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67ChevyRedneck · 02-20-2006, 11:10 AM

I replaced the cab mounts on my truck this weekend. It's a real pain if all you have is a hammer and chisel to break the spot weld on the front mounts. The bolts all came out fairly easy after I gave them a good tug with a 1/2 drive ratchet and pipe

The back mounts were actually in pretty good shape. The front mounts crumbled when I pulled them out. I did not do this safely, so I will not be describing how I changed them. I did change them one at a time so the cab wouldn't move.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-20-2006, 11:11 AM

Here's the new mounts installed from GMC Pauls. I also cleaned up the frame mounts and painted them with some of Eastwood's rust encapsulator.

SLIMJIM · 02-20-2006, 11:16 AM

Nice work 67. Did you use the spray or the brush on Encapsulator?

SLIMJIM

67ChevyRedneck · 02-20-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SLIMJIM

Nice work 67. Did you use the spray or the brush on Encapsulator?

SLIMJIM

Brush on. I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for something in a spray can... you loose to much to bad aim/overspray/mist etc.. Plus you can thin it 20% with laquer thinner to stretch it a little farther.

Luvlegs · 02-20-2006, 11:22 AM

Cool! Now I don't feel so intimidated about doing mine - nice pics! Now all I have to dread is replacing the cab supports.......ugh..

**Palf70Step** · 02-20-2006, 01:01 PM

Nice job. I'll be under there soon doing mine too.

69sixpackbee · 02-20-2006, 01:57 PM

Did you replace the radiator support cushions too?

matthufham · 02-20-2006, 01:59 PM

do you have the bed and fenders on? i found when using the poly ones from gmc pauls i had to use washers to shim up the cab because the mounts were too short.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-20-2006, 02:08 PM

I plan on replacing the front fenders and doors as well. I have the kit for the radiator, but I won't be messing with it until it's time to install the fenders and doors.

My truck is a stepside, so the bed bodyline/cab alignment isn't important. The front fenders are on as well. Didn't notice and difference in the alignment. I too was a little disappointed that there were no metal washers for the tops of the cab mounts. I cleaned up and used rust encapsulator on the original large washers and put them on top of the mounts, you can see them in the pics.

JAKES 68GMC · 02-20-2006, 02:09 PM

Did it mess up your door gaps or bodylines after you put the new bushings in? How was the quality of the bushings?

67ChevyRedneck · 02-20-2006, 02:16 PM

I didn't notice any difference, but I can't exactly say my doors/fenders were aligned well in the first place. I have no idea how to judge the quality of the bushings, this is the first set I've ever physically put my hands on or even seen in person.

JAKES 68GMC · 02-20-2006, 02:27 PM

Thanks. Didn't know whether new bushings would affect the way my doors open and shut. (they shut really good)

67ChevyRedneck · 02-20-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JAKES 68GMC

Thanks. Didn't know whether new bushings would affect the way my doors open and shut. (they shut really good)

If your front bushings are as shot as mine were, it is possible you would have to either realign the doors and fenders. I didn't care becuase I'm installing new doors/fenders anyway.

Edit: I would have to add that my front mounts were so shot that the new ones raised the front of my cab at least 1/2"

shifty · 02-20-2006, 02:55 PM

Excellent work - and thanks for sharing. I've also got this in my near future, but I'm having to hold off a bit on my spending on the truck because of medical bills

iamthor · 02-20-2006, 03:29 PM

Your bolts came out looking a little better then mine did. Looks good.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-20-2006, 03:33 PM

Yeah, I think you can buy just the bushings, but I can't see how you can reuse the metal parts. My front bolts were salvageable, the back ones were badly pitted. All of the metal sleeves fell apart when I took them out and even some of the washers had some bad pitting. New bushings AND hardware is the only way to go. Your front cab mount looks REALLY squished compared to mine!

iamthor · 02-20-2006, 07:15 PM

My GMC is slightly older, a 64, and it’s a Suburban. That’s probably why their so flat. Your final product came out real nice. I like the coating.

Green Machine · 02-20-2006, 11:55 PM

Chevy Duty and LMC among others sell mounts that are dupicates of the originals and fit better than those IMHO. Also check the bolt strength, the originals were grade 5 or grade 8 bolts, some kits only have grade 2 bolts, not what I want holding my cab on.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-21-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Green Machine

Chevy Duty and LMC among others sell mounts that are dupicates of the originals and fit better than those IMHO. Also check the bolt strength, the originals were grade 5 or grade 8 bolts, some kits only have grade 2 bolts, not what I want holding my cab on.

Can't be any worse than the rusted out crap that was on there before the swap

Also, if the original front mounts squished that bad I don't want "duplicates of the originals." Thanks for the info though, I'm sure some people would like to use an original style kit.

Damien8086 · 03-19-2018, 01:30 PM

I know this thread is 12 years old, but I just joined. I am looking at doing this on my truck soon and am curious about the statement "It's a real pain if all you have is a hammer and chisel to break the spot weld on the front mounts"

Are you talking about the frame mounts? Did you remove these when you cleaned them up and painted them? The picture of the removed parts did not appear to include these which is why I am a bit confused.

Or are there spot welds somewhere in the bushing setup? I thought that it was simply a matter of removing the bolts that go through the floor?

Maybe I just have my terminology wrong.

Richard2112 · 03-19-2018, 02:13 PM

I'll be doing this eventually also. I have seen the cab kits but haven't seen a complet kit with supports for the front/radiator. These links will be useful.

**leddzepp** · 03-19-2018, 02:27 PM

The bolts in the front on the floor of the cab are spot welded.

Damien8086 · 03-19-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

The bolts in the front on the floor of the cab are spot welded.

Does anyone happen to have a picture showing where they are at? What is the best way to remove the bolts?

**leddzepp** · 03-19-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Damien8086

Does anyone happen to have a picture showing where they are at? What is the best way to remove the bolts?

The floor of the cab, right under your feet.

Richard2112 · 03-19-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

The bolts in the front on the floor of the cab are spot welded.

Ah. That explains why it took a half inch drive breaker bar to get mine loose.

02-20-2006, 11:10 AM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Cab Mount Replacement pics. I replaced the cab mounts on my truck this weekend. It's a real pain if all you have is a hammer and chisel to break the spot weld on the front mounts. The bolts all came out fairly easy after I gave them a good tug with a 1/2 drive ratchet and pipe The back mounts were actually in pretty good shape. The front mounts crumbled when I pulled them out. I did not do this safely, so I will not be describing how I changed them. I did change them one at a time so the cab wouldn't move. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-20-2006, 11:11 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Here's the new mounts installed from GMC Pauls. I also cleaned up the frame mounts and painted them with some of Eastwood's rust encapsulator. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-20-2006, 11:16 AM	#3
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Nice work 67. Did you use the spray or the brush on Encapsulator? SLIMJIM __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD

02-20-2006, 11:22 AM	#5
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Cool! Now I don't feel so intimidated about doing mine - nice pics! Now all I have to dread is replacing the cab supports.......ugh.. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

02-20-2006, 01:01 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Nice job. I'll be under there soon doing mine too. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-20-2006, 01:57 PM	#7
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Did you replace the radiator support cushions too?

02-20-2006, 01:59 PM	#8
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. do you have the bed and fenders on? i found when using the poly ones from gmc pauls i had to use washers to shim up the cab because the mounts were too short.

02-20-2006, 02:08 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. I plan on replacing the front fenders and doors as well. I have the kit for the radiator, but I won't be messing with it until it's time to install the fenders and doors. My truck is a stepside, so the bed bodyline/cab alignment isn't important. The front fenders are on as well. Didn't notice and difference in the alignment. I too was a little disappointed that there were no metal washers for the tops of the cab mounts. I cleaned up and used rust encapsulator on the original large washers and put them on top of the mounts, you can see them in the pics. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-20-2006, 02:09 PM	#10
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Did it mess up your door gaps or bodylines after you put the new bushings in? How was the quality of the bushings?

02-20-2006, 02:16 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. I didn't notice any difference, but I can't exactly say my doors/fenders were aligned well in the first place. I have no idea how to judge the quality of the bushings, this is the first set I've ever physically put my hands on or even seen in person. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-20-2006, 02:27 PM	#12
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Thanks. Didn't know whether new bushings would affect the way my doors open and shut. (they shut really good)

02-20-2006, 02:55 PM	#14
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Excellent work - and thanks for sharing. I've also got this in my near future, but I'm having to hold off a bit on my spending on the truck because of medical bills __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-20-2006, 03:29 PM	#15
iamthor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 54	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Your bolts came out looking a little better then mine did. Looks good. Attached Images __________________ Rollin in my 64....GMC Suburban

02-20-2006, 03:33 PM	#16
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Yeah, I think you can buy just the bushings, but I can't see how you can reuse the metal parts. My front bolts were salvageable, the back ones were badly pitted. All of the metal sleeves fell apart when I took them out and even some of the washers had some bad pitting. New bushings AND hardware is the only way to go. Your front cab mount looks REALLY squished compared to mine! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-20-2006, 07:15 PM	#17
iamthor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 54	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. My GMC is slightly older, a 64, and it’s a Suburban. That’s probably why their so flat. Your final product came out real nice. I like the coating. __________________ Rollin in my 64....GMC Suburban



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02-20-2006, 11:55 PM	#18
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. Chevy Duty and LMC among others sell mounts that are dupicates of the originals and fit better than those IMHO. Also check the bolt strength, the originals were grade 5 or grade 8 bolts, some kits only have grade 2 bolts, not what I want holding my cab on. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-19-2018, 01:30 PM	#20
Damien8086 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Virginia Posts: 45	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. I know this thread is 12 years old, but I just joined. I am looking at doing this on my truck soon and am curious about the statement "It's a real pain if all you have is a hammer and chisel to break the spot weld on the front mounts" Are you talking about the frame mounts? Did you remove these when you cleaned them up and painted them? The picture of the removed parts did not appear to include these which is why I am a bit confused. Or are there spot welds somewhere in the bushing setup? I thought that it was simply a matter of removing the bolts that go through the floor? Maybe I just have my terminology wrong.

03-19-2018, 02:13 PM	#21
Richard2112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South East Ohio Posts: 644	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. I'll be doing this eventually also. I have seen the cab kits but haven't seen a complet kit with supports for the front/radiator. These links will be useful.

03-19-2018, 02:27 PM	#22
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,023	Re: Cab Mount Replacement pics. The bolts in the front on the floor of the cab are spot welded. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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