47-55.1 Unique Cab Mods - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MiraclePieCo · 05-31-2020, 02:07 AM

Some unusual methods of super-sizing AD cabs:

_Ogre · 05-31-2020, 12:44 PM

top 2 meh. coe i likey

**mr48chev** · 05-31-2020, 04:34 PM

I thought of stretching my 48 similar to the red one and using Suburban window surrounds that I cut down to get proper looking quarter window openings. Then I saw a couple and just didn't like the look.

That top truck could be fixed pretty easily with the door tops off a pair of doors and the matching sections out of a roof. That would give it closer to the look of the blue cab over window wise with a wider post.

Some nice work and thought put into that blue cab over. it just looks right.

MARTINSR · 05-31-2020, 11:43 PM

I am not a fan of any of them but the blue one is ok. The white one, sorry, it's a parts truck now.

BRian

vintovka · 06-02-2020, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I am not a fan of any of them but the blue one is ok. The white one, sorry, it's a parts truck now.

BRian

Well said. In reality i really dislike the white one. Blue is ok. Coe is cool.

alaska gasser · 06-02-2020, 03:42 PM

Look at the build thread for my extended cab for a different perspective.
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MiraclePieCo · 06-02-2020, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alaska gasser

Look at the build thread for my extended cab for a different perspective.

That's badass!

NeoJuice · 06-02-2020, 04:36 PM

Here is a cool one from back in 2017 at a local car show. Triple cab with a flat deck.

alaska gasser · 06-03-2020, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

That's badass!

Thanks. I've since raised it about 5 inches and put chrome Cragar SST centerlines on it. One of these days I'll figure out how to post new pictures of it since Photobuckets b/s.

**mr48chev** · 06-03-2020, 04:05 PM

I really like that you kept the bed stock length when you extended the cab rather than cutting the bed down to make up for the added cab length that blows things out of proportion no matter what rig it is on You see that on the white one in the lead photo of the thread. That truck really needs a longer bed along with fixing the corners of the rear doors.

51 3600 · 06-03-2020, 09:09 PM

White one is hard on my brain. Looks like it's going backwards or something.

vintovka · 06-03-2020, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 51 3600

White one is hard on my brain. Looks like it's going backwards or something.

Using standard doors for the rear makes white one look very wrong. Maybe if they were replaced it would work better?

alaska gasser · 06-11-2020, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

I really like that you kept the bed stock length when you extended the cab rather than cutting the bed down to make up for the added cab length that blows things out of proportion.

Thanks. I used a long bed frame and I hand made the bed 2" taller than factory, rounded the front to match the cab and actually made it about 3/4" longer than a stock short bed. Keeping the proportions right was really important. I've seen too many custom vehicles that had way too much work put into them to make an ugly vehicle.

mobileortho · 06-11-2020, 02:38 PM

Love the COE, the other two, not so much!

**mongocanfly** · 06-11-2020, 03:26 PM

AG..heres how you can post pics..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...sting+pictures

dsraven · 06-11-2020, 03:31 PM

AG, do you have a pic of your truck without the photobucket insignia across the middle? it would be nice to see the whole truck detail.

alaska gasser · 06-11-2020, 08:22 PM

Thanks mongocanfly. I have some new ones on my phone and I'll try to post them soon.

05-31-2020, 02:07 AM	#1
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Unique Cab Mods Some unusual methods of super-sizing AD cabs: Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

05-31-2020, 12:44 PM	#2
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Unique Cab Mods top 2 meh. coe i likey __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

05-31-2020, 04:34 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Unique Cab Mods I thought of stretching my 48 similar to the red one and using Suburban window surrounds that I cut down to get proper looking quarter window openings. Then I saw a couple and just didn't like the look. That top truck could be fixed pretty easily with the door tops off a pair of doors and the matching sections out of a roof. That would give it closer to the look of the blue cab over window wise with a wider post. Some nice work and thought put into that blue cab over. it just looks right. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-31-2020, 11:43 PM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Unique Cab Mods I am not a fan of any of them but the blue one is ok. The white one, sorry, it's a parts truck now. BRian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-02-2020, 03:42 PM	#6
alaska gasser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ruidoso, NM Posts: 290	Re: Unique Cab Mods Look at the build thread for my extended cab for a different perspective. Posted via Mobile Device

06-02-2020, 04:36 PM	#8
NeoJuice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 468	Re: Unique Cab Mods Here is a cool one from back in 2017 at a local car show. Triple cab with a flat deck. Attached Images

06-03-2020, 04:05 PM	#10
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Unique Cab Mods I really like that you kept the bed stock length when you extended the cab rather than cutting the bed down to make up for the added cab length that blows things out of proportion no matter what rig it is on You see that on the white one in the lead photo of the thread. That truck really needs a longer bed along with fixing the corners of the rear doors. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-03-2020, 09:09 PM	#11
51 3600 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 191	Re: Unique Cab Mods White one is hard on my brain. Looks like it's going backwards or something. __________________ Al '51 3600, LS5.3, 4L60e, Danforth cross., Blazer front susp., Borg Warner 9 bolt 3.27 GR, Wrangler leafs

06-11-2020, 02:38 PM	#14
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: Unique Cab Mods Love the COE, the other two, not so much! __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

06-11-2020, 03:26 PM	#15
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Unique Cab Mods AG..heres how you can post pics..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...sting+pictures __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

06-11-2020, 03:31 PM	#16
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,333	Re: Unique Cab Mods AG, do you have a pic of your truck without the photobucket insignia across the middle? it would be nice to see the whole truck detail.

06-11-2020, 08:22 PM	#17
alaska gasser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ruidoso, NM Posts: 290	Re: Unique Cab Mods Thanks mongocanfly. I have some new ones on my phone and I'll try to post them soon. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592642 '48 Chev extended cab with attitude http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592769 My daughter's '46 International PU

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