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Old 07-28-2007, 10:53 AM   #1
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Replacing GMC cabs

I need some expert opinions! My 1969 GMC has some rust issues in the firewall, kick panels & above the windshield. I bought a 1968 GMC cab that is much better condition in those areas & plan to get this one repaired & painted before swapping cabs. My questions are should I keep the '68 hand brake lever or modify the cab for the foot pedal parking brake? I like the look of the '68 hood more than my squared off '69 & need some advice on what has to changed to get a '68 GMC hood to fit a 1969 GMC front end. If it takes a lot of changing, we will probably cut & modify a 69-72 hood to give it more layback. My last question is about the chrome trim on the back of the cab, below the back window. How do I put the trim on a cab that didn't have it originally? I plan to get it painted red & white, since the '68 cab is original red. TIA!
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Old 07-28-2007, 11:17 AM   #2
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Re: Replacing GMC cabs

the68 hood will not fit unless you change the whole front end
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Old 07-28-2007, 01:56 PM   #3
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Re: Replacing GMC cabs

On the hood you only need to change the top bar on the grille to a 67-68 bar and im pretty sure the hood latch has to change. The GMC fenders are the same between 68 and 69.

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Old 07-28-2007, 02:15 PM   #4
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Re: Replacing GMC cabs

Personally I like the 68 hand brake better than the 69 up foot brake, we have both styles and on manual trans trucks so they get used a lot.
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Old 07-28-2007, 02:39 PM   #5
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the68 hood will not fit unless you change the whole front end
it will not be a direct bolt on, but it can and has been done
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Old 08-01-2007, 08:37 PM   #6
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