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**dagnabbitt** · 07-04-2020, 01:34 PM

I acquired two consoles recently: the tan one is in pretty good shape except for rusty trim, the blue one needs some repair so I am taking it apart and trying to duplicate what others have done in restoring and painting them. Both consoles appear to have spent several years outside.

Interestingly both have GMC emblems - I don't have a GMC, I don't know if they are slightly more rare - and although they were sold to me with 73-75 buckets, they are the seatbelt pocket version that I think was only native to the 69-72.

I am wondering if all of this version of console were identical:

These two have different hinges on them, for starters. Could have been replaced by PO but both look pretty factory. One is just a regular piano hinge, the other is more substantial.
Could the six extra holes on the front of the blue one possibly be factory as well... or if I should fill them in during the restoration process. Can't imagine what would have gone there. "Jimmy" or "CST"? Or just a cupholder added by PO?
The placement of the two front screws that hold the top to the bottom appear to be different as well.

Again, at a glance both of these are identical, just seeing if an expert knows about any subtle differences. I am sure most people wouldn't care but I am one of those who enjoys learning about this stuff.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-04-2020, 03:15 PM

the 6 screw hinges were the early ones and the extra 6 holes in front were probably for an 8 track or CB mounting , only 2 holes/ screws in the front . The GMC emblems are harder to find than the Chevy emblem .

**too much stuff** · 07-04-2020, 04:24 PM

Seat belt style was used into the mid 70s. The hinge difference was an upgrade, but not sure what year they changed.

**FirstOwner69** · 07-05-2020, 12:16 AM

I don't know when the hinge was revised but always thought it was after 1972.

For the record, the top and bottom sections of the console original to my early (Dec., 1968) '69 CST are held together by rivets inside the console which are not visible from the outside. I have no idea how long rivets were used, but based on a discussion we had here about 9 years ago, it is rare. Below are pictures of the console and a factory assembly manual page from the 1969 portion.

**dagnabbitt** · 07-05-2020, 12:24 PM

Thanks for the information, very interesting!

**Already Gone** · 07-07-2020, 04:56 AM

I sent you a PM

07-04-2020, 01:34 PM	#1
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,304	Console Differences I acquired two consoles recently: the tan one is in pretty good shape except for rusty trim, the blue one needs some repair so I am taking it apart and trying to duplicate what others have done in restoring and painting them. Both consoles appear to have spent several years outside. Interestingly both have GMC emblems - I don't have a GMC, I don't know if they are slightly more rare - and although they were sold to me with 73-75 buckets, they are the seatbelt pocket version that I think was only native to the 69-72. I am wondering if all of this version of console were identical: These two have different hinges on them, for starters. Could have been replaced by PO but both look pretty factory. One is just a regular piano hinge, the other is more substantial. Could the six extra holes on the front of the blue one possibly be factory as well... or if I should fill them in during the restoration process. Can't imagine what would have gone there. "Jimmy" or "CST"? Or just a cupholder added by PO? The placement of the two front screws that hold the top to the bottom appear to be different as well. Again, at a glance both of these are identical, just seeing if an expert knows about any subtle differences. I am sure most people wouldn't care but I am one of those who enjoys learning about this stuff. Attached Images __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

07-04-2020, 03:15 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Console Differences the 6 screw hinges were the early ones and the extra 6 holes in front were probably for an 8 track or CB mounting , only 2 holes/ screws in the front . The GMC emblems are harder to find than the Chevy emblem . __________________ 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

07-04-2020, 04:24 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,705	Re: Console Differences Seat belt style was used into the mid 70s. The hinge difference was an upgrade, but not sure what year they changed. __________________ 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

07-05-2020, 12:16 AM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,839	Re: Console Differences I don't know when the hinge was revised but always thought it was after 1972. For the record, the top and bottom sections of the console original to my early (Dec., 1968) '69 CST are held together by rivets inside the console which are not visible from the outside. I have no idea how long rivets were used, but based on a discussion we had here about 9 years ago, it is rare. Below are pictures of the console and a factory assembly manual page from the 1969 portion. Attached Images __________________ Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 07-05-2020 at 11:45 PM.

07-05-2020, 12:24 PM	#5
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,304	Re: Console Differences Thanks for the information, very interesting! __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

07-07-2020, 04:56 AM	#6
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