crew cab and four door guy HELP!!!!!!!!!

[72burbanbuilder]

guys im way in over my head, and i need some help. im building my own 72 chevy crew cab, with a 1997 ram air lt1, paired with a 4l80 auto trans i'm useing my stock 205 transfer(after i rebuild it) and also useing my 12 bolt rear. im gearing it 3.73's any tips on that set up can help. But i need tips and help about building my cab. here is what i have so far. so if you have ever built, help build, know how to build or even have a book on 1967-72 crew cabs HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

photos
(1st) right after the cut. i left extra sheet metal i case i f^&k up
(2ed) whole 3 door cab soon to be forth door cab
(3ed) truck cab to cut and make cab back

[72burbanbuilder]

guys leave some feed back and i want to know what you think of the of the truck so please vote in the poll

[71blksuper4x4]

That's pretty much the same thing I am doing, but I am using the burb 4x4 frame, modifying it to fit crew cab and short bed, and using most of the drivetrain parts from a 89' FI 454 1 ton 4x4. Looks like you got the parts to do, just need to start. There's really only 2 builds to watch on this: Project Penicillen and Hart_Rod's crew cab build. The rest is your imagination. Trevor

[BLAZERMAN]

Try these.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226302

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...archid=1498091

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=crewcab

[Hart_Rod]

I'm not sure what your specific question is, but I'll make 2 comments. First, you need to use the rounded door frames on the 3rd door (ie use the rear cab section from the truck). Second, in my opinion, you need to cut the 1" extra roof line out of the burb and use a "smooth" roof like the truck. If you have any more specific questions, take a look at my crewcab thread and then let me know. Good luck.

R/

[72burbanbuilder]

well i know hind sights 20/20 so is there any thing you wont do if you had to do it over again

[72burbanbuilder]

and does any on have and photos of a fourth door build?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 72burbanbuilder

and does any on have and photos of a fourth door build?

Here you go, post #88....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=188993&page=3

[BIGBLU 72]

Well on ours we kept the square 3rd door and i feel like it looks legit! A problem that we ran into was in the roof line being different so we had to graft in a little "spoiler" to make up for the difference! ill try and find some pics and post them.

[72burbanbuilder]

post #88? huh

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 72burbanbuilder

post #88? huh

OOOPPPSSS!!! I forgot to post the link, here it is:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=188993&page=3

[72burbanbuilder]

ok i thanks for the help with the door but how do you go about takeing the 2 inchs out of the roof

[72burbanbuilder]

my frame

i plan to use my stock frame and add some extra frame form the parts truck does any body know what my wheel base should be for a short bed crew

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 72burbanbuilder

ok i thanks for the help with the door but how do you go about takeing the 2 inchs out of the roof

You'll have to cut the front burb roof off and reskin it with a piece from the rear.

Originally Posted by 72burbanbuilder

my frame

i plan to use my stock frame and add some extra frame form the parts truck does any body know what my wheel base should be for a short bed crew

My wheel base is 148". It all depends on how you set it up. What I would suggest to you is finish the rear cab section prior to building your chassis. Then mock up the bed and see where that puts you.

[72burbanbuilder]

im not sure on the roof do you have any photos of how you did it

[72burbanbuilder]

bump

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 72burbanbuilder

im not sure on the roof do you have any photos of how you did it

I didn't build it, I bought it a couple of years ago (story in my build link below). The crew was built from a truck not a suburban. Whoever built it basically cut a truck cab in half and then added 33" in the center. Everything was fabbed, including both rear doors.

[Rokcrln]

Read through this build and it will give you plenty of info on the 4th door mod (along with the post and info that Rob linked above) and 1 way to get rid of the high roof crown.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=306237 I will answer questions for you after you read the build thread and yes their will be a test

But first get the cab back in place and squared up before even thinking about cutting into the 4th door.


Kevin
LFD Inc.

[72burbanbuilder]

haha ok will do , is the test true false?

[suville]

72 burbanbuilder, what you are attempting here is certainly not a "beginner" project not knowing your skill level let me just say I've been buildin,bendin,weldin, an hammerin since 1968 and I am amazed at these fellas abilities I would certainly follow along with what they have accomplished for sure. I witnessed a 4th door conversion by a member over in Meridian (Boise) and there is a ton of work involved he has over 80 hours alone just in rough in meaning its all welded up door swings and latches but he still has all the finish work to go so it could easily be close to 100 hours just for a 4th door and this is and accomplished builder BTW. Wishing you luck and go for it! Its a learning experience all the way and Im sure most of these guys will agree ya learn sumthin every day! If ya pay attention.

[72burbanbuilder]

thanks for the words of wisdom. im checking, and double checking before any thing i do. i will post every question i have be for i make a move. and my shop has some good guys so i'm pretty sure we can do it.

[toomanytoyz]

ttt for Updates??????

[oldblue1968chevy]

these are awesome kuddos to yall buildin em i dont have that skill lol

[Red4x4]

Its been almost two years sense you posted this thread, How about some updates with some pictures. Thanks.