Can I Get Some Cab Info ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Restrorob · 04-06-2008, 03:25 AM

I have tried the search feature off and on all week and found no answers

I'm in the middle of my 74 body off project of 7yrs., The more I look at this cab the more I want to see if I can find one in better shape (save some work and git-r-done).

I have already purchased a new COMPLETE front clip and doors.

My questions are;

What was the cut-off date for the change in cabs ?

Also, If I only found the next gen. cab (with the hood hinges on the cab) would my 74 clip and doors work on it ?

I'm not worried about the hood hinges if that's the only difference, I've already built a reverse opening hood using a Buick Park Av. assembly.

Thanks for any help you guys/gals can throw my direction....

**old Rusty C10** · 04-06-2008, 04:57 AM

cabs are the same 73-80 and 81-87
you can use the newer cab on an older truck but youll need to remove the wiper cowl and wiper linkage
you will need to use the mounts off of the older truck ( bushings and all)
you will need to swap out the harness and the dash pad the rest of your parts into it
if you were to do the original type of hood hinge it would work but the hinges from the newer style truck are in the cowl too so you would see the holes if memory is right... the hinges on the fender will work ok

Restrorob · 04-06-2008, 05:59 AM

Thanks Bob,

Swapping everything is no problem since mine is already stripped bare.

Looks like I'm goin bone yardin tomorrow....

**old Rusty C10** · 04-06-2008, 06:36 AM

i put an 83 cab on my 76 its not hard really took me a weekend working on and off to get it together

04-06-2008, 03:25 AM	#1
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Can I Get Some Cab Info ? I have tried the search feature off and on all week and found no answers I'm in the middle of my 74 body off project of 7yrs., The more I look at this cab the more I want to see if I can find one in better shape (save some work and git-r-done). I have already purchased a new COMPLETE front clip and doors. My questions are; What was the cut-off date for the change in cabs ? Also, If I only found the next gen. cab (with the hood hinges on the cab) would my 74 clip and doors work on it ? I'm not worried about the hood hinges if that's the only difference, I've already built a reverse opening hood using a Buick Park Av. assembly. Thanks for any help you guys/gals can throw my direction.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

04-06-2008, 04:57 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Can I Get Some Cab Info ? cabs are the same 73-80 and 81-87 you can use the newer cab on an older truck but youll need to remove the wiper cowl and wiper linkage you will need to use the mounts off of the older truck ( bushings and all) you will need to swap out the harness and the dash pad the rest of your parts into it if you were to do the original type of hood hinge it would work but the hinges from the newer style truck are in the cowl too so you would see the holes if memory is right... the hinges on the fender will work ok __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-06-2008, 05:59 AM	#3
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Can I Get Some Cab Info ? Thanks Bob, Swapping everything is no problem since mine is already stripped bare. Looks like I'm goin bone yardin tomorrow.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

04-06-2008, 06:36 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Can I Get Some Cab Info ? i put an 83 cab on my 76 its not hard really took me a weekend working on and off to get it together __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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