Author Topic: Factory tool box in bed side  (Read 646 times)

Offline Jeff1324

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Factory tool box in bed side
« on: July 16, 2023, 10:22:49 PM »
I have  a 1973 super Cheyenne it has the factory toolbox on drivrrs side in front of rear wheel im being told this is very rare.  Any body know how rare?

Offline Mr Diesel

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Re: Factory tool box in bed side
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2023, 08:52:58 AM »
I have never seen one. Got a picture?
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Re: Factory tool box in bed side
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2023, 05:58:28 PM »
It's basically a glove box in the bedside that usually rotted itself into oblivion. So rare in terms of survivor status, yes, but not a rare option, I just don't think it was a very popular option.
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Offline Jeff1324

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Re: Factory tool box in bed side
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2023, 08:00:58 AM »
I will try to get some pictures uploaded of it.

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Re: Factory tool box in bed side
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2023, 02:25:53 PM »
Looks like just another place to rust... :(

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