Storage Hole In Dash Of 2003

PaulP · May 29, 2003

On the dash of my 2003 AV there is an elongated storage area netx to the driverside (leftmost) A/C vent. Does anyone know what it is fore? It dosn't seem capable of holding anything useful. Is it for an option I don't have on this truck

I attached a picture to help.

Thanks
Paul

gthomas · May 29, 2003

I believe that is where the buttons to control 2 or 4 wheel drive would be located in a 4x4.

PaulP · May 29, 2003

Ahhhh! I didn't think of that. Thanks

wonder91178 · May 29, 2003

That will be the new home for the switches for my strobes and neon, hehe...

>:D

Kim

(Don't consider it a hole, consider it a mod waiting to happen

)

PaulP · May 29, 2003

Good idea

I like the way you think

jackalanche · May 29, 2003

that's where the 02 EXT put their p-folding mirror switch, which the 4x4 variants of the Av fill with Awd, 2wd, 4wd lock, and 4wd low selector buttons.

Like Kimmie said, any cubby hole is a mod waiting to happen! I have filled a few that came with my 02 Av, the hoizonatl one abve the CD garage now sports a factory GM deck, the OnStar cubby (No OnStar) now sports a bunch of Aux Light switches!

wonder91178 · May 29, 2003

jackalanche said:
...the OnStar cubby (No OnStar) now sports a bunch of Aux Light switches!

Hehe, mine has the switch for my Streetglow purple neon radio bar!

>:D

Kim

RichUF · May 29, 2003

yup, 4X4 goes there.

Looks like a great place to keep a wallet for those who get irritated by sitting on theirs while driving (ever see that Seinfeld episode where George has the HUGE wallet that throws his back out? LOL)

gestry · May 29, 2003

I have found that this space holds one of the small radios that I keep on channel 8 for the times I may get to go to a regional. ha. It holds it perfect, and no searching when needed.

PaulP · May 29, 2003

Darn, I've only started 2 threads and both of them were in the wrong forum ?

I can't pick the right forum but I picked the right truck

The odd thing about this hole is that the bottom is slanted so anything you put in it slides out. It's pitched tward the driver instead of the other way. Just thought it was odd and maybe had a special purpose I didn't know about. I guess I'll have to come up with a mod that will use it

Gravalanche · May 29, 2003

I have a question...what is the space directly below the cigarette lighters for? I seen somme your your truck with the same space...its the one that looks like an instrument panel can go in there...it has felt type material in it...

If it can be used for an instrument panel, what are my options...I have been looking for something neat to put there besides ATM receipts

colonelmotox · May 29, 2003

'03 Av has all the 4WD controls integrated into the entire position.

Skidd-au · May 30, 2003

Lots of cubby holes in this thing isn't there?

gestry · May 30, 2003

Heck, I keep "cubby" in the hole under the radio, with of course nail clippers, which I always lose.

txyank1 · May 30, 2003

PaulP said:
Darn, I've only started 2 threads and both of them were in the wrong forum ? I can't pick the right forum but I picked the right truck
The odd thing about this hole is that the bottom is slanted so anything you put in it slides out. It's pitched tward the driver instead of the other way. Just thought it was odd and maybe had a special purpose I didn't know about. I guess I'll have to come up with a mod that will use it

I think all that "moving" is what makes the Moderators feel useful.

Gee and GM designed the Av with it's Hiney way up in the air so that wouldn't happen.

bekind · May 30, 2003

I think the space directly below the cig lighter is where an optional tape deck can go. This is true for at least the '02. I had the tape deck but removed it and installed the cubby, much more useful.

pdxkevin · May 30, 2003

I thought that was the new spot for CAFCNA brochures

wrchism · May 30, 2003

Gravalanche said:
I have a question...what is the space directly below the cigarette lighters for?

On a 2002 with the bench seat option, you can install the Silverado Cup Holder right under the cigarette lighter. It folds down when needed - up and out of the way when not. You can then get rid of the ugly cup holder on the floor in front of the middle seat.

wonder91178 · May 30, 2003

wrchism said:
...You can then get rid of the ugly cup holder on the floor in front of the middle seat.

But I like the ugly cup holder

Kim

PaulP · May 31, 2003

txyank1 said:
I think all that "moving" is what makes the Moderators feel useful.
Gee and GM designed the Av with it's Hiney way up in the air so that wouldn't happen.

LOL, Thanks for the good laugh!

Traz · May 31, 2003

I don't smoke, but I thought the one on the left was about the right size for a cigarette pack. I did have my garage opener in there, but didn't like it on the left side so moved it to the one on the right. I have the 03, & also have the open section below the cigarette lighters. Still haven't found anything good for there, isn't real deep. At the moment I have a small size kleenex box in it. I liked the idea of the extra foldaway cup holder, but it doesn't fit the 03. I am sure I will find a use for all these spaces.

Traz

jdw174 · May 31, 2003

Traz said:
?I don't smoke, but I thought the one on the left was about the right size for a cigarette pack.

You're absolutely right. A pack of cigarettes fits quite nicely in there