Mounting a 66 c20 cab to 71 c10 frame question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LinkbeltOE · 10-08-2010, 10:14 PM

I have a 66 c20 cab I want to mount to a 71 c10 frame and I don't know what kit from LMC to order. Do I order the 66 truck kit because of the cab? Or do I order the 71 kit because of the frame? Has anyone done this, if so what did you do? I don't want to order both and return the other to LMC but if I have to then I have to. I found out that you just can't mount a 66 core support the a 71 frame because the 71 frame nose dips down 3.75" from the top of the frame and the 66 dips 2.5" so before I make a mistake and build my fan shroud incorrectly I guess I better mock up the rusty cab on my powder coated frame first eventhough I'm not ready, thus my question. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

**Captainfab** · 10-09-2010, 12:41 AM

You're going to have to change the rear cab mount bracket on the frame. The '67-'72 bracket is a little different than the '63-'66. I think if you change the radiator support bracket, that will help with that part. The front bumper frame horns are different on the '67-'72's as well.

daverod · 10-10-2010, 10:09 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=327644;) It's a 73. The guy's into blow up dolls so watch your back.

JTR · 10-10-2010, 11:41 AM

Body mounts follow the body, you will have to move the rear body mount....that is it. My 65 core support bolted right onto a 69 4x4 frame.

10-08-2010, 10:14 PM	#1
LinkbeltOE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Posts: 125	Mounting a 66 c20 cab to 71 c10 frame question I have a 66 c20 cab I want to mount to a 71 c10 frame and I don't know what kit from LMC to order. Do I order the 66 truck kit because of the cab? Or do I order the 71 kit because of the frame? Has anyone done this, if so what did you do? I don't want to order both and return the other to LMC but if I have to then I have to. I found out that you just can't mount a 66 core support the a 71 frame because the 71 frame nose dips down 3.75" from the top of the frame and the 66 dips 2.5" so before I make a mistake and build my fan shroud incorrectly I guess I better mock up the rusty cab on my powder coated frame first eventhough I'm not ready, thus my question. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

10-09-2010, 12:41 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Mounting a 66 c20 cab to 71 c10 frame question You're going to have to change the rear cab mount bracket on the frame. The '67-'72 bracket is a little different than the '63-'66. I think if you change the radiator support bracket, that will help with that part. The front bumper frame horns are different on the '67-'72's as well. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-10-2010, 10:09 AM	#3
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Mounting a 66 c20 cab to 71 c10 frame question http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=327644;) It's a 73. The guy's into blow up dolls so watch your back. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 10-10-2010 at 10:11 AM.

10-10-2010, 11:41 AM	#4
JTR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 57	Re: Mounting a 66 c20 cab to 71 c10 frame question Body mounts follow the body, you will have to move the rear body mount....that is it. My 65 core support bolted right onto a 69 4x4 frame. __________________ Sold...1965 Chevy 3x4 ton 4x4, short bed step side

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