1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

doobiebro · 01-29-2015, 06:25 PM

I found me a donor truck (complete) with the same yr as my 60 stepper that was totalled from the insurance company. The donor truck will need lower sheet medal and floor patches replacement but the drive train is unique. I think it is a 290 with factory automatic. I also found me a parts truck (1960 GMC) with very little or no rust on lower cab with a big back window! My question is will a 1960 chevy cab and a 1960 GMC cab interchange? Are these cabs the same? Also will my 60 Chevy dash fit on to a 60 GMC cab? Any help is greatly appreciated...

**PGSigns** · 01-29-2015, 06:37 PM

As with any cab swap the vin tag needs to stay on the cab. So you should make sure you have the title to it. What you can and cant do varies from state to state so you may want to talk to your DMV and see what they have to say.
Jimmy

jonzcustomshop · 01-29-2015, 06:50 PM

the cabs are the same except for the dash, the dash can be changed out, it is spot welded in.

doobiebro · 01-29-2015, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

As with any cab swap the vin tag needs to stay on the cab. So you should make sure you have the title to it. What you can and cant do varies from state to state so you may want to talk to your DMV and see what they have to say.
Jimmy

DMV issued me a salvaged title on my truck which It didn't matter because I don't plan on reselling my truck but will be brought back to pre accident condition and safe to operate. Your correct Jimmy will need to get more info because of the condition of the Vin tag..

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

the cabs are the same except for the dash, the dash can be changed out, it is spot welded in.

Thanx again for the response as always jonz! I figured that but needed to be sure. GMC cab is in great shape, with a big back window and might be scoring it cheap! Just don't like the dash and prefer my double hump..

**Captainfab** · 01-30-2015, 01:48 AM

A '60 Chevy cab and a '60 GMC cab should be all the same except for the dash. As already stated that can be changed.

doobiebro · 01-30-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

A '60 Chevy cab and a '60 GMC cab should be all the same except for the dash. As already stated that can be changed.

Thanx for the responce Capt! Now is the challenge to make time for this swap.. hopefully when the weather starts warming up..

doobiebro · 09-04-2019, 03:17 PM

UPDATE: Cab swap is coming along finally. I finished the driver side door replacement and new lower medal patches. Almost done with the passenger side. Bought complete dash with an unmolested radio section from a member here. Here are some pics of the progress

doobiebro · 09-04-2019, 03:20 PM

More Pics!

LostMy65 · 09-04-2019, 11:55 PM

Nice update.

roll_the_dice · 09-05-2019, 10:49 AM

The dash looks great! Keep us posted as you go along.

doobiebro · 09-09-2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Nice update.

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

The dash looks great! Keep us posted as you go along.

thanks fellas

Now if I can get a member to flip some of my pics that would be great

More pics!

doobiebro · 04-21-2020, 02:31 PM

I did in one week of quarantine work more than the whole year

Pics of the transplanted Chevy Double hump dash to the GMC cab. More pics coming.

**vetnat** · 04-22-2020, 02:04 AM

Any more pics of cutting old dash out and putting new one in? I am going the other way, want to put the GMC dash from my current cab into the Chev cab I bought. 1961. I have already pulled a chev dash from a parts truck for practice, but had to carve up the bottom of the A-pillars some.

doobiebro · 04-22-2020, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vetnat

Any more pics of cutting old dash out and putting new one in? I am going the other way, want to put the GMC dash from my current cab into the Chev cab I bought. 1961. I have already pulled a chev dash from a parts truck for practice, but had to carve up the bottom of the A-pillars some.

vetnat sorry I dont. Lots of pinch welds need to be drilled out around lower windshield section. 1st thing do do is drill out all pinch welds from inner side pieces as shown on pic. 2nd pry out side sections of dash and cut down. I bought pinch weld drill bits from Harbor Freight and gently drill out all the pinch welds on lower windshield section.. Remove 2 side bolts and 2 bolts under steering column section. After drilling out pinch welds i used a spot weld chisel (similar to the pic) I bought from Cornwell Tools and gently separated the dash. Hope this helps.

doobiebro · 04-22-2020, 01:18 PM

More tools..

doobiebro · 01-19-2021, 11:50 AM

Slowly but surely! Too many projects going on the same time. Over Turkey day week got the under belly done with primer, seam sealer and Raptor spray on liner. Very impressed with this stuff. Been sitting on its back for over a month. Need to gather 4 more people to lift and set back on the dolly to sand and spray the inside floor also.

doobiebro · 12-03-2021, 12:28 PM

How crazy a year later to the exact (Turkey Week) Im back on the cab!

Got the inside floor sanded and epoxy primer. Ready for the Raptor Spray Liner. Gutted out the damaged cab and removed the front clip on my 60 stepper. Excited for this weekend because the damaged cab will be out and rolling chassis stored in my shop for cleaning and repairs!

Some pics!

doobiebro · 12-03-2021, 12:42 PM

More up side down pics

**DPowers** · 12-04-2021, 11:26 PM

Very nice

doobiebro · 12-06-2021, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Very nice

Thanx DPowers!

doobiebro · 12-06-2021, 03:51 PM

I got alot of things done over the weekend!

Pressure wash the chassis and is now sitting in my shop for repairs!

01-29-2015, 06:25 PM	#1
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement I found me a donor truck (complete) with the same yr as my 60 stepper that was totalled from the insurance company. The donor truck will need lower sheet medal and floor patches replacement but the drive train is unique. I think it is a 290 with factory automatic. I also found me a parts truck (1960 GMC) with very little or no rust on lower cab with a big back window! My question is will a 1960 chevy cab and a 1960 GMC cab interchange? Are these cabs the same? Also will my 60 Chevy dash fit on to a 60 GMC cab? Any help is greatly appreciated... __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

01-29-2015, 06:37 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement As with any cab swap the vin tag needs to stay on the cab. So you should make sure you have the title to it. What you can and cant do varies from state to state so you may want to talk to your DMV and see what they have to say. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

01-29-2015, 06:50 PM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement the cabs are the same except for the dash, the dash can be changed out, it is spot welded in. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

01-30-2015, 01:48 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement A '60 Chevy cab and a '60 GMC cab should be all the same except for the dash. As already stated that can be changed. __________________ 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

09-04-2019, 03:17 PM	#7
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement UPDATE: Cab swap is coming along finally. I finished the driver side door replacement and new lower medal patches. Almost done with the passenger side. Bought complete dash with an unmolested radio section from a member here. Here are some pics of the progress Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

09-04-2019, 03:20 PM	#8
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement More Pics! Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

09-04-2019, 11:55 PM	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement Nice update. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-05-2019, 10:49 AM	#10
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement The dash looks great! Keep us posted as you go along. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

04-21-2020, 02:31 PM	#12
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement I did in one week of quarantine work more than the whole year Pics of the transplanted Chevy Double hump dash to the GMC cab. More pics coming. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

04-22-2020, 02:04 AM	#13
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 511	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement Any more pics of cutting old dash out and putting new one in? I am going the other way, want to put the GMC dash from my current cab into the Chev cab I bought. 1961. I have already pulled a chev dash from a parts truck for practice, but had to carve up the bottom of the A-pillars some. __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

04-22-2020, 01:18 PM	#15
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement More tools.. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

01-19-2021, 11:50 AM	#16
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement Slowly but surely! Too many projects going on the same time. Over Turkey day week got the under belly done with primer, seam sealer and Raptor spray on liner. Very impressed with this stuff. Been sitting on its back for over a month. Need to gather 4 more people to lift and set back on the dolly to sand and spray the inside floor also. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

12-03-2021, 12:28 PM	#17
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement How crazy a year later to the exact (Turkey Week) Im back on the cab! Got the inside floor sanded and epoxy primer. Ready for the Raptor Spray Liner. Gutted out the damaged cab and removed the front clip on my 60 stepper. Excited for this weekend because the damaged cab will be out and rolling chassis stored in my shop for cleaning and repairs! Some pics! Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

12-03-2021, 12:42 PM	#18
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement More up side down pics Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

12-04-2021, 11:26 PM	#19
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement Very nice __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556



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12-06-2021, 03:51 PM	#21
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1960 chevy or GMC cab replacement I got alot of things done over the weekend! Pressure wash the chassis and is now sitting in my shop for repairs! Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

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