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Farmstore34 · 01-09-2008, 05:22 PM

Hey all
I need to replace the cab on my 72 K20, and I found a pretty nice 1967 Chevy C20 cab. Is there any big differences between these two cabs? I will reuse my hood, grill and fenders to keep it looking like a 72. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Colby.

DavesRide · 01-09-2008, 05:26 PM

Emergency brake if it matters.

1969k10stepside · 01-09-2008, 05:32 PM

The 67 probably has the small back window and the 68-72s didn't have the small window.It might have the large window but few 67s had them.Emergency brake is different,and the throttle is different being the older ones had the rod and the newer trucks had the cable.I'd guess the 67 had a large hump floor being a 67 and a 3/4 ton I'd guess it has a 4spd so if it does the tranny hump will just need unbolted and then when the cab is swapped over just bolt in the tranny cover from the 72 4wd cab

Farmstore34 · 01-10-2008, 08:10 PM

Well I went ahead and bought the '67 cab and bed. It is in too good of shape to pass up, but I would prefer the big back window of the later models. Oh well.

Putter · 01-11-2008, 04:39 AM

I did the same on my '69. Ditched the e-brake completely, but am stuck with the small back window. Basically a rust-free cab now. I did go ahead and convert to a cable operated accelerator.
Anyone wanna trade cabs? I really want the big window again?!?!?!?

But it did bolt right up with no issue.

**Palf70Step** · 01-11-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

I did the same on my '69. Ditched the e-brake completely, but am stuck with the small back window. Basically a rust-free cab now. I did go ahead and convert to a cable operated accelerator.
Anyone wanna trade cabs? I really want the big window again?!?!?!?

But it did bolt right up with no issue.

I want your original rusty one

kulturekat · 01-11-2008, 06:49 AM

hey putter is the rust free cab you have a 69? because i just aquired a big back window cab for a 69. i was gonna rebuild it up but if youre interested let me know.

Tynee · 01-11-2008, 07:34 AM

Another little differnece is that the '72 cab may or may not have the mounting for your rear-view mirror. They moved the mirror to the windshield in '72

67mater · 01-11-2008, 07:40 AM

I have a 72 GMC I'll trade for the small back window

Hutch · 01-11-2008, 09:27 AM

Farmstore34
The fuse block mount is different than the later models

willis0107 · 01-11-2008, 09:33 AM

i have a 67 with the large back window Its a Dealer Display model is the only reason

01-09-2008, 05:22 PM	#1
Farmstore34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 109	Cab swap question Hey all I need to replace the cab on my 72 K20, and I found a pretty nice 1967 Chevy C20 cab. Is there any big differences between these two cabs? I will reuse my hood, grill and fenders to keep it looking like a 72. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Colby.

01-09-2008, 05:26 PM	#2
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Re: Cab swap question Emergency brake if it matters. __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched

01-09-2008, 05:32 PM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Cab swap question The 67 probably has the small back window and the 68-72s didn't have the small window.It might have the large window but few 67s had them.Emergency brake is different,and the throttle is different being the older ones had the rod and the newer trucks had the cable.I'd guess the 67 had a large hump floor being a 67 and a 3/4 ton I'd guess it has a 4spd so if it does the tranny hump will just need unbolted and then when the cab is swapped over just bolt in the tranny cover from the 72 4wd cab Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 01-09-2008 at 05:50 PM.

01-10-2008, 08:10 PM	#4
Farmstore34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 109	Re: Cab swap question Well I went ahead and bought the '67 cab and bed. It is in too good of shape to pass up, but I would prefer the big back window of the later models. Oh well.

01-11-2008, 04:39 AM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Cab swap question I did the same on my '69. Ditched the e-brake completely, but am stuck with the small back window. Basically a rust-free cab now. I did go ahead and convert to a cable operated accelerator. Anyone wanna trade cabs? I really want the big window again?!?!?!? But it did bolt right up with no issue. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-11-2008, 06:49 AM	#7
kulturekat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stillwater, oklahoma Posts: 566	Re: Cab swap question hey putter is the rust free cab you have a 69? because i just aquired a big back window cab for a 69. i was gonna rebuild it up but if youre interested let me know.

01-11-2008, 07:34 AM	#8
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Cab swap question Another little differnece is that the '72 cab may or may not have the mounting for your rear-view mirror. They moved the mirror to the windshield in '72 __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

01-11-2008, 07:40 AM	#9
67mater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 862	Re: Cab swap question I have a 72 GMC I'll trade for the small back window __________________ time is inversely proportional to money; that's why it takes me so long 1967 K10 1967 Camaro

01-11-2008, 09:27 AM	#10
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: Cab swap question Farmstore34 The fuse block mount is different than the later models __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

01-11-2008, 09:33 AM	#11
willis0107 67lwb Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Centralia Mo Posts: 180	Re: Cab swap question i have a 67 with the large back window Its a Dealer Display model is the only reason



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