Whats that blank for

[JDSurge]

I assume everyone knows this but me but on my New-To-Me 1972 Blazer, what is the blank cover for that is located between the radio and the heater control?

[Pick]

The ash tray?

[1972BlueC20]

Whatever you do, don't touch it!!!! It's the switch for the ejection seat!!

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by 1972BlueC20

Whatever you do, don't touch it!!!! It's the switch for the ejection seat!!

That thar's funny, I don't care who ye are.

[jocko]

JD - welcome to the forum! Lexington, eh? KY or somewhere else? The only thing I can imagine you are describing is the ash tray. Don't worry, you can pull it out. Without a pic, don't know if it's that or perhaps something a previous owner jammed onto your dash for who knows whatever reason. Don't be afraid to post a pic - we've all had questions about just about everything on our trucks!

[Ol Blue K20]

A pic is always good. I'm betting that it's probably an ashtray. The bead around it makes it look like a blank

[Cedricreilly]

Should be the ash tray, unless they cut it for something.... Here is the bracket that goes in it, should have three mounting screws...holes on sides are for little rubber bumpers. Lmc sells the tray itself in chrome if I remember right...otherwise they are painted.

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-68-.../#.VEi27GK9KK0

[In The Ten Ring]

Originally Posted by jocko

JD - welcome to the forum! Lexington, eh? KY or somewhere else? The only thing I can imagine you are describing is the ash tray. Don't worry, you can pull it out. Without a pic, don't know if it's that or perhaps something a previous owner jammed onto your dash for who knows whatever reason. Don't be afraid to post a pic - we've all had questions about just about everything on our trucks!

The funniest question I read on here was the one about "what's this button on the floor over by the parking brake pedal?"

[JDSurge]

I like the ejection seat button. I would have known it was the ash tray if I had the Blazer but I won't have it till next week......still in transit. But, after all the pics I saw of it, it looks like it would be hard to open with no handle. Thats why I thought it was a blank for another option, like an ejection seat button.
Thanks for the reply's guys. This site has a lot of good stuff, I really like the info on the option list.

[michael bustamante]

No theres no handle on our ashtrays. Look in the 67-72 parts forum and you see pics of our ashtrays. I know ive got some on there somewheres

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

The funniest question I read on here was the one about "what's this button on the floor over by the parking brake pedal?"

Did you tell them "it's so you don't get your foot hung up in the steering wheel"?

K

[Grumpy old man]

really? :hah a::h aha: :hah a::h aha: The younger generation you have to love them ! it's were you plug in your playstation ! OH I kill me !

[jocko]

Originally Posted by JDSurge

I like the ejection seat button. I would have known it was the ash tray if I had the Blazer but I won't have it till next week......still in transit. But, after all the pics I saw of it, it looks like it would be hard to open with no handle. Thats why I thought it was a blank for another option, like an ejection seat button.
Thanks for the reply's guys. This site has a lot of good stuff, I really like the info on the option list.

Good point - no handle,but there is a finger pull lip on the bottom edge.

[davepl]

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

The funniest question I read on here was the one about "what's this button on the floor over by the parking brake pedal?"

I had a 1960s car that had two of those from the factory (and neither was a starter). Anyone care to guess what the second one was?

[67swb72klb]

switch pitch toque converter ?

[67c10rustbuket]

It's not too crazy considering most manufacturers have not included an ash tray in automobiles for over a decade. The what's the button on the floor always make me laugh though.
What's the second button Dave? You got me...

[cherokeejohn]

Originally Posted by davepl

I had a 1960s car that had two of those from the factory (and neither was a starter). Anyone care to guess what the second one was?

HORN ???, Washer Fluid Sprayer???, OH WAIT!!!! it's the Spare Cigarette Lighter

[davischevy]

J. D. don't let us deter you from asking questions. This site has a wealth of info, even though sometimes you have to work past us smart a's. I thought I knew a lot about these trucks when I joined, but was amazed at what I didn't know. Good luck with your truck.

[Grumpy old man]

Originally Posted by davepl

I had a 1960s car that had two of those from the factory (and neither was a starter). Anyone care to guess what the second one was?

it was a windshield sprayer , not everyone is 20-40 years old .

[dfrank]

Originally Posted by davepl

I had a 1960s car that had two of those from the factory (and neither was a starter). Anyone care to guess what the second one was?

High beam switch.

[davepl]

It was not a windshield sprayer. And I'm not 20-40.

It was the "Next Radio Station" button for whatever Chrysler called its version of the Wonderbar radio. So roughly equivalent to a "Seek" button on a modern radio.

It's in my 1963 Imperial. It even used to work, though last time I went to check on it a tube had gone, sadly. It's in a field now (parts car).

When it worked and I was younger no one would ever see your foot move, so I'd pretend it had a "clapper" feature, or that it was voice activated by yelling, or any number of crazy things.

[davepl]

Originally Posted by dfrank

High beam switch.

You mean one for each headlight? That'd be fancy.

[Grumpy old man]

Wow , i've never seen one ,But then again I've never had the pleasure to drive a 1963 imperial

[dfrank]

Originally Posted by davepl

You mean one for each headlight? That'd be fancy.

No to switch from high beam to low beam. I am only 21 so I don't know all about the fancy gizmos they had in the 60's. I am just a kid who thought it would be cool to drive an old chevy for a first car that I bought with my own money from working rather than all the spoiled kids in my high school who did nothing and their parents just gave them new vehicles. You feel better when you buy it with your own money that you worked hard for. I have learned a lot since I was 16 though.

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by dfrank

No to switch from high beam to low beam. I am only 21 so I don't know all about the fancy gizmos they had in the 60's. I am just a kid who thought it would be cool to drive an old chevy for a first car that I bought with my own money from working rather than all the spoiled kids in my high school who did nothing and their parents just gave them new vehicles. You feel better when you buy it with your own money that you worked hard for. I have learned a lot since I was 16 though.

You are right but Dave was asking about a second switch, not being rude to you, hence the "one for each headlight" comment. Most of us wonder why they would go away from the floor mount high beam switch because... We'll it is awesome. I as well as many appreciate young people who work for their first vehicle rather than daddy buying them a new '94 camaro on their 16th birthday ( my first car had a high beam switch on the floor) 😀 and now you know how old I am.