Tissue Dispenser ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hutch · 03-01-2004, 10:36 PM

Was this a GM option,Dealer added or aftermarket?
1. GM option
2.Dealer Added
3.Aftermarket
4.Never Seen one

Hutch · 03-01-2004, 10:41 PM

Here is the pic:

*67Fleetsidedream* · 03-01-2004, 10:42 PM

I say after market.

**CPNE** · 03-01-2004, 10:43 PM

I voted dealer added but I've also seen aftermarket ones too. Definately not a factory installed option IMO.

**CPNE** · 03-01-2004, 10:45 PM

Okay, I change my vote. I thought you were asking a generic question and replyed before pic was available. Pic looks aftermarket, the dealer ones were underdash units

juju808 · 03-01-2004, 11:03 PM

ok time for a dumb girl question... why on earth would anyone need a tissue dispenser in their truck? to clean their faces from farm work before heading home for dinner? easy clean up for make up mishaps from their lady passengers? i guess i just dont get it... lol... :p

dinnut · 03-01-2004, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by juju808
ok time for a dumb girl question... why on earth would anyone need a tissue dispenser in their truck? to clean their faces from farm work before heading home for dinner? easy clean up for make up mishaps from their lady passengers? i guess i just dont get it... lol... :p

here is a bunch of reasons i could think of:
when you spill your drink, clean some of it up
when your eating, wipe your hands
BLOW YOUR NOSE!
clean off your shoe if u went thru mud
wifes water breaks ??!!!!???
clean up after.... "that" !!!???!!!!
if somebody asks if you have a tissue, you do

hmm dont feel like thinking of any more... but there ya go some reasons to have tissue in your truck

da-burb · 03-01-2004, 11:23 PM

I have that same tissue dispenser. I mounter it horizontally right under the heater controls so the Chevy bowtie is visable to the front.

I have always figured it was 73+ vintage but have never felt like researching it. I did get it in a box of misc parts which were NOS 70-72/truck.

Chevelle454 · 03-01-2004, 11:35 PM

There was this strange looking wire thing hanging from the inside roof of my '72, I had no clue what it was. It looked like a TV antennea.

Somebody told me today that it is a holder for your cowboy hat. It holds the hat upside down against the roof.

Makes sense, I guess...but I have never seen one before.

woodyjeff · 03-01-2004, 11:46 PM

There is a GM optioned tissue dispenser but I don't think it was available on our trucks it was on the cars, my cousin has one on his 66 Impala and it is mounted under the glove box and turns out like around a single hinge. Atleast I was told that it is a factory option.

weasel29gm · 03-02-2004, 12:30 AM

There was a story in CLASSIC TRUCKS last year on options for 67-72's. And I think they said its a GM. If I'm wrong please forgive me. LOL!!!!!!

Perchjerker · 03-02-2004, 01:07 AM

Wow I'd like to have one of those hat racks! WANNA GET RID OF IT???

Longhorn Man · 03-02-2004, 01:20 AM

The books don't show one for 67 - 72, but they were in fact an assembly line option in other vehicles, but I have never seen one like what is pictured, just the chrome and black under dash units.

Rod · 03-02-2004, 01:27 AM

Gee...... if I answer this are they gonna go up like 8 tracks and tow hooks and AM- FM radio's??LOL

gonebad2 · 03-02-2004, 02:46 AM

I have seen them offered as a dealer option on almost any GM vehicle. Two years ago at the Hot August Nights swap meet, there was a guy there that had cases of original ones. His price was cheep but I passed. I'll just blow it out the window plugging one nostril.....Farmer style I guess. Good thing to do when some ahole is tailgating you at about 70 MPH. Especially if they are on one of those crotch rocket motorcycles. My cousin has one installed (original he says) on his 64 Impala. Back in the day when these trucks were new, they were used for work mostly. The farmers and construction workers probably just used their sleeve or wiped it on the seat.

chevy_fatman · 03-02-2004, 07:37 AM

Nevr seen one of those before, only the car one's.

Quote:

Originally posted by Rod
Gee...... if I answer this are they gonna go up like 8 tracks and tow hooks and AM- FM radio's??LOL

I guess now we know.

Blue Beard · 03-02-2004, 09:42 AM

I've seen these before for the cars, but thought they were bigger.........

**N2TRUX** · 03-02-2004, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chevelle454
There was this strange looking wire thing hanging from the inside roof of my '72, I had no clue what it was. It looked like a TV antennea.
Somebody told me today that it is a holder for your cowboy hat. It holds the hat upside down against the roof.

You don't come to Texas often do ya? Those are very common here. The brim of the hat is shaped by using steam. If you lay the hat flat on the brim, it will loose it's shape. The wire hat rack gives you a safe place to put your hat so you don't have to lay it on the seat...

juju808 · 03-02-2004, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gonebad2
I'll just blow it out the window plugging one nostril.....Farmer style I guess. Good thing to do when some ahole is tailgating you at about 70 MPH. Especially if they are on one of those crotch rocket motorcycles.The farmers and construction workers probably just used their sleeve or wiped it on the seat.

ewww.... gross me out while i am drinking coffee first thing in the morning...lol... that settles it, its to give you another option when you have your lady with you in the car so you dont gross her out... lol...

**CPNE** · 03-02-2004, 11:01 AM

juju,

Not all trucks were purchased for commercial/farm use. Many trucks were marketed to the RV camper market, hence the "Custom Camper" trucks. I'd be willing to bet more than a few of these recreational trucks were equipped with tissue dispensers, for the very reason you mention. Having your wife along requires gentler manners. Its just logical...

gonebad2 · 03-02-2004, 02:13 PM

These were a mans truck back in the day....Good thing Chevy didn't offer a maxi-pad dispenser too.

guitarornothin · 03-12-2004, 06:36 PM

I want to get a PushButton on my glove box for my horn!!!!!!
on second thought NeverMind>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Sweet72 · 03-12-2004, 07:33 PM

Chevelle454,
Hat Saver... these are great!

View Poll Results: Tissue dispenser ??
GM Option	3	9.68%
Dealer Added	6	19.35%
Aftermarket	7	22.58%
Never Seen one before	15	48.39%
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03-01-2004, 10:36 PM	#1
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	Tissue Dispenser ??? Was this a GM option,Dealer added or aftermarket? 1. GM option 2.Dealer Added 3.Aftermarket 4.Never Seen one __________________ 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 Last edited by Hutch; 03-01-2004 at 10:40 PM.

03-01-2004, 10:41 PM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	Here is the pic: Attached Images __________________ 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

03-01-2004, 10:43 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	I voted dealer added but I've also seen aftermarket ones too. Definately not a factory installed option IMO. __________________ 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

03-01-2004, 10:45 PM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Okay, I change my vote. I thought you were asking a generic question and replyed before pic was available. Pic looks aftermarket, the dealer ones were underdash units __________________ 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

03-01-2004, 10:42 PM	#3
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	I say after market.

03-01-2004, 11:03 PM	#6
juju808 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 141	ok time for a dumb girl question... why on earth would anyone need a tissue dispenser in their truck? to clean their faces from farm work before heading home for dinner? easy clean up for make up mishaps from their lady passengers? i guess i just dont get it... lol... :p __________________ ...juju...

03-01-2004, 11:23 PM	#8
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I have that same tissue dispenser. I mounter it horizontally right under the heater controls so the Chevy bowtie is visable to the front. I have always figured it was 73+ vintage but have never felt like researching it. I did get it in a box of misc parts which were NOS 70-72/truck. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-01-2004, 11:35 PM	#9
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	There was this strange looking wire thing hanging from the inside roof of my '72, I had no clue what it was. It looked like a TV antennea. Somebody told me today that it is a holder for your cowboy hat. It holds the hat upside down against the roof. Makes sense, I guess...but I have never seen one before. __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

03-01-2004, 11:46 PM	#10
woodyjeff Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 32	There is a GM optioned tissue dispenser but I don't think it was available on our trucks it was on the cars, my cousin has one on his 66 Impala and it is mounted under the glove box and turns out like around a single hinge. Atleast I was told that it is a factory option. __________________ 70 Custom-10 LWB

03-02-2004, 12:30 AM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	There was a story in CLASSIC TRUCKS last year on options for 67-72's. And I think they said its a GM. If I'm wrong please forgive me. LOL!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-02-2004, 01:07 AM	#12
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	Wow I'd like to have one of those hat racks! WANNA GET RID OF IT??? __________________ Rather be fishin'

03-02-2004, 01:20 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The books don't show one for 67 - 72, but they were in fact an assembly line option in other vehicles, but I have never seen one like what is pictured, just the chrome and black under dash units.

03-02-2004, 01:27 AM	#14
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03-02-2004, 02:46 AM	#15
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I have seen them offered as a dealer option on almost any GM vehicle. Two years ago at the Hot August Nights swap meet, there was a guy there that had cases of original ones. His price was cheep but I passed. I'll just blow it out the window plugging one nostril.....Farmer style I guess. Good thing to do when some ahole is tailgating you at about 70 MPH. Especially if they are on one of those crotch rocket motorcycles. My cousin has one installed (original he says) on his 64 Impala. Back in the day when these trucks were new, they were used for work mostly. The farmers and construction workers probably just used their sleeve or wiped it on the seat. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul! Last edited by gonebad2; 03-02-2004 at 02:52 AM.



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03-02-2004, 09:42 AM	#17
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	I've seen these before for the cars, but thought they were bigger......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-02-2004, 11:01 AM	#20
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	juju, Not all trucks were purchased for commercial/farm use. Many trucks were marketed to the RV camper market, hence the "Custom Camper" trucks. I'd be willing to bet more than a few of these recreational trucks were equipped with tissue dispensers, for the very reason you mention. Having your wife along requires gentler manners. Its just logical... __________________ 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

03-02-2004, 02:13 PM	#21
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	These were a mans truck back in the day....Good thing Chevy didn't offer a maxi-pad dispenser too. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

03-12-2004, 06:36 PM	#22
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03-12-2004, 07:33 PM	#23
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