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killer71 · 10-29-2007, 11:45 PM

Do they reproduce such a thing and no fiberglass!

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-30-2007, 12:18 AM

The only ones that I know of are the early 48-53 cabs. They aren't making cabs for the 67-72 or any other generation of GM truck yet that I'm aware of. It would be nice if they did, and they didn't cost like 10 grand! ...Joe

earl87gta · 10-30-2007, 12:27 AM

only one I know of is fiberglass.

72freak · 10-30-2007, 06:33 AM

According to my sources the R&D is pretty far along but they have not started producing them yet.

72swbcamo · 10-30-2007, 09:21 AM

Back in 1990 I went to the local Chevy dealer parts department. My buddy who work there looked up a part number for a complete cab. It did not have doors but did have glass. The price at that time was around $1,600.00. I told him to order one for me. The next day he called me and said that that part had been discontinued. Big Disappointment. He also tried to search the computer system of all dealers to see if any dealer had one in stock. No luck. I wish I had tried to order on a few years earlier.

**special-K** · 10-30-2007, 09:33 AM

I tryed ordering a cab from the dealer several years earlier and they were deleted.The cab would have been as bare bones as it gets...just the metal that is welded together.Anything that bolts or fastens wouldn`t have been included.I know a guy ordered a complete post`72 body back in the early`80s and it cost about $3,000 back then.
They`ll be available one day soon.I think they`re giving us time to save our money

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**Boog** · 10-30-2007, 09:48 AM

I hope they are prepared cause they will sell a boat load of em, no matter the price. These trucks are extremely popular. I mean, what red blooded American wouldn't want one?

shifty · 11-01-2007, 10:16 AM

I'd buy it. Seriously. As long as it was on-par with the original. When I think about all of the bodywork it would save me, it would be worth the dough as long as it wasn't coming with a $5,000+ pricetag

GMCPerson · 11-02-2007, 06:48 AM

I talked to a guy at a swap meet a few years ago that claimed to have a "friend" that bought all of the left over cabs from the plant after the body switch in 73. He claimed that the cabs were in various stages of assembly and had been sitting in a warehouse in Detroit for 30 years. He said that they might be for sale. I gave him my phone number but I still have not gotten a call. I at least enjoyed making plans for the cabs (a.k.a dreaming) so the story was worth something. Maybe I should try searching snopes for 72 Chevy truck cabs in Detroit to get the real story. If I ever get the call I will let you know.

abadsvt · 11-02-2007, 11:04 AM

Man i would love to be able to buy a new cab. I hate working with 37 year old rusted metal.

Musclerodz · 11-03-2007, 03:58 AM

55-59 cab prototype was on display at SEMA. It won't be too much longer. It will be more than $5000. 48-54 cabs are $8000

Mike

shifty · 11-03-2007, 12:20 PM

48-54 cabs are in higher demand, though. IMO, the 48-54 year range is probably the best know, most sought after body style for any GM truck out there. i'm biased because it is my absolute favorite year model, but ...

10-29-2007, 11:45 PM	#1
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	spankin new cab??? Do they reproduce such a thing and no fiberglass! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

10-30-2007, 12:18 AM	#2
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: spankin new cab??? The only ones that I know of are the early 48-53 cabs. They aren't making cabs for the 67-72 or any other generation of GM truck yet that I'm aware of. It would be nice if they did, and they didn't cost like 10 grand! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

10-30-2007, 12:27 AM	#3
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: spankin new cab??? only one I know of is fiberglass. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-30-2007, 06:33 AM	#4
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: spankin new cab??? According to my sources the R&D is pretty far along but they have not started producing them yet. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

10-30-2007, 09:21 AM	#5
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: spankin new cab??? Back in 1990 I went to the local Chevy dealer parts department. My buddy who work there looked up a part number for a complete cab. It did not have doors but did have glass. The price at that time was around $1,600.00. I told him to order one for me. The next day he called me and said that that part had been discontinued. Big Disappointment. He also tried to search the computer system of all dealers to see if any dealer had one in stock. No luck. I wish I had tried to order on a few years earlier.

10-30-2007, 09:33 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: spankin new cab??? I tryed ordering a cab from the dealer several years earlier and they were deleted.The cab would have been as bare bones as it gets...just the metal that is welded together.Anything that bolts or fastens wouldn`t have been included.I know a guy ordered a complete post`72 body back in the early`80s and it cost about $3,000 back then. They`ll be available one day soon.I think they`re giving us time to save our money. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-30-2007, 09:48 AM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: spankin new cab??? I hope they are prepared cause they will sell a boat load of em, no matter the price. These trucks are extremely popular. I mean, what red blooded American wouldn't want one? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-01-2007, 10:16 AM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: spankin new cab??? I'd buy it. Seriously. As long as it was on-par with the original. When I think about all of the bodywork it would save me, it would be worth the dough as long as it wasn't coming with a $5,000+ pricetag __________________ 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.

11-02-2007, 06:48 AM	#9
GMCPerson Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 192	Re: spankin new cab??? I talked to a guy at a swap meet a few years ago that claimed to have a "friend" that bought all of the left over cabs from the plant after the body switch in 73. He claimed that the cabs were in various stages of assembly and had been sitting in a warehouse in Detroit for 30 years. He said that they might be for sale. I gave him my phone number but I still have not gotten a call. I at least enjoyed making plans for the cabs (a.k.a dreaming) so the story was worth something. Maybe I should try searching snopes for 72 Chevy truck cabs in Detroit to get the real story. If I ever get the call I will let you know.

11-02-2007, 11:04 AM	#10
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: spankin new cab??? Man i would love to be able to buy a new cab. I hate working with 37 year old rusted metal. __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

11-03-2007, 03:58 AM	#11
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: spankin new cab??? 55-59 cab prototype was on display at SEMA. It won't be too much longer. It will be more than $5000. 48-54 cabs are $8000 Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

11-03-2007, 12:20 PM	#12
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: spankin new cab??? 48-54 cabs are in higher demand, though. IMO, the 48-54 year range is probably the best know, most sought after body style for any GM truck out there. i'm biased because it is my absolute favorite year model, but ... __________________ 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.



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