheel Discs

01-03-2019, 12:22 PM	#21
Jake Spoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 78	Re: Gun Rack Are any of these gun racks able to be mounted without drilling holes?



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01-03-2019, 12:37 PM	#22
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Gun Rack Not the old style but I've seen some plastic models that slide into the rubber window gasket . Tn has some pretty lax gun in vehicle rules but you can't "display" them in the back window anymore . I've seen some holding fishing poles . I'm welding up some gun rack mounting screw holes today . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

01-03-2019, 02:15 PM	#23
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Gun Rack I put one in my truck and I love it. Its handy for a variety of things....to hang a hat or a jacket, or a fly fishing rod, or currently, my rolled up fender protector for when I work under the hood. The funny thing about the fender protector.....is that when it is rolled up and in the rack it look like a rifle from about 20+ feet away, until you get up close. I had a cop follow me for a couple of miles last year checking it out...then driving up along side me and checking me out...had me confused at first until I realized what he was looking at, lol. They are a cool accessory for sure and still pretty useful. All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

01-03-2019, 02:26 PM	#24
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 444	Re: Gun Rack Every truck in the parking lot of my high school in Darby Montana had them and most of them had a gun in it. We never locked our door and no one ever took a gun!! __________________ Take Care Troy

01-03-2019, 03:43 PM	#25
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,041	Re: Gun Rack I have one in my truck that I installed in 2015. The cab had holes and marks that lead me to believe there was one in there for a long time. The original was not symmetrical to the seats. My OCD had to make a choice to leave it or drill a 2nd set of holes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1546544060 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1546544505 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

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