1968 cab differences from 1969-1972 ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

201260mark · 11-12-2009, 11:26 PM

Hello everyone, still learning about these trucks so bare with me . I have a 1968 C-10 lwb, the cab on it has alot of rust on top corners , down on the cab corners and rocker's. My question: is there a difference on the cab body , roof , doors , rockers between the years 1968 to 1969-72. My friend has a good cab from a 1971. would this swap with my 68 still keeping the front end ? Any help would be great ! Thanks

unclewatts · 11-13-2009, 04:42 AM

In 1970 they went to a foot operated parking brake. The holes in the firewall are different for the older hand brake. I know there are other small differences like in the doors on the newer trucks but generally the cabs will swap out.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-13-2009, 06:57 AM

There are minor differences as has been mentioned. The gas pedal in the 71 is set up for a cable for the carb attachement.

Jim

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-13-2009, 08:04 AM

Also the fuse box went from horizontal to vertical when they deleted the handbrake. '72s have the in/cab rearview mirror glued to the windshield. The later cabs have some fuel vapor relief vents inside the rear of the door frame.
Yes, a '71 cab will replace a '68 cab -- no appreciable differences.

11-12-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
201260mark Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 17	1968 cab differences from 1969-1972 ? Hello everyone, still learning about these trucks so bare with me . I have a 1968 C-10 lwb, the cab on it has alot of rust on top corners , down on the cab corners and rocker's. My question: is there a difference on the cab body , roof , doors , rockers between the years 1968 to 1969-72. My friend has a good cab from a 1971. would this swap with my 68 still keeping the front end ? Any help would be great ! Thanks

11-13-2009, 04:42 AM	#2
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: 1968 cab differences from 1969-1972 ? In 1970 they went to a foot operated parking brake. The holes in the firewall are different for the older hand brake. I know there are other small differences like in the doors on the newer trucks but generally the cabs will swap out. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

11-13-2009, 06:57 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 1968 cab differences from 1969-1972 ? There are minor differences as has been mentioned. The gas pedal in the 71 is set up for a cable for the carb attachement. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

11-13-2009, 08:04 AM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,439	Re: 1968 cab differences from 1969-1972 ? Also the fuse box went from horizontal to vertical when they deleted the handbrake. '72s have the in/cab rearview mirror glued to the windshield. The later cabs have some fuel vapor relief vents inside the rear of the door frame. Yes, a '71 cab will replace a '68 cab -- no appreciable differences. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 11-13-2009 at 08:06 AM.

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