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Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? #1415347 06/29/2021 9:56 PM
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 113 Rocklin, California F festerhairball 59 Apache 3100
festerhairball 59 Apache 3100 F Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 113 Rocklin, California	Prepping my 59 cab to paint next week. I have 4 holes (two on each side) & I'm not sure what they are for. This truck was a maintenance truck for the state of California. My best guess is an attachment for a window shade Anybody seen this before? THANKS Attachments 20210629_142632.jpg (96.71 KB, 212 downloads) 1959 3100, original 235/3 on the tree w/overdrive. Carter YF 2100S carb, 205/75/15 w/front sway bar

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415352 06/29/2021 10:21 PM
Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 Ottawa, IL D DES57 'Bolter
DES57 'Bolter D Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 Ottawa, IL	Rifle rack? 1957 Chevy 3200 Daily Driver PS, A/C, Tilt column, Rebuilt 350, Rebuilt TH350, Reupholstered Bench Seat, sound proof/insulated, LED headlights/taillights/backup lights/interior courtesy lights. Follow in the DITY

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415355 06/29/2021 10:53 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 The Last Best Place W Wally / Montana 'Bolter
Wally / Montana 'Bolter W Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 The Last Best Place	Shoulder restraint for seat belt? Holes look small, though. 1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415356 06/29/2021 10:54 PM
Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 197 Yucca Valley, California, Unit... T TerenceandMary 'Bolter
TerenceandMary 'Bolter T Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 197 Yucca Valley, California, Unit...	my 62' also has the same holes plus a few that go around the rear window. I also am mystified by them. sun visor is a great guess, maybe a gun rack but i would think you may need more holes than that. 62' GMC Fleetside 3/4 ton 235 4-speed. Time makes fools of us all.

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415364 06/30/2021 12:06 AM
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 113 Rocklin, California F festerhairball 59 Apache 3100
festerhairball 59 Apache 3100 F Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 113 Rocklin, California	Thanks for the guesses everyone. I thought gun rack myself but the holes are so small I don't think It would hold very much. The holes are not threaded if that helps. so I think it's the aftermarket ( installed by owner) & not Factory 1959 3100, original 235/3 on the tree w/overdrive. Carter YF 2100S carb, 205/75/15 w/front sway bar

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415365 06/30/2021 12:18 AM
Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 Ottawa, IL D DES57 'Bolter
DES57 'Bolter D Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 Ottawa, IL	Maybe fire extinguishers since it be was a California state truck. 1957 Chevy 3200 Daily Driver PS, A/C, Tilt column, Rebuilt 350, Rebuilt TH350, Reupholstered Bench Seat, sound proof/insulated, LED headlights/taillights/backup lights/interior courtesy lights. Follow in the DITY

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415366 06/30/2021 12:19 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,451 Brunswick,Ga. T TUTS 59 Crusty Old Sarge
TUTS 59 Crusty Old Sarge T Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,451 Brunswick,Ga.	Grab Bar??? ~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..\| Living life in the SLOW lane

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415370 06/30/2021 12:46 AM
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 113 Rocklin, California F festerhairball 59 Apache 3100
festerhairball 59 Apache 3100 F Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 113 Rocklin, California	Fire extinguisher is a great guess. Flahlight holder maybe? The last tune up sticker in the door is from 1983 , decommissioned in 1996. Was at the insane Asylum in Stockton,Ca. 1959 3100, original 235/3 on the tree w/overdrive. Carter YF 2100S carb, 205/75/15 w/front sway bar

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415373 06/30/2021 12:53 AM
Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 Ottawa, IL D DES57 'Bolter
DES57 'Bolter D Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 Ottawa, IL	Maybe just hooks for state safety vests and/or helmets. 1957 Chevy 3200 Daily Driver PS, A/C, Tilt column, Rebuilt 350, Rebuilt TH350, Reupholstered Bench Seat, sound proof/insulated, LED headlights/taillights/backup lights/interior courtesy lights. Follow in the DITY

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415389 06/30/2021 3:39 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,995 Janesville, Mn R Rich'sToys 'Bolter
Rich'sToys 'Bolter R Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,995 Janesville, Mn	I was going to guess fire extinguisher also. Rich 1947 Loadmaster 1947 Chev. Loadmaster 1959 Chev. Viking 40 Life is short--eat dessert first!

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415406 06/30/2021 11:01 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 New London NH H Hambone Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters
Hambone Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 New London NH	If we are guessing then my input is a fan. bigger, center hole was for the wiring. I dont know of anything dealer installed in that area. ~ HB 1966 Chevrolet K-10 \| Ghost: formerly Flappy Fenders \| In the Stovebolt Gallery 1962 Chevrolet C10 1962 Suburban

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1415417 06/30/2021 1:04 PM
Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,513 Upstate NY P Phak1 AD Addict & Tinkerer
Phak1 AD Addict & Tinkerer P Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,513 Upstate NY	If you installed three point seat belts, you’ll recognize the bigger center hole. The pop rivet gives it away! There is a threaded backing plate that is being held in place with that pop rivet until the seat belt in bolted in place. I have no idea what the other two holes are for. Probably made before the seatbelts were installed. EDIT: I like DES57’s guess, fire extinguisher mount, prior to the seatbelts! Last edited by Phak1; 06/30/2021 1:08 PM. Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals 1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum

Re: Mystery holes in the 1959 cab? festerhairball #1426799 10/14/2021 2:59 AM
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 113 Rocklin, California F festerhairball 59 Apache 3100
festerhairball 59 Apache 3100 F Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 113 Rocklin, California	Thought I'd add an ending to my original post. I just got done painting the interior back to the original color for a 59 "Comanche Gold" . Purchased the paint from Jim Carters. A quart was enough to paint the entire interior, doors & all, but I almost ran out. Thanks again for everyone's input. I get so much help on stovebolt forums, I love it! Attachments 59 seatbelts.jpg (92.62 KB, 64 downloads) 1959 3100, original 235/3 on the tree w/overdrive. Carter YF 2100S carb, 205/75/15 w/front sway bar

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