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Phungki · 07-29-2020, 10:25 PM

I bought my 56 GMC partially assembled and with a chevy front clip. I dont know what these pieces are intended for. I guess it’s possible they aren’t even intended for these trucks but i know who would know. Yes im talking about you!
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Black_Sheep · 07-29-2020, 11:59 PM

they do not look familiar

mr48chev · 07-30-2020, 12:55 AM

I see a standard grade 5 mark on one of them most likely meaning that they aren't factory GM.

There don't happen to be 8 holes drilled in the bed rails for a camper shell?

MiraclePieCo · 07-30-2020, 02:15 AM

Somebody threw them in your parts box just to drive you crazy

dsraven · 07-30-2020, 03:18 AM

I don't recognize them but that doesn't mean ANYTHING.
what size and length are they?
possibly a previous owner repaired something like an inner fender to fender connection where the original bolts, with welded on nuts on the panel, rusted or broke off? possibly, like mr48 says, they were for some bolt on accy like a canopy or camper or a different seat that got bolted in at some point. with the back up plate it makes me think it is not a GM part because the back up plate would likely be spot welded to a panel but they could be a repair done by an owner. you know, when owners would fix stuff themselves with what they had on hand.

**gigamanx** · 07-30-2020, 07:54 AM

Doesn't look stock to me. Maybe something like seat belt bolts so the plate gives you more surface area to strengthen the bottom of the cab. Maybe after market seats and these bolts tie it down? As others have said, maybe bolts for a bed floor to bolt it down or some accessory.

Phungki · 07-31-2020, 02:06 AM

Ok i guess ill stop scratching my head then. It came with the factory style seat, or what was left of it. No extra holes in the cab for seat belts or holes in the bedsides for a camper. I haven’t been able to find them in the LMC catalog either.
Thanks all, i knew you would know
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**mongocanfly** · 07-31-2020, 02:16 AM

Throw them away.........that's a sure way to find out where they go...haha

_Ogre · 07-31-2020, 11:14 AM

i believe they are the bolts that hold the door weather strip on

07-29-2020, 10:25 PM	#1
Phungki Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Blissfield MI Posts: 252	Where do these go? I bought my 56 GMC partially assembled and with a chevy front clip. I dont know what these pieces are intended for. I guess it’s possible they aren’t even intended for these trucks but i know who would know. Yes im talking about you! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-29-2020, 11:59 PM	#2
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Where do these go? they do not look familiar __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

07-30-2020, 12:55 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,279	Re: Where do these go? I see a standard grade 5 mark on one of them most likely meaning that they aren't factory GM. There don't happen to be 8 holes drilled in the bed rails for a camper shell? __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

07-30-2020, 02:15 AM	#4
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Where do these go? Somebody threw them in your parts box just to drive you crazy __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

07-30-2020, 03:18 AM	#5
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,824	Re: Where do these go? I don't recognize them but that doesn't mean ANYTHING. what size and length are they? possibly a previous owner repaired something like an inner fender to fender connection where the original bolts, with welded on nuts on the panel, rusted or broke off? possibly, like mr48 says, they were for some bolt on accy like a canopy or camper or a different seat that got bolted in at some point. with the back up plate it makes me think it is not a GM part because the back up plate would likely be spot welded to a panel but they could be a repair done by an owner. you know, when owners would fix stuff themselves with what they had on hand.

07-30-2020, 07:54 AM	#6
gigamanx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 1,004	Re: Where do these go? Doesn't look stock to me. Maybe something like seat belt bolts so the plate gives you more surface area to strengthen the bottom of the cab. Maybe after market seats and these bolts tie it down? As others have said, maybe bolts for a bed floor to bolt it down or some accessory. __________________ Current Build Thread 1930 Ford Model A Modern Twist: Ford Model A Rat Rod With a Modern Twist Build Thread Phase 1 "The Swap": 1949 3100 with S10 swap. Beginner build with ambition! Build Thread Phase 2 "The Drop": Beginner Build with Ambition gets Air Ride

07-31-2020, 02:06 AM	#7
Phungki Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Blissfield MI Posts: 252	Ok i guess ill stop scratching my head then. It came with the factory style seat, or what was left of it. No extra holes in the cab for seat belts or holes in the bedsides for a camper. I haven’t been able to find them in the LMC catalog either. Thanks all, i knew you would know Posted via Mobile Device

07-31-2020, 02:16 AM	#8
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07-31-2020, 11:14 AM	#9
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,666	Re: Where do these go? i believe they are the bolts that hold the door weather strip on __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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