Difference in 69 vs 70 cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jb70c10 · 01-23-2014, 10:37 PM

Started redoing my 70 short Stepside a while back and afteri got the body back from blast the cab was really ate up with rust. Inner and outer rockers cab corners, a and b pillars, all around weatherstrip seal flange and front windshield gasket seal on passenger side inner and outer roof skin on passenger side, etc. any way, I started the long journey of repairing the rust and soon realized it was going to take much much more time and work than I thought and frankly had the skill for. I decided that maybe trying to find another cab might be a better option. I found a 69 model cab that is pretty solid except for rockers and a foulest of small places in the floor that will need patched. It is also the color I was planning on painting the truck anyway which is a plus. Anyway, I was wondering what the differences between the two year models are and if I would run into any major issues swapping the two......

70LonghornCST · 01-24-2014, 12:09 AM

Hi jb70c10 and Welcome to the forum. '69 and '70 are virtually identical with only slight differences in the inner grille and some options offered, trim packages, and paint schemes. The only real concern I'd have is if your original is an air conditioned or non-air cab and if the one you are replacing it with is air or non-air. Other than that you should be good to go.

Jb70c10 · 01-24-2014, 12:18 AM

Thanks 70 longbed, my old cab was originally a nomen AC cab but I added an old air kit and had to cut out vent holes. I will have to do the same with the 69 cab. I did not really think there was much if any difference but wanted some input from the experts! Thanks for the welcome.....

kaycee · 01-24-2014, 12:43 AM

Same cab ,ditto what 70 Longhorn said

Jb70c10 · 01-24-2014, 12:45 AM

Sorry, I meant 70 longhorn not long bed. Please accept my apologies and thanks Kayceee

70LonghornCST · 01-24-2014, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jb70c10

Sorry, I meant 70 longhorn not long bed. Please accept my apologies and thanks Kayceee

You're welcome!

**too much stuff** · 01-24-2014, 11:08 AM

Basically the same cab. Might want to verify if the center hump is the same in both. The low hump cabs are molded as part of the floor.

01-23-2014, 10:37 PM	#1
Jb70c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TX Posts: 181	Difference in 69 vs 70 cab Started redoing my 70 short Stepside a while back and afteri got the body back from blast the cab was really ate up with rust. Inner and outer rockers cab corners, a and b pillars, all around weatherstrip seal flange and front windshield gasket seal on passenger side inner and outer roof skin on passenger side, etc. any way, I started the long journey of repairing the rust and soon realized it was going to take much much more time and work than I thought and frankly had the skill for. I decided that maybe trying to find another cab might be a better option. I found a 69 model cab that is pretty solid except for rockers and a foulest of small places in the floor that will need patched. It is also the color I was planning on painting the truck anyway which is a plus. Anyway, I was wondering what the differences between the two year models are and if I would run into any major issues swapping the two......

01-24-2014, 12:09 AM	#2
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Difference in 69 vs 70 cab Hi jb70c10 and Welcome to the forum. '69 and '70 are virtually identical with only slight differences in the inner grille and some options offered, trim packages, and paint schemes. The only real concern I'd have is if your original is an air conditioned or non-air cab and if the one you are replacing it with is air or non-air. Other than that you should be good to go. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

01-24-2014, 12:18 AM	#3
Jb70c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TX Posts: 181	Re: Difference in 69 vs 70 cab Thanks 70 longbed, my old cab was originally a nomen AC cab but I added an old air kit and had to cut out vent holes. I will have to do the same with the 69 cab. I did not really think there was much if any difference but wanted some input from the experts! Thanks for the welcome.....

01-24-2014, 12:43 AM	#4
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,449	Re: Difference in 69 vs 70 cab Same cab ,ditto what 70 Longhorn said __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

01-24-2014, 12:45 AM	#5
Jb70c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TX Posts: 181	Re: Difference in 69 vs 70 cab Sorry, I meant 70 longhorn not long bed. Please accept my apologies and thanks Kayceee

01-24-2014, 11:08 AM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Difference in 69 vs 70 cab Basically the same cab. Might want to verify if the center hump is the same in both. The low hump cabs are molded as part of the floor. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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