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c10monkey · 11-09-2012, 10:52 PM

Thinking of making my truck into an extended cab. Looking for ideas and any issues doing it..

**70cst** · 11-09-2012, 11:44 PM

Ttt

c10monkey · 11-10-2012, 12:28 AM

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Ttt

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JRE · 11-10-2012, 12:31 AM

Short for To The Top.

c10monkey · 11-10-2012, 01:08 AM

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Short for To The Top.

Oh... thank you!
I learn something new every day

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SS Tim · 11-10-2012, 12:36 AM

How about a set of eldorado size doors, that would give lots of room. Plus if you did this on C/20 while making it a short bed you would not have to cut the center frame down. Just bob the bed ends and mod. the cab. Probably just make cab out of two and four doors. Hey it is all in fun but a big door opening and a 12" slot between the seat and the tank is a place to start. The black does give it a long and low look too.

No trucks were harmed in the making of this picture.

71sierragrande · 11-10-2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

How about a set of eldorado size doors, that would give lots of room. Plus if you did this on C/20 while making it a short bed you would not have to cut the center frame down. Just bob the bed ends and mod. the cab. Probably just make cab out of two and four doors. Hey it is all in fun but a big door opening and a 12" slot between the seat and the tank is a place to start. The black does give it a long and low look too.

No trucks were harmed in the making of this picture.

I like this idea the best, and its another thing Ive been booting around in my head for a while. But I would do it subtly with probably only about 4-6 inches added to the doors. Then do a midsize bed with 4-6 inch bob on each end. Dont forget the window trouble we're gonna have!

yuccales · 11-10-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

How about a set of eldorado size doors, that would give lots of room. Plus if you did this on C/20 while making it a short bed you would not have to cut the center frame down. Just bob the bed ends and mod. the cab. Probably just make cab out of two and four doors. Hey it is all in fun but a big door opening and a 12" slot between the seat and the tank is a place to start. The black does give it a long and low look too.

No trucks were harmed in the making of this picture.

That looks cool!

Andy4639 · 11-10-2012, 02:16 PM

This one is posted on the facebook 67-72 chevy truck site by Marlin Fierros.

Very nice looking truck so far.

Daves70 · 11-11-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

How about a set of eldorado size doors, that would give lots of room. Plus if you did this on C/20 while making it a short bed you would not have to cut the center frame down. Just bob the bed ends and mod. the cab. Probably just make cab out of two and four doors. Hey it is all in fun but a big door opening and a 12" slot between the seat and the tank is a place to start. The black does give it a long and low look too.

No trucks were harmed in the making of this picture.

I love the look of this truck! Now it's got me thinking. How much longer is that cab?

SS Tim · 11-11-2012, 02:23 PM

Its not exact, but represents about a 12" stretch. This would bring the box down to a shortbed length between the back of the cab and the axle. Then cutting out another section just over 8" behind the axle would bring thr box down to the factory 6.5'. The end result would be a shortbed extended cab without a frame cut other than the rear bob. Overall it is a LOT of fabrication work with many details to work out. The window lifts and hinges as well as hinge mounts will need to be addressed.

*dohyde34* · 11-10-2012, 12:35 AM

why not just go crew cab? i actually saw one the other day out side of Boise. it was pretty cool, nearly wrecked staring at it.

SS Tim · 11-10-2012, 12:47 AM

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why not just go crew cab? i actually saw one the other day out side of Boise. it was pretty cool, nearly wrecked staring at it.

What....No Pictures????

c10monkey · 11-10-2012, 01:19 AM

I want this trunk

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**72 tigger** · 11-11-2012, 11:10 PM

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I want this trunk

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I built it- spent about 10 months on it. I like it but, it can be a pain in a parking lot.

c10monkey · 11-11-2012, 11:28 PM

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I built it- spent about 10 months on it. I like it but, it can be a pain in a parking lot.

I would love that truck!
Can you send me some pics of the outside and inside of the truck?
Do you have any pics from the build?
What problems did you have if any?

Thanks

**72 tigger** · 11-17-2012, 11:18 PM

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I would love that truck!
Can you send me some pics of the outside and inside of the truck?
Do you have any pics from the build?
What problems did you have if any?

Thanks

I'll look for some pics- do not have them in digital format- built in 1996. No major problems- just a lot of time & money!

c10monkey · 11-18-2012, 11:45 PM

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I'll look for some pics- do not have the in digital format- built in 1996. No major problems- just a lot of time & money!

thank you tigger

c10monkey · 11-23-2012, 09:39 PM

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I'll look for some pics- do not have them in digital format- built in 1996. No major problems- just a lot of time & money!

Did you find those pics?
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CG · 11-10-2012, 03:03 PM

Ive seen plenty of these trucks done nicely into a quad cab. But I have seen only a couple that really pulled it off in extended cabs.

I'm not slamming anyone's ride, I mean they look OK, but the rear windows just haven't flowed with the design of the truck in my eyes.

Mayo · 11-10-2012, 03:22 PM

I think this is a very nicely done extended cab, it started as a Suburban.
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Shyguy · 11-10-2012, 07:45 PM

Cool extended cab, but of course not mine. Just pictures I saved a long time ago from someone's post.

Andy4639 · 11-10-2012, 07:50 PM

Can't forget the quad steering one either now!

Drew
Memphis, TN
1972 Chevrolet Crewcab

I love those late model Tahoe wheels on her they look right at home.

c10monkey · 11-10-2012, 07:53 PM

Very nice guys! Thank you

Wish I could see some inside pics. Curious to see how they where finished..
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Tinkermc · 11-10-2012, 09:34 PM

read any of the 3 or 4 door trucks you can do an extended cab the same way

11-09-2012, 10:52 PM	#1
c10monkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lebanon Ohio Posts: 187	any extended cabs? Details in how you did it Thinking of making my truck into an extended cab. Looking for ideas and any issues doing it.. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Inflation Fighter 1994 C3500 Crew Cab Dually 454

11-09-2012, 11:44 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it Ttt __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-10-2012, 12:31 AM	#4
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it Short for To The Top.

11-10-2012, 12:36 AM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it How about a set of eldorado size doors, that would give lots of room. Plus if you did this on C/20 while making it a short bed you would not have to cut the center frame down. Just bob the bed ends and mod. the cab. Probably just make cab out of two and four doors. Hey it is all in fun but a big door opening and a 12" slot between the seat and the tank is a place to start. The black does give it a long and low look too. No trucks were harmed in the making of this picture. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-10-2012, 02:16 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it This one is posted on the facebook 67-72 chevy truck site by Marlin Fierros. Very nice looking truck so far. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-11-2012, 02:23 PM	#11
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it Its not exact, but represents about a 12" stretch. This would bring the box down to a shortbed length between the back of the cab and the axle. Then cutting out another section just over 8" behind the axle would bring thr box down to the factory 6.5'. The end result would be a shortbed extended cab without a frame cut other than the rear bob. Overall it is a LOT of fabrication work with many details to work out. The window lifts and hinges as well as hinge mounts will need to be addressed. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-10-2012, 12:35 AM	#12
dohyde34 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Emmett, id Posts: 331	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it why not just go crew cab? i actually saw one the other day out side of Boise. it was pretty cool, nearly wrecked staring at it.

11-10-2012, 01:19 AM	#14
c10monkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lebanon Ohio Posts: 187	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it I want this trunk Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Inflation Fighter 1994 C3500 Crew Cab Dually 454

11-10-2012, 03:03 PM	#20
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,866	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it Ive seen plenty of these trucks done nicely into a quad cab. But I have seen only a couple that really pulled it off in extended cabs. I'm not slamming anyone's ride, I mean they look OK, but the rear windows just haven't flowed with the design of the truck in my eyes. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-10-2012, 03:22 PM	#21
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it I think this is a very nicely done extended cab, it started as a Suburban. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

11-10-2012, 07:45 PM	#22
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it Cool extended cab, but of course not mine. Just pictures I saved a long time ago from someone's post. Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

11-10-2012, 07:50 PM	#23
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it Can't forget the quad steering one either now! Drew Memphis, TN 1972 Chevrolet Crewcab I love those late model Tahoe wheels on her they look right at home. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-10-2012, 07:53 PM	#24
c10monkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lebanon Ohio Posts: 187	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it Very nice guys! Thank you Wish I could see some inside pics. Curious to see how they where finished.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Inflation Fighter 1994 C3500 Crew Cab Dually 454

11-10-2012, 09:34 PM	#25
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: any extended cabs? Details in how you did it read any of the 3 or 4 door trucks you can do an extended cab the same way



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