What's This ?

[snow man]

Can you see it on the passenger side .right under the edge of the dash it's a small Metal Box with a handle that you pull out " like opening a dresser drawer ". This is not my truck but i have this metal box under the seat of my Closed Cab, is this" the small parts box "

[Matt]

It is indeed the spare parts box,however as far as I know they were never factory fitted to closed cabs. Interesting to note that the fitting of the box has required the fire extinguisher bracket to be re-located to the centre of the firewall,and the bracket is of the late/postwar pattern.

My guess is the fitting of a spare parts box to a closed cab CCKW is a post war modification.

Matt.

[snow man]

Good eye Matt i didn't see the fire extinguisher bracket till now, this pic was a truck in England that i happened on and saw the box, Ive had mine for years buying it not knowing what it was !! Anyway it works pretty good under the seat .

[Matt]

I just noticed a couple more things,the FE bracket could in fact be a bracket for the M2 Gas Decontaminator,and the transfer case leavers don't look original.

It makes sense to have the spare parts box under the seat. I wonder where the spares kit was stored on closed cabs from the factory? there's no mention of the spares kit in the TM 10's.

Matt.

[42cckw]

Hi Matt
I don't think there is anything GMC here, I believe your looking a a chevy 4x4 spare parts storage box

[snow man]

Hi Matt
I don't think there is anything GMC here, I believe your looking a a chevy 4x4 spare parts storage box

What would be the difference in one for a GMC or did they not have them ?

[dr deuce]

Look at the shifter. It is a Chevy.

[42cckw]

Hi Snowman
GMC had a storage box that was under the passenger seat , If you ever need one I know where to get one ,but I would have to check on the price,its been awhile but the last time I knew they were around $ 75.00

[42cckw]

Matt
there is a parts kit that is discribed in TM9-805 for the chevy 4x4 , but I don't see a listing for equipment for the GMC closed Cab. Its always good to have as many of the TM"S as possiable they have answered alot of my
JIM 42CCKW

[John V Cliche]

Kevin Kronlund has spare parts boxes avail. @ $125.00 plus S&H

[snow man]

Hi Snowman
GMC had a storage box that was under the passenger seat , If you ever need one I know where to get one ,but I would have to check on the price,its been awhile but the last time I knew they were around $ 75.00

Thank for that info Guys compared to the picture "up top" are they similar, a pic would be nice !

[42cckw]

Hi Snowman
Don't you have a TM If you don't everyone needs to have one, there is alot of information in them and do I need to say it pictures too
Tm9-801 on page 21 under tools parts and accessories, not only does it show a picture its list what tools should be in it. If one has the truck they need the TM to go with it they go hand in hand

JIM 42CCKW

[snow man]

I have the TM's usually buy those before i buy the vehicle , the way the thread was going ,a good photo speaks volumes.