Unbolting fe and cab to make a shortbed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 10-09-2005, 12:25 AM

Alright, I've been away for awhile because I bought an S-10 last year and the 67 has been sitting until I actually got around to sell her. Well, I was recently thumbing through a car magazine and got bit by the bug really bad. Now I'm once again thinking about converting her into a swb.

Here's my question: Supposing I start tearing her apart, can I lift the front end sheet metal off in one piece or do I have to take each panel off seperately? If so, how many bolts and where are they before I can lift the front clip off? How many bolts holding the cab? How long should I plan for taking the front end and cab off?

Thanks in advance.

vtblazer · 10-09-2005, 07:27 AM

Two guys could have the front clip off in about 1/2 an hour if all the bolts cooperate and come out good.
Radiator support bolts can be a PITA sometimes.

I'd invest in a good service manual. Always good to have one anyway.
The factory assembly manual that's sold shows break downs of every part of our trucks, just gotta find the right picture cause there's no index.

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2005, 09:47 AM

Been wonderin what happened to you man.....welcome home!

**guyryan100** · 10-09-2005, 09:37 PM

8 bolts for front clip, 4 for the cab. Won't take no time to get the cab off if you have something mechanical to lift if with. If you and some buddies are going to lift it then it depends on how big your buddies are and how much you want to take out of the cab. Doors and the bench seat are heavy.

Tx Firefighter · 10-09-2005, 09:48 PM

It's a little more complicated than that. The front clip removal requires radiator hose and trans cooler line to be disconnected. The left fender well brace has to be removed. Wiring disconnected, battery removed

The cab requires fuel line disconnect, trans linkage, brake lines, park brake cable, speedo cable, steering column shaft, and rear light wiring, plus the 4 bolts. Two of the bolts require carpet removal, which requires sill plate removal.

Brad · 10-10-2005, 02:04 AM

Thanks guys and thanks for thinking of me Andy! I feel right at home here and have checked in a few times undercover in the last year or so. I dunno what I'm gonna do. Long story short, I really don't know what to keep or sell- the 91 or the 67. The nice thing about the 67 is that I can go anywhere and parts and service will be alot cheaper if I can't do it myself! That alone is worth keeping it for!

I just may start tearing into it later this week. Who knows.

10-09-2005, 12:25 AM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Unbolting fe and cab to make a shortbed Alright, I've been away for awhile because I bought an S-10 last year and the 67 has been sitting until I actually got around to sell her. Well, I was recently thumbing through a car magazine and got bit by the bug really bad. Now I'm once again thinking about converting her into a swb. Here's my question: Supposing I start tearing her apart, can I lift the front end sheet metal off in one piece or do I have to take each panel off seperately? If so, how many bolts and where are they before I can lift the front clip off? How many bolts holding the cab? How long should I plan for taking the front end and cab off? Thanks in advance. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-09-2005, 09:48 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	It's a little more complicated than that. The front clip removal requires radiator hose and trans cooler line to be disconnected. The left fender well brace has to be removed. Wiring disconnected, battery removed The cab requires fuel line disconnect, trans linkage, brake lines, park brake cable, speedo cable, steering column shaft, and rear light wiring, plus the 4 bolts. Two of the bolts require carpet removal, which requires sill plate removal. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 10-09-2005 at 09:48 PM.

10-10-2005, 02:04 AM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Thanks guys and thanks for thinking of me Andy! I feel right at home here and have checked in a few times undercover in the last year or so. I dunno what I'm gonna do. Long story short, I really don't know what to keep or sell- the 91 or the 67. The nice thing about the 67 is that I can go anywhere and parts and service will be alot cheaper if I can't do it myself! That alone is worth keeping it for! I just may start tearing into it later this week. Who knows. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

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10-09-2005, 07:27 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Two guys could have the front clip off in about 1/2 an hour if all the bolts cooperate and come out good. Radiator support bolts can be a PITA sometimes. I'd invest in a good service manual. Always good to have one anyway. The factory assembly manual that's sold shows break downs of every part of our trucks, just gotta find the right picture cause there's no index.

10-09-2005, 09:47 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Been wonderin what happened to you man.....welcome home!

10-09-2005, 09:37 PM	#4
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 483	8 bolts for front clip, 4 for the cab. Won't take no time to get the cab off if you have something mechanical to lift if with. If you and some buddies are going to lift it then it depends on how big your buddies are and how much you want to take out of the cab. Doors and the bench seat are heavy.



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