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painterljp 07-19-2020 09:36 AM

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Cowboy hat holder

The 72 gmc has holes in the inside of roof to mount one of those hat holders. Cant find one now to match up holes. Cool!!

Ironhorse 07-19-2020 10:27 AM

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The 72 gmc has holes in the inside of roof to mount one of those hat holders. Cant find one now to match up holes. Cool!!

Don't know how to link to it but there is one of those on Ebay right now. Buy It Now for $27.97 with $9.98 shipping. Item 333 609 640 019

painterljp 07-19-2020 10:29 AM

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Thanks for heads up and item number. Have spent 39 bucks on more stupid things. Thanks. Just went up on flea bay and bought it. Now I have something to fill those holes and my son will have somewhere to put his hat too.

70cst 07-19-2020 05:48 PM

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The gentleman who ordered my truck new went a bit crazy with the dealer installed options. Including, sun visors, bumper guards, bumper mounted unity driving lights, unity spot light, and these rear bumper steps Ive never seen before or since.

Those are cool options

'68OrangeSunshine 07-19-2020 05:54 PM

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My GM Compass

I have one of these GM compasses, I bought it at a dealership in the '80s or '90s. After a long time cooking inside a truck cab in AZ, the oil is leaking out, and the North alignment is off.
Anyone know what the fluid medium is inside? Mineral oil?
I think I could inject some more and seal it with a dab of epoxy. They have shot up in price now.
I like a magnetic compass as a back up to the GPS.

Greasey Harley 07-22-2020 11:39 PM

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hamjet 07-23-2020 05:59 AM

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what IS that thing?.......lol

daddymoo2 07-23-2020 12:28 PM

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Here are my dealer supplied coaster. Tilt column coasters. Never seen these before. Thanks Don

MJN 07-23-2020 12:42 PM

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Spare headlight carriers, the military one carries spare fuses and marker/taillight bulbs too

70cst 07-28-2020 03:24 PM

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This is not a 67-72 period correct accessory but ,,, this would be one of the earlier Bag or Brick cell phones that would be use so ...

Ironhorse 07-28-2020 03:47 PM

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Remember those bag phones well. First mobile phone we had, was made by Motorola. We were on a trip from Kansas to Indianapolis, Ind. at the time. My wife called her Mom from the phone in the car while we had stopped for gas. My MIL was just in awe that she was talking to her daughter while she was sitting IN the car at a gas station.

70cst 07-28-2020 04:16 PM

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Remember those bag phones well. First mobile phone we had, was made by Motorola. We were on a trip from Kansas to Indianapolis, Ind. at the time. My wife called her Mom from the phone in the car while we had stopped for gas. My MIL was just in awe that she was talking to her daughter while she was sitting IN the car at a gas station.

Yep ... seems like just yesterday :lol:

70cst 07-28-2020 04:17 PM

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Keep up the accessories ... they are way cool :metal:

special-K 07-29-2020 09:48 AM

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A bit later, bought for an '84. I have an Alpine AM/FM/Cassette with matching "truck phone". Funny how that started out as car phones, then made it illegal to use them while driving. A little lack of foresight there. The two components have matching gree n glow buttons and are linked. When a call comes in the radio volume goes down or if playing a tape it pauses. I want to see if someone can put digital guts in without affecting those 12v functions. Seems doable, but I know nutting

MJN 07-30-2020 11:31 AM

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Not directly a truck accessory but since campers were big in this era these would have been brand new back then. The big lantern (left) is a '72 and the small top lantern and heater are both '69's.

70c10-08 07-30-2020 06:07 PM

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Here's my 2 Johnson Messenger 123A's the first one my old man had in his 76 Ramcharger for years he made a custom mount for it. I'm not sure where I got the other one but, I plan on getting them fixed and using the best of the 2, I also have the Johnson external speaker that goes with it. As for a clip, it needs no clip as the cable to the mike is stretched out so I'll probably have it dangle from the rear view mirror. But the temptation to get a Motorola Motrac or Mocom radio is there as well.

mrtoni 07-30-2020 06:39 PM

I’m currently looking for that same set up. Joined a vintage alpine group but no phone as of yet. Love the green glow

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A bit later, bought for an '84. I have an Alpine AM/FM/Cassette with matching "truck phone". Funny how that started out as car phones, then made it illegal to use them while driving. A little lack of foresight there. The two components have matching gree n glow buttons and are linked. When a call comes in the radio volume goes down or if playing a tape it pauses. I want to see if someone can put digital guts in without affecting those 12v functions. Seems doable, but I know nutting

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'68OrangeSunshine 07-30-2020 07:59 PM

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Here's my 2 Johnson Messenger 123A's the first one my old man had in his 76 Ramcharger for years he made a custom mount for it. I'm not sure where I got the other one but, I plan on getting them fixed and using the best of the 2, I also have the Johnson external speaker that goes with it. As for a clip, it needs no clip as the cable to the mike is stretched out so I'll probably have it dangle from the rear view mirror. But the temptation to get a Motorola Motrac or Mocom radio is there as well.

Cool. I have Messenger 4175 [40 channel]. I used it in my '67 K/10 Suburban.
Not sure if it still works... I also have a Messenger I and a II.
In my '68 Stepside, I still have a Motorola remote speaker. Also the spring/ball antenna mount is still on the rear of the driverside stepfender.
You could get a magnetic-base mic clip, and stick the mic where ever you wanted. Dangling from the RVM is a distraction.

70c10-08 08-03-2020 05:23 PM

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Since Zooey is currently a radio delete truck I thought about doing what most would've done with a radio delete truck back then, just buy me one of these and carry it with me. Although I have a factory Delco AM radio in case I change my mind.

stomper 08-04-2020 01:21 PM

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Pep Boys still sells these for $8

maverickmk 08-04-2020 01:27 PM

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Pep Boys still sells these for $8

Not sure if this is the same part, but I literally just ordered this part about an hour ago: https://www.truckspring.com/trailer-...73&model=Jimmy

DeadheadNM 08-04-2020 09:28 PM

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How about a CompuCruise: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810118

special-K 08-05-2020 08:03 AM

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16.5 aluminum slots in 8.25" and 9.75" width. Parchment snap on tonneau cover custom made by upholstery shop. I also put headers on it with custom dual exhaust exiting behind rear tires from a 90* bend. All installed in '89 when I bought the truck (bought 11/88) to achieve period correct look. I put the tonneau on to protect the original wood bed floor while camper was removed. Then there was the camper on truck since new with graphics painted over in ochre to match truck, by the previous owner who was the original owner.

I still have some camper accessories out of it I will get pictures of

painterljp 08-05-2020 12:03 PM

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Maybe we are all throwbacks to that day and time. Life was so much simpler then. For those of us that were around back then. Good times for sure. Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

70cst 08-29-2020 09:25 AM

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My newest accessory ...

This dealership is the local dealership for Chevrolet. Just thought this would had a final touch.

70cst 08-29-2020 09:26 AM

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Hey ... we just made our 6th page. :metal:

54blackhornet 08-29-2020 12:53 PM

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Up in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon you need one of these to hunt morel mushrooms. I removed it from a 71 K/10 I parted out. Manufactured by Airglide Instruments of Chicago. I listed it for sale on buy/sell yesterday.

HO455 08-29-2020 01:47 PM

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I got one of those! Didn't know I needed it for mushrooms.

'68OrangeSunshine 08-29-2020 03:30 PM

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How does the needle point to mushrooms?

72c20customcamper 08-29-2020 06:18 PM

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This was on my 77 burban

MMiller1050 08-31-2020 10:43 PM

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Wow, My Dad had the same gun rack and hat holder in his truck back int he 70s...it was a 1969 truck. Great to see.

hamjet 09-02-2020 07:35 AM

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I bought this last week end at a local outdoor flea market, ( same place I bought the 8 track player new in box 3 years ago.) In the box, never used! converts 8 track to cassett. Back in 1970 when I had an 8 track in my car, I had one that you could convert 8 track to FM radio by plugging it into the 8 track, then hooking up an antenna. Another score for me......

Bones72Super 09-03-2020 11:59 AM

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Snagged up these fog lights recently in Colorado.

70cst 09-03-2020 12:11 PM

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Great stuff ... :metal:

'68OrangeSunshine 09-03-2020 05:16 PM

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I bought this last week end at a local outdoor flea market, ( same place I bought the 8 track player new in box 3 years ago.) In the box, never used! converts 8 track to cassett. Back in 1970 when I had an 8 track in my car, I had one that you could convert 8 track to FM radio by plugging it into the 8 track, then hooking up an antenna. Another score for me......

I think those eat tapes. But as a vintage accessory, it's the Bee's Knees.

DeadheadNM 09-06-2020 11:16 AM

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DeadheadNM 09-07-2020 10:08 PM

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70cst 09-08-2020 08:25 PM

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Not directly a truck accessory but since campers were big in this era these would have been brand new back then. The big lantern (left) is a '72 and the small top lantern and heater are both '69's.

I like it ...

70cst 09-08-2020 08:28 PM

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Old metal Pepsi cooler's not a truck accessory but a period item and the color was pretty close to '71 GMC Dk. Blue.

Luv it ...

70cst 09-08-2020 08:29 PM

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We've talked about Bar Bouys here. I used these for years. When I got my camper I mounted some in there. I still had one I kept but didn't get the base off the truck when I sold it. I have regretted that and have meant to post a WTB on a long shot.

We'll looky here what I found in a box with other things stashed in the attic. I completely forgot I had this. Life is good!

That is sweet!!!!


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