The GMC CCKW

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 "

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.

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 .

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.

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

42cckw wrote: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 ?

Look at the shifter. It is a Chevy.

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

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

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

42cckw wrote: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 !

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

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